... I bought myself a MTB, it's a 13.5 Specialized Rockhopper Comp disc. I thought I might just be the World's Greastest Mountainbiker awating to be unleashed ...

Seriously, I just thought I would get a MTB and give it a go, It rains a lot in Ireland and last winter I broke bones on the icy roads so I though off roads on wet/icy days could be a good idea. Now I've no idea what I am supposed to look like on a MTB. I guess I can still wear lycra under baggies? or is lycra acceptable for a woman? I have a proper MTB helmet, shoes ... but i am absolutely clueless about the rest. Can you ladies recomment me ...?

Thanks