Hello, I’m a race beginner. She is 14 years old. I recently joined the club and cycled about 60 km on Sunday morning. I’m wondering what other training to do on weekdays. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and sometimes Wednesdays, there is an hour for cycling. What should I do? The first race was at the end of March, and it was a 50 km round course race. Is there a good road bike under 600 pounds or a good helmet under 60 pounds recommended? In addition, I do not know if this post is in the appropriate forum or name, I am sorry if it is different… Thank you very much! i’m sorry to ask you a lot!
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Find a club and run together if possible. If you intend to race, you need to run with others. Find a club or visit a local cafe on Saturday and Sunday mornings to see if there are any cyclists. Let’s look for race information. It is also a idea to go to the site and see the situation. Try searching for “UK cycling events” on the internet.
Yes, even with shipping, there is a good quality helmet of less than 60 pounds. Be sure to check the shipping cost.
EKOI CORSA EVO White/Red Helmet
For weekday training, you don’t need to go long — focus on consistency. An hour ride with some short intervals (like 3–5 minutes at a harder effort, then recover, repeat a few times) will help build race fitness.
Under £600, I’d look at Decathlon’s Triban road bikes — they’re solid for beginners and good value. For helmets, Giro and Specialized often have models under £60 that are well-rated for safety.
Don’t worry too much about structure yet, just keep riding regularly and gradually build your endurance. Join some of the club weekday rides if they offer shorter sessions — group riding skills are just as important as fitness for races.
Since your first race is 50 km, you’re already close in distance with your Sunday rides. Weekday rides can focus on speed and technique, like practicing smooth cadence, cornering, and sprinting. That will make the race feel easier and more fun.