Just to make this absolutely clear, rather than replying to each of the comments.
All of you saying "you don't need all of this stuff as a beginner" are totally correct. I sort of got swept up in the spirit of the question. I think this list is more "this is the stuff you're eventually going to want to buy as you get into it". The helmet is obvious. Then I'd move into the gloves and pads. Shorts and shoes wouldn't be too far behind. Maybe a way to hauls some water and other crap along. A little ways down the road, you can start to get your mobile toolkit going. And then your home kit. But yes, totally agree and not suggesting that you need all of this stuff before your first ride.
June 19, 2018, 7:41 a.m. - Dave Tolnai
Just to make this absolutely clear, rather than replying to each of the comments. All of you saying "you don't need all of this stuff as a beginner" are totally correct. I sort of got swept up in the spirit of the question. I think this list is more "this is the stuff you're eventually going to want to buy as you get into it". The helmet is obvious. Then I'd move into the gloves and pads. Shorts and shoes wouldn't be too far behind. Maybe a way to hauls some water and other crap along. A little ways down the road, you can start to get your mobile toolkit going. And then your home kit. But yes, totally agree and not suggesting that you need all of this stuff before your first ride.