Employee profile: Alexandre, from Laval and Sainte-Thérèse
With our series of employee portraits, we take you inside the Bicycles Quilicot family to introduce you to our passionate and dedicated employees. Today, we'd like to introduce you to Alexandre, who works in our Laval and Sainte-Thérèse stores.
Introduction and career at Bicycles Quilicot
"My name is Alexandre and I work at Bicycles Quilicot as a sales consultant. I've been part of the Quilicot family for 7 years now, and you can find me at the Laval and Sainte-Thérèse stores. "
His cycling experience
"I consider myself a multi-faceted cyclist, because I own several bikes and each one brings me something very different. When I need to push myself and go as fast as a rocket, I take my performance road bike. If I'm in the mood for adventure and breathtaking scenery, I hop on my gravel bike. If I want to take a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood, I'll take my vintage hybrid bike. When summer's over and the snow's here, I hit the forest trails on my fatbike. There's nothing like pumping oil on a fatbike to make you feel alive!"
His favorite bike
"I love all my bikes, but my favorite is undoubtedly my BMC Teammachine SLR 01 2023 with Enve wheels, its 4.5 Chris King discs, and its shimano Ultegra Di2 12-speed groupset. Every time I get on my BMC to train, I feel like a professional, even though I'm far from one."
His must-have equipment
"When I'm out cycling, I never forget my
Wahoo Elemnt Roam GPS
. It gives me an overall view of my performance and allows me to follow predetermined routes. A good pair of
cycling sunglasses
is also an essential when cycling and even more when riding fast. It would be impossible to count the number of times I've received small debris or simply an insect in my glasses. The sound of my bike tires on the asphalt is very satisfying, but having the option of listening to music in complete safety thanks to
my Shokz Openrun headphones
keeps me focused from start to finish. Whether riding solo or with friends, I also like to take the time to find the perfect spot and capture the moment with a beautiful photo that will become a lasting memory."
His recommendation
"If I had one piece of advice for someone just starting out in the vast world of cycling, I'd tell them to go at their own pace, and that experience comes from riding. It's not in your first week that you absolutely must succeed in covering 200km or even making the biggest jump in the air. Find your own style of cycling and then come and share your passion with the world's best sporting community ;)"
Would you like to be part of our team?
Are you passionate about all things cycling? Do you have an aptitude for working with the public and as part of a team? Are you looking for a stimulating and dynamic job like Alexandre?
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