Apart from a bike.....what else MUST I have?

[Cyclopathic]

If cycling is likely to take hold as a hobby/past-time/obsession then the most vital peice of equipment will be an understanding partner.

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Other essentials you need if cycle commuting - either male or femle you need cahoonas the size of coconuts to get down and dirty with the traffic, very thick skin to fend off the abuse, immunity to shock when some numpty driver gets so close they de-fluff your jacket and good self esteem cos you are lower than roadkill as far as respect for you goes

 

[LarryDuff]

I would agree that glasses are very useful. Great for keeping flies out of your eyes especially if you cycle a lot in the countryside on summer evenings.

 

[Dave 123]

Thick skin and a big wallet...

 

[GetAGrip]

If cycling is likely to take hold as a hobby/past-time/obsession then the most vital peice of equipment will be an understanding partner.

Better still, encourage them along every now and then. I found that if/when they get the bug also, they understand why you need all these essential accessories.

 

[darth vadar]

Wallet and money for coffee and cake.

 

[Moodyman]

Legs. You need two evenly matched legs.

The colour don't matter, white ones work as well as brown and black. In fact, whites one are better as they mature to a nice golden colour in summer.