Fa la la la…as the advent calendar doors swing open, it’s time to think best cycling gifts for the holidays. This year Santa’s elves have been pedalling away hard – there’s brand new cycling gift ideas for every type of rider and budget.
Check out our pick of the best gifts for cyclists.
Something Different: Goodordering Multi-lens Glasses
These innovative yet practical specs are perfect for the urban commute. A magnetic clip function attaches different lenses to the elegantly simple yet highly durable frame allowing you to switch between optical, sunglasses and night vision and solving the problem of changing between different environments without a hint of those 1980s photochromatics. Available in five colours with lenses included, rrp £85.00, www.goodordering.com/collections/eyewear
Splashing Out: Tacx Neo Smart
This time of year, a trainer is a must to keep us moving through the darkness. If your budget allows, you can’t get better than the Tacx Neo Smart Trainer. The most powerful yet also most silent trainer to date, it’s standout is in it’s near perfect simulation of different road surfaces through real direct drive with no roller or belt. It’s steep price tag matches its perfect hill climb simulation but they’ll be endlessly grateful when they’re race ready come spring. rrp £1249.99 www.evanscycles.com
Perfect Stocking Filler: Hiplok Z LOK
For café stops, helmets, accessories, car racks, skis, travel bags….the list of uses for our much coveted Z LOK is endless. Popping a Z LOK twin pack in their stocking will secure a thank you from any loved one or step up a little further and go for a Hiplok Race Pack, complete with Z LOKs, a Flipstand work station and our much-loved carabiner key clip. £14.99 for two. www.hiplok.com
For Her: Vel-Oh Umi Bag
Our friends at Irish-based Vel-oh have once again nailed practical handcrafted luxury with their new Juxtaposed cycling oriented luggage range. We love their Umi tote bag, shoulder bag, backpack, messenger bag all in one and so will she. rrp £95.00. www.vel-oh.com
For Him: Bont Riot Plus Cycling Shoes
Representing the pinnacle of quality cycling footwear, the cyclist in your life has probably lusted after a pair of Bont shoes for years but written them off down to the luxury price tag. Introducing the Australian brands latest offering…the Riot+, the world’s first fully heat mouldable carbon composite shoe at an affordable price. Plus with Bont’s pro series technical features competition grade materials as well as a BOA fastening system, he’ll be thanking you Christmas morning. £149.99. www.wiggle.co.uk
For the Kids: Proviz kids helmet
The REFLECT360 children’s helmet utilises patented K-Star technology to incorporate millions of tiny, mirrored glass beads within the helmet microshell for full surface reflection and therefore giving more reflection than any other helmet on the market. And most importantly for your little cyclist, it looks super cool. Several colours available. £39.99. www.provizsports.com
For the Design Loving Cyclist: AIRLOK
If you thought secure bicycle storage was all rusty chains and unsightly ground anchors then think again. AIRLOK is the world’s first wall-mounted bicycle storage hanger with integrated hardened maximum GOLD rated steel lock. Whatever your loved ones’ ride of the moment, AIRLOK will secure it indoors or out with elegance and practicality. With most thefts happening from homes and outbuildings, this is the gift of ultimate peace of mind. Available in White, Grey and Red. £129.99. SHOP NOW>>
For the Tech Loving Cyclist: Strava Premium Membership
OK so any cycling loving tech bod is on Strava every Sunday, but how about upgrading them to Premium Membership. Premium cyclists can access one of Strava’s newest features, Beacon, which allows you to share your real-time location with select safety contacts, offering peace of mind for you as well as them. Strava Premium is available for £5.99/month or £44.99/year. www.strava.com
The Essential Gift: Kalf Merino Bundle
It’s the annual sock recommendation and this year, these are no ordinary tootsie warmers. Featuring reflective chevrons on the back, Kalf Mid Socks stay odour-free for longer thanks to the Meryl Skinlife yarn and silver micro-particles which keep bacteria at bay for more than 100 washes. Put bluntly, these are the Daddy of winter socks. Get a bundle with merino beanie and neckwarmer for £40. www.kalf.co.uk