Choosing the perfect Christmas gift for a cyclist can be daunting and difficult, especially when they already seem to have every gadget or gizmo under the sun.
And if you’re not a cyclist yourself, the task can feel even more overwhelming. With words like freehubs, derailleurs and chamois pads swirling around like festive confetti, it’s easy to get lost in the technical tinsel. Add the pressure of picking the right size, colour or style, and suddenly gift shopping feels more like a lucky dip.
Most cyclists have unwrapped their fair share of novelty presents over the years: bike-print socks, t-shirts featuring famous climbs, and more mini repair kits than they’ll ever need; many of which end up tucked away like forgotten decorations in a drawer. Thoughtful? Absolutely. But truly memorable? Not always.
This Christmas, skip the predictable stocking fillers. If you’ve wandered through every bike shop and still can’t find that spark of inspiration, don’t worry, help has arrived.
Explore our curated list of gift ideas designed to bring real festive cheer to the cyclist in your life. Whether you’re looking for something practical, innovative, or a little bit luxurious, we’ve handpicked options that go far beyond the usual bike-themed trinkets, making this Christmas one they’ll remember long after the tree comes down.
Elite Rivo. Smarter Starts Now
Elite's new Rivo with Zwift Cog and Click is for riders who want serious training, made accessible. It’s Zwift Ready out of the box: Zwift Cog gives broad 8–12-speed compatibility with no derailleur tuning. Zwift Click mounts to any bar for 24 virtual gears plus in-game navigation. Quiet and compact, Rivo is easy to carry thanks to its ergonomic handle. With Wi-Fi and dual Bluetooth, you get precise power and automatic resistance that feels like the road, with climbs up to 18%. Get on fast, train hard, see progress. Two months of Zwift included.
Rouvy: Bring adventure home this season
Looking for a gift that inspires feeling good all year long? A ROUVY subscription is the perfect choice for any cyclist. ROUVY turns indoor rides on your trainer into real-world journeys, offering thousands of realistic video routes from legendary Alpine climbs to remote destinations across the globe. With authentic gradients, structured workouts, and immersive visuals, it’s the ideal way to keep motivation and fitness levels high through winter and beyond. Whether you're shopping for a seasoned rider or someone discovering indoor training, ROUVY opens the door to endless exploration - all from the comfort of home.
Rapha Merino Base Layer – Long Sleeve
The team at Rapha are dedicated cyclists themselves and can be found out riding together whatever the weather, at all times of year. So, their in-house atelier and materials designers are well versed in changeable conditions and the importance of layering. The British brand has been bringing high performance, innovative merino blends to the market for over 20 years.
Form fitting and breathable with 74% merino wool, this base layer is perfect for adding much-needed warmth on winter rides. And because merino shines in a variety of conditions, this gift will be used year-round. RRP £80 GBP.
SKS TOM 18 Multi-Tool
The TOM 18 multi-purpose tool from SKS is a little helper in time of need. The well-designed, compact mini tool made of stainless chrome vanadium steel combines the most important tool functions so that minor repairs can be carried out on your bike when you are out and about. The 18 functions help with virtually all repairs. It can be easily stored in the neoprene bag provided so you are prepared for all eventualities when you are out and about. The perfect accessory for all cyclists and makes an ideal stocking filler.
Van Rysel D500 smart trainer
Van Rysel’s most advanced home trainer yet, the RCR delivers a powerful and realistic indoor ride, managing efforts up to 2800 watts with +/- 1% accuracy and simulating gradients to 27%. Its direct drive construction keeps it stable and quiet at just 56 dB, while Bluetooth, ANT+ and Ethernet ensure fast, reliable data.
Supplied Zwift Ready with the Cog and Click, it reacts smoothly to every interval and offers downhill simulation. Self-powered once you start pedalling, the RCR is built for serious riders anywhere and is ideal for online competition or structured winter training.
Priced at £749.99 at Decathlon
Donate a Buffalo Bicycle
Give the gift of mobility on behalf of a loved one this winter and receive a special thank-you card to share with them. A £120 donation provides a sturdy bicycle that transforms daily life in rural communities, helping students reach school, families access healthcare, and people access jobs and opportunities. For 20 years, World Bicycle Relief has delivered over 930,000 bicycles to people like Smile in Zimbabwe, who once walked 4 km to school each day. She says, “I hope other children can get a bicycle so they can overcome distance and go to school early.”
Ride the 2026 Tour of Flanders course
We Ride Flanders is your bucket list cycling event for next spring! Take your place on the legendary route and experience an unforgettable day on the iconic Flemish cobbles and steep, winding climbs—exactly one day before the pros battle it out. Feel the atmosphere, challenge yourself on the same mythical segments, and soak up the unique spirit of cycling in Flanders. Book your ticket now to secure your windstopper and earn your well-deserved medal at the official finish line in Oudenaarde. Join thousands of passionate riders and make your own Tour of Flanders story.
Prestacycle Prestaflator Go
Award winning inflation, compact and powerful with up to 7 inflation from one charge. Faster than a mini pump, more inflations than co2, this is the perfect tool to upgrade your inflation. The envy of any group ride when you can fix everyone’s punctures from one charge. The proprietary Presta had gives you hands free use, set your desired pressure, push it on, press go. Powerful battery and motor gives you 7 inflations on gravel tyres or 5 on road, with inflation times taking as little as 50 seconds.
Upgrade your ride with HUNT Wheels
Know a cyclist chasing every advantage on the bike? The HUNT Aerodynamicist Range wheels are the perfect gift.
Engineered for pure speed, the updated front and rear rims were developed in-house through CFD testing and wind tunnel validation. The wider front rim maximises aero efficiency, while the narrower, deeper rear rim balances performance and stability.
Aero wing spokes cut through the wind without compromising reliability and the H_Ratchet 40T DBL hub delivers crisp 9-degree engagement. Enduro™ ABEC 5 bearings keep you rolling faster, for longer.
Every detail is dialled for uncompromising performance where it matters most.
