Gift-giving season is here and we all know how difficult it can be to come up with gift ideas for the cyclists in your life. Well, look no further, we’ve got you covered. As a company filled with avid cyclists, our list of cycling “wants” is quite extensive. We’ve compiled a short list of ten great gifts for cyclists in your life ranging from affordable and useful to expensive and extravagant. Let’s dive in!
Ride Wallet
Price range = $35-$75 USD
The chances are high that your cycling friend may be heading out with their most important belongings stuffed in a ziploc bag, or even worse, they are leaving important things behind that they should have with them. A ride wallet is a great way to carry all your essentials and fits nicely in a jersey pocket.
Here are a few we like:
- Fierce Hazel: Tour de Fierce Ultralight Cycling Case = $45 USD
- Rapha: Rainproof Essentials Case = $40 USD
- ORR Cycling: Ride Wallet = $43 USD
Fierce Hazel’s ride wallet neatly packs everything you need on your ride.
G8 Performance Insoles
Price = $142 USD
One of the best gifts that most cyclists don’t even realize they need. Regardless of how much they spent on their cycling shoes, they likely have a low quality, flimsy insole in them. G8 Performance offers a customizable cycling insole to improve support, blood flow, comfort, and performance on the bike.
G8 Performance 2620 customizable insoles.
Digital Tire Pressure Gauge
Price range = $30-$75 USD
This may surprise you, but tire pressure can go the longest way in a cyclist having a smooth, fast, and confidence inspiring ride on whatever terrain they tackle. At the same time, not many cyclists own this handy tool to help them check their tire pressure accuracy before heading out. We’ve got 2 great options we like a lot:
- Topeak D2 Smartgauge = $35 USD
- Fumpa Gauge = $49 USD
Fumpa digital tire pressure gauge.
MyVeloFit Online Bike Fit
Price Range = $35-$75 USD
MyVelofit is an online bike fit that empowers riders to take their performance and comfort on the bike into their own hands. It is the perfect option for an accurate, quick, and convenient bike fit from home. MyVeloFit uses motion analysis and cutting-edge A.I. to analyze a rider’s dynamic position on the bike and make recommendations to guide them to their ideal cycling position. A bike fit can go a long way in improving the overall cycling experience so we couldn’t leave ourselves off this list!
- Single bike fit = $35 USD
- Unlimited access = $75 USD
A precise bike fit from the comfort of your own home.
Water Bottles
Price Range = $20-$40USD
There is a high chance that the cyclist in your life has been using the same (and likely dirty) water bottles for quite some time. They also could be using cheap water bottles and not realize how convenient a water bottle upgrade can be. Just make sure to buy 2 of whichever you choose because matching is important 😉
- Camelbak: Podium Water Bottle 24oz = $20 USD
- The quick squeeze nozzle will remove the fiddling with the cap and allows the rider to drink with ease. It has a locking function to avoid spillage in a bag and has an insulated option for warmer conditions.
- Bivo: Bivo One 21oz = $39 USD
- If you want to really treat them, look no further. These stainless steel bottles are bomb proof, anti slip to avoid them popping out, and you can drink from them without taking your eyes off the road. They also offer an insulated option too!
The Podium and Bivo are both available in insulated/non-insulated versions.
Training Program
Price range = $85-$300/year USD
If the cyclist you’re shopping for is performance oriented or enjoys guidance with their riding, a training program may be the perfect gift. There are a lot of online training programs out there that are highly regarded and with the cold months coming for most, it’s a great match for the indoor training season. These are typically monthly or annual sign ups so a gift card would allow them to register and get started.
- TrainerRoad = $209/year USD
- One of the best cycling specific training programs out there. TrainerRoad will build personalized training programs with the use of A.I. to help the rider achieve whatever goals they seek on the bike.
- Training Peaks = $125/year USD
- The one stop shop for customizable training programs for the type of endurance athlete they are. Many cyclists partake in other endurance sports and Training Peaks helps build a program that suits their individual needs.
- Dynamic Cyclist = $85/year USD
- A strength and mobility program for training off the bike. Many cyclists forget how important it is to do training outside of cycling. Dynamic Cyclist has an incredible program to improve overall fitness that will lead to higher performance on the bike.
Strength and mobility training with Dynamic Cyclist will further your potential on the bike.
Socks
Price range = $10-$50 USD
Socks, one of those things you don’t often think to buy, but a fresh pair will make your whole day better. Socks can be a huge part of a cyclist’s aesthetic on the bike, and some fresh white 6” socks always look good. If they are the type to spice it up more, there are tons of options for them too! The advent of aerodynamic socks can even bring some performance gains. We also highly recommend a nice pair of merino wool cycling socks if they ride in any cooler conditions.
DeFeet carry a wide range of socks from simple and sleek to bold and outrageous.
Torque Wrench
Price range = $90-$300 USD
If you are looking to splurge, a bike specific torque wrench is a gift a cyclist will always be grateful for. Many parts on a bike need to be tightened to a specific “torque” value. Without this tool, you run the risk of under or over tightening and potentially damaging your bike, or the bike malfunctioning while riding resulting in a crash. There is quite the selection of these tools and prices can get somewhat extravagant so here is our shortlist:
- Park Tool: Ratcheting Click-Type Torque Wrench = $90 USD
- Pedro’s: Demi II Torque Wrench = $219 USD
- Topeak: D-Torq Wrench = $299 USD
A torque wrench is something all avid cyclists should own.
Cycling Books
Price range = $15-$30 USD
If the cyclist you’re shopping for is also a reader, there are a handful of amazing cycling books out there that they’d surely enjoy. We’ve got some amazing recommendations to consider:
- The Rider by Tim Krabbé
- Part memoir, part novel, it is a 150 page story about a 150 kilometer bike race beautifully painting the image of what cycling is.
- Pro Cycling on $10 a Day by Phil Gaimon
- A fun and quirky read about the trials and tribulations of trying to make it to the pro tour from the domestic ranks.
- A Dog in a Hat by Joe Parkin
- Joe Parkin’s story of moving to Belgium and trying to make it as a professional bike racer in the 1980s. His story is filled to the brim with the realities of bike racing during this era.
- Two Wheels Good by Jody Rosen
- This book is described as the love letter to bikes. It unpacks the history of the bicycle, its impact, and the innovations since.
- Tour de Force by Mark Cavendish
- The story of cycling’s greatest sprinter, Mark Cavendish, and his brilliant return to the Tour de France to tie the all-time Tour de France stage win record.
- Half Man, Half Bike by William Fotheringham
- The story of Eddy Merckx, widely considered to be the best bike racer of all time. The book goes back to speak to those who were there at the time to learn the story of a man whose fear of failure drove him to be one of the best to ride a bike.
- Bikepacking Journal by bikepacking.com
- A novel sized magazine loaded with gorgeous photos and stories from bikepacker’s incredible adventures.
Cyclings books covering everything from history to cycling’s greatest stories.
A Good Mug
Price range = $8-$30
There is a strong correlation between caffeine addiction and cyclists. Coffee is truly ingrained in the culture, and so why not get them a fun cycling themed mug! We don’t have any particular recommendations for this one, but Etsy or your local stores are good places to find a great mug!
The perfect way for any cyclist to get their dose of caffeine.
Time to go Shopping!
The great thing about cycling is there are an unlimited number of gadgets and equipment to accompany the sport. It was extremely difficult cutting this list down to only 10, but we hope it helps you during this gift giving season!