The Nicolas Roche Performance Team member is guesting for the AC Bisontine club in Besancon for the next week or so.
He has impressed many with his 2 stage wins and 2nd overall in the Junior Tour of Ireland, his overall victory in last weekends Wexford 2-day against Senior riders and his showing in Suir Valley 3-Day.
17 year old O'Loughlin will be hoping to secure a place on the Irish team for the Junior World Championships in Spain next month.