Our annual holiday shopping guide is here just in time for the biggest shopping days of the year! We’ve divided this year’s list features into stocking stuffer and smaller gift ideas, mid-price gift ideas, and larger more luxury gift ideas (featured here). All are curated to help you spoil the athlete in your life – plus there are plenty of Black Friday deals you can jump on now!
Luxury Gift Ideas
Apple Watch Series 11: We highlighted the Apple Airpods Pro in our mid-price guide, and the Apple Watch Series 11, starting at $549, is another standout option. Hayden Wilde raced with an Apple Watch, and the Series 11 offers several features triathletes will appreciate. For Black Friday, Apple is offering bonus gift cards with select purchases, including a $70 card with the Series 11.
Garmin Tech: Garmin continues to be a go-to for triathletes. Watches like the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 (currently $200 off) are excellent upgrades. Bike computers and power pedals also make impactful gifts. And for athletes training indoors, the Tacx Neo 2T Smart Trainers is a top-tier option now priced at $1,259.
Wetsuit: Wetsuit technology evolves quickly, making it a meaningful upgrade if your athlete hasn’t refreshed theirs in a few years. Deboer’s men’s and women’s tidal wetsuits are currently $849, and their top-of-the-line model is available for $1,426 (a savings of 33 percent). The Orca Apex Flow V2 ($1,200) is another premium choice and a favourite among professional triathletes. Newer flagship wetsuits feature improved shoulder construction for better mobility and neoprene designed to lift the legs into a powerful, hydrodynamic position.
Cockpit Upgrade: Modern cockpits are more than sleek – they’re essential for comfort, stability, and aerodynamic efficiency. Brands like Wattshop, which is currently offering 20-25 percent off, provide high-quality front-end components that can improve position, enhance comfort, and save watts on race day.
Race Wheels: Deep-section race wheels remain one of the most coveted upgrades in triathlon for both performance and aesthetics, and for athletes with the handling skills to ride a disc wheel, it can be an especially exciting gift. Vision, Bontrager, Cadex, DT Swiss, and several other brands offer excellent high-performance options.
Recovery gear like the Hyperice Normatec boots also make for a standout luxury gift, and if you’re aiming for something truly special, you could even consider a new bike, including custom paint options that brands like Canyon and Trek now offer!
If you’re looking for stocking stuffers or more moderately priced gifts to pair with your luxury picks, be sure to check out our companion guides.
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