Whether it is for Christmas, a birthday, an anniversary or just because you feel generous, there is never a bad reason to give a gift. Everyone likes receiving them, and you’ll always feel warm inside when you give them. For this reason, it is always nice to think about what you will give as a gift. If you know a cyclist, there are plenty of possible gifts you can give to brighten up their day and yours. The possibilities are quite extensive. They range from fashionable to functional, classy to cheesy, and they are a godsend to the shopper with a problem – “What do I give them”?

A bike computer is always a good gift. With an attachment that fits on to the front wheel of your bike, it allows you to monitor your speed – average speed, maximum speed and a comparison between your current and average speed – as well as monitoring the amount of distance you cover and amount of time you spend riding. For someone who likes to get a bit of exercise and wants to monitor how much they are doing, it is an ideal gift, available from any cycling supplies store.

Perhaps the person in question has very little in the way of cycling clothes. A cycling singlet or shorts (or both) will be welcome, as will a jacket. A really good cycling jacket is worth what you will pay for it. Being able to keep out the rain and stay warm is important, but it needs to be one that will be convenient for the cyclist, not get caught up in the mechanism of the bicycle or provide wind resistance that slows you down and is irritating in the extreme. Equally useful is a good visor that will stop rain from getting in your eyes and affecting visibility.

One gift that is becoming more and more popular – and has come from the world of motoring – is the GPS navigation system. Although it may be considered a motorist’s present, the fact is that a GPS can be immensely useful and important for a cyclist. After all, it isn’t just motorists who occasionally need to have back-up to their own internal navigation system. Although smaller than the GPS kits available for a car, the bicycle GPS can be extremely useful. As they have headphone sockets it is possible to listen to the directions even when the wind is up and making noise. They can also be worn on the wrist, which allows them to double as heart monitors.

Any good cycling supplies store will have these and other options for the cyclist who seems to have everything. They will make the ride more convenient, more comfortable, more enjoyable and more professional, and will be much appreciated. Always try to find out before you buy a gift whether your friend already has one of what you are giving them – but if they have not, then any cycling gift, large or small, will be welcomed with delight by any cyclist.