1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 This week on the show, Craig rolls solo for a special 2025 Gravel Ride Holiday Gift Guide — a curated list of the gear, tools, apparel, and wellness upgrades that have genuinely made a difference in his riding this year. From multi-tools that saved a ride on Mt. Tam, to suspension stems that smooth out rough descents, to merino layers that work year-round, and even at-home blood testing that helps older athletes stay healthy — this list is built from real-world use, real stories, and real benefit. Whether you’re buying for a cyclist in your life, or you are the cyclist in your life, this guide captures a range of thoughtful gifts across all budgets. Products featured: Wolf Tooth — 8-Bit Pack Pliers, Color Shop accents Redshift Sports — ShockStop Pro Stem, Arclight Pro Clipless Pedals Pinebury — Merino Wool Tee Topeak — JoeBlow Floor Pump, Digital Mini Pump, Torque Ratchet Set Dynamic Cyclist — Stretching &amp;amp; Strength Program (THEGRAVELRIDE - 10% off) MTB Hopper — Core Balance Board Rhythm Health — At-home blood testing (Use my code VGVSY1GY&amp;nbsp; for $20 off) Affiliate links may be used at no additional cost to you — they help keep the podcast rolling. Thanks for supporting the show! The Gravel Ride. A cycling podcast http://thegravelride.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39166500/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/195819815