Gift ideas for cycling enthusiasts
Do you want to give a gift to a cyclist but have no idea what to get them? Don't panic! Upway gives you 10 cycling gift ideas that are sure to please your bike fan!
1. The useful gift: the workshop stand
If you don't know exactly what it is, a workshop stand is an accessory that allows you to hang your bike for maintenance or repair. It's usually telescoping with retractable legs to take up as little space as possible.
It's an ideal gift that's sure to please the cyclist you want to pamper because it makes cleaning and maintenance so much easier. A true bike lover pays special attention to their faithful companion. Just make sure he or she doesn't already have one 😉
Budget: from $40 to $100
2. The cool gadget: the smartphone holder
Smartphone mounts are the ultimate accessory for cyclists! They are usually fitted to the stem or directly to the handlebars. They allow cyclists to monitor their cell phones for GPS bike navigation, for example.
Performance enthusiasts also like to use their smartphones as GPS trackers via applications such as Strava or Komoot, which are among the best cycling apps.
Budget: from $10 to $30
3. For athletes: a subscription to Strava or Komoot
Is your friend an avid bike traveler? For every vacation, do they set off for days on end with a few belongings and their bike? Then maybe some nice bikepacking panniers might interest them. We'll have to do some investigating to make sure we don't give them something they already own, but it could complete his bikepacking setup.
Budget: from $40 to $150
4. For bike travelers: bikepacking bags
Is your friend an avid bike traveler? For every vacation, do they set off for days on end with a few belongings and their bike? Then maybe some nice bikepacking panniers might interest them. We'll have to do some investigating to make sure we don't give them something they already own, but it could complete his bikepacking setup.
Budget: from $40 to $150
5. Always popular: bicycle clothing
Road cycling outfits are like any other item of clothing: they wear out and go out of fashion... You can, therefore, give a pair of gloves, cycling shoes, shorts with a good chamois, interchangeable glasses for all-season riding, or a mid-season jacket... In short, there's plenty to choose from!
Budget: from $40 to $200
6. Safety first: a bicycle helmet
Yes, bicycle helmets don't last forever! It's advisable to change them after an impact and every two years, as their structure diminishes over time.
To ensure your gift idea hits the mark, buy a helmet suited to the type of cyclist you're giving it to. Road bike helmets are light and aerodynamic, while urban helmets will be more stylish and equipped with a visor, for example.
Budget: from $50
7. For urban cyclists: LED cycling vests
If your cycling fan gets to work every morning on his or her electric city bike, it's essential that he or she is clearly seen by other road users. And there's nothing better fot being seen than an LED vest. Thanks to powerful LEDs and a remote control to indicate changes in direction, it's impossible not to see the cyclist!
Budget: from $60
8. A protective shell for electric bike batteries
The battery is the most important, but also the most fragile, component of an electric bike. Special care is needed to prolong the life of your electric-assist bike.
You can use a protective shell to ensure your e-Bike battery doesn't get the slightest shock. This is a gift for the bike fan who cares about his equipment!
Budget: from $30
