Holiday Gift Guide by Calhoun Cycle

This week we're excited to share a selection of gifts for the student. When you're commuting to and from campus, biking can help save money (free parking!) and time (convenient parking!). But, when you're a student... the reality is you can't always afford the niceties (and even necessities) that make the commute a little easier. This holiday season, why not treat the scholar in your life to something special?

a selection of gift ideas for the bike commuting college student

1 - Delta's Cargonet will hold a lock and a jacket or stretch to fit a large stack of books in a pinch

2 - Klean Kanteen 27 oz. sport bottle

3 - Abus' Bordo lock is the perfect combo. It's both light and compact while being incredibly secure.

4 - Basil Memories Malaga XS makes a great lunch box

5 - The Touchscreen Gloves Kit from Brit & Co. includes conductive thread and needles that will help you give your favorite gloves (and the included pair) touchscreen-friendly fingertips so you can check your schedule on the go while still keeping your hands cozy in the Minnesota winter

6 - Pair the Arkel Bug backpack/pannier with a laptop sleeve from Ortlieb to get your student (and his or her laptop) to and from campus safely

7 - Hamburger Bell

8 - Chocolate Milk Nutcase Helmet

9 - Brighten up a drab dorm room with a BIKE poster by Minneapolis artist Laura Brown. (psst... if you're in Minneapolis, contact Laura for info about local pickup, and mention that you're a Shopcast reader)

10 - Bike commuting 101: Never leave home without reliable rain gear. We love O2's Calhoun jacket for men and the Club Pro jacket from Shower's Pass for women.

11 - Logo Evo rack from Tubus. Set your student up for life: invest in a rack that's built to last.

12 - Bookman Light Set

13 - Woodie 8 Multitool from Soma