al yuille Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Very sad news. I remember meeting Alex for the first time as a friend of Charlie’s who hadn’t ridden much - aye,right ! A big character and a pleasure to have enjoyed his company on days out and a few extended trips. As Andy says, he didn’t muck about - carpe diem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions DavidC Posted June 15, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Such sad news. I hadn't known Alex very long, but last year enjoyed 3 cycling adventure trips with him, and was looking forward to the Pyrenees this year. He was a big gent and a good guy, will be sorely missed. RIP Alex. xx Iain67 and Darryl Gunson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holms Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 RIP Alex. Condolences to all the family. Very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 A very sad day. Such shocking news. Alex was a huge character on and off the bike, as many on here have already mentioned and to which the photos testify. 2 abiding memories of the man for me are trying to follow his line off some of the descents on La Sufrida while we made out way around the second part of the course, and a fine evening spent in his company, with our respective partners, working our way through the gin list in the Alston Bar. You will be sadly missed big fella. Thoughts are with your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted June 15, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Terribly sad news. As above, I knew Alex only on the bike, and I recall his descending skills to be top knotch. Riding down somewhere near Lennoxtown wondering, how is this new guy descending so well?!. Biker! That's how. Rest in peace!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Fox Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Devastating news. A true gent taken too soon. My thoughts are with his wife and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Very sad news indeed. Like lots of us I only knew Alex on the bike but even though could tell he was a great character and absolutely full of life. A great loss to his family and friends, my thoughts are with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions iain couttie Posted June 15, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 we have lost a great guy and cycling buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenIrving Posted June 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Hi All, Was round seeing Anne, she is bearing up amazing well. The funeral is likely to be Friday morning 10:30 at clydebank crematorium (possibly Tuesday but doubtful) she will confirm exact details (times/ location) once they have confirmed on Monday then onto Amaretto (availability dependant) afterwords, she was wondering about numbers so if you could maybe give me an indication how many are likely to attend as she wasn't sure if amaretto would be big enough and I can feed back. She was saying how she likes to see the pictures of Alex that she hadn't seen before etc. I had printed of the messages and photographs from the posts as thought it would be good for her to read the stories and see the photographs to see how much he was loved within the group. I was thinking it would be nice to put together some sort of photo book to give her and I am happy to organise if everyone ok with that. If anyone would like to email me a photograph/s and a caption about the photograph/ photographs? my email is "[email protected]" - Let me know your thoughts on this if you think is a good idea? Darryl Gunson, Iain67, JaneF and 5 others 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted June 15, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 That's pleasant news at this time Glenn. Also a great idea regarding the photobook. I'll be in attendance for Alex. Greg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted June 15, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 with regret I won’t make the funereal, as I will be in Spain raising a few glasses to Alex Iain67 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions robster82 Posted June 15, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Great idea Glen I'll email what pics I have and I'm hoping to make the funeral mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Great idea Glen I’d hope to make the Friday. Could you possibly ask if it’s a black tie affair? I know some folk like to avoid that so it’s not too sombre on an already difficult day. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted June 15, 2018 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 I’ll be there Glen. Will post some photos this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted June 15, 2018 Members Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Hi Glen I'll try to make the funeral but if not I'll come to Amaretto. Really sad news and will miss the big man. A true gent and great memory of all riding over the finish line together on the tour of Flanders (Alex Idea) and kind of sums up what he was all about. RIP big man will really miss you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted June 15, 2018 Members Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Great memories from Majorca with the big man Darryl Gunson, Gummers and DavidC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted June 15, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Great work Glen. I am a definite if funeral on Tuesday but very regretfully cannot make it if Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted June 15, 2018 Members Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Great memories of Tour of Flamders 2017 Darryl Gunson, Gummers and Richie Cross 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted June 15, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Glen plan to attend funeral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted June 15, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Hi Glen thank you so much for organising this. I’ve emailed a few photos over. Arran and Ayrshire Alps 2016. I’m afraid I will not be back next week for funeral but will be raising a glass and having a rather large breakfast in honour. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted June 15, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 I plan to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SansC Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 Devastating news. A massive loss to all that have known him. My condolences to Alex’s family. Thanks for letting us know Glen & Jane. I plan to attend crematorium. Not sure if I’d make Amaretto though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions KarenG Posted June 16, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 Terribly sad news. Any time I met Alex he was always kind and smiling, and I don't think I had a single conversation with him during which he didn't make me laugh. He was a pleasure to be around. Rest in peace friend, may your kindness inspire kindness in others and your smile always be remembered. Could you pass my condolences on to Alex's family Glen? I plan to attend the crematorium, possibly Amaretto. Iain67 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted June 16, 2018 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 Photo 1 Top of the rest Photo 2 Ride London Photo 3 Bar after the pro race LBL Photo 4 Dearest hotel ever , think a few of the boys didn’t appreciate Alex’s hotel tastes , mind you eggs benedict and smoked salmon as opposed to black pudding and beans should have been a clue . George, AlanT, Marc and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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