so far i've bought a helmet with the gift card for $30. the Giro Transfer. it's required for the event, and cycling friends have been trying to convince me to purchase one for months. still debating the idea of aero bars... i definitely want to get them for my bike, but as far as the event goes; me and my friend make contests out of everything. so if i ride with an aero set up and he does not, he automatically wins! that's no fun! i'll most likely hold onto the remaining balance and put it towards some kind of aero setup after next weekend.