OUR GIFT TO THE GIVERS!
ARTHUR JONES The gear guy
Thule RideAlong Lite
This smart piece of kid-carrying engineering has made the dad-school-taxi job a whole lot more fun, and it has opened up the potential for plenty of two-wheeled adventures with my son.
For the school run, there’s less traffic and more fresh-air fitness; and while the seat isn’t cheap, it makes financial sense if you’re a one-car family – less car swapping.
The frame is light (3,4 kg), but it can handle up to 22 kg (up to the age of 6) and it offers a secure, adjustable three-point harness, a childproof safety buckle, and protection wings that help to safeguard your child’s hands when the bike is leaned against a wall. It even has a “Dual beam” suspension system, which means your backseat passenger gets a smooth ride while barking orders to go faster. R2000 at Thule stores
Salomon Supercross trail shoes
The holiday season is filled with long days, rich food and plenty of sugary temptations. The answer: exercise! Trail running offers fresh air and the best scenery, and you’ll be rewarded with endorphins while you fry those Christmas calories. I tested these shoes on park runs, mountain trails, coastline jogs, and tricky single-track routes, and they performed brilliantly.
They offered ample support and durability, and the grip was impressive on all the surfaces I ran on. The fit is roomy and comfortable, the Quicklace system works well, and overall they offer plenty of value when compared to more expensive siblings and peers. R1800 at Outdoor Warehouse
