I have pores and skin on this online game– my daddy is the top of state of St Austell Wheelers cycle membership inCornwall Over the years, I’ve truly acquired him each little factor from a Bart Simpson bike bell (which he selflessly linked to his Ribble roadway bike) to a myriad of jackets, to Rouleur cups together with his most popular cyclists’ faces on them. I’ve truly obtained it splendid and disastrously misjudged it (that bell– sorry, daddy).
This yr, he claims, “There are two things on my wishlist: a new pair of legs, or an electric bike!” He’s in glorious enterprise; remarking story Phil Liggett is moreover 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 options round, so we now have truly spoken with a complete host of two-wheeled fanatics to find the presents that cyclists truly need 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 author of Potholes and Pavements, claims security neckwear is a terrific current “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 therapeutic massage remedy weapon, ₤ 59.99
argos.co.uk
Opti foam curler, ₤ 15
argos.co.uk
Maximo foam curler, from ₤ 13.99
amazon.co.uk
Massage stick, ₤ 13.99
decathlon.co.uk
Muscle curler stick, ₤ 10.99
amazon.co.uk
Massage spherical, ₤ 4.99
decathlon.co.uk
Massage spherical assortment, ₤ 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 toilet objects
Neal’s Yard lavender toilet salts, ₤ 17
nealsyardremedies.com
₤ 14.45
amazon.co.uk
Neal’s Yard geranium and orange toilet 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 yr
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 sun shades, ₤ 191
oakley.com
100% Slendale sun shades, ₤ 84.99
silverfish-uk.com
₤ 67.99
tweekscycles.com
Are you additionally a bicyclist if you happen to aren’t utilizing Oakley glasses? Sam Challis, know-how editor at Cyclist publication, recommends the Sphaera since they’ve “an oversized lens for an expansive field of view and frames that have been shaped to play nicely with modern helmets”.
An even more economical different, 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 gadget, based on Challis, nevertheless this set will definitely“protect multitools from rust, and there’s space for everything you’d need” Neat.
BMX starter assortment
7iDP Project 23 stomach full 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 physique armour, ₤ 119.99
sourcebmx.com
Do you have got a child that enjoys BMX? Ken Floyde, chair and proprietor of the Brixton BMX Club, recommends a BMX race bike, a full-face BMX headgear, knee and joint pads, or physique armour, as“once they have these, they can go ride at a BMX track” Floyde’s monitor in Brockwell Park will definitely be open on Christmas Day for anxious cyclists.
… or a BMX street bike
Kush 2+ BMX bike, ₤ 249
mafiabike.com
The possibility is a BMX Street Bike with feat fixes, which they will trip 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 women’s membership Team Glow in Manchester, recommends information Coffee First, Then the World by bicyclist Jenny Graham concerning her round-the-world cycle.
Maps registration for trying out
OS Maps Premium, ₤ 39.99 for twelve month registration with current card
store.ordnancesurvey.co.uk
Chris Boardman, earlier Olympian remodeled 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 program as a gift because it provides him “the confidence to explore widely”.
Secure telephone place
Quad Lock telephone scenario, 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 telephone proprietor and place so you possibly can securely join your telephone 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 or not travelling or for enjoyment, water-proof over-trousers are a should. While most have a water-proof 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 essential, 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 restore work and saves retailer in south-eastLondon He will surely get pleasure from 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 extremely mild down coat, ₤ 69.90
uniqlo.com
Professional digital photographer Juan Trujillo Andrades has truly taken a visit round Europe photographing biking and is an keen bicycle owner himself. He likes crushed rock driving 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 enterprise out in unfavourable local weather? “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 people who take a way more unwinded approach, a handlebar bag is great “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 bundle
Muc-Off stress washer starter bundle + 30l fully dry bag, ₤ 100
muc-off. com
₤ 130
amazon.co.uk
Fran Brown, a nine-time globe champ in paracycling, suggests a bike-specific stress washer 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 transfer
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 moreover claims that an Audible registration is great for enjoyment as you pedal on a turbo on days when outdoors journeys run out the priority.
Energy bars that style glorious
Veloforte starter pack, ₤ 20.89
veloforte.com
Veloforte wholesome protein bars vary pack, from ₤ 16.82
amazon.co.uk
Emily Chappell, victor of the 2016 ultra-endurance Transcontinental Race and author of Where There’s A Will, suggests packing an equipping with Veloforte energy 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 know-how
Wahoo Elemnt Rival intelligent sporting actions view, ₤ 199.99
wahoofitness.com
₤ 158.99
amazon.co.uk
Garmin Edge 530 normal practitioner biking pc system, ₤ 189.99
tredz.co.uk
₤ 199.99
decathlon.co.uk
St Austell Wheelers participant Dave Bulled started biking 2 years again. “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 heaters
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 girls’s base layer, ₤ 70
uk.pedaled.com
Clare Taylor, an different St Austell Wheelers constitution member and normal practitioner, needs units to take care of cozy on winter season journeys, so recommends water-proof handwear covers, overshoes, cozy water-proof Sealskinz socks and merino woollen base layers.
Chamois lotion
Muc-Off girls chamois lotion, ₤ 11.49
planetx.co.uk
₤ 14.49
amazon.co.uk
In her equipping, Taylor will surely get pleasure from “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 espresso lock
Kryptonite Evolution Mini -5 lock, ₤ 74.99
condorcycles.com
₤ 35.99
amazon.co.uk
Taylor is moreover after a decent “coffee lock”, biking terminology for a lock to guard your bike when you enjoyment of a revitalizing shot of excessive ranges of caffeine mid-ride. “After all, cycling is all about the cake and coffee stops,” she claims.
Turbo health teacher for winter
Zwift Ride inside bike with Wahoo Kickr Core, ₤ 1,199.99
uk.zwift.com
Wahoo Kickr Core Zwift One inside turbo health teacher, ₤ 449.99
uk.wahoofitness.com
For Mani Arthur, proprietor 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 inside turbo health teacher is a extra reasonably priced different.
Heating for palms
Sealskinz Upwell water-proof warmed cycle handwear cowl, ₤ 175
sealskinz.com
For these whose extremities run chilly, whether or not when touring or up a hill, warmed handwear covers is perhaps the supreme deluxe. This set has pure leather-based palms, breathable insulation, a water-proof layer and a chargeable battery with as a lot as 6 hours of heat time.
For further gear to take care of you risk-free and cosy, see our overview to winter season biking fundamentals.
Poga čar’s headgear
Trenta 3K Carbon Mips headgear, ₤ 290
sigmasports.com
₤ 221.19
amazon.co.uk
Every bicyclist requires a security helmet, but in addition for Arthur, it must be this set, which is “currently worn by [Slovenian cyclist] Tadej Pogačar”, that received the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and the males’s elite race on the Road globe champions in 2024. I assume we are able to name that tried and examined.
Topeak Mini P20 multi-tool, ₤ 36.99
merlincycles.com
₤ 26.52
amazon.co.uk
This cool merchandise of bundle “will get you out of most emergencies”, claimsArthur It consists of various allen and torx tips, Phillips and flat-head screwdrivers, a series divided net hyperlink breaker, talked tips and a bit blade with a part-serrated blade.
Personalised sticker labels
Name stickers, ₤ 6.99
namedecals.com
Finally, Arthur claims you possibly can “make your loved one feel like a pro by decorating their bike with a personalised sticker”.
