Mountain Biking Stocking Stuffers

CLIF Bar has recently added another seasonal flavor to its line-up: Peppermint Stick. The winter-spirited energy bar joins previously released flavors Spiced Pumpkin Pie and Iced Gingerbread to create a holiday trifecta of deliciousness for the 2011 season. The mountain biker on your list will love biting into classic cool-tasting peppermint flavor, fresh baked pumpkin pie, and sweet and spicy iced gingerbread on their next ride. Not only are CLIF Bars expertly baked to taste delightful, they also deliver an athlete-crafted blend of carbohydrates, protein and fiber for sustained energy. Each one of the three seasonal flavors are made with organic ingredients and available nationwide. CLIF Bar has also committed to donating 1 percent of net sales from the holiday-inspired flavors to Winter Wildlands Alliance, a national organization that operates on behalf of outdoor adventurers to address national winter wildlands issues. (P.S. Don't throw out the wrappers!) MSRP: $1.39

Gone are the days of using a plastic bag to protect your phone on mountain bike rides. LifeProof’s Bike Mount lets mountain bikers bring their mobile device on their next biking adventure, no matter what weather conditions are in store. The newest bike and bar mount fits LifeProof’s iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S all-protective, everyday cases. Simply place your mobile device in the specially-designed case on your handlebars (horizontally or vertically, you decide), and your phone becomes “life proof”—or water, dirt, snow and shock proof. The mountain biker on your list will love being able to take his precious protected iPhone on muddy, snowy, dusty trails. All buttons and features are accessible while secured in the mount, including speaker and microphone. LifeProof claims their mount fits a wide range of bars and bar-stems and can be removed one-handed through a quick release lock. Bonus: you can attach the LifeProof Bike Mount on pedal bikes and motorbikes—it’s designed to work on both. Bike Mount MSRP: $39.99.

Did you know that 884 million people don’t have access to safe water? You can help lower that number this holiday season by purchasing a limited-edition reusable water bottler from CamelBak for the mountain biker on your list. The hydration company teamed up with Water.org to create a custom design for their Groove™ water bottle, which features a built-in filter that turns tap water into filtered water. With each purchase, $10 will go directly to Water.org’s mission of providing clean water to people who need it. MSRP: $25 BPA-free plastic; $35 stainless steel.

GU has debuted two new flavors for mountain bikers to enjoy: Peanut Butter and Peppermint Stick. Made with natural peanut butter, the new energy gel of the same name is the perfect savory alternative to the sugary sweet offerings that dominate the world of gelled energy. This holiday season, Peppermint Stick is sure to pack a crisp zing of minty-fresh fuel to any mountain biker who chooses to indulge. Each of the flavors offer GU’s exclusive mix of complex and simple carbohydrates, branched amino acids and antioxidants—all of which are essential for sustained energy and enhanced recovery. Pack the newest offerings in your favorite mountain biker’s stocking and watch a smile unfold this holiday season. Peanut Butter MSRP: $1.35 per packet/$32.40 per 24-pack; Peppermint Stick MSRP: $10.80 per six pack

This time of year it gets dark in a hurry. Typically, by the time most of us are finished with our nine to fives, the sun has set. But that doesn’t stop most mountain bikers from craving a little two-wheeled action. The solution: biking at night. The problem: most of us don’t have adequate lighting to illuminate our way. Enter the Princeton Tec Push. This self-contained, 100-lumen light runs off of three triple A alkaline batteries, which are included in the package. Side-flashing light pipes ensure over 260° of visibility, for your commute to the trailhead. On high, the Push will last for 4 hours, 14 hours on low. Light up your mountain biker’s holiday season this year. MSRP: $49.99

When it comes to bike thieves, no bike is invincible. Enter Kryptonite’s Bicycle ID Kit. Help protect your favorite mountain biker’s pride and joy by stopping a potential theft. The ID Kit includes three Pulse ID tags (a tamper-resistant and weatherproof QR code) that can be used to identify a stolen bike’s ownership. Once a stolen bike that is reported or detected through a tag scan, the owner you will be notified and "stolen bike alerts" will be sent out to help get the bike back. Genius. MSRP: $14.95