?? 6 Christmas Gifts For Friends Who Love Mountain Biking ??

The video of professional mountain biker Cedric Garcia nearly bleeding to death after a crash is legendary -- and a reminder of the dangers inherent in the sport. The lightweight Audio Bleeding Control Kit combines supplies with audio instructions in English and Spanish which can be stopped, paused or rewound, on how to deal with three levels of bleeding injuries. 

The levels and sealed equipment packets are color-coded, as are additional visual instructions. The kits can easily be stored under car seats, in trunks or anywhere else you'd keep a regular first aid kit. 

Contributor: Martin Stein from North American Rescue

This stylish and sophisticated crossbody backpack is also a thermal! Designed to easily carry lunch and snacks for work, school or travel, our roomy insulated cooler bag has a water-resistant thermal lining, double zipper closure, adjustable shoulder strap that can be worn to the left or right and chic cotton fabrics. 

It's the perfect companion for long bikes so you always have fuel and water! Personalize this thermal backpack with an embroidered name, monogram or Icon-It design to make it extra special for you or as a gift.

Contributor: Kacy Burns from Organization By Kacy

The mountain biker in your life will also really appreciate these Oakley Radarlock Path sunglasses. They come in a variety of colors and are scratch-resistant as well. Plus, reviews agree that they’re very comfortable!

Contributor: Caleb Backe from Maple Holistics

For serious cyclists or those who want to set out on a new biking adventure: Two professionals in their 50s made a choice that some might call crazy: they pulled out of their busy lives for two months and tackled what is called the most challenging bike route in North America. In The Spirit of the Trail, Carrie Morgridge and her husband John take you along this journey. 

Contributor: Leslie Barrett from PR by the Book

The Guardian Angel is a wearable and mountable personal lighting device. This virtually indestructible device is waterproof, dust-proof and shock-proof...meaning it can handle a beating on the trails. The device can either be worn or mounted to the bike to provide enhanced safety through the power of illumination! 

Contributor: Chadwick Keller from Guardian Angel Devices

This holiday season, give your favorite mountain biker the NTS Micro 150 Pattern Beanie. It’s not too heavy, so it provides just the right amount of warmth when going on a cool bike ride.

Contributor: Caleb Backe from Maple Holistics