I have just bought the book "The Female Cyclist" (based on recommendations from gals in this forum)... for someone to give me for my birthday

I haven't read it yet, cause obviously I don't know I am getting it as presents are surprises

BUT... if I had looked inside the cover I would be able to tell you that the forward is impressive... at 34 she decided she wanted to become internationally competitive in her class, and at 39, despite loads of people telling her it was a silly thing to do, she was winning...

So I look forward to telling you how inspiring I find this book - right from the foreward - when I am given it and can read it