9 Dream Gifts for Cyclists

Written by
Gale Bernhardt
Each year I send a note out to different cyclists around the country and ask them for their holiday wish list. This year, I asked them to wish big, as if Santa has no limits. I also asked them to let me know why they wanted the particular item on their dream-big list. Here's what they had to say.
A Bid on the 2018 USA Pro Cycling Challenge
$600,000
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"I'm wishing to be able to bid on the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. This wish doesn't make me faster, but it sure is a cool event. Like you said, think big!" - Bob Herrfeldt
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Bike Lanes or Trails in Our Favorite National Parks
$Millions
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"The reasons for wishing for this item are obvious. These roads provide daily thoroughfares for locals, scenic byways for visitors, opportunities for cycling events and major training routes for both recreational and professional athletes." - Joe Knopinski
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One Year of Professional Coaching
$3,000 to $20,000
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"I'm still a beginner and have had some good coaching. However, as an ex-professional football player, I know the power of having a personal coach that can design training to address specific individual needs and capabilities. I also know that discipline goes to the next level when you're accountable to a coach. In addition to personal performance, my kids deserve a healthy dad. A great coach would give me a personalized training plan and help me to be successful." - Larry Linne
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Entry to a Bike Tour
$150 to $1,000
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"One thing that I would love to get for the Holidays is a paid entrance fee to a bike tour. I'm already signed up for a Bicycle Tour of Colorado, but it would be cool for Santa to send me to RAGBRI, a ride I've only heard about but always thought would be fun. By being committed to a multi-day tour, it motivates me to focus more on my training. Once I finish the tour, the sense of accomplishment is ego boosting!" - Pam Leamons
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Professional Bike Fit
$150 to $400
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"A bike fit is critical for new cyclists and experienced riders that have never spent the money on a good fit. Too often athletes skip the fit and purchase more gear. Getting a proper fit can help in injury prevention and allow for more power to the pedals." - Ed Shaw
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Power Meter
$900
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"At the top of my wish list is power. I'm finding it hard to train with heart rate alone. A power meter will allow me to train more effectively and provide a more accurate measurement of my fitness level. It'll also give me a better indication of how my fitness level is improving." - Jerry Nichols
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Bike Computer
$500
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"I want and need a device with capability for GPS, heart rate and ANT for power so I can plan and analyze my training regimen in a more sophisticated way. I have high confidence in Santa. Can't wait!" - Bruce Runnels
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Castelli Gabba 2 Jersey
$200
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"I want this real bad. I want it because it's an alternative to the rain jacket. It's a jersey made with a proprietary Gore fabric. It was once so popular in the pro peloton that riders on non-Castelli teams were wearing the black version with their own sponsor logos applied. If it was so widely used by riders not being paid to use it, it must be good." - Bill Frielingsdorf
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Tubeless Wheels
$1,800
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"Dear Santa, I would like to have a set of tubeless 29er racing wheels for my mountain bike. I need them lightweight and bombproof for cross country races." - Alan Schenkel
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