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The Easiest Gift for Cyclists
REI 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.
Absolute Best Cycling Gift
TREK Travel Kentucky Bourbon Country Bike Tour
Most Convenient Helmet for Cycling
Priority Bicycles 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.
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Best Helmet for Cycling
Bontrager 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.
Best Bike Bell
Thousand 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.
Best Cycling Sock
Bombas 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.
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Best Bike They Don't Already Have
Brompton 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.
Best Fitness Tracker
Whoop 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.
Best Handlebar Bag
Chrome 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.
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Best Cycling Glasses
Oakley 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.
Best Recreational Cycling Tee
Vuori 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.
Best Bike GPS
Garmin 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.
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Best Bike Lock
Hiplok D1000 Bike Lock
A very intense, very theft-averse bike lock for the city-dweller and the overly protective.
Best Cycling Gloves
MAAP Pro Race Padded Mesh Cycling Gloves
Now 30% Off
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.
Best Bike Light
Cygolite 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.
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Best Cycling Shoes
Nike Training SuperRep Cycle 2 Cycling Shoes
Now 40% Off
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.
Best Cycling Decor Gift
Sirius Wall Art Geometric Bicycle Art
Now 25% Off
This metal geometric bicycle art is subtle but also obviously a bike. Good for cyclists of every order.
Best Cycling Recovery Gift
Therabody RecoveryAir System
Pricey, but worth the investment for long-distance cyclists: Therabody's compression boots, which help relieve sore and overworked legs.
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Best Cycling Streetwear Collab
Rapha x Brain Dead 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.
Best Cycling Jacket
Cafe Du Cycliste Petra Shell Cycling Jacket
Now 50% Off
This thin, expertly designed cycling jacket is a great place to stage an upgrade.
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