Hey mate, age is only a number, you'll enjoy it even if it's frustrating at the start. You'll probably notice muscles you didn't think existed! Go and have some fun you certainly have a decent bike there.
Man the level of riding at these UCI events is just insane! Awesome stuff, shame Giaco picked up an injury, looked like he was on form there, want to see him back in the game!
I used to ride in Southport, you been on the sea defences yet? Some pretty good stuff spread out down there! Liverpool is probably your next best bet, down at the docks.