New to Cycling, Any advice?

Azzaface

Hey,
I'm in my teens and have the summer off and wanted to get into something new, was thinking of cycling for the fitness. I haven't done much cycling before, just short cycles to gaelic training ect. I have a hybrid bike which I got 2 years ago but havent used much. The last few days I've taken the bike out for short 5/6 km cycles to get into it.
I want to start road cycling instead of mountain biking and eventually into racing in the next year or two,
Does anybody have any advice on getting into cycling, any equipment ect. that I should buy or what I should know before starting? All tips appreciated Thanks!

Carpenter

Miles under your belt ,Miles under your belt ,Miles under your belt , and then more miles under your belt including hills long steep hills and after all that you will feel a million bucks .

sullzz

A good bike set up to suit your size , shoes and cleats , and as said miles and miles .

Captain Havoc

I would disagree with the miles under the belt, training should be quality not quantity, too much training and you won't recover properly. It still does require a lot of miles though.