All the gear

Walked into Evans shop and asked to try on padded shorts. Put them on in changing room and stepped out to show shop assistant. Her only comment: "you've got them on the wrong way". Not helpful.

Nevertheless first jersey bought (running spend £50)





Apparently donned by the leader of the













Apparently donned by the leader of the Giro d'Italia so wholly appropriate for me to wear as I display superior riding skills somewhere in the Midlands. Plan to intimidate other riders before even getting on bike.

Still to buy in no order of importance:
3 skin tight jerseys
3 cycling spandex shorts
Base layer
Rain jacket
Sleeves
Gloves
Shoes
Socks
Bum cream
Sunglasses
A bicycle