Any question answered...

So my colleague wants to start cycling to work (30-35mins commute through london) and he has got all keen and ask me what “kit” he needs.

As a non-cyclist he obviously doesn't want to spend much money. The thing that has thrown me is he’s asking lots of questions about clothes.

What do you think the core list is?

• Lock (on-guard brute)
  
• Lights (cheapo deal off ebay)
  
• Helmet (debatable I know, but let’s just put it in there)
  
• Jacket (which one? If you only have one?)
  
• Trousers/shorts? What would you suggest?
  
• Shoes (trainers)
  
• Socks (M&S merino)
  

Clothing is so personal, I'd advise getting cheap stuff to start, just to get to know what you like. I personally can't wear anything with long sleeves for more than 15 mins as I start burning up, even just cruising. (And its not just because I'm unfit.)