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    George got a reaction from Morna in Mental health awareness   
    Hi people,
    the title of my post might have set alarm bells ringing. Sorry for that.
    So.... I’ve not been well for the past 3-4 years. Up & down. Making bad choices then punishing myself for it. Caught in a loop. Eventually went to get help.
    Basically l, I had a really bad experience when I was young that I hidaway from.Denied it happened. Beat myself up for it. 
    Eventually, I sought help. I was referred to a councillor and a CBT therapist. I won’t lie, having to discuss my issues and experiences was brutal. 
    Why am I telling you this? Because if I hadn’t I probably wouldn’t be here.
    Things got so bad that, what I thought was my salvation, “cycling” became toxic. Watching my weight, training, trying to keep up &, as life unravelled, being dropped was very crushing. I saw cycling as being my validation but it became a pressure & a stressor.
    Thanks to mental health professionals & some very good friends in the club who have given me council, I’m on the mend. Thanks, guys.
    I’m still cycling but for now I’m just going out when I feel like it. I’m also eating like a horse with no qualms or worries about “racing weight” I never raced much anyway!
    Why am I posting this? We live in a society that is so driven by aspiration and the need to “get on” and compete. I’ve come to the conclusion that after my experiences I’m just lucky to be here. I’m quite proud to be alive.
    So my message is- if you are struggling, don’t be ashamed to seek help and if you think a friend is struggling don’t shy away from asking if they are ok.
    you just might savesomeone’s life. 
    If you are struggling and looking for help, message me. I might not have the answers but I can signpost you to people who can help you.
    It’s ok not to be ok!
  2. Like
    George got a reaction from Cedric in Mental health awareness   
    Hi people,
    the title of my post might have set alarm bells ringing. Sorry for that.
    So.... I’ve not been well for the past 3-4 years. Up & down. Making bad choices then punishing myself for it. Caught in a loop. Eventually went to get help.
    Basically l, I had a really bad experience when I was young that I hidaway from.Denied it happened. Beat myself up for it. 
    Eventually, I sought help. I was referred to a councillor and a CBT therapist. I won’t lie, having to discuss my issues and experiences was brutal. 
    Why am I telling you this? Because if I hadn’t I probably wouldn’t be here.
    Things got so bad that, what I thought was my salvation, “cycling” became toxic. Watching my weight, training, trying to keep up &, as life unravelled, being dropped was very crushing. I saw cycling as being my validation but it became a pressure & a stressor.
    Thanks to mental health professionals & some very good friends in the club who have given me council, I’m on the mend. Thanks, guys.
    I’m still cycling but for now I’m just going out when I feel like it. I’m also eating like a horse with no qualms or worries about “racing weight” I never raced much anyway!
    Why am I posting this? We live in a society that is so driven by aspiration and the need to “get on” and compete. I’ve come to the conclusion that after my experiences I’m just lucky to be here. I’m quite proud to be alive.
    So my message is- if you are struggling, don’t be ashamed to seek help and if you think a friend is struggling don’t shy away from asking if they are ok.
    you just might savesomeone’s life. 
    If you are struggling and looking for help, message me. I might not have the answers but I can signpost you to people who can help you.
    It’s ok not to be ok!
  3. Like
    George got a reaction from PaulL in Mental health awareness   
    Hi people,
    the title of my post might have set alarm bells ringing. Sorry for that.
    So.... I’ve not been well for the past 3-4 years. Up & down. Making bad choices then punishing myself for it. Caught in a loop. Eventually went to get help.
    Basically l, I had a really bad experience when I was young that I hidaway from.Denied it happened. Beat myself up for it. 
    Eventually, I sought help. I was referred to a councillor and a CBT therapist. I won’t lie, having to discuss my issues and experiences was brutal. 
    Why am I telling you this? Because if I hadn’t I probably wouldn’t be here.
    Things got so bad that, what I thought was my salvation, “cycling” became toxic. Watching my weight, training, trying to keep up &, as life unravelled, being dropped was very crushing. I saw cycling as being my validation but it became a pressure & a stressor.
    Thanks to mental health professionals & some very good friends in the club who have given me council, I’m on the mend. Thanks, guys.
    I’m still cycling but for now I’m just going out when I feel like it. I’m also eating like a horse with no qualms or worries about “racing weight” I never raced much anyway!
    Why am I posting this? We live in a society that is so driven by aspiration and the need to “get on” and compete. I’ve come to the conclusion that after my experiences I’m just lucky to be here. I’m quite proud to be alive.
    So my message is- if you are struggling, don’t be ashamed to seek help and if you think a friend is struggling don’t shy away from asking if they are ok.
    you just might savesomeone’s life. 
    If you are struggling and looking for help, message me. I might not have the answers but I can signpost you to people who can help you.
    It’s ok not to be ok!
  4. Like
    George got a reaction from Richie Cross in Mental health awareness   
    Hi people,
    the title of my post might have set alarm bells ringing. Sorry for that.
    So.... I’ve not been well for the past 3-4 years. Up & down. Making bad choices then punishing myself for it. Caught in a loop. Eventually went to get help.
    Basically l, I had a really bad experience when I was young that I hidaway from.Denied it happened. Beat myself up for it. 
    Eventually, I sought help. I was referred to a councillor and a CBT therapist. I won’t lie, having to discuss my issues and experiences was brutal. 
    Why am I telling you this? Because if I hadn’t I probably wouldn’t be here.
    Things got so bad that, what I thought was my salvation, “cycling” became toxic. Watching my weight, training, trying to keep up &, as life unravelled, being dropped was very crushing. I saw cycling as being my validation but it became a pressure & a stressor.
    Thanks to mental health professionals & some very good friends in the club who have given me council, I’m on the mend. Thanks, guys.
    I’m still cycling but for now I’m just going out when I feel like it. I’m also eating like a horse with no qualms or worries about “racing weight” I never raced much anyway!
    Why am I posting this? We live in a society that is so driven by aspiration and the need to “get on” and compete. I’ve come to the conclusion that after my experiences I’m just lucky to be here. I’m quite proud to be alive.
    So my message is- if you are struggling, don’t be ashamed to seek help and if you think a friend is struggling don’t shy away from asking if they are ok.
    you just might savesomeone’s life. 
    If you are struggling and looking for help, message me. I might not have the answers but I can signpost you to people who can help you.
    It’s ok not to be ok!
  5. Like
    George got a reaction from JaneF in Mental health awareness   
    Hi people,
    the title of my post might have set alarm bells ringing. Sorry for that.
    So.... I’ve not been well for the past 3-4 years. Up & down. Making bad choices then punishing myself for it. Caught in a loop. Eventually went to get help.
    Basically l, I had a really bad experience when I was young that I hidaway from.Denied it happened. Beat myself up for it. 
    Eventually, I sought help. I was referred to a councillor and a CBT therapist. I won’t lie, having to discuss my issues and experiences was brutal. 
    Why am I telling you this? Because if I hadn’t I probably wouldn’t be here.
    Things got so bad that, what I thought was my salvation, “cycling” became toxic. Watching my weight, training, trying to keep up &, as life unravelled, being dropped was very crushing. I saw cycling as being my validation but it became a pressure & a stressor.
    Thanks to mental health professionals & some very good friends in the club who have given me council, I’m on the mend. Thanks, guys.
    I’m still cycling but for now I’m just going out when I feel like it. I’m also eating like a horse with no qualms or worries about “racing weight” I never raced much anyway!
    Why am I posting this? We live in a society that is so driven by aspiration and the need to “get on” and compete. I’ve come to the conclusion that after my experiences I’m just lucky to be here. I’m quite proud to be alive.
    So my message is- if you are struggling, don’t be ashamed to seek help and if you think a friend is struggling don’t shy away from asking if they are ok.
    you just might savesomeone’s life. 
    If you are struggling and looking for help, message me. I might not have the answers but I can signpost you to people who can help you.
    It’s ok not to be ok!
  6. Like
    George got a reaction from Colin McPhee in Mental health awareness   
    Hi people,
    the title of my post might have set alarm bells ringing. Sorry for that.
    So.... I’ve not been well for the past 3-4 years. Up & down. Making bad choices then punishing myself for it. Caught in a loop. Eventually went to get help.
    Basically l, I had a really bad experience when I was young that I hidaway from.Denied it happened. Beat myself up for it. 
    Eventually, I sought help. I was referred to a councillor and a CBT therapist. I won’t lie, having to discuss my issues and experiences was brutal. 
    Why am I telling you this? Because if I hadn’t I probably wouldn’t be here.
    Things got so bad that, what I thought was my salvation, “cycling” became toxic. Watching my weight, training, trying to keep up &, as life unravelled, being dropped was very crushing. I saw cycling as being my validation but it became a pressure & a stressor.
    Thanks to mental health professionals & some very good friends in the club who have given me council, I’m on the mend. Thanks, guys.
    I’m still cycling but for now I’m just going out when I feel like it. I’m also eating like a horse with no qualms or worries about “racing weight” I never raced much anyway!
    Why am I posting this? We live in a society that is so driven by aspiration and the need to “get on” and compete. I’ve come to the conclusion that after my experiences I’m just lucky to be here. I’m quite proud to be alive.
    So my message is- if you are struggling, don’t be ashamed to seek help and if you think a friend is struggling don’t shy away from asking if they are ok.
    you just might savesomeone’s life. 
    If you are struggling and looking for help, message me. I might not have the answers but I can signpost you to people who can help you.
    It’s ok not to be ok!
  7. Like
    George got a reaction from KennyS in Renfrewshire's Steepest Streets   
    On current form, everywhere.
  8. Like
    George got a reaction from gregbalden in Mental health awareness   
    Hi people,
    the title of my post might have set alarm bells ringing. Sorry for that.
    So.... I’ve not been well for the past 3-4 years. Up & down. Making bad choices then punishing myself for it. Caught in a loop. Eventually went to get help.
    Basically l, I had a really bad experience when I was young that I hidaway from.Denied it happened. Beat myself up for it. 
    Eventually, I sought help. I was referred to a councillor and a CBT therapist. I won’t lie, having to discuss my issues and experiences was brutal. 
    Why am I telling you this? Because if I hadn’t I probably wouldn’t be here.
    Things got so bad that, what I thought was my salvation, “cycling” became toxic. Watching my weight, training, trying to keep up &, as life unravelled, being dropped was very crushing. I saw cycling as being my validation but it became a pressure & a stressor.
    Thanks to mental health professionals & some very good friends in the club who have given me council, I’m on the mend. Thanks, guys.
    I’m still cycling but for now I’m just going out when I feel like it. I’m also eating like a horse with no qualms or worries about “racing weight” I never raced much anyway!
    Why am I posting this? We live in a society that is so driven by aspiration and the need to “get on” and compete. I’ve come to the conclusion that after my experiences I’m just lucky to be here. I’m quite proud to be alive.
    So my message is- if you are struggling, don’t be ashamed to seek help and if you think a friend is struggling don’t shy away from asking if they are ok.
    you just might savesomeone’s life. 
    If you are struggling and looking for help, message me. I might not have the answers but I can signpost you to people who can help you.
    It’s ok not to be ok!
  9. Like
    George got a reaction from martin in Mental health awareness   
    Hi people,
    the title of my post might have set alarm bells ringing. Sorry for that.
    So.... I’ve not been well for the past 3-4 years. Up & down. Making bad choices then punishing myself for it. Caught in a loop. Eventually went to get help.
    Basically l, I had a really bad experience when I was young that I hidaway from.Denied it happened. Beat myself up for it. 
    Eventually, I sought help. I was referred to a councillor and a CBT therapist. I won’t lie, having to discuss my issues and experiences was brutal. 
    Why am I telling you this? Because if I hadn’t I probably wouldn’t be here.
    Things got so bad that, what I thought was my salvation, “cycling” became toxic. Watching my weight, training, trying to keep up &, as life unravelled, being dropped was very crushing. I saw cycling as being my validation but it became a pressure & a stressor.
    Thanks to mental health professionals & some very good friends in the club who have given me council, I’m on the mend. Thanks, guys.
    I’m still cycling but for now I’m just going out when I feel like it. I’m also eating like a horse with no qualms or worries about “racing weight” I never raced much anyway!
    Why am I posting this? We live in a society that is so driven by aspiration and the need to “get on” and compete. I’ve come to the conclusion that after my experiences I’m just lucky to be here. I’m quite proud to be alive.
    So my message is- if you are struggling, don’t be ashamed to seek help and if you think a friend is struggling don’t shy away from asking if they are ok.
    you just might savesomeone’s life. 
    If you are struggling and looking for help, message me. I might not have the answers but I can signpost you to people who can help you.
    It’s ok not to be ok!
  10. Like
    George got a reaction from al yuille in Mental health awareness   
    Hi people,
    the title of my post might have set alarm bells ringing. Sorry for that.
    So.... I’ve not been well for the past 3-4 years. Up & down. Making bad choices then punishing myself for it. Caught in a loop. Eventually went to get help.
    Basically l, I had a really bad experience when I was young that I hidaway from.Denied it happened. Beat myself up for it. 
    Eventually, I sought help. I was referred to a councillor and a CBT therapist. I won’t lie, having to discuss my issues and experiences was brutal. 
    Why am I telling you this? Because if I hadn’t I probably wouldn’t be here.
    Things got so bad that, what I thought was my salvation, “cycling” became toxic. Watching my weight, training, trying to keep up &, as life unravelled, being dropped was very crushing. I saw cycling as being my validation but it became a pressure & a stressor.
    Thanks to mental health professionals & some very good friends in the club who have given me council, I’m on the mend. Thanks, guys.
    I’m still cycling but for now I’m just going out when I feel like it. I’m also eating like a horse with no qualms or worries about “racing weight” I never raced much anyway!
    Why am I posting this? We live in a society that is so driven by aspiration and the need to “get on” and compete. I’ve come to the conclusion that after my experiences I’m just lucky to be here. I’m quite proud to be alive.
    So my message is- if you are struggling, don’t be ashamed to seek help and if you think a friend is struggling don’t shy away from asking if they are ok.
    you just might savesomeone’s life. 
    If you are struggling and looking for help, message me. I might not have the answers but I can signpost you to people who can help you.
    It’s ok not to be ok!
  11. Like
    George got a reaction from Scott M in Mental health awareness   
    Hi people,
    the title of my post might have set alarm bells ringing. Sorry for that.
    So.... I’ve not been well for the past 3-4 years. Up & down. Making bad choices then punishing myself for it. Caught in a loop. Eventually went to get help.
    Basically l, I had a really bad experience when I was young that I hidaway from.Denied it happened. Beat myself up for it. 
    Eventually, I sought help. I was referred to a councillor and a CBT therapist. I won’t lie, having to discuss my issues and experiences was brutal. 
    Why am I telling you this? Because if I hadn’t I probably wouldn’t be here.
    Things got so bad that, what I thought was my salvation, “cycling” became toxic. Watching my weight, training, trying to keep up &, as life unravelled, being dropped was very crushing. I saw cycling as being my validation but it became a pressure & a stressor.
    Thanks to mental health professionals & some very good friends in the club who have given me council, I’m on the mend. Thanks, guys.
    I’m still cycling but for now I’m just going out when I feel like it. I’m also eating like a horse with no qualms or worries about “racing weight” I never raced much anyway!
    Why am I posting this? We live in a society that is so driven by aspiration and the need to “get on” and compete. I’ve come to the conclusion that after my experiences I’m just lucky to be here. I’m quite proud to be alive.
    So my message is- if you are struggling, don’t be ashamed to seek help and if you think a friend is struggling don’t shy away from asking if they are ok.
    you just might savesomeone’s life. 
    If you are struggling and looking for help, message me. I might not have the answers but I can signpost you to people who can help you.
    It’s ok not to be ok!
  12. Like
    George got a reaction from charlie p in Mental health awareness   
    Hi people,
    the title of my post might have set alarm bells ringing. Sorry for that.
    So.... I’ve not been well for the past 3-4 years. Up & down. Making bad choices then punishing myself for it. Caught in a loop. Eventually went to get help.
    Basically l, I had a really bad experience when I was young that I hidaway from.Denied it happened. Beat myself up for it. 
    Eventually, I sought help. I was referred to a councillor and a CBT therapist. I won’t lie, having to discuss my issues and experiences was brutal. 
    Why am I telling you this? Because if I hadn’t I probably wouldn’t be here.
    Things got so bad that, what I thought was my salvation, “cycling” became toxic. Watching my weight, training, trying to keep up &, as life unravelled, being dropped was very crushing. I saw cycling as being my validation but it became a pressure & a stressor.
    Thanks to mental health professionals & some very good friends in the club who have given me council, I’m on the mend. Thanks, guys.
    I’m still cycling but for now I’m just going out when I feel like it. I’m also eating like a horse with no qualms or worries about “racing weight” I never raced much anyway!
    Why am I posting this? We live in a society that is so driven by aspiration and the need to “get on” and compete. I’ve come to the conclusion that after my experiences I’m just lucky to be here. I’m quite proud to be alive.
    So my message is- if you are struggling, don’t be ashamed to seek help and if you think a friend is struggling don’t shy away from asking if they are ok.
    you just might savesomeone’s life. 
    If you are struggling and looking for help, message me. I might not have the answers but I can signpost you to people who can help you.
    It’s ok not to be ok!
  13. Like
    George got a reaction from P McDonald in Mental health awareness   
    Hi people,
    the title of my post might have set alarm bells ringing. Sorry for that.
    So.... I’ve not been well for the past 3-4 years. Up & down. Making bad choices then punishing myself for it. Caught in a loop. Eventually went to get help.
    Basically l, I had a really bad experience when I was young that I hidaway from.Denied it happened. Beat myself up for it. 
    Eventually, I sought help. I was referred to a councillor and a CBT therapist. I won’t lie, having to discuss my issues and experiences was brutal. 
    Why am I telling you this? Because if I hadn’t I probably wouldn’t be here.
    Things got so bad that, what I thought was my salvation, “cycling” became toxic. Watching my weight, training, trying to keep up &, as life unravelled, being dropped was very crushing. I saw cycling as being my validation but it became a pressure & a stressor.
    Thanks to mental health professionals & some very good friends in the club who have given me council, I’m on the mend. Thanks, guys.
    I’m still cycling but for now I’m just going out when I feel like it. I’m also eating like a horse with no qualms or worries about “racing weight” I never raced much anyway!
    Why am I posting this? We live in a society that is so driven by aspiration and the need to “get on” and compete. I’ve come to the conclusion that after my experiences I’m just lucky to be here. I’m quite proud to be alive.
    So my message is- if you are struggling, don’t be ashamed to seek help and if you think a friend is struggling don’t shy away from asking if they are ok.
    you just might savesomeone’s life. 
    If you are struggling and looking for help, message me. I might not have the answers but I can signpost you to people who can help you.
    It’s ok not to be ok!
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    George got a reaction from Codg1e in Renfrewshire's Steepest Streets   
    On current form, everywhere.
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    George got a reaction from John C in Win a TdF Stage & Yellow or A Classics Monument?   
    The Jim Daly or Largs 30
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    George got a reaction from James in Win a TdF Stage & Yellow or A Classics Monument?   
    The Jim Daly or Largs 30
  17. Haha
    George got a reaction from alanhendry in Win a TdF Stage & Yellow or A Classics Monument?   
    The Jim Daly or Largs 30
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    George got a reaction from chung in Win a TdF Stage & Yellow or A Classics Monument?   
    The Jim Daly or Largs 30
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    George reacted to XXX in Camp Casa XXX 2020   
    That’s Camp XXX 2020 now full, Me Charlie Gorge John and WIllie G 
    If anybody else wants to go you can pick up a Villa fairly cheap , 
  20. Haha
    George got a reaction from John C in Camp Casa XXX 2020   
    Don’t let that put you off. He’s a good winch.
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    George reacted to John C in Camp Casa XXX 2020   
    Yes from me if given a vote of acceptance.  A good reason to train hard over the winter.
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    George got a reaction from Cedric in Chapeau Cedric   
    Photo from Sam Robinson Memorial today. Fantastic!

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    George got a reaction from Cedric in Chapeau Cedric   
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    George got a reaction from Cedric in Cedric wins the Sam Robinson!   
    Well done indeed. Jan, please note that I had already paid my own tribute in the more appropriate road race section-just sayin. Without order there is chaos. I have informed the committee anonymously. As is the new norm.


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    George got a reaction from GaryK in Cedric wins the Sam Robinson!   
    Well done indeed. Jan, please note that I had already paid my own tribute in the more appropriate road race section-just sayin. Without order there is chaos. I have informed the committee anonymously. As is the new norm.


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