What none of the ladies have told you is, once you get a bike, you'll add more to your stable. I have a 1980's Raleigh Romana Racer. Lovely bike and I just love her. However, being well and truly bitten by the cycling bug in a few weeks (or less now) I'll be getting my new Specialized Dolce Elite. Hubby asked would I be selling the Raleigh (bought for £18 from the second-hand bike stall at our local market). Sell Allie the Raleigh NO WAY!!!!!

Be warned though, every time you pass a bike shop you'll see something and think "Ooh. That would look good on the bike/be useful/love that jersey" etc. etc. Trust me it's catching isn't it girls???