Hey there Moptop... welcome to TE

Just going to add to the general consensus here and reiterate - you are def not mad.
I am in my early 40s, and, like SheFly, I hope to be riding and racing and enjoying cycling for many many years to come.

Keep us posted about the things you are doing... we love to hear cycling stories and achievments... looking forward to seeing your post count increase as you tell us about how your time on the bike is increasing.