What to wear??

[Vivi Doom]

Thanks for the tips, ladies!! I resisted the urge to get gloves because I am such a newbie and felt funny buying all of the biking "equipment" used by far superior riders but I'm thinking now that I may get a pair. I know I will fall at some point and really am attached to the skin on my hands.

I totally understand this sentiment, but after the past year of riding (somewhat sporadically) in a cheap helmet, a tank top and old cheap bike shorts - I finally broke down and got a new helmet, a jersey, bike shorts and gloves last month. I am much more comfortable now, and because of that - I'm way more likely to race home from work or get up extra early to get a ride in.

In fact, I JUST now bought my new helmet this afternoon and was struggling with looking like my gear was way more advanced than my skill. However, the helmet fit really well, and I'm way more concerned with being as safe and comfortable as I possible.