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01. THE ROADIE
Go fast, suffer, eat cake. Repeat. The roadie lives for epic climbs and thoughtfully matched attire. Socks are usually the last resort of the unimaginative gift-giver, but for roadies they’re a way of life, the glue that makes a perfect outfit whole. PEARL iZUMi’s socks come in colours to suit all tastes. They’re made from a lightweight, breathable fabric and have extra padding under the forefoot for pedalling perfection.
PEARL IZUMI’S ELITE
UNISEX TALL SOCKS
£14.99
02. THE TINKERER
The tinkerer knows a cup from a cone and lubes their chain religiously. Sometimes even the best maintained machine needs a little love on the go however, and that’s where a decent multi-tool comes in handy. The Park Tool IB-3 squeezes a lot of functions into a small package. Hex wrenches from 1.5 to 8mm cover the basics, along with T25 and screwdriver bits. A tyre lever and a chain tool will get you out of sticky situations, and the whole lot weighs just 170g.
PARK TOOL IB-3 MULTI-TOOL
£24.99
03. THE COMMUTER
The commuter prefers to arrive at work invigorated by pedalling, rather than bussing it bleary-eyed. Every rider knows you can never have too many lights and keeping them all charged is one of life’s challenges. Kryptonite’s USB rechargeable Avenue lights will come in handy here, with runtimes of up to 22 and 11 hours for the front and rear respectively, depending on the mode selected.
KRYPTONITE AVENUE F-100
COB / R-50 COB USB LIGHTS
£64.99
4. THE TRIATHLETE
01. 02. 03. 04. To take on a single sport would be far too easy, so why not try three at once? If there’s one thing every triathlete needs, it’s fuel. Science in Sport’s Endurance pack includes a selection of gels, energy bars, drink mixes and an 800ml sports bottle to keep your giftee going through the most arduous of endeavours.
SCIENCE IN SPORT
ENDURANCE PACK
£14.29
05. THE MOUNTAIN BIKER
The mountain biker doesn’t fear mud and has a head for heights.
When you’re getting rad, you don’t want luggage getting in the way, but you do need somewhere to stash essentials. Shimano’s Unzen pack comes in a variety of sizes and colours, and features an adjustable harness to suit all riders. The included two litre hydration bladder is a must.
SHIMANO UNZEN TRAIL PACK
£69.99
06. THE URBAN DANDY
Riding a bike doesn’t have to come at the cost of one’s dignity and the urban dandy knows that safety is sexy.
Lazer’s Next+ lid has skate styling with a low-key brim to add respectability. The latest MIPS impact protection tech brings peace of mind.
LAZER NEXT+ MIPS HELMET
£54.99
07. THE WINTER WARRIOR
There’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong kit. The winter warrior knows this, and it’s good gloves that matter most for comfort when you’re battling the elements.
Madison’s Avalanche gloves are windproof and waterproof with a multi-layer construction that affords the dexterity needed for braking and changing gear.
MADISON AVALANCHE
MEN’S/WOMEN’S
WATERPROOF GLOVES
£32.99
08. THE NUMBERS NERD
If a ride goes unrecorded, did it really happen? The numbers nerd thinks not.
Garmin’s diminutive Edge 130 ensures that no turn of the crank is wasted. Log your rides, track performance data, compete on Strava and follow pre-planned courses with this delightful device.
GARMIN EDGE 130 GPS
CYCLE COMPUTER
£169.99
09. THE FUTURE CHAMPION
Start them young and they’ll thank you by becoming a much better rider than you are, in a few short years.
The Zooom balance bike is perfect for teaching the basics. Available in a choice of colours, it’s built around a lightweight aluminium frame sized for ages two to four and has a powerful rear v-brake to keep velocity in check.
ADVENTURE ZOOOM
BALANCE BIKE
£109.99