This is south texas. You will need wicking fabrics, but you can buy a high tech sleeveless bike jersy from performance for $10. Water bottles will do, again from performance are $3 each, you need 2. Shoes, PM me your size, I have 2 old pairs I would be happy to send you for the cost of postage if they'll fit. You need padded shorts. I found that sun and ski sports has good sale prices if you wanna try stuff on. I don't think a trainer is necessary since we live in a mild climate. I use a 2001 helmet, if its not cracked its good!