For people who ride bikes, this a great time of year to ask for the latest performance gear – clothing that can stand up to the elements and keep you fit all winter long. Consider sharing the joy of new cycling gear with friends and family, they’ll thank you for making it easy for them to get out and ride!
Gifts under $50
Affordable and durable, the collection of active wear from C9 by Champion available exclusively at Target will give you all the gear you need to buff back up after holiday feasts. Where winter means cold weather, shorts, performance T-shirts, and tank tops are perfect for indoor spinning classes, or working out in the weight room. For riding outside where the weather is mild or cold, C9 by Champion also makes great jackets when you join your kids for bike rides around the neighborhood.
For men, the C9 by Champion line includes the Soft Shell Jacket in Black $39.99, Ventilated Short Sleeve Running Tee in Blue $16.99, Circuit Short in Gray and Lime $16.99, Running ¼ Zip in Orange $24.99. For women, C9 by Champion features Pieced Tech Tee in Purple $14.99, Premium Capri Tights in Gray and Pink $34.99, Reversible Compression Bra in Lime and Purple $14.99, and Power Core Compression Short in Coral $14.99.
Performance Gear
Get outdoors to run and bike this winter in 2XU Thermal Compression Tights ($129.95). These tights are engineered using a brushed PWX FLEX fabric for a softer and warmer feel. In addition to providing warmth and comfort to your core, the high power denier fabric in the legs supports hamstrings, quads, gluts, and calves. Keep the intensity of your workouts going through the winter, these promote increased circulation for faster recovery.
Stay warm and stylish on top with the Sugoi Firewall 180 Jacket ($150). This jacket will beat back the winter wind while providing maximum flexibility. It has a stowaway hood and comes in three colors: blue, red, and black. The high stretch thermal mobility makes sure your morning run isn’t ever chillier than it needs to be.
When you need flexible options for your outer layer, check out the Sugoi Versa Jacket in a variety of colors ($120). This extremely versatile jacket features removable magnetic sleeves, 360-degree reflective visibility, shock cords, micro-fleece lined collars, zip pockets, and a dynamic design. The Versa is the all-in-one tool for a great run or bike ride this holiday season.
Getting Fit for Next Season
Take a break from your cycling routine and build strength and flexibility in the off-season with the DBX3 Personal Fitness System ($59.95).
Iron Lotus Personal Training President Matthew Basso has launched his own personalized, fitness solution. The great thing about this program is you can download it on to your phone, computer, iPad – anything – and bring it with you.
This comprehensive program includes 60 challenging workouts, nutritional guide and meal plan, functional fat loss video guide, program and results tracker, and a customized, original soundtrack designed to keep your tempo up.
