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It’s Here! The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Cyclists
It’s Here! The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Cyclists
We all have that one friend, family member, or co-worker that is obsessed with their bike. Road, mountain, hybrid… you name it, they have 3 of each. With the holidays around the corner, you might be thinking about what to get the cycling enthusiast in your life, and we’re here to ease the process and make holiday shopping a blast. Created with help from our staff and from personal experience, here’s the ultimate gift guide for the cyclist in your life. We’re created a list of unique items so you’re sure to find something that they don’t already have.
1) Clug
The world’s smallest bike rack. Can you see it in the photo below? Clugs come in different sizes and colors, fit for road, hybrid, and MTB bikes. Buy your clug here.
2) Lumos
It’s an illuminated bicycle helmet! Started on kickstarter, the Lumos bike helmet has 10 LEDs in the front and 15 LEDs in the back. It also features left and right turn signals on the helmet activated via wireless remote, and automatic brake lights. Available for pre-order here.
3) Ciclismo Classico Gift Certificate
Ciclismo Classico Gift Certificates help travel dreams come true. Gift certificates are one size fits all, and are good toward Ciclismo Classico trips and gear.
Your Ciclismo Classico Gift Certificate comes with:
A Ciclismo Classico cycling jersey (with orders of $250 or more)
Travel Vision photography calendar (with orders under $250)
Brochure that highlights all of our trips
Your certificate (it will be emailed to you right away)
A glossy pocket folder for a nice presentation
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4) LifePaint
Brought to you by Volvo, LifePaint is a water based reflective safety spray that glows brightly in direct glare. LifePaint washes off, and will not damage the color or surface of your chosen material, and can last more than a week. Get yours here.
5) Fixie Bicycle Pizza Cutter
For the bike and pizza enthusiast, surprise them with this perfect stocking stuffer: a bicycle-shaped pizza cutter. Available in different colors on Amazon.com.
6) Velo Sock Indoor Bike Cover
Made to keep your home clean (you’ll thank us later), this cover will keep dirt and dust from being brought inside. Available in different prints and colors, buy yours here.
7) Beer Gear 6-Pack Bike Carrier
Biking with booze has never been easier. Introducing the 6-pack bike carrier that folds over your bike and has a handle for convenience. Buy yours here.
8) Taillight with Laser Lane Lines
Line your way at night with this taillight from modern bike. It also provides lane markers so cars know to stay a safe distance away from you when sharing the road. Buy yours here.
9) Recycled Sculptures
Support your local artists by purchasing these one-of-a-kind sculptures made from recycled bicycle parts. Prices range from $150-$2,400. Contact Lauren Lasky at [email protected] for more information and to place an order.
10) Bitlock
Another kickstarter product, Bitlock allows you to unlock your bike without keys! Simply download the Bitlock app and register your Bitlock. It also features backup combination mode if your phone dies, and geotagging so you’ll always know where you parked. Buy yours here.
11) Livingroom Spin Class
Peloton invites you to virtual spinning in the comfort of your own living room. That’s right, you can own your very own Peloton bike for the low low cost of $1,995. Enjoy unlimited live and on demand rides from anywhere in your house for just $39/month (with a 1-year subscription). Buy yours here.
For the budget-conscious, CycleCast is a new mobile app that aims to bring cycling classes into your home. You can access classes led by real instructors through their app. The first month is free, then it’s $9.99/month or $89.99/year. Keep those legs in shape during the winter months, or train like the pros with a cycling tour of Gran Canaria!
1) Clug
The world’s smallest bike rack. Can you see it in the photo below? Clugs come in different sizes and colors, fit for road, hybrid, and MTB bikes. Buy your clug here.
2) Lumos
It’s an illuminated bicycle helmet! Started on kickstarter, the Lumos bike helmet has 10 LEDs in the front and 15 LEDs in the back. It also features left and right turn signals on the helmet activated via wireless remote, and automatic brake lights. Available for pre-order here.
3) Ciclismo Classico Gift Certificate
Ciclismo Classico Gift Certificates help travel dreams come true. Gift certificates are one size fits all, and are good toward Ciclismo Classico trips and gear.
Your Ciclismo Classico Gift Certificate comes with:
A Ciclismo Classico cycling jersey (with orders of $250 or more)
Travel Vision photography calendar (with orders under $250)
Brochure that highlights all of our trips
Your certificate (it will be emailed to you right away)
A glossy pocket folder for a nice presentation
Start Shopping
4) LifePaint
Brought to you by Volvo, LifePaint is a water based reflective safety spray that glows brightly in direct glare. LifePaint washes off, and will not damage the color or surface of your chosen material, and can last more than a week. Get yours here.
5) Fixie Bicycle Pizza Cutter
For the bike and pizza enthusiast, surprise them with this perfect stocking stuffer: a bicycle-shaped pizza cutter. Available in different colors on Amazon.com.
6) Velo Sock Indoor Bike Cover
Made to keep your home clean (you’ll thank us later), this cover will keep dirt and dust from being brought inside. Available in different prints and colors, buy yours here.
7) Beer Gear 6-Pack Bike Carrier
Biking with booze has never been easier. Introducing the 6-pack bike carrier that folds over your bike and has a handle for convenience. Buy yours here.
8) Taillight with Laser Lane Lines
Line your way at night with this taillight from modern bike. It also provides lane markers so cars know to stay a safe distance away from you when sharing the road. Buy yours here.
9) Recycled Sculptures
Support your local artists by purchasing these one-of-a-kind sculptures made from recycled bicycle parts. Prices range from $150-$2,400. Contact Lauren Lasky at [email protected] for more information and to place an order.
10) Bitlock
Another kickstarter product, Bitlock allows you to unlock your bike without keys! Simply download the Bitlock app and register your Bitlock. It also features backup combination mode if your phone dies, and geotagging so you’ll always know where you parked. Buy yours here.
11) Livingroom Spin Class
Peloton invites you to virtual spinning in the comfort of your own living room. That’s right, you can own your very own Peloton bike for the low low cost of $1,995. Enjoy unlimited live and on demand rides from anywhere in your house for just $39/month (with a 1-year subscription). Buy yours here.
For the budget-conscious, CycleCast is a new mobile app that aims to bring cycling classes into your home. You can access classes led by real instructors through their app. The first month is free, then it’s $9.99/month or $89.99/year. Keep those legs in shape during the winter months, or train like the pros with a cycling tour of Gran Canaria!
