I bought a road bike as a present to myself on my 50th birthday, which is coming up this year. I wanted a present that would change my life and it's clear from the cyclists on this site that cycling changes lives, no question about that.

I can't wait to start riding, I've been on the trainer all winter but I've already signed up for my first sportive, a 180-km ride deep in the country. My goal is to finish it!