Santa has to deliver gifts somehow, so why not via bike? © Erin Smiles (flickr)
'Tis the season for giving, and here at Cyclocross Magazine HQ, our heads are full of fun holiday gift ideas for any budget, for any kind of cyclocross racer, fan or cyclist under the sun. So, what are you waiting for? Snag the holeshot and get gifting! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or More Cowbell Day, we've got some great gift ideas for your cycling friends (or yourself). Here's Part 2 of our guide:
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The Windstopper socks are like a shoecover … inside of the shoe!
Gore Windstopper Socks
The Alaska Windstopper Sock from Gore is perfect for cyclocrossers: it offers the same amount of warmth as a basic windproof shoecover, but since it goes inside the shoes, it is just right for racing. We tested it out in 20 degree conditions at NBX in Warwick, Rhode Island, earlier this month and were pleasantly surprised to find that they lived up to the hype — and even happier when they held up in the washing machine so we could use them again the next day! Great for chilly winter rides and even better for racers heading to Nationals, these make a great gift. One note: they are tightly fit at the ankles, so can be a tiny struggle to put on. We’ll be doing more reviews of some of the other Gore products like their Windstopper baselayer in the near future, so stay tuned.
MSRP $49.99
Website: http://www.windstopper.com/remote/Satellite/men/gloves-and-mittens/socks/4/1/1313880055909
