Your cycling Christmas gift guide 2023

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Buying gifts for the cyclist in your life can be every bit as challenging as a steep ascent on the road, or a technical stretch of singletrack. Whether they're mountain bikers, gravel riders or roadies, chances are they have very particular preferences when it comes to bikes, clothing and accessories – and they may even give you the impression they already have everything they need.

But don't feel you have to resort to vouchers for their favourite shop just yet. The Christmas gift guide below features five present ideas guaranteed to put a smile on a cyclist's face, whether they're looking to improve their bike with top new kit, or want to explore some of the most exciting routes in the world from the comfort of their home. Happy shopping!

Ere Research Explorator GCR40 wheelset

Oneway Explorator GCR40 wheelset — (Image credit: Ere Research)

View at Ere Research
Price: £499.99

Cyclists, brace yourselves for a game-changer! The Explorator GCR40 wheelset is built to withstand the rigours of the road. These wheels are extra sturdy and can take a beating, even when carrying heavier riders. You can also trust in the reliability of this wheelset, allowing you to focus on your cycling goals without worrying about your equipment.

At just £499, the Ere Explorator GCR40 wheelset offers exceptional value for money. For the ultimate performance, consider pairing them with the Explorator CL26 tyres to create an exceptional workhorse wheelset, and elevate your ride to new heights!

Garmin Varia RCT 715 camera and tail light

View at Tredz
Price: £299.99

It looks back while you ride ahead! The Varia™ RCT 715 rearview radar with camera and tail light continuously records your ride, and automatically saves footage before, during and after events if it detects an incident. The bright tail light makes you more visible to motorists, too.

The Varia™ RCT 715 integrates seamlessly with your Garmin bike computer or the Varia™ mobile app on your paired smartphone to alert you to traffic as you ride. The app also allows you to access your footage easily, transfer videos or customise camera settings such as data overlays. A selection of modes lets you switch between camera and tail light features to maximise battery life on longer rides.

ROUVY

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Price: From $14.99 per month

‘Tis the season… to ride with ROUVY! Why wait for summer? With a subscription to the ROUVY cycling app, your favourite rider can tour the world all year long – indoors.

Training with ROUVY is never boring. Feel like riding in the Austrian Alps? Log in, saddle up and go. Hawaii? Paris? Australia? Rio? Let’s do it! Every day, ROUVY subscribers enjoy hundreds of strikingly realistic routes in spectacular locales around the globe. Users can train solo or with friends, compete in races, track their fitness goals and more. ROUVY is the perfect gift for the indoor cyclist in your life.

Elite Nanofly 0-100 All-Season Bottle

View at Freewheel.co.uk
Price: £29.99

The Nanofly 0-100 from Elite is the go-to bottle for practical cyclists. This sports bottle is lightweight, easy to squeeze, and your year-round buddy for keeping drinks hot or cold for four hours.

It's a perfect fit for any 74mm bottle cage, and when it comes to gravel or mountain bikes, it's a natural choice. The nifty cap keeps your spout clean, ensuring a fresh sip with every use. It's a must-pack for all your biking adventures – click here to buy the Elite Nanofly 0-100 bottle.

614 ERGOWAVE® active 2.1 gravel saddle

View at SQlab
Price: £142.99

Providing unparalleled comfort on- or off-road, the gravel bike is the ideal all-rounder. The brand-new gravel saddle from SQlab, the 614 ERGOWAVE® active 2.1, has been especially designed to meet these varied demands.

With its contoured shape, optimal leg freedom, and additional padding for unrestricted comfort on challenging, off-road routes, this model sets new standards in the gravel bike arena. It's available for women and men in five different widths: 12cm, 13cm, 14cm, 15cm and 16cm.

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