The Maynard Grapevine: Holiday Shopping for Fitness Buffs and Outdoorsy People (part 4)

So far, I've done posts on Time Sensitive Shopping and What to Get For the Kids. This post is about recreation, outdoor fun, and fitness. Hopefully you've been finding these posts helpful, and hopefully I'll be able to deliver them all in time for you to get your shopping done.

Please forgive me if the blog appears a bit wonky. I'm having trouble with the formatting in Blogger.

Recreation and outdoor fun
You’ve got someone in your life that can’t bear four walls--nothing but big sky will do it for them. Let’s see if we can help you figure out what to get them, right here in Maynard.

Ray & Sons

One of Maynard's longest, currently-running businesses, Ray and Sons is more than just bikes. If you've never been in you might not know the owner, Ray, whose dad started the business in 1969. Such a friendly man, he is happy to help and will always send you away with a "God bless" and a smile.

If you’re thinking about getting a bike, but it’s too big to wrap or you’re ordering something special that won’t be in in time for the holidays, why not get a smaller bike accessory, put a picture of what you’ve ordered, or a gift certificate, with it and put that under the tree? When my husband bought us a tandem bike from Ray & Sons years ago, he wrapped a bicycle helmet for me. It was such a great gift.

Here's a list of other things you can find there:

Helmets

Bike pouches

Bicycle bells

Pumps

Repair kits

Water bottles

Bike lamps and reflectors

Phone holders for your bike

Bicycle tools

Bicycle seats

Unicycles

Snow shoes

Ski sharpening

Riding gloves

Handlebar grips

Knee pads

Bike locks

The Outdoor Store

The longest still-existing retailer in Maynard, you can find all kinds of men's and women's clothing within its walls, not to mention all kinds of camping and sporting goods. One of my neighbors got a job there when he was a teenager and worked there until he retired not long ago.

Hiking shoes
Sneakers

Roller blades

Camping equipment

(camping stoves, cookware, tents)

Hiking poles

Water filters
Bear repellent
Gloves
Long underwear
Snow shoes
Waterproof bags and pouches (dry storage)
Reflective vests
Headlamps

Sleeping bags and tents

Binoculars
Fishing gear
Balls, bats, gloves
Compasses

Butler Lumber
Rain boots and galoshes

Napa Auto Parts

Car hitch

6 Bridges Gallery

A birdwatching guide

Fitness
Aside from outdoor fitness, The Outdoor Store can provide you with all kinds of indoor fitness equipment, too.

Swim goggles

Balls, mitts, bats

Moisture-wicking socks
Ice skates

Exercise balls

Workout clothes

Foam rollers

Yoga mats

Ankle and hand weights

Keep an eye out for my blog post on services where I mention gyms, training studios, and fitness classes, not to mention all the blog posts I have yet to do!

Here are some more photos from the abundance of stuff that makes up

The Outdoor Store.