🎁 Gifts for the Cyclist: Author + MTBer Mackenzie Myatt’s Picks 🚴🏻♀️
Our resident poet and CX champ is sharing the things she’s gifting this season
For the next few weeks, Strong Girl Publishing’s authors are taking over the newsletter to share their gift guides for the upcoming holiday season! From their own books and merch they’ve created to their favorite cycling and running gear, these gifts are perfect for the athletic women and girls in your life.
Remember—every single book and piece of clothing, mug, bottle or merch purchased from Strong Girl Publishing directly benefits the author herself, so when you buy a book or a hoodie, your author-athlete feels the love and support. And a percentage of our profits go to organizations that promote girls in sport!
Enter to win: We’ll also be doing some giveaways, starting with a prize pack with a few of Mackenzie’s faves. To enter to win, simply leave a review of her book, In Defense of Big Dreams, on Amazon or Goodreads, then screenshot and email it to info@stronggirlpublishing.com OR share a post with her book + a favorite line from a poem that resonated with you and tag @StrongGirlPublishing on Instagram.
MACKENZIE’S GIFT GUIDE
Coffee Ride Mug
Whether drinking coffee before a bike ride is your whole identity or not, everyone loves a coffee ride. Even if you order tea and especially if you like pastries. You can be basic or ironic, it’s up to you but you should definitely get one. (Get it here)
And make the gift even better by adding a bag of PERC Coffee! Perc just wants to share awesome coffee with awesome people. If you’re reading this article, you’re one of them! Perc values excellence, passion, inclusivity and fun. Welcome to the world’s most colourful coffees filled with love. But Perc means business too. They seriously support a diverse range of athletes & advocates like Lauren De Crescenzo, Marley Blonsky and Abi Robins (QueerGravel). Perc is doing the work in Atlanta, GA. You should hit them up. (Get it here)
UnTapped Maple
Fuel your adventures with the latest, tastiest stuff! Maple syrup has naturally occurring carbohydrates, over 50 antioxidants and amino acids. Plus, it's yummy. Check out the whole Untapped lineup - they have other flavours too! (Get it here)
Apres Beanie & Apres Hoodie
The Apres clothing is all about the post ride/ post work party. Whether it's with a coffee in your hand or a hot chocolate, Apres means something different to everyone. But mostly it means its time to relax. Lean back, put your feet up. You deserve it. (Get it here)
Force of Nature by Kate T. Parker
Already read ‘In Defense of Big Dreams’ and all of SGP other books? Your coffee table is feeling bare? Check out Force of Nature photo book: a celebration of women and girls raising their voices. Let the next generation inspire you with their wise words and curiosity. (Get it here)
Motivated & Mad Steel Bottle
Now’s the time to embrace your inner angry feminist. It really feels hard to be a woman right now but if you’re going to be effective, you gotta be hydrated! Girlies, you can be proud to take this emotional support water bottle around everywhere you go. (Get it here)
BONUS: To be extra hydrated and extra cozy, fill your bottle with Apple Cider Skratch Hydration. (Get it here)
In Defense of Big Dreams Journal
Writing is one of the best ways to keep calm and keep crushing it. Write your own poem or pep talk based on some of Mackenzie’s favourite lines from ‘In Defense of Big Dreams’. For the girl who needs a little push to express herself. (Get it here)
Colourful Pens
If you’re writing, you need a colourful pen! It’s okay to be picky, this is important! The vibe has to be right. We like Staedtler triplus fineliner… but you should get something that makes you excited to pick it up. (Get them here)
Outway Socks
Keep your creativity going on your ride or run with these crazy socks! It’s the little things that keep you going when things get tough and putting on some fun socks always makes me smile. Whether its a mountain vista or a mountain of silliness, Outway has your back. (Get it here)
In Defense of Big Dreams
And of course, if you don’t have it yet, get your copy of In Defense of Big Dreams right here. “I wrote In Defense of Big Dreams because I wanted to share what makes me tick and how to harness it. I want to inspire not just girls and women through sport, but everyone to act on their potential," Myatt says. "It's amazing what can happen when you consistently show up for yourself and take chances. This book came at a time in my life when I decided to stop taking the path of least resistance and trust myself. Something had to change and in that, I tried to change as many things as possible. I didn't want to tweak the rules, I wanted to chuck them out the window. I hope this book inspires you to do the same."
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