Woohoo gifts for a cyclist

[Triskeliongirl]

Our sweet young son bought gifts for us for the first year with his own money (he's a college freshmen). He bought me two cycling jerseys. Problem is both are M and while I could wear one (long sleeve), the other really gaps at the arms (sleeveless) and I really need it in S. The other problem is that even the long sleeve one is a very lightweight fabric, which seems odd, I usually wear heavy long sleeve ones but I do love the color. The dilemma, do I exchange them, or wear them and enjoy them knowing that he picked them out for me?

[LBTC]

My DH always picks the coolest things! He had a necklace and bracelet custom made for me by our friend who makes jewelry from bike chains and sprockets and stuff. He also got me nice flat pedals so we can turn my old Torrent into a commuter/errand bike. Handy! He spoils me!



Happy Holidays everyone!
~T~

[OakLeaf]

and more non-cycling stuff....

[HillSlugger]

I received 2 jerseys and a Garmin Forerunner 305 with the cadence kit and bike mount. Also, a 'Yoga for Bikers' dvd.

[Aggie_Ama]

Trisk- Keep the long sleeve for the spring months and exchange the other for the same one in small if possible.

Oak- I don't know if that stand is functional (I am sure it is), but it sure is pretty!!

My mom listened when I was hinting my bike shorts badly needed replacing and gloves as well. Yippee! My gloves are have small holes and no longer smell clean when they have been washed. And I got gift cards to get a new saddle, mine is in need of replacing.

DH made out well.... Base layer, new gloves, new watch for running from me. My parents got him Smart Wool socks and a Polar Computer for his bike w/ heart rate. And he will probably be picking up some new shoes with gift cards to the LBS.

My nieces (they're 4.5 and 2.5) were excited about their gifts which is the best part. Seeing their little faces light up and now they are in a cute squeeling-with-delight phase.

[bmccasland]

I got a gift certificate to ..... TE!!

So now I can order some tights, then I won't have as many excuses for not riding in what passes for winter around here.

[Blueberry]

I didn't get any bike related presents (and sadly, all gift certificates are to non-bike places). However, I did outfit DH well - new front wheel for his Bike Friday (he has a generator hub, and wanted a go fast wheel), a rain suit for his daily bike commute starting 1/7 and a new water bottle cage.

CA

[SouthernBelle]

My brother got me a nice Camelbak. Unfortunately, I already have one. So I'll exchange it for something. But I appreciated the attempt to get me something bike-related.