Best gifts for cyclists: Presents for the cyclist in your life

Brick Caps Dust Caps

From £5.99 | View offer

This is a no-brainer. Dust caps aren’t the best looking things and although some people will just ditch them, why would you do that when you can add a listen personality to your bike with a Brick Cap dust cap.

Including – but not limited to – themes like Star Wars, Minecraft, Batman and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, they’re a great little addition to any bike, and they’re not expensive.

• Buy now from Brick Caps

Ultimate Gift for Man Cycling Wall Art

£9.38 | View offer

What do you get for the cyclist that has everything? Cycling tat to fill the walls. Or at least the walls of their pain cave. There’s plenty of stuff out there, and this, the cyclist’s ‘live, laugh, love’, will be a great motivator for slow winter miles on the turbo or a nice bit of life for the workshop wall.

Famille Perrin Ventoux 2021/22 red wine

£9.99 | View offer

This red wine is made from grapes grown on the slopes of cycling’s most famous climb, Mont Ventoux.

From the family that brought you Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf du Pape, this is said to be a supple, fresh and juicy with flavours of blackberry, blackcurrant and a touch of cinnamon. It goes well with slow-cooked pulled pork apparently.

Psyclepath mug

£12.99 | View offer

More tat, this time firmly in the house. A cycling-themed mug is an absolute classic gift, we’ve even made some.

This one has a classic pun.

• Buy now from Amazon (£12.99)

Rapha Bidon

£16 | View offer

A good bottle is essential for cyclists and Rapha’s is made from a 100% recyclable plastic and has an easy to use, leakproof cap and squeezable body and is dishwasher safe.

Rather than conforming and making the small 500ml bidons, this one comes in either a small or a large and even this small one is 625ml, because why would you limit your hydration?

• Buy now from Rapha (£16)

Lkkcher Bicycle Wine Stopper

£16.99 | View offer

It’s tat but it’s classy. Lkkcher’s bronze wine stopper features a lovely vintage statuette of a cyclist.

The perfect accompaniment to your Ventoux wine

• Buy now from Amazon (£16.99)

Le Col cycling socks

£17 | View offer

Socks are basically the most important part of a cyclist’s wardrobe and there are hundreds of unwritten rules you must follow when wearing them.

To save you breaking those rules, follow our advice and just get them a set of these socks from Le Col. Preferably in white with black trim. You’re welcome.

• Buy now from Le Col (£17)

La Vie Claire espresso cup and saucer

£18.95 | View offer

Cycling + coffee = success (most of the time).

Cycling Souvenirs do a full range of excellent espresso cup and saucers to service this need with the La Vie Claire option – the team of Bernad Hinault and Greg LeMond – being our personal favourite.

• Buy now from Cycling Souvenirs (£18.95)

Cyclist Climb book + Ride book

£24.01 (RRP £30) | View offer

Gift your beloved or bestie a guide to the world’s most beautiful and gruelling cycling climbs. Following great debate among the team here at Cyclist, we’ve picked 35 of our favourite lumps from around the globe.

A bucket list of great mountains, it includes ascents France, Italy, Spain and Belgium while also covering lesser-known climbs in northern and eastern Europe and the USA. Guiding you to the top, each is covered by an in-depth first-hand account and backed up by route maps and altitude charts.

Illustrated by the finest cycling photographers, as featured in the magazine, it’s the ideal jumping-off point for a new cycling adventure. Out on the 6th of October, you can preorder now. 

• Buy Now from eBay (£23.86)

Grab your copy of Ride, a veritable tome by us here at Cyclist that features 50 of the greatest rides in the world.

Ride covers the very best of Europe, from the twisting trails of northern Norway to the winding coast of southern Spain, including rides from as far afield as Vietnam, Ethiopia and Lebanon, as well as the USA.

• Buy now from Waterstones (£30)

Crankbrothers 19 function multitool

£32.32 | View offer

Finding a multitool that does everything you need is not an easy task, but the Crankbrothers 19 function multi-tool could just do the trick.

Not only does it include the standard allen keys and three screwdrivers, but also a spoke key, torx wrenches, an 8mm wrench AND a chain-tool, compatible with 8/9/10/11/12 speed chains. 

At 175g, the multitool is a practical addition to any saddle bag.

• Buy now from Amazon (£32.32)
• Read our full guide to the best multitools

Bialetti Moka Express espresso maker (4 cup)

£28.19 (RRP £37.99) | View offer

We’re not going to convince you why you need to buy this for your coffee-obsessed cyclist loved one. Italian television chef Gennaro Contaldo is going to do that for us.

• Buy now from Amazon (from £28.16)

Hiplok V1 wearable chain lock Sold Secure Silver

£34.99 | View offer

As much as you’d like to think you’re what the cyclist in your life would miss the most, if their bike was stolen you might be in for a rude awakening. With the average price of a bike now higher than ever, protecting them is well worthwhile. 

Hiplok are a household-name when it comes to bicycle locks, and the V1 wearable chain lock provides Sold Secure Silver level protection, with 3 keys and a 85cm locking diameter.

The wearable design makes the lock more easily transportable, and the reflective sleeve is great for rider-visibility. 

• Buy now from Halfords (£34.99)

Lucky Saint Alcohol Free Superior Unfiltered Lager

£34.99 | View offer

A post-ride beer, especially in holiday season, is always welcome, and thankfully these days there are great ways to quench that thirst without going too far.

Lucky Saint are a cyclist’s and Cyclist’s favourite alcohol free lager.

Proviz Reflective Waterproof cycling gloves

£37.49 (RRP £49.99) | View offer

It’s winter, it’s dark, but riding outdoors is still the best (or essential if you commute by bike). Proviz is the master of reflective kit and we’ve got a pair of products that offer maximum visibility.

First up is these gloves, they’re fully reflective and waterproof so bad weather can be turned to okay weather.

Proviz Nightrider Women’s Cycling Reflective & Waterproof jacket

£40 (RRP £99.99) | View offer

The Nightrider jacket takes Proviz’s classic reflectivity and dials it back just a touch with a mix of that pure reflectivity and a choice of colours like the fluorescent yellow seen here.

It’s waterproof, breathable, warm, has pockets and is machine washable.

The Road Book 1989

£40 | View offer

The Road Book is the pro cycling fan’s must-have every year, compiling the year’s races into a beautiful almanack of that year’s action.

This 1989 edition is the first historical version and focusses (shock) on 1989, one of the greatest season’s in cycling history. You/your loved one probably knows why that is, but if not, they’re in for an incredible learning experience.

• Buy now from The Road Book (£40)

The Road Book 2023

£46.75 with code 23CYCLIST (RRP £55) | View offer

Speaking of. Here’s this year’s edition.

And Cyclist readers (that’s you) can get 15% off with code 23CYCLIST.

• Buy now from The Road Book (£46.75 with code)

Sportful Pro Vest

£50 (RRP £100) | View offer

We’re such big fans of this Sportful gilet (vest, whatever) that you can get this free with a subscription to Cyclist magazine.

Windproof, breathable, packable and stylish. What more could you ask?

CatEye Ampp 400 Light Set

£43.99 (£54.99) | View offer

Another essential. CatEye’s lights are some of the most popular around with 400 lumens at the front and 150 at the back, and boosted side visibility to ensure your loved one is seen from all angles.

It has four light modes including a daytime mode and it’s USB rechargeable.

Studio 51 cycling jewellery

From £56 | View offer

Cycling fashion that Paul Smith would be proud of. Studio 51 creates cycling-inspired jewellery that is just excellent.

A cleat, a bidon, a chain link, a dossard and more, for those who make cycling their whole personality one of these would be a fantastic touch.

• Buy now from Studio 51

Rapha Core Jersey

£75 | View offer

We can’t think of many riders who’d object to adding a new jersey to their collection. The Rapha Core range is good value yet still offers nice styling and plenty of panache.

Available in men’s and women’s variants and a slew of different colours, the Core Jersey is made from stretch fabric. Cut to be tight, but not so tight that you’ll need to be shaped like a pro racer; it promises a close yet unrestrictive fit.

Recommended for mild to warm conditions, it’s a wardrobe staple most cyclists would be glad to add to their collection. 

• Buy now from Rapha (£75)

Le Col Winter overshoes

£75 | View offer

A Christmas gift guide wouldn’t be complete without a pair of overshoes, another essential! There’s more than just tat on this list.

Le Col’s Winter overshoes are for the proper cold days, made to keep your feet warm and dry in the worst conditions with waterproofing alongside heat-trapping technology, so no turbo, no problem.

• Buy now from Le Col (£75)

Castelli Velocissimo 5 bib tights

£99 (RRP £135) | View offer

Wow, these gifts are so functional. A good pair of bib tights will change your (or your loved one’s) life.

These Velocissimo 5s from Castelli are made for temperatures around 10° and are soft, stretchy and comfortable thanks to a fleeced fabric inside. They also have splash protection so wet roads won’t give you wet legs.

They’re a favourite of Castelli’s sponsored pros apparently, so there’s that too.

Paul Smith Cyclist Cufflinks

£120 | View offer

Fun fact: former Cyclist writer Joe Robinson lost out on £2,000 competing on a BBC quiz show, because he answered a question on bike-mad fashion designer Paul Smith incorrectly.

He assures us that he doesn’t hold it against Paul but we’re not so sure, he kicked up quite a fuss about the inclusion of these lovely gold-finished cufflinks. Thankfully Joe has moved on to better things so we can shamelessly plug one an icon of both fashion and cycling.

Campagnolo Big Corkscrew

£147.65 | View offer

Believe it or not, it is actually enshrined in law that every cycling gift guide must include the legendary Campagnolo corkscrew.

Designed with the Super Record groupsets of the 1970s in mind, the telescopic, self-centring design ensures an accurate and successful cork pop on every occasion. Fancy!

Castelli Women’s Perfetto ROS 2 Jacket 

£181.99 (RRP £260) | View offer

Part of Castelli’s Rain or Shine (RoS) collection, the Perfetto 2 is a gift that can be used all year round. The jacket features Gore-Tex windstopper fabrics, as well as zipped chest vents for body temperature regulation. 

The seams are reinforced for added protection from the elements and, with even bigger pockets than the previous iteration and a neat reflective strip at the base of the jacket, the Perfetto could be a great addition to your loved one’s wardrobe. 

Giro Empire SLX road shoes

£329.95 | View offer

One of the most popular and highest rated cycling shoes in the world, Giro’s Empire lace-up shoes are quite simply excellent.

Performance, aesthetics, prestige, they have the lot. £££ though.

Vouchers for cyclists

Let’s be honest, if you’re coming here for inspiration, you’re really not sure what you’re going to get.

That’s where the gift voucher/card comes in.

A load of cycling websites offer e-vouchers that will be emailed to you, so whoever you’re buying for can choose the kit they want for themselves. You could even buy it the morning of if you’re in a panic.

• Rapha e-voucher up to £500
• Wiggle gift voucher up to £250  
• Le Col gift card up to £250 
• Chain Reaction Cycles gift voucher  
• Tredz gift voucher up to £500

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