I've been thinking of building up a road bike to see if I can get used again to riding drops, and get beyond my neck pain problems.

Then I saw this bike - an early 80s Raleigh Clubman - on ebay, just 4 miles from my house, so I thought I'd give it a go - and won it for £90. It was advertised as parts or not working (brake cable missing) but was in great, original condition and looks to have done hardly any mileage - no wear on chain wheel/freewheel teeth and chain unstretched, and new tyres.

I've now serviced it and am going to try out a few rides. If I don't get on with it, no problem, I'll sell it and probably make a small profit. I'm going to try a 20 mile ride tomorrow.