Gift Ideas for a Cyclist

There is almost no end to the gadgets and accessories that cycling enthusiasts seem to need. Fortunately, that makes it easy to find a gift for a cyclist. There are innumerable items out there that you can buy for your cycling friend. From bicycle add-ons to cycling themed household items, find a gift that any cyclist will love and use often.

  1. Flea Lights

    • Help make nighttime bike riding safer with a Flea Light from Blackburn. Coming in a variety of colors, these lights shine brightly for three hours at a time, and can be charged in any USB port. They are lightweight and can be attached almost anywhere on a bike. They are also compatible with a solar charger, sold separately. Flea lights also have an indicator showing you how much battery power they have left, and come with a lifetime warranty.

    Hydration Pack

    • If your cyclist likes to go on long and tiring biking trips, help him keep hydrated with a hydration pack. The CamelBak HydroBak contains a 50-ounce reservoir and is worn on the back like a backpack. It has a tube that cyclists can drink from while on the go. Because it is light, small and compact, the HydroBak claims not to interfere with a cyclist's helmet. It comes in red, green and blue, and contains antimicrobial lining to prevent bad tastes.

    Cyclometer

    • Cyclists often want to know how much territory they have covered. Help your cyclist meet her personal fitness goals with a cyclometer, which measures time, distance and speed. It attaches easily to the handlebars of a bike, making it easy to read for a cyclist while riding. It has a battery indicator and a lifetime warranty. It can also calculate your average speed throughout your trip, and show you the maximum speed achieved.

    Wall Clock

    • Not every gift you buy for a cyclist has to help him ride. You can also buy gifts that have a cycling theme. Try buying a wall clock shaped and designed to look like a bicycle's wheel. The outer rim looks like a tire, and the inside of the circle is filled with intersecting spokes. It is 10 inches wide with a black plastic, and comes with a AA battery. Use it to tell your cycling friend it is "time" to stay home.