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I've just booked a 5-day course for March to get my license, now that the CBT and theory are out of the way. I remember spending the whole day being bloody freezing during the CBT, despite wearing everything I could find in the house, so I think I'd better do some shopping.
Basically, I won't be getting a bike straight away, I'm just getting the licence sorted now. So I don't really want to spend too much. I've got a leather jacket that my dad used years ago and I'm going to pile all the merino I own on underneath that, and I've got a neck warmer. What gloves should I get?
I'll be wearing jeans - not ideal, I know, but I can't really justify buying leathers - and probably some Uniqlo long-johns. What about boots? Is there a decent/cheap/warm pair anyone can recommend?
Also, should I buy my own helmet rather than using the test centre's? I'm a bit lost with all this, to be honest, so any help would be much appreciated. My course is booked for March 2nd so I've got a bit of time.