Don’t you find that often the best things come in small packages, especially at Christmas. But sometimes it can be a struggle to find the best stocking fillers for cyclists. Does the idea of buying your cycling partner a pump and a new set of inner tubes leave you feeling flat. Do you long to unwrap something other than a pair of gaudy cycling socks this Christmas morn. Well look no further, Cyclechic is here to lend a helping hand, and we’ve come up with two lists of 12 perfect cycling stocking fillers, each one guaranteed to put a smile on the face of any festive freewheeler. (Hikari BikeHalo wheel lights pictured above)
1. Bike Balls Rear Light £12.99
Ever had a near miss on the road and heard the excuse “Sorry mate, didn’t see you”. Well we at Cyclechic say “Balls!” to that, Bike Balls to be precise. Described as the world’s most confident bike light, this cheeky dangling rear illumination makes sure that whatever else you may be, you’ll always be visible. Chic? Maybe not. Safe? Definitely.
It’s not just Mary Berry who doesn’t like a soggy bottom. Nobody likes having to cycle home on a sopping saddle, which is where this lightweight but hard-wearing little number comes in. Throw away that plastic bag, this does a much better job of protecting your posterior after a shower, and its top quality synthetic leather upper looks the business too. And when the sun comes out, simply roll it up in the supplied case, and clip the carabiner to just about anything.
3. Le Bicycle Puncture Repair Kit £4.95
Punctures, you’re bound to get them, and chances are you’ll be miles from the nearest bike shop. But this puncture repair kit in your saddle bag you’ll be more than up to the task. And should you come across a damsel/dandy in distress, when they see this kit’s stylish retro packaging they might just want to buy you an artisinal coffee once they’re back on the road again.
Get yourself heard and seen with this eye-catching bell, made to match the Sawako Leopard Print Helmet. If you’re going to go wild in the city, make sure you do it in style.
Multi-coloured bike shape pasta. If this cycling super-food were any more fun, there’d be a law against it. Certainly makes an enjoyably healthy alternative to the usual chocs and socks stocking fodder.
6. Pineapple Fragrance Bicycle Soap £4.95
Cycling can sometimes be a mucky business, so at the end of another busy day why not wash off the city grime or country mud with this delightfully scented soap. Handmade in the UK from Shea butter and pineapple infusion, your skin will feel nourished, and you’ll feel ready for another day in the saddle.
7. Brooks Leather Strap £14.99
Tired of catching your trousers in your bike chain, or ending the day with oily streaks on your cuffs, but can’t face looking like a comedy vicar in traditional bicycle clips? Then you need the Brooks Leather Strap. Made of leather and steel in a variety of stylish colours, this strap will secure your trouser cuff gently but firmly. Less cycle clip, more cycle chic.
8. The Cyclist’s Gift Set £19.99
Can’t choose which one of our perfect cycling stocking fillers to buy? Now you don’t have to. This cyclist’s gift set includes an ‘I Love My Bike’ bell, a Cyclechic heart-shaped reflector, a scrummy bar of handmade Belgian chocolate with a bike design and festive golden shimmer, and comes packaged in a super, retro-design, Christmas-red lunch box by Le Bicycle. Who says you can’t have it all this Christmas.
9. Classic Design Flask and Cup £9.99
If you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment to the Le Bicycle lunch box, here it is. With its retro-pattern, it’s just what you need to keep you warm on those cold Winter bike rides. And if you fancy adding something a little stronger to your tea or coffee (for ‘medicinal’ purposes of course), there’s a matching hip flask here.
10. Bern Lenox Gloss Black Ladies Bike Helmet AKA ‘The Raven’ NOW £38.50
If someone’s been very good this Christmas (and they have an extra large stocking), why not get them this glossy little number. Over the festive season they’ll be going to their fair share of parties, so why not choose a stylish helmet to match their little black dress. And now is the perfect time to buy ‘The Raven’ as we’re offering 30% off.
11. Yellowstone Classic Bicycle Mug £9.95
The perfect present for you Christmas morning cuppa. Designed and made in Stoke on Trent by Hannah Storey, and featuring a classic Raleigh porteur style bicycle in blue and pale green, the Yellowstone range also features a classic racer in blue, four little bicyles, and a tandem bicycle mug set, so there’s something for everyone.
Who’d want to get a mudguard in their Christmas stocking? Anyone who wants to keep dry and clean while cycling the mean city streets, and appreciates clever, durable design, that’s easy to fit, and curls up discretely when it’s not needed. That’s who. And did we mention the reflective decal that makes sure other road users can see you in the dark? Made from (virtually) unbreakable steel and silicone rubber, it looks great and works a treat with a strangely satisfying recoil. It’s proof that functional can also be fun.
So ends our first festive list of perfect cycling stocking fillers, refreshingly free of turtle doves and lords a-leaping. If that wasn’t enough, Part 2 follows shortly with even more ideas to meet all your festive stocking stuffing needs.
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