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NYC/SLC Stats put the average American adult weight gain between Thanksgiving - New Years at 5-7lbs...which is why holiday gifts aimed at the active can help with the waistline as well as enhance the experience for the cycling enthusiast on your list- get spinning-indoors and out . Our Picks... SUGOI   is acclaimed for their top-of-the-line athletic wear.. including aero worthy apparel for everyday recreation rides- on the road, mountain or the racing circuit-with sleek elite race wear. Jersey, shorts, tights, tech tees...for all kinds of weather. Pictured RSE Alpha Bike Jacket  $230 Lightweight woven shell-breathable, wind+water resistance-made with synthetic top of the line Polartec® Alpha insulation---details like drop back hem, reflective pops, side back zip and front chest pockets, diagonal off set main zip with non-chafing cage, grippy hems, thermal stretchy sides SUGOI's women's  -advanced fabrics -engineered construction panels efficiently moves...

 NYC Sure-I like wearing bright patterns and prints that add inches to my hips said no woman EVER -or man for that matter... which is why no matter how performing, well fitting, comfortable and a good value -bike wear is-it will not sell-at least where we live-if its not flattering physiques. Which is why practically all the women and men at our gym are in black or dark bottoms-for gals -that means fitted silhouette enhancing bottoms-mostly capris, leggings--with a few iconic Adidas side striped track pants, pricey Lucas Hugh , and-rarely- baggyish gym  shorts in the mix. For guys-that almost 99% of the time means a looser fit than the ladies- usually for track style kind of pants unless they came back from outdoor running where the fit-is fitted, and biggish long shorts -straight outta basketball 101. We thought about that when previewing the very technical bike kits form Cannondale- hitting retail shelves for Spring 2015. While aimed at the more serious biker… give...

only men's tops+bibs fyi… PLUS bib has silicone grippers-made of breathable fabric- flat lock seams, reflective pops, top has 3 back pockets including a zip one+a water repellent pocket .   SCOTT  and Schoeller ---really made a breakthrough with this new- IDT ProTec cycle top/bibs -that we saw last August (2014).  Claiming to be tear/abrasion resistant for cyclists taking a spill-when cruising up to 30mph…and tested by real guys…though we assume they didn't intentionally crash-the material that is strategically placed on top's shoulders and bib's sides-will spare skin some serious healing time...our only thumbs down reaction-is its men sizes only. Knit carbon yarns (for resistance strength+anti-bacterial) and ceramic prints-that feel good next to skin-the schoeller® inserts on in sides of bibs and shoulders of top-that honeycomb looking print protect skin vs abrasion from asphalt grey interior is brushed feeling imo-fabric with IDT ProTec technol...

Gore Running, Dare 2b, NiteBlaze Reflective Running, Eternal Run SLC/NYC Athletic apparel styles are getting wearings outside of the gym-and off the trails/running paths, bicycles-with leisure wearers selecting separates not only for functionality and fit…but also for eyeball appeal- including the colors and fashion details. There are loads of brands jumping on the fitness band wagon for good reason-what consumers like to wear ALOT and the profit margins are decent. GORE RUNNING  apparel is smartly designed and great fitting (REALLY)-with 4 seasons worthy interchangeable (imo) collections of Outfit Systems aimed at competitive and casual dabblers that work as well no matter what land endeavors are done to raise heartbeats. AIR LADY adds cute prints for SS 2015-mesh inserts, reflective pops, back pocket, flat lock seams-stretchy microfiber fabric is supremely moisture wicking fabric -short sleeves roll up too-$69.99 rarely see women in one piece skirt/capr...