December 19, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – With the final countdown on to find a super gift for your favourite cyclist this holiday season, here’s a selection of great gift ideas to help keep that special rider in your life rolling smoothly next season. Whether it’s for a racer, a commuter, a roadie, or a mountain biker that you’re buying for you’re sure to find a great gift from the ideas below… Happy Holidays.
1. Specialized’s Starter Kit is an ideal gift with all the basic necessities to get you riding safely and in high style, including mini-wedgie bag, alloy zee cage, airtool road mini-frame pump and EMT Pro road tire lever. $80.
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2. PowerCal is the world’s first-ever power meter that translates heart rate into power. Easy-to-use, hassle-free and affordable, it’s the perfect training tool for the cyclist in your life. $109.99 w/o speed sensor, $149.99 w/speed sensor. saris.ca
3. The Biemme Strips winter cycling jacket features Wind Light fabric for optimal comfort and warmth without neglecting air circulation, plus has four back pockets. Perfect for cold days and that special someone. Sizes XS to 4XL. $189. logica.ca
4. The GranFondo Whistler Gift Card is a unique gift idea that’s sure to bring a smile this holiday season. This complimentary entry to one of the most popular fondos in the country is a great stocking stuffer. $225.
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5. Marin’s Bayview Trail Disc bike is the perfect holiday gift, featuring a Suntour XCT-JR 50mm, 24″ suspension front fork along with Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes — cool. There is also a girls’ model available. $349.99. marinbikes.com.
6. Shimano’s Premium Off-road Cold/Wet Weather shoes feature waterproof Gore-Tex insulated comfort footwear liner, high-visibility reflectors, triple offset straps to prevent pressure points and a fleece-liner insole for added insulation and heat retention. $284.99/pair. shimano.com
7. SMP’s Glider saddle for men and women has a large central channel to reduce pressure and is shaped for better thigh circulation. It is great for recreational and racing cyclists who like longer rides and prefer more padding. $299. f3distribution.com
8. The water-resistant Avenir AV-209 computer makes a cool stocking stuffer, featuring wireless technology, nine cycling functions one-button operation and a large easy-to-read display. $34.99. raleigh-canada.ca
9. The multi-use ergonomic Birzman Zacoo Maha IV pump features a clever 5° tilt for easy inflation, a Snap-It valve that prevents air-pressure release and comes in four colours with a varnished wooden handle. $59.50. orangesportsupply.com
10. A perfect stocking stuffer, the new GoPro Hero3 Black Edition camera is smaller, lighter, waterproof to 197feet (60 metres) and two times more powerful. It features built in Wi-Fi with remote included, along with GoPro App compatibility. $449.99. ogc.ca
11. Scott‘s comfortable Classic short-sleeve cycling jersey featuring moisture management at $69.95 is a great gift, as well as its Essential loose shorts that include a basic undershort and unattached overshort with basic padding for $109.95. micasport.com
12. The Rudy Project Hypermask adds sparkle as part of its new Diamonds Artist Series, designed with Swarovski crystals. The cool wrap-around lightweight eye protection comes in four lens/frame colour combinations. It starts at $180. www.gorace.pro
13. The adjustable Park Tool PCS-9 entry-level repair stand for the home mechanic allows easy access to any part of bike and folds neatly for portability and storage. A screw-type clamp adjusts to fit tubes of various shapes. $160. parktool.com
14. Axiom’s Modular GrandTour Series panniers are waterproof and ultrasonically welded, not sewn, featuring Sonictech polyester construction for light weight and durability. Available in 60, 45 and 30-litre sizes. $230. livetoplaysports.com
15. The Xpresso 4 Road pedal is Time’s latest generation of clipless-pedal technology, featuring a carbon flexion blade that makes it faster and lighter (224g/pair) and an oversized platform for a record surface area/ weight factor. $119/pair. arg-sports.com
16. The Arkel Randonneur rack adjusts to fit both longer or shorter seatpost, and can be moved from bike to bike, while the three-point attachment system brings unequalled stability. Pairs with the Tailrider, allowing for extra items for light touring. $99.99. arkel.ca
17. Ignition Product’s 29-piece Home Tool Kit makes a great gift for any do-it-yourself cyclist and includes a fabulous array of mechanics tools for a great holiday price. $111.95. ignitionproducts.com
18. Nutcase’s Winter Wonderland Little Nutty helmet features interchangeable fleece liners and removable ear pads for snow, and foam pads for cycling. It comes in a variety of colourful designs and is great for children five years of age or older. $89.99. nutcasehelmets.ca
19. The Chariot CX1 single carrier offers comfort, style and is fully loaded with great features such as disc brakes and a climate-controlled cockpit for luxurious leisure outings, plus it easily converts for multiple activities and is available as a double carrier. $950. chariotcarriers.com
20. The Louis Garneau 30th anniversary kit makes a great holiday gift, with Course jersey, racer cap, Course sock, a copy of Garneau’s biography, along with a special glossy anniversary box. $229.99.
louisgarneau.com