Top 5 Gift Picks for Cycling Types

The Holidaze are just around the corner, and this year I'm issuing a Top 5 List, in honor of one of my favorite movies of all time: High Fidelity. If you've seen the movie, you'll know that I'm choosing each of these items not just because it's fantastic, but also because it fits in well to the list and contributes well to the general flow.

1. Sweet-Tees
I always buy my friends these awesome tees from Dark Cycle Clothing on Etsy, and I'm hoping this is the year the favor gets returned! From alligators to zebras, you'll find all sorts of wild animals making their getaways by bike on brilliantly colored cotton shirts. Women's and men's cuts. $21

2. Pump It Up
What can I say? The Topeak Road Morph Pump would fit perfectly in my stocking. Also, my boyfriend has one and I'm super jealous and wish I had my own. I love how the little fold-out foot converts it into a floor pump and makes it way easier to get air into the tire. $40

3. A Perfect Fit
With all that cycling we're doing we might find that that our pants are a little loose around the waist. That won't be a problem if we get a super-cool Distressed Cog Impression belt buckle from SkipLink Studios. Beautiful hand-hammered copper, meticulously made in Jackson, Wyoming. $85.

4. See Through
I've always been a huge fan of Ortlieb's Panniers, Handlebar Bags, and Messenger Bags, and their catalog just keeps getting better. This year I'd love to have their Dry Bag With Window for both bike and backpacking trips. It would eliminate the frustration of feeling around blindly for my socks once and for all! $27.50-$38.50

5. The Big Ask
I was lucky enough to check out the Tout Terrain Silkroad on a recent Baja bike tour, and I would love nothing more than to add this lightweight adventure bike to my quiver. With an integrated rear rack, ultra-tough wheels, and pleasant, upright handling, this steel bicycle will tackle any rugged situation you throw its way.

Remember when you're ordering your gifts online to order early enough to ensure that your presents arrive on time. And don't forget to check out our great selection of gifts under $25.

Photo 1 by Dark Cycle Clothing, Photo 2 by SkipLink Studios, Photo 3 by Ortlieb, Photo 4 by Josh Tack.

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Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2011/12/top-5-gift-picks-for-cycling-types.html

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