Great Christmas gifts for cyclists
If you know or love a cyclist, you’ll also know about their passion for shiny new kit. So put a smile on their faces this Christmas with the perfect cycling present. If you are buying Christmas gifts for walkers see our Great gifts for walkers blog.
Go treat them
The very latest in personal trainer gadgets is the Garmin Forerunner 920XT. It’s perfect for precise recording – and obsessing over – cycling routes and training. £398.99, Wiggle This iconic pink Planet X carbon fibre time trial bike, the Stealth, is set up for fast-paced racing. It is fitted with Shimano 105 and ideal for men or women who love bike speed. £999.99, Planet X Surly Bikes is the big name in fat bikes. And the latest must-have fat bike is the Moonlander. It boasts 4.8-inch tyres on 100mm rims. Such a large footprint allows for a very low inflation pressure, so riders will float across all kinds of tricky terrain. See Surly Bikes for stockists. The cycling-specific Garmin Edge 1000 packs a while lot of amazing features into one handlebar mounted gadget. 439.99, Garmin For the ultimate treat, why not book a Macs Adventure cycle tour for two?!Cycling gifts for men
There will be guys who simply can’t get cycling off their mind. Buy them a casual wear Cognitive Therapy t-shirt by Cycology. £22.77, Cycology Gear Revolution Tack Baggies offer comfort and style for mountain bikers or commuters. £49.99, Edinburgh Bike The Foska Baked Beanz II Short Sleeve Jersey is a classic road cyclists’ jersey, designed for touring, training, racing or commuting. £48.95, Evans Cycles Endura’s Mullet Light Reactive Glasses feature a two-piece photochromic lens with semi mirror finish that adjusts to changing light conditions. £42.74, Evans CyclesCycling fits for women
A beautiful and practical dhb Blok Superstar Jersey, with great wick-away fabric and plenty of pockets. £42.75, Wiggle If you’re feeling generous add winter warmer dhb Women's Vaeon Roubaix Padded Bib Tights at £75.99 and dhb Ladies Momentum Roubaix Jersey at £42.74, both from Wiggle Oakley’s RadarLock Path 30 Years SE Sunglasses look fantastic and also do a great job of keeping out the sun and glare while cycling. £184.50, Evans CyclesStocking fillers for cyclists
Choccie and notebook set for cyclists. £14, Not on the High Street Knee warmers are a useful item for winter bike rides. Add them to shorts and legs for warmer bike rides. Buy Gore Bike Wear Universal 2.0 Knee Warmers. £34.99, Gore Bike Wear Bike Snob Abroad tells the tales of “Bike Snob” and his international family cycling adventure (with two-year-old son in tow). £10.99, Cotswold Outdoor Gore Bike Wear Universal SO Neck and Face Warmer is handy whatever the time of year. £24.99, Gore Bike Wear Safety first for cyclists with the innovative Veglo Commuter X4. It is a four-strapped cycling light for cyclists that is designed to be seen by other road users from multiple points. £39.99, Veglo Pop a set of Awebright Hi Viz Spoke Clips into their sticking for a useful and innovative keep-them-safe gift. From £6.99, Edinburgh Bike Sealskinz Winter Cycle Gloves are waterproof, windproof, breathable and keep fingers warm. They will also fit neatly into a biggish Christmas stocking! £40, Seal Skinz Happy Christmas to all our cycling fans!Written by
FionaOutdoors