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The Holiday Gift Guide that every road babe will be placing on their wish list! Whether they’ve been riding for six months or six years, I’m sure there is something cycling related they would love to rock on their bike in the new year. If you’re lucky enough to have a cycling buddy, family, or friend who you want to treat or get into cycling, this guide has you covered.
I’ve rounded up a few of my personal favorite cycling kits, books, tech and gear that I couldn’t possibly live without that would make great gifts. These recommendations are mostly for women (some could be used for men) and are based on personal experience and feedback from myself and other cyclists that couldn’t possibly live without them too. The best part about these recommendations ? They’re guaranteed to get good use!
So without much further ado, here are my top picks for 2018 from stocking stuffers to heart throbbers that will make your roadie #SMILEFORMILES! Click on the links below to shop!
Wear- From caps, neck warmers, jackets to socks, what’s not to love about #NEWKITDAY while looking and feeling flawless. This year we’ve extended the kit selection with accessories to accompany your kits and selected some matching BAE bidons from MFF to go with your look… Jaded Rose Summerweight Jersey MFF/ Pongo Pro Classic Cycling Socks/ Hummingbird Athletic Signature Cycling Cap/ Giro Tessa Gel Gloves/ Tifosi Optics Vogel Cycling Glasses/ MFF Bae Bottles/ MFF Twilight Jacket/ Fi’zi’k R5 Road Shoes/ HMGBRD Signature Collar Cuff
Gear & Tech – Cyclist are always trying to get core comfortable on their bikes while also being hardcore when it comes to their performance. With all the miles they put under their wheels, preventing numbing or discomfort with a women’s specific geometry saddle will help them reach those miles goals. A jersey pocket size bike lock will ease their worry while they quickly run into the cafe for a caffein doping session mid ride. Visibility is also key when the hours turn dark after a long days ride, a bike light that let’s drivers know they are in their blindspot will enhance their safety while they get to their destination. Tech can help them get their too, whether it’s a Strava App subscription, a Garmin watch to manage training, or a new cycling computer, these are sure to help them get from zero to hero… Specialized Power Comp Mimic Saddle/ Ottolock/ Wahoo Element Mini/ Beryl Laser Light/ Strava Summit Subscription/ Garmin VivoMove
Read – For the cyclists who love books and magazines of the heroines of pro cycling, the latest kit and gear, to inspiring stories from women that give you all the ABC’s to cycling, these cover it all… Casquette Magazine/ Queens of Pain/ Our Bodies, Our Bikes.
Nutrition – Cyclist love nothing more than their bikes … and SNACKS! Going from zero to hero requires a lot of training and eating good food. Natural food is easier to for the body to break down and equip the right nutrients to recover. If your cyclists loves cooking or fueling with real food, a good cook book with whole foods recipes will help them reach their goals as well as a monthly subscriptions to healthy-delicious snacks. All junk free and made with real food! Equipping them with tasty hydration is sure to get them to their best too…. Oh yeah, they will also need a handlebar bag to stash their snacks in… HeathlyMe Snack Subcription/ Osmo Hydration/ Road Runner Burrito Bag/ 30 Day Whole Foods Cook Book.
I hope this guide helps you check off the lists of gifts to buy. If there are any recommendations you may need for beginners or more advanced cyclists, please feel free to send me an email at citygirlrides@gmail.com. Happy shopping!
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