I would suggest that you consider bike shorts. If you prefer, you can get liners that you can wear under your pants - especially as your rides get longer. The seams on pants can cause chafing and discomfort in your sensitive areas.
You certainly need a helmet and bike gloves. Special shoes are only needed if you decide to "clip in", attach yourself to the bike. Unless you want to do that, then you just need a stiffer shoe with rubber soles to use with your platform pedals. A stiffer shoe will prevent the sole of your shoe from collapsing around your foot and causing discomfort or pain.




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