9 Christmas Gift Ideas for The Cyclist on Your List
Posted November 15, 2008 
Comments(3) Holiday shopping is tough. Sometimes, it’s downright brutal (like the fight for the last Tickle Me Elmo on the shelf.)
But if you are shopping for a cyclist, don’t fret! Here is a quick guide on what your cyclist will love, based on their rider personality type!
(The items listed here are either new enough that they probably don’t have it, or cool enough that they’ll be happy to have two!)
1. For the Indoor Training Enthusiast.
If the cyclist on your list… rides his bike inside for hours each day,
Then They Might Want: a good trainer, like the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine,
Because: they are smooth, durable, and make those hours of going nowhere go that much faster.
2. For the Hard-core Endurance Mountain Biker.
If the cyclist on your list… is an endurance mountain bike racer,
Then They Might Want: Ergon grips like the GP1 or GX1,
Because: their innovative shape makes them comfortable for hours, and they’re fast becoming a favorite amongst endurance racers.
3. For the Energy Bar Connoisseur.
If the cyclist on your list… devours the same old energy bar on every ride,
Then They Might Want: a Lara Bar, Detour Biker Bar, SoLo GI Bar, or You Bar,
Because: these energy bars actually taste good.
4. For the Embrocation Addict.
If the cyclist on your list… enjoys rubbing various creams on their body and admiring themselves in the mirror,
Then They Might Want: fancy embrocation cream, chamois butter, or pain relieving gels (like the “Pre-Cyclist Kit” from Qoleum, which contains a pain relieving gel, warm-up oils, and chamois cream, for $63,)
Because: it comes from Europe, so it must be the epitome of style.
5. For the Coffee Lover.
If the cyclist on your list… carries her coffee mug while riding,
Then They Might Want: specialty coffee from 53×11, Jittery Joe’s, or Peet’s,
Because: when the coffee has cycling in its culture, it tastes that much better.
6. For the Exercise and Fitness Buff.
If the cyclist on your list… hits the gym all winter but never actually enjoys it,
Then They Might Want: a workout DVD such as Cyclo-Core or Cyclo-Zen,
Because: they are cycling-specific workout programs you can do at home.
7. For Anyone Sick and Tired of Doping.
If the cyclist on your list… quit watching the Tour de France due to all the doping scandals,
Then They Might Want: a “Doper Sucks” t-shirt,
Because: peer pressure will convince dopers to stop. Oh, and the shirt looks cool.
[Note: More cool t-shirts can be seen here.]
8. For the Outdoor Adventurer.
If the cyclist on your list… ventures outside no matter what the weather,
Then They Might Want: wool socks, like the DeFeet Woolie Boolie,
Because: wool hiking and cycling socks are comfortable, cool, and very warm at the same time.
9. For the Stylish Roadie.
If the cyclist on your list… coordinates their outfit with all their bike parts,
Then They Might Want: aftermarket rubber brake hoods from Hudz,
Because: they come in 11 colors, and surely one will complement their handlebar tape better than the standard black hoods.
Surely one of those gifts will fit the cyclist on your list. If you have any suggestions for cool gifts, leave them in the comments below!
