The 20 Best Presidents' Day Sales of 2023

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Grab a new computer, a bike trainer, and maybe some cycling garb at a steep discount this holiday.

Upgrading your arsenal with gear, clothing, tech, and maybe even a new bike is a quick way to tally up those dollars. Luckily, with every calendar holiday comes a reason to shop, and regardless of what we do to celebrate it, Presidents’ Day is no exception. Although the holiday isn't for another week, sales are already popping up, and spring is a great time to freshen up your wardrobe, grab some new gear, and prep for rides with some deeply discounted products.

Retailers and brands like REI, Competitive Cyclist, Osprey, and Specialized have already discounted some best-selling products, including last-season styles, bicycles, and popular accessories. You can find steep discounts on anything from helmets and bike lights to bibs and trainers at most major retailers. Ahead of Presidents’ Day, you can save big on a GPS-enabled Garmin watch, a bike rack from Thule, and typically-pricey backpacks from Osprey.

Finding the best Presidents’ Day cycling deals can be tough, so we’re helping you cut through the clutter with 20 discounted products that we think are great products at even better prices. Whether you’re prepping for a bike tour this spring, dreaming of a beach ride this summer, or you’re looking for some new apparel to keep you dry and protected, you’re bound to find on sale you love ahead of Presidents’ Day.

Looking for new products to take out on your next ride? Check out our guides to the best bike lights, commuter backpacks, and hitch mount bike racks.

If you’re looking for an entry-level Garmin smartwatch that doesn't feel like overkill, the Venu 2 is a fantastic piece of tech. This GPS-enabled device can track activities like outdoor and indoor cycling, running, swimming, walking, and more. You can even download up to 650 songs to the device to listen to music via Bluetooth without bringing your smartphone along for the ride. With excellent battery life and a rugged build, it's an excellent smartwatch for the casual cyclist. And right now, it's available at a whopping $100 off.

Our pick for best ventilated helmet is now half off in select colors on Amazon this President's Day. The price has dropped from $300 to $150. What makes the Aether special is its moving parts: both the shell and outer layer can move independently, ridding it of a sliding layer and plastic liner you’d typically find with a MIPS system. Minimalist and easy to adjust, this stylish helmet feels excellent and looks good.

This excellent trainer made our Gear of the Year list due to its compact package, quiet flywheel tech, and reliable belt drive with electromagnetic resistance. The Kickr Core is ANT+, FE-C, and Bluetooth enabled and pairs well with Wahoo's own app and third-party apps such as Zwift, TrainingPeaks, and MyFitnessPal, and a variety of bike computers. Able to generate a max power of 1,800 Watts with +/-2% accuracy, this powerful trainer is $200 off ahead of Presidents' Day.

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Our best value pick for cycling shorts, the Attack Short is a highly breathable, stretchable bottom with BioViz reflective elements and a 10.5-inch inseam (in men's sizes). Form-fitting and made of recycled nylon, these comfy shorts are $20 off ahead of Presidents’ Day.

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This President's Day, get the gold standard for cycling computers with maps, the Garmin Edge 1030 features full mapping and navigation features, including address lookup, POIs, and detailed topo maps. It has a large, sharp color screen, and its included out-in-front mount set makes the Edge 1030 flush with your bar. With a 20-hour battery life, and computer basics like measuring speed, altitude, time, distance, cadence, and power, it's a good idea to should jump on this discount.

This bestselling massage gun from Renpho can help you speed up muscle recovery, and it's more than half off at Amazon right now. The massage gun comes with multiple heads for targeting different muscle groups and penetrating those hard-to-reach areas, and it even has its own case so you can keep it all together.

The Air Tool Comp V2 is a nifty floor pump with a dual-range pressure gauge, with one half for low pressures that runs from zero to 30 psi and the other for high-pressure tires runs from 30 to 120 psi. These work for nearly every tire, and its meter is super easy to read, thanks to large markings. Grab it now at 26 percent off.

This aluminum-framed fitness bike can handle pavement as much as it can dirt, with impressive performance. Its hydraulic disc brakes, multi-surface tires, Specialized's patented Future Shock stem suspension system, an 11-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain, and impressive internal cable routing all work together to make this an excellent bike. It's also got a wide gear range with a rack and fender mounts for hauling cargo.

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If you’re looking for new bar tape this President's Day, you can wrap your handlebars in this super tacky stuff from Bontrager. The tacky texture provides a nice, foam-cushioned non-slip grip, and it's capped with reflective bar-end plugs. It's also great for all-weather conditions, so it’ll hold up through water, sunshine, and whatever muck you throw at it.

The Aeropress Go can brew one to three servings of espresso-style coffee with a lid and mug that makes it perfect for travel. You can use it to pull shots or drench your coffee grounds in water to make cold brew on the go. Toss this in your bag next bikepacking trip, or bring it along for a midday coffee break. Our deputy editor uses this religiously for camping and, honestly, the occasional coffee at home because it's just that good.

Osprey's Raptor 14 has curved, wing-shaped shoulder straps to take the weight off riders, making for a comfortable pack to take on the trail. This 14-liter backpack comes with a 2.5-liter reservoir with direct-zip hose access, plus it stows standard helmets with Osprey's patented LidLock system. And yeah, it’ll take spills, too, thanks to tough 210D nylon. Grab it at $65 off through Presidents' Day.

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Tough-as-nails and ultra-reliable, this bike ships as a single-speed but can be cheaply upgraded with a three-speed hub. The Clearly Owl is built with a steel frame that’ll eat any damage, and it quickly adapts from pavement to gravel with a reinforced steel fork for reliable steering and 2.25-inch tires. This is great for youngins this President's Day between inseam measurements of 19 and 23 inches.

The original foam Casper that started the brand's craze is on sale at 20% off through February 28. The company's AirScape technology offers a cool night of sleep, with a top layer that has thousands of perforations to help circulate the air underneath the body, helping humidity and heat escape. Find out why Casper's most popular mattress is still king.

Completely waterproof and just under a foot tall, the Doubletrack Feed Bag is an easy way to stow little items like snacks, a phone, a packable jacket, camera, and a set of keys. It's padded for extra protection, and you can either mount it to your handlebar or wear it as a shoulder sling. Get it in duck camo at 40% off today.

These versatile trail pants from Specialized are ultra-breathable, lightweight, and stylish, yet tough enough to handle a beating. It's got three zippered pockets for securing your goods, plus buckle waist adjustments for finding the perfect fit. These are great for all-season wear, thanks to UV 50+ protection, perforated ventilation for breathability, and a tapered leg to avoid chain snags.

This extremely warm packable jacket is made with Allied feather-and-down fill and PrimaLoft Bio for lightweight insulation. It packs down for easy storage, and a roomy hood fits directly over your helmet. Take $65 off its list price for a steep discount ahead of Presidents’ Day.

The Helium Platform 2 is a user-friendly hitch bike rack that's lightweight due to its aluminum construction, and fits snugly without bouncing or wiggling. The rack has dual ratcheting arms to adjust to any wheelbase length, plus it's fully lockable for safety. Right now, it's a whopping 40% off its usual price.

The Lumina Pro 1000 is a bright light capable of emitting up to 400 lumens on high, helping you seen in low-light conditions. It features eight lighting modes, it's USB-C rechargeable, and you can change its settings on the fly with the press of a button. It's also dust- and water-resistant, making it great for for the occasion splash.

Bern's FL-1 Trail is an all-around helmet best suited for off-roading. It's inexpensive, but now it's even cheaper at REI. With 18 vents and lightweight in-mold construction, the FL-1 Trail is great for staying safe without breaking the budget. Get it in black, white, teal, or turquoise this President's Day.

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This 150-lumens rear bike light has six modes of flashing to help you stand out in low-light conditions and broad daylight. It's USB-rechargable, making it easier on the wallet, and the battery can last up to 210 hours on its lowest setting. Water resistant and super compact, grab it at a steal ahead of Presidents’ Day.

Kevin Cortez is a Commerce Editor for Popular Mechanics, Bicycling, and Runner's World. A culture and product journalist for over nine years, he's covered everything from men's fashion and sneakers to e-bikes and video games. He was most recently the style editor for a leading product-recommendation site, and previously covered the music and podcasting industries at Mass Appeal and The A.V. Club. In his spare time, he walks his perfect little dog, Cash, and reads graphic novels. He has also written for Leafly, Input, Vulture and Genius.

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