Nikewomen Cuff Watch
Exposure Endura Turbo
Specialized Arc Optics
The North Face Nuptse
It's not hard to please a bike lover, but with so much choice we thought we'd draw up our last minute Xmas pressie list. See what you think or why not just treat yourself anyway?
Here are our top ten gift ideas - you've still got time to add to your list for Santa!
- 10. A great stocking filler is the Rough Ride Guide, we have a special offer on the South East guide with loads of biking info and tips and great routes to choose from, costs £19.99 www.roughrideguide.co.uk
- 9. Treat yourself to a new multi-tool to make trailside repairs easier, I Beam's Mini Fold-up Hex Wrench, Screwdriver and Torx set is handy in the workshop too. All that for only £12.95 too, www.ultimatepursuits.co.uk
- 8. A baselayer that looks cool enough to wear as an only layer, the Sugoi Flite T £39 has all the technical properties you need to keep warm and dry and looks great thorwn on with a pair of jeans too. From www.minx-girl.com
- 7. A trendy T-shirt is always a winner, so why not go one step further and opt for an organic and environmentally friendly, check out the Howies range of girly T's. Most are priced at £20 www.howies.co.uk
- 6. Camelbak Dream at only £39.99 with a 2.1L capacity reservoir combined with a women specific harness and microfleece edging for total comfort. The rear has air mesh padding and air channel back panel for real comfort.
- 5. Nikewomen Cuff Watch £30 combines a funky digital watch set into interchangeable sweat bands, you get three different bands per watch. Available from www.sheactive.co.uk
- 4. A light for your bike is always a welcome gift, especially a top notch super bright one from the Exposure range, the 85g helmet or bar mounted Joystick costs £165 and has over 7hrs battery life on the low setting and a 3W SuperLED, how's that for lightweight! If money is no object go for the Exposure Enduro Turbo, at £325 it's not cheap but then you'll be lighting up the whole county with the 2 x 5W Luxeon LED lights and over 8 hrs burn time with the Lithium Ion batteries too. More details at www.exposurelights.com
- 3. Gore's Phantom Lady Jacket £100 is not only stunning to look at but also converts into a short sleeved version too with zip off sleeves. It's lightweight breathable and wind proof, you must try it! www.gorebikewear.com
- 2. Specialized Arc Optics are so lightweight at 17g you'll hardly notice they're on, apart from they perfectly protect your eyes from wind, rain, dirt and sunshine. Available in two sizes to suit your face shape, go to www.specialized.com
- 1. A must have to ensure a stylish and cosy winter, the Nuptse Vest has 700 fill-down - that's warm! Equally at home on the ski slopes or the high street you can't get more toastie and fashionable than this. Available in Sweet Berry (that's Lilac), White and Black for £100 www.thenorthface.com or call the special Nuptse Hotline on 01539 790300. Call now while stocks last, they really are that popular!
