Christmas 2023 gifts for cyclists: thoughtful ideas for road, gravel, commuters and more

Here's our handy guide to the best Christmas gifts for the bike-obsessed, and where to buy them

A selection of the products we'd recommend as a christmas gift for a cyclist
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If you're short of ideas for what to buy for the cyclist in your life this Christmas, you've come to the right place. 

The great thing about finding a gift for a cyclist is that there is a particularly broad  range of potential presents which you could possibly get them. From practical gifts to more ornamental and luxury items, you can really show some thought and originality!

To help you with your search, we’ve split this guide into categories: Items under $30 / £25, ideas for road cyclists, commuters, gravel riders or bikepackers, indoor specialists and the enthusiastic home mechanic. We've included products across a wide range of price points, so it's easy to hone in on gifts that match your budget. You can use the navigation tab to hop around the page.

But element of high-quality cycling kit will make a cyclist's rides more enjoyable, whether it’s better bib shorts, jerseys or more breathable waterproof jackets. Or for cyclists whose purpose is utility rather than recreation, more functional and easier to use panniers, racks or more effective mudguards can make a whole world of difference.

Best gifts for cyclists this Christmas

You can trust Cycling Weekly. Our team of experts put in hard miles testing cycling tech and will always share honest, unbiased advice to help you choose. Find out more about how we test.

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Best Christmas gifts for cyclists: Under $30 / £25

Best Christmas gifts: for road cyclists

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Or you could get them a gift they can keep unwrapping, all year round! 

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Stefan Abram
Tech features editor

After winning the 2019 National Single-Speed Cross-Country Mountain Biking Championships and claiming the plushie unicorn (true story), Stefan swapped the flat-bars for drop-bars and has never looked back. 


Since then, he’s earnt his 2ⁿᵈ cat racing licence in his first season racing as a third, completed the South Downs Double in under 20 hours and Everested in under 12.


But his favourite rides are multiday bikepacking trips, with all the huge amount of cycling tech and long days spent exploring new roads and trails - as well as histories and cultures. Most recently, he’s spent two weeks riding from Budapest into the mountains of Slovakia


Height: 177cm

Weight: 67–69kg