What would YOU spend a £50 voucher on?
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A side-effect of all the interval training I did on the turbo the winter has been a an improvement in my running performance. As a result, I find myself in the happy position of having won my local running club's monthly 5K handicap the last two months (basically, it's a 'best improver' race that favours beginners like myself). Happier still, the prize is a voucher redeemable at a shop that also sells bikes and cycling kit alongside all the running and tri stuff 
I might get a long sleeved road jersey, a cheap pair of clip-on aero bars, a new pair of off-road shorts or maybe some new XC shoes. The jersey because I've plenty of summer jerseys and enough cold weather gear but nothing much in between, the clip ons because I'm entered in the ToC TT and plan to try a sprint duathlon later this year, The off-road kit because my existing stuff is a decade old and a more than a little bit worn. I'll probably have a look at what they carry when I'm there and decide then.
We'd probably all buy different things. Which got me wondering. What would you buy with a £50 voucher? And why?
I might get a long sleeved road jersey, a cheap pair of clip-on aero bars, a new pair of off-road shorts or maybe some new XC shoes. The jersey because I've plenty of summer jerseys and enough cold weather gear but nothing much in between, the clip ons because I'm entered in the ToC TT and plan to try a sprint duathlon later this year, The off-road kit because my existing stuff is a decade old and a more than a little bit worn. I'll probably have a look at what they carry when I'm there and decide then.
We'd probably all buy different things. Which got me wondering. What would you buy with a £50 voucher? And why?
If its vouchers for a shop, then its just a rip off. Everything will probably be list price! I think my local branch of Cycles UK has GP4000S on the shelves for £49 each and Ultegra cassettes for £55! My mum sometimes gets me wiggle vouchers, which I like as at least everything on there is a decent price.
Anyways, if it was me, I'd spend the money on something you wanted rather than something you need
Anyways, if it was me, I'd spend the money on something you wanted rather than something you need
^^ No rip off. The series sponsor is a local run/bike shop and they donate the prize.
Agree with you on want rather than need. It would be sensible to wait until I next needed something but where's the fun in that? I don't care if the sticker prices are higher than online, I'll still be a little kid in a sweet shop on pocket money day.
Bet I end up getting yet another £50 summer jersey I never wear though!
Anyway, enough of me. What would you get for yourself?
Agree with you on want rather than need. It would be sensible to wait until I next needed something but where's the fun in that? I don't care if the sticker prices are higher than online, I'll still be a little kid in a sweet shop on pocket money day.
Bet I end up getting yet another £50 summer jersey I never wear though!
Anyway, enough of me. What would you get for yourself?
Magic919 said:
Bottle cage.
I assuming you are joking. £50 for a bottle cage? The pros generally use these: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/elite-custom-race-bottle-c... - they cost a whopping £6.99
jesusbuiltmycar said:
Magic919 said:
Bottle cage.
I assuming you are joking. £50 for a bottle cage? The pros generally use these: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/elite-custom-race-bottle-c... - they cost a whopping £6.99
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