2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted August 25, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 As some may or may not know i have recently got a new job, and shall shortly be moving away! I have been with the club for 7 years come September. This club and its extremely generous, helpful and friendly have been very good to me. I cannot thank the club and its members enough. I'm off to work in the prison service in Inverness so I'll be a short distance ( to say the least) away. So my last club run will probably be this Sunday 31st, and probably a Thurs the week after. Because the club and it's members have been so generous to me, I am going to donate my TT bike to the club, for the committee to then donate it to a club member who is looking promising in time trailing or a club member who is in need of that helping hand to get started with some racing. Unfortunately, it will not have wheels and a rear derailleur. This was a poor decision from me to borrow it of myself to keep myself on the road through the winter. But it's a start. So I'll round this off with a MASSIVE thank you to this club and all of its members, past and present and I hope not to stay too far away from the club. Greg. Richard, martin, alexb and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Your still doing LBL distance not an excuse martin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted August 25, 2014 Administrators Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Good luck in your new job Greg. Hope you find a good club to ride with in Inverness. Away to lookout photos of Flanders and Skye 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted August 25, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Good luck with the new job Greg. There are plenty of good hills around Inverness to practice on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted August 25, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Good luck with the new job. Great gesture with the TT bike. Also thanks for the excuse if you win any sprints on the remaining couple of rides...we were letting you win as a goodbye gift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted August 25, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Greg Once training over apply for a transfer to the Bar L. Expect to see u @ LBL Jodyc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 All the very best of luck young Master Balden. Been a pleasure to share the miles with you. Will see you you report for domestique duties on LBL. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted August 26, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Good luck Greg, will miss you, your vicious Georgetown road attacks, your long lead outs and your constant smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hi Greg Just to wish you the best of luck in your new career and to say thanks to you for your good company and enthusiasm over the past seven years! Lots of fond memories... Kenny Mac's development group, the confined events, training camps on Skye, and not least your heroic efforts on Callum's Road on the occasion of your 18th birthday! Take care and don't be a stranger! Iain & Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Seven years! Still remember your excited reaction after turning up for your first club run in a t-shirt, cargo shorts and a pair of trainers and having done 20miles by the time you got home Back for more the next week and becoming a regular of the original Thirty Milers before progressing through the bunches There's plenty of good roads in the Inverness / Moray area. You'll be spoiled for choice Congratulations and Good luck on the new job and as Iain said, don't be a stranger KennyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Greg, Will probably not see you before you go so will take this opportunity to wish you all the best and good luck for your new job. I have no doubt you will be making guest appearances in the near future so will probably see you around. Classy move donating the bike btw....I may have some parts I can donate to accompany it, with the only downside being it will be the dreaded Campag - I will have a rumble through my bits and bobs. Davie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 As echoed previously. . good luck with the new job and thanks for the tips, as a new rider these were a great help (such as not getting myself boxed in along the Georgetown sprint lol.) thanks again.. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted August 26, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Good luck Greg, wishing you success up in Inverness. We could always do a club run up in Inverness(now we have somewhere to stay) Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 We can have a get together at any near Inverness sportives! Don't be a stranger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted August 26, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Greg, Best of luck in the new job, it has indeed been a pleasure to know you for the past 5 years that I've been at the club. As Paul said you 're ever smiling face will be missed on club runs, but I'm sure you'll be back out with the bunch when you pop down to visit the folks.. take care and keep in touch via the bunch... cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted August 26, 2014 Committee Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Greg, all the very best. We went from Strachur to Ardentinny over the Whistlefield when you were 14! and fond memories of the bunch singing Happy Birthday to you at the top of the Koppenberg. Come back and get us on the Georgetown some day. regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted August 26, 2014 Members Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Good luck Greg hope the new job goes well and happy riding in Inverness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted August 26, 2014 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks so much for all the kind messages and many memories!! All good times and plenty laughs to read from this!! Davie its running campag anyway ( only the best!) Thanks again folks!!! Greg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Always thought you'd end up in the clink, just not working there. All the best, Greig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted August 27, 2014 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hi Greg Congratulations Greg. We will certainly miss you in the bunch, especially your great attitude with nae moaning. Many happy memories such as the birthday wishes at the top of the Kopenberg, and also the way you got up the Nove Coli with your rear mech playing up, and nae moaning! All the best. Drop in and see us all some time. Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted August 27, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 HI Greg Congratulations on the new job. Inverness and surrounding area is a great part of the country; plenty of great roads to explore. Best of luck!! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted August 27, 2014 Members Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hi Greg hope you enjoy life in the Highlands , Moray Firth has the Riddle brothers as members . Roddy and kenny are both top guys so worth considering it as a club. Many many memories of club runs with you over the years including training camp in Skye. You progressed both on and off the bike into a genuine friend and top cyclist. Joining JWCC was a family thing and we enjoyed your mum & dad supporting both you and the club at many events and functions over the years. Wishing you all the best for the future in your career and I know you will continue to support JWCC from your new found home. I will keep an eye out for you in Inverness when I am through on shopping expeditions LOL Kenny MacD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Fox Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hi Greg, All the best in your new career....give me a shout for some club runs up North...I've just about covered the Borders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I would echo all the previous posts as well Greig - all thebest on the new job. I recall you giving me tips on an early bunch ride over to dunnoon which gave me some insight into how to improve bike handling in the bunch and general techniques. This is what a club is about and the club will miss your input. Also I still have your skin suit which you lent me for my abortive attempts at track and will get it back to you but appreciated the effort you went to. As with others will get in touch with you when I'm up that way and hope to get out on the bikes Cheers Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted August 28, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hi Greg Congratulations to you! What a great new opportunity. Wishing you the very best! I won't make Sunday but will make the chain gang next Thursday! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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