I have skin in this video game– my daddy is the head of state of St Austell Wheelers cycle club inCornwall Over the years, I have actually acquired him every little thing from a Bart Simpson bike bell (which he selflessly connected to his Ribble roadway bike) to a myriad of jackets, to Rouleur cups with his preferred cyclists’ faces on them. I have actually obtained it ideal and disastrously misjudged it (that bell– sorry, daddy).
This year, he claims, “There are two things on my wishlist: a new pair of legs, or an electric bike!” He’s in excellent business; remarking tale Phil Liggett is additionally a follower of e-bikes. “Young and old alike are discovering the freedom of the roads, lanes and tracks by pedalling with a little assistance,” he claims.
Clearly, there are hills of alternatives around, so we have actually spoken with an entire host of two-wheeled fanatics to discover the presents that cyclists actually desire for Christmas.
Protective neckwear
Buff Snood, from ₤ 20.95
buff.com
₤ 15.99
amazon.co.uk
Laura Laker, biking reporter, co-host of the Streets Ahead podcast and writer of Potholes and Pavements, claims safety neckwear is a terrific present “because the weather can be unpredictable, and snoods don’t flap around like a scarf”.
Pulsio Air Massage weapon, ₤ 69.99
decathlon.co.uk
Bodi-Tek deep cells massage therapy weapon, ₤ 59.99
argos.co.uk
Opti foam roller, ₤ 15
argos.co.uk
Maximo foam roller, from ₤ 13.99
amazon.co.uk
Massage stick, ₤ 13.99
decathlon.co.uk
Muscle roller stick, ₤ 10.99
amazon.co.uk
Massage round, ₤ 4.99
decathlon.co.uk
Massage round collection, ₤ 9.99
amazon.co.uk
“It’s common for cyclists not to stretch enough, and even commutes can tighten muscles over time,” claimsLaker “There’s good evidence that foam rollers reduce muscle soreness after an intense effort (like chasing a rain cloud home), while massage sticks and massage balls are good stocking fillers.”
Luxury bathroom items
Neal’s Yard lavender bathroom salts, ₤ 17
nealsyardremedies.com
₤ 14.45
amazon.co.uk
Neal’s Yard geranium and orange bathroom oil, ₤ 19
nealsyardremedies.com
₤ 16
amazon.co.uk
“On returning from a ride covered in muck, luxurious-feeling bath products can work wonders, physically and mentally,” claimsLaker “Bath salts soothe aching muscles, while oils help get some of the stickier splashes off – and they’re kinder than Swarfega. Neal’s Yard offers some great options.”
Charity subscription
Cycling UK subscription, ₤ 52 a year
my.cyclinguk.org
“For the cyclist who has everything,” Laker recommends sustaining a biking charity. “Cycling UK’s staff and volunteers are superheroes, fighting for cycling day in, day out. You get free third-party insurance with membership, plus a regular members’ magazine and bike shop discounts.”
Cycling glasses
Oakley Sphaera sunglasses, ₤ 191
oakley.com
100% Slendale sunglasses, ₤ 84.99
silverfish-uk.com
₤ 67.99
tweekscycles.com
Are you also a bicyclist if you aren’t using Oakley glasses? Sam Challis, technology editor at Cyclist publication, recommends the Sphaera since they have “an oversized lens for an expansive field of view and frames that have been shaped to play nicely with modern helmets”.
An even more cost effective alternative, Challis claims, is the 100% Slendale glasses. These are a “toned-down update on one of [former Slovak cyclist] Peter Sagan’s favourite models – slimmer, and therefore lighter, with cut-outs in the lens for ventilation”.
Cycling seat pack
Silca Mattone seat pack, ₤ 39
saddleback.co.uk
₤ 45
sigmasports.com
A seat pack is a forgotten device, according to Challis, however this set will certainly“protect multitools from rust, and there’s space for everything you’d need” Neat.
BMX starter collection
7iDP Project 23 abdominal complete face headgear, ₤ 129.95
skatehut.co.uk
₤ 79.99
amazon.co.uk
Triple Eight knee pads, ₤ 20.95
skatepro.uk
Triple Eight joint pads, ₤ 18.95
skatepro.uk
Stay Strong body armour, ₤ 119.99
sourcebmx.com
Do you have a kid that enjoys BMX? Ken Floyde, chair and owner of the Brixton BMX Club, recommends a BMX race bike, a full-face BMX headgear, knee and joint pads, or body armour, as“once they have these, they can go ride at a BMX track” Floyde’s track in Brockwell Park will certainly be open on Christmas Day for anxious cyclists.
… or a BMX road bike
Kush 2+ BMX bike, ₤ 249
mafiabike.com
The option is a BMX Street Bike with feat fixes, which they can ride at a skatepark, claims Floyde, that “would dearly love the [1984] book BMX from Start to Finish by Ken Evans and Andy Ruffell”.
Cycling publication
Coffee First, Then the World by Jenny Graham, ₤ 10.44
guardian.bookshop.com
₤ 6.98
amazon.co.uk
Martine Tommis, a bicyclist with the ladies’s club Team Glow in Manchester, recommends guide Coffee First, Then the World by bicyclist Jenny Graham regarding her round-the-world cycle.
Maps registration for checking out
OS Maps Premium, ₤ 39.99 for twelve month registration with present card
shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk
Chris Boardman, previous Olympian transformed biking supporter and National Active Travel commissioner, claims: “My ideas of fitness and health now are exploring by bike in the Cairngorms.” He recommends Ordnance Survey mapping software program as a present since it offers him “the confidence to explore widely”.
Secure phone place
Quad Lock phone situation, from ₤ 25.99
quadlockcase.co.uk
From ₤ 31.49
amazon.co.uk
Stem Cap Mount, from ₤ 39.99
quadlockcase.co.uk
₤ 34.99
amazon.co.uk
Boardman recommends a phone owner and place so you can securely connect your phone to the stem of the handlebars for “practical visibility of where I am”.
Waterproof pants
Berghaus Men’s Paclite water-proof pants, ₤ 150
berghaus.com
₤ 104.99
amazon.co.uk
For all-weather biking, whether travelling or for enjoyment, water-proof over-trousers are a must. While most have a water resistant coat, these “complete the coverage and stop the weather being a barrier”, claims Boardman.
Mudguards
Mud Hugger mudguards, from ₤ 25
themudhugger.co.uk
₤ 37.99
amazon.co.uk
Boardman claims these are crucial, as “it makes such a difference to have a dry backside!”
Cargo bike
Omnium Cargo V3 bike, ₤ 2,895
paradisecycles.co.uk
Short Haul D8, ₤ 1,100
ternbicycles.com/uk
Marlon Plein, of BabyLDN, constructs custom-made bikes from reused, disliked, thrown out bikes and runs a neighborhood bike repair work and saves store in south-eastLondon He would certainly enjoy a freight bike. “An Omnium would be a godsend, so I can carry large items and large quantities from A to B with ease. They’re light, sturdy and super-practical.”
Warm protected or down coat
Endura Men’s GV500 protected coat, ₤ 179.99
endurasport.com
₤ 99.99
amazon.co.uk
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Uniqlo ultra light down coat, ₤ 69.90
uniqlo.com
Professional digital photographer Juan Trujillo Andrades has actually taken a trip around Europe photographing biking and is an eager cyclist himself. He likes crushed rock riding and recommends an “insulated or down jacket that’s warm, comfy and looks the part when going through muddy lanes or hopping around town”.
Art prints
The Handmade Cyclist Monuments prints, ₤ 230
thehandmadecyclist.com
Do you battle to venture out in negative climate? “Sometimes a bit of inspiration is what you need,” claims Trujillo Andrades, that recommends “a collection of prints from the Handmade Cyclist dedicated to the five ‘monuments’”.
Handlebar bag
Wizard Works Lil Presto barrel bag, from ₤ 52
wizard.works
For those that take a much more unwinded technique, a handlebar bag is excellent “to carry not just essentials like tools and your phone, but also a sandwich or some homemade biscuits. They are easily removed if you want to lock your bike somewhere and take your valuables with you,” claims Trujillo Andrades.
Cleaning package
Muc-Off stress washing machine starter package + 30l completely dry bag, ₤ 100
muc-off. com
₤ 130
amazon.co.uk
Fran Brown, a nine-time globe champ in paracycling, suggests a bike-specific stress washing machine as “the easiest and quickest way to clean your bike and kit after messy winter rides without ruining any of the components”.
Hydration on the move
Deboyo Race stainless-steel thermal container, ₤ 24.99
decathlon.co.uk
₤ 27.99
amazon.co.uk
“An insulated flask-style drink bottle can turn a miserable winter ride into a far nicer experience,” claimsBrown She additionally claims that an Audible registration is excellent for enjoyment as you pedal on a turbo on days when outside trips run out the concern.
Energy bars that taste excellent
Veloforte starter pack, ₤ 20.89
veloforte.com
Veloforte healthy protein bars range pack, from ₤ 16.82
amazon.co.uk
Emily Chappell, victor of the 2016 ultra-endurance Transcontinental Race and writer of Where There’s A Will, suggests packing an equipping with Veloforte power bars as “unlike most sports nutrition, they’re actually enjoyable to eat”.
Portable pump
Lezyne mini pump, ₤ 61.99
allterraincycles.co.uk
amazon.co.uk
“This is simply the best portable pump I’ve come across,” claimsChappell “A foldable foot peg turns it into a track pump, and it’s more comfortable to use than any other I’ve tried, meaning you don’t find yourself giving up before the tyre’s properly inflated.”
Lightweight headlamp
Petzl Bindi 200 headlamp, ₤ 47.99
ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk
₤ 30.99
amazon.co.uk
For bikepacking, “the beam can be red or white, meaning that [this headlamp] can make a good addition to – or emergency substitute for – regular bike lights. They’re tiny and lightweight, and the drawstring means they attach easily to almost anything; body, bike or bag,” claims Chappell.
Tracking technology
Wahoo Elemnt Rival clever sporting activities view, ₤ 199.99
wahoofitness.com
₤ 158.99
amazon.co.uk
Garmin Edge 530 general practitioner biking computer system, ₤ 189.99
tredz.co.uk
₤ 199.99
decathlon.co.uk
St Austell Wheelers participant Dave Bulled began cycling 2 years back. “To begin with, I only went on short 10km rides, but I enjoyed it so much that I joined a club and started to record my rides on my smartwatch, which was super useful for keeping track and improving my fitness,” he claims.
Winter warmers
Proviz handwear covers, ₤ 34.99
provizsports.com
₤ 39.99
amazon.co.uk
Sealskinz socks, from ₤ 30
sealskinz.com
₤ 24.99
amazon.co.uk
Pedaled Odyssey ladies’s base layer, ₤ 70
uk.pedaled.com
Clare Taylor, an other St Austell Wheelers charter member and general practitioner, desires devices to maintain cozy on winter season trips, so recommends water-proof handwear covers, overshoes, cozy water-proof Sealskinz socks and merino woollen base layers.
Chamois lotion
Muc-Off women chamois lotion, ₤ 11.49
planetx.co.uk
₤ 14.49
amazon.co.uk
In her equipping, Taylor would certainly enjoy “a big pot of the ultimate chamois cream, an essential for a comfortable ride as it minimises chafing between your skin and the pad in your cycling shorts. This brand is known to be a cyclist’s favourite.”
A coffee lock
Kryptonite Evolution Mini -5 lock, ₤ 74.99
condorcycles.com
₤ 35.99
amazon.co.uk
Taylor is additionally after a respectable “coffee lock”, biking terminology for a lock to protect your bike while you delight in a revitalizing shot of high levels of caffeine mid-ride. “After all, cycling is all about the cake and coffee stops,” she claims.
Turbo fitness instructor for winter
Zwift Ride interior bike with Wahoo Kickr Core, ₤ 1,199.99
uk.zwift.com
Wahoo Kickr Core Zwift One interior turbo fitness instructor, ₤ 449.99
uk.wahoofitness.com
For Mani Arthur, owner of the Black Cyclists Network, a“Zwift indoor bike is the best way to get you through the winter” The Wahoo Kickr Core Zwift One interior turbo fitness instructor is a more affordable alternative.
Heating for hands
Sealskinz Upwell water-proof warmed cycle handwear cover, ₤ 175
sealskinz.com
For those whose extremities run chilly, whether when traveling or up a hill, warmed handwear covers might be the supreme deluxe. This set has natural leather hands, breathable insulation, a water resistant layer and a rechargeable battery with as much as 6 hours of warm time.
For extra equipment to maintain you risk-free and cosy, see our overview to winter season biking basics.
Poga čar’s headgear
Trenta 3K Carbon Mips headgear, ₤ 290
sigmasports.com
₤ 221.19
amazon.co.uk
Every bicyclist requires a safety helmet, but also for Arthur, it needs to be this set, which is “currently worn by [Slovenian cyclist] Tadej Pogačar”, that won the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and the males’s elite race at the Road globe champions in 2024. I assume we can call that attempted and examined.
Topeak Mini P20 multi-tool, ₤ 36.99
merlincycles.com
₤ 26.52
amazon.co.uk
This cool item of package “will get you out of most emergencies”, claimsArthur It consists of different allen and torx tricks, Phillips and flat-head screwdrivers, a chain divided web link breaker, talked tricks and a little blade with a part-serrated blade.
Personalised sticker labels
Name stickers, ₤ 6.99
namedecals.com
Finally, Arthur claims you can “make your loved one feel like a pro by decorating their bike with a personalised sticker”.
