robert sharp Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Congratulations to all who rode this event , started fast and only got faster there's a few good photos to be published shortly . thanks goes to Kenny Steele for his organisation . Martin , Aileen for the broom wagon Joyce for the tea and stick es to Iain for admin and Tom Higgins the man with the hands. Harry for starting of this event . This has never been a race and is never likely to be one , everyone is a winner , this was only a few like minded people enjoying a day on the bike . Unlike some of the comments made on other sites about the bealach na ba sad people. Many thanks for all your cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted August 6, 2006 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Just like to echo Bob's comments about today's ride. Kenny and the team did an excellent job today and should be commended for giving up their time so that the run could go ahead. A really enjoyable day out that served to remind me why I joined this club in the first place (eg all that sympathy I received when I cramped up - cheers ) Thanks again to all involved McGunson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Da Rosa Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Yes indeedy. A big thanks from me too to all involved . I can't believe for the second week running I have rode my bike for over 90 miles,at times good hard riding,tough climbing,fast descents,good chat,funny stories all in the company of the GRC Brilliant guys,good on you,you lot know how to party on a bike. A big well done to everyone else out there too from clubs all around our area and beyond,even Glasgow United who, like the GRC look great in their new kit,pity John McGrory's patter is so predictable!!!! Best bike of the day?....Mullhooligan junior's new wee Giant T-Mobile replica,Im sure he will soon be riding us into pulp up the Rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 I would also like to thank everyone who organised the event yesterday - everything from grub to massage and from ferry tickets to broom wagons! As Darryl says, this is the kind of thing that sets the club apart... Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Following on from the earlier posts I’d just like to say a big thanks to all who helped me through my first event as ‘The Organiser’ Big Harry Advice and yarns of days gone by Joyce McK For all her help with the catering on the day. If you think you’re fast on wheels you should see this lady doing her trolley dash around Asda Martin and Allison Turning back the clock and checking out all the lay-bys in Argyll in an old transit van as well as helping with the Big Top Marquee Iain Lang Invaluable help on the day with the signing-in and out of riders as well as the marquee Tom Higgins Wonder hands at the end of a hard day on the bike. Thanks also to the TLI for covering this event, Asda Linwood in helping feed the hordes of riders and a big, big thanks to Western Ferries for their continuous and extremely generous support in getting everyone from one side of the Clyde to the other On a wet, overcast morning 47 riders set off round the route at variation pace and in varying conditions. By the time they boarded the ferry the sun was shining for the final leg home with food and drink awaiting them. The outlay on this year’s event was slightly higher than what may have been in the past but the figure raised for the Erskine Hospital this year is almost £450 Well done and a big thanks again to all involved whether helping or riding Gang forward! - with Scotland's greatest and friendliest cycling club Cheers, KennyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan morrow Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Thanks to all involved in the organising of this event particularly Martin & Aileen in the broomwagon who had sent out the search parties for the lantern rouge plodding his way round. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and brought the memories flooding back of genuine friendship cycling offers. Hope to do it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fatblokeonbike Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Some early photos from my silly wee digi-camera of the day's activities are at - http://www.johnstone-wheelers.co.uk/century_display.php Robert Sharp was there with a serious camera, so we can look forward to a bigger selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert sharp Posted August 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Iain Ive always been told it's not the size it's how you use it ! I'll go through the shot's tonight and let your self and kenny have a selection asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McKellar Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Totally agree with all the earlier comments, it was great to see Harry looking so well and don't make it too long before getting back out with the bunch. And big Cristian looked as if he had never been away great to see you again The pace at times was a bit mad but the whole day was very enjoyable. A big thank you to Kenny and his team, the BarBQ at the end was great but how come I ended up with tongue and cold shoulder from Joyce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted August 7, 2006 Committee Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 We three stooges caught a l*ft in the v*n from Luss to Tarbert after two punctures. Many thanks to Martin and Allison for looking after us. My friend, Martin B, came on his first bunch ride on the understanding that this ride was "not a race" and would be "scenic". Ha! After the Rest all I saw was Chung's bottom and rear wheel at 35 kph for about 30 miles. Great day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky begg Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 I still owe my £8 entry - I won't forget and making it public can only be reminded by all who read this.... Should I write a cheque? To whom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Hi, Vicky You can write a cheque directly to made payable to: ERSKINE and send to: THE FUNDRAISING DEPARTMENT ERSKINE BISHOPTON RENFREWSHIRE PA7 5PU Send a cover note or write on the back that it's regarding the JWCC Century Ride Either that I can add your donation to the amount on the main cheque that I am sending tomorrow and I'll get the money off you sometime Let me know what you want to do Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky begg Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 OK, Kenny, I'll write a cheque and send it off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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