So today my company gave me my service award for 5 years with them. I have $80 to use at either JC Penny's or LL Bean. Naturally, I'm going with the Bean. They have some cycling gear there, but I have no idea what to get! Do I want a jersey? A jacket? Do I use the $80 to take a chunk off a more expensive item, or try to buy 2 smaller things? Of course yesterday I got the Descente Axiom jacket on Chain Love, or I'd jump on the PI Whisper jacket. I don't have anything in screaming yellow, and I think I really need at least a vest that I can throw on over my jersey in case of a later ride. Or I could get a rack for my car. Sure, I can fold the seats down and fit 2 bikes in the back, but if I want to have more than one other person in the car that doesn't work. So ladies, I need your wisdom to help me choose!

LL Bean Cycling Gear