things i still need to buy:

if you've never had a bike before... let me tell you... all the different stuff you need to get for a bike is insane. it's worse than a car actually. although i could probably do the Ride with just my bike i should get some other things to help make the Ride safer and more comfortable.

let's see, i need:

• helmet - safety first! probably gonna be hard to find one i like that fits my big melon
• gloves - holding on to the bike would be important
• sunglasses - an excuse to get those funky Oakley glasses you see all those douches wearing in public lol
• clip shoes - luckily my bike came with clip pedals already on them
• water bottle with holder - for those thirsty times
• padded cycling shorts - MOST IMPORTANT from what people are telling me
• cycling shirt - i assume of the sweat wicking super tight "i'm going to the eurotrash bar" variety
• bike rack - to carry my bike back and forth, and for trips to the mountains
• bike computer - to know my distances and speed
• cycling socks - are these necessary?
• banana seat and streamers - j/k! but remember how cool they were when you were young!

i'm also thinking of creating some sort of mount for my digital camera too so i can capture some of the moments on the road. and maybe a little wedge bag to strap on to the bike for my wallet and cell phone.

that's it for now i guess. grand total will be like $5,428 million dollars by the time i have my gear - lol.