22 Gifts Cyclists Will Put to Serious Use

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Buying gifts for people in your life with full-on hobbies like riding bikes fast can be fun because it's an easy opening to upgrade them to a better accessory or introduce them to something they hadn't gotten themselves yet. And since you at least know the one thing they like (bikes), any gift that keeps that in mind is going to feel all the more thoughtful.

That said, buying a gift for the cycling enthusiast in your life does not require that you, too, become a fan of the hobby. Or do any exercise other than clicking a few add-to-cart buttons and calling it a day. Here, we've gotten a list of the good stuff for you.

For the most part, we'd recommend leaving the actual bike buying to them. That process is personal and, as you get more advance, individualized. Instead, we're sticking to items that either make their rides more enjoyable (like a pretty bell), safer (like a helmet), or just plain smoother (socks, water bottle, etc.). Ahead, the 19 best gifts to get your favorite cyclist for any occasion that calls for it.

Gift Card

As with any hobby that's specialist and gear-focused, a gift card isn't seen as a cop out. They know what they want far better than you ever could, and they'll be just as appreciative for this as anything else on the list.

Kentucky Bourbon Country Bike Tour

Honestly, the cyclist in your life just wants to go on an incredible cycling trip. TREK Travel—yes, the same TREK that we've already stated our love for—has a cyclist-focused pseudo travel agency. You can book insane, once in a lifetime trips like climbing the Italian Dolomites or glamping in Glacier National Park. But our suggestion is this beginner-friendly ride through bourbon country, because even you can join in.

CLOSCA Helmet Loop

This collapsable bike helmet is an Esquire favorite for its smooth safety and compact carry. Great for the cycling commuter who's going to clip this onto their work bag after a ride.

WaveCel Road Bike Helmet

If they (or you) are super conscious about their safety, Bontrager's WaveCel helmets are the standard-bearer in cyclist safety.

Pennant Bicycle Bell

People always be walking in the street looking at their phones and not in the bike lane. This bicycle bell is functional for telling people to get out of the way and also looks cool.

Cycling Calf Sock 3-Pack

Bombas socks are good for essentially everything but their sport-specific ones really take the cake. These are reinforced in high-friction areas with optimal airflow.

M6L Folding Bike

OK, I know we said don't buy the cyclist a bike but arbitrary rules like that are made to be broken. This Brompton folding bike is an addition to the repertoire as something they can use for commuting because it's so easy to maneuver and store.

Band

If they don't have a fitness tracker, Whoop is where it's at. The nondescript stretchy strap doesn't get in the way and its data capabilities are top-tier. Track movement, heart rate variability, sleep, and recovery.

Helix Handlebar Bag

A handlebar bag might seem superfluous until you try to ride a bike with nowhere to put your stuff. This one is easy to attach and detach, with a top zipper for easy access.

Encoder Strike

When it comes to any kind of outdoor sport, Oakley sunglasses are the best of the best. They are pricey but thrive in their ergonomic and ride-friendly design.

Tradewind Performance T-Shirt

Vuori's performance T-shirt has all of the sweat-wicking, aired-out capabilities you'd want for a workout without looking like you're wearing a workout shirt. Especially good for the weekend rider or work commuter.

Edge 840 Bike Computer

This Garmin bike computer is a major upgrade from trying to stare at Google maps on your phone while on a bike. Safer, we'd imagine, too. It gives you a whole lot more information, too, like ride type–specific maps and speed tracking.

D1000 Bike Lock

A very intense, very theft-averse bike lock for the city-dweller and the overly protective.

Pro Race Padded Mesh Cycling Gloves

You don't need gloves to cycle but as the rides get tougher, the need for them gets higher. Help them make the upgrade smoothly.

Endurance Bicycle Light

For cyclists riding when the sun has set (or hasn't risen yet, bless their heart), this bike light is a whole lot more reliable than the built-in stuff. It has a high run time with nine different light modes that they can fine tune the brightness of.

SuperRep Cycle 2 Cycling Shoes

Sometimes you've got to supplement those outdoor rides with a few indoor ones. And no better way to do it than with airy mesh Nike shoes.

Geometric Bicycle Art

This metal geometric bicycle art is subtle but also obviously a bike. Good for cyclists of every order.

RecoveryAir System

Pricey, but worth the investment for long-distance cyclists: Therabody's compression boots, which help relieve sore and overworked legs.

Trail Cap

Rapha is the master of all things wearable cycling gear, and they paired up with streetwear collective Brain Dead to design a cycling hat that is both functional and not boring.

Petra Shell Cycling Jacket

This thin, expertly designed cycling jacket is a great place to stage an upgrade.

Cycling Jersey

Rapha and Paul Smith made a cycling jersey that is lightweight but protective. The pops of color are both for safety and for fashion.

Speedflask

This pop-top, 21 oz., vacuum-insulated water bottle is upgrade city. It's easy to clip onto the front of the bike and even easier to drink out of.

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