Has anyone used the CycleOps PowerCal.  It's only $99 for heart rate monitoring.

I read in Velonews that iBike worked pretty close to being as good as a PowerTap.

Anyone tried the CycleOps PowerCal:

http://www.cycleops.com/en/products/power-meters/powercal/powercal.html?...

WHAT: BICYLE TOURING CLUB OF NORTH JERSEY'S 2ND ANNUAL FLORIDA ADVENTURE TOUR 

WHEN: Saturday 4/6 - Friday 4/12/2013

START: Jacksonville, FL

FINISH: Melbourne, FL

PACE: C12-14  [We'll break out into smaller groups in this range.]

DISTANCE: 240 miles over 5-6 days ... or about 50 miles per day

COST: $1,200-1,400 including airfare, food and lodging

The south path on the bridge was open today (Tuesday), even though the Port Authority website says the north path is open all this week.  I've sent an email to my contact at the PA to ask if the south path will be open Thursday & Friday.  Will post if I get a reply.

I was thinking about riding to Montauk this weekend--does anyone know how the road conditions are out there? I'm not sure if the area is still recovering.

Thanks,

Ely

Yes, you know who they are. It's you! You're the person constantly bemoaning the lack of rides. You’re the one who immediately signs up when a ride is posted--preserving your choices--then neglects to show up, or for that matter, to notify the leader of your absence in a timely manner. And it's you, constantly criticizing those board members, SIG leaders, web site managers, ride leaders… that terrific 3-5% of the club that busts their butts for you, year after year after year.

Hi $40 Bell helmet has gotten well past the point when I remember having bought it, which I understand is a good test of when it's time to buy a new one. I'm a thrifty fella, but I'll be asking for this from Santa. So, any suggestions on what is a good, comfortable helmet? I could care less about weight and would still prefer a value helmet (Even though I won't be the purchaser).

I was wondering if there is interest in a Sunday SIG (e.g. A19) and possibility for someone to lead such a group(s) for those of us dying to sign up for a SIG but for various reasons Saturdays are impossible...

I don't know what the proper procedure for SIG planning is and if there is flexibility at all but I thought I put the question to the MB - people I asked during rides couldn't tell me but thought there might be enough interest out there among riders to maybe start such an initiative.

anyone doing the La Vuelta PR this year?