Gifts for men who love cycling

Does your boyfriend cycle wherever he wants to go? Does he enjoy long bike rides, staying in shape and breaking his cycling record?

Well, he’s not the only one. Especially during the crazy 2020, cycling became for many men much more than a hobby.

It became their way of life.

But with so many different choices out there, what would cycling fans actually like to get as a gift?

I decided to ask my male friends on Facebook who keep on posting how many miles they cycled. All. The. Time.

Gifts for men who love cycling:

It seems like practical gifts are very popular with these men too, especially if they’re waterproof and help with darkness

Not a surprise considering the weather here in the UK.

This is what they said they’d love to get and to check the Internet agrees with them, I also searched on Amazon for the ones with best the rating and feedback.

1. Cool bike wheel lights (LED) that make his bike visible in the dark

Everyone’s asking where I got these from, one of my friends boasted.

Not only do these lights look cool, but they also help your boyfriend to cycle safe in the dark. Drivers, other cyclists, and people crossing the road are able to see his bike clearly.

2. Detachable phone holder for the bike so he can navigate

Can we really go anywhere without Google maps? I mean there are specific bike navigation devices out there, but they cost hundreds or you can only hear spoken instructions.

Not cool in the loud rush hour traffic.

Men I asked said that they’d much prefer using their own phone with the saved locations and their preferred navigation app. But for that they’d need a phone holder for the bike that moves around, is reliable and won’t drop their precious phone.

3. Waterproof cycling backpack that’s light to carry

When you’re cycling, especially long distances, it seems to be important to carry the least weight possible to go faster.

Makes sense.

One of the men praised special backpacks that is designed for cyclists and for any weather: they’re waterproof, but also breathable.

Apparently this is an extra bonus when you’re going up hill with your bike and things can get sweaty. Yum.

4. Bike seat cover that makes his rides more comfy

Not the sexiest gift out there, but don’t underestimate it – all the men I asked said that the hard bike seat can get very painful when they spend a long time sitting on it.

Anything that could turn it into more comfortable would be greatly thanked for, they said.

5. Waterproof, lockable bike cover to protect his bike

For a man who loves cycling, the bike is like his baby and he wants to take great care of it. Besides someone stealing parts of it, the rust is the worst thing that they can imagine happening to it.

In the rainy UK weather a great waterproof bike cover that hides the bike, plus protects it, is crucial. But if you can also lock it – perfect!

6. Rechargeable bike lights to save money and hassle

One of the most annoying things men mentioned was to keep buying and changing batteries for the bike lights, which is a real pain to do especially on a Sunday evening.

That’s why bike lights that are rechargeable with USB is a big hit with the cyclists as it takes only 2 hours to fully charge.

7. Cool, practical bike pump to keep his wheels in the top shape

If he wants to be on the top of his game, the air in his tires needs to be perfect. For that men need a pump that delivers and makes it easy to top up the air.

8. Strong and secure bike lock to stop people stealing the bike

Nothing is worse than someone stealing your precious bike! Whether he’s commuting with the bike, leaves it outside the pub, shop or uni, it’s in danger to be stolen.

You’d be giving your boyfriend a real peace of mind and he’ll be focusing on having fun on your date, instead of worrying about his bike.

9. Bike speed sensor that can measure his speed and distance

If your boyfriend is serious about cycling and wants to improve his record, he’ll love this! It can be installed easily to his wheel to measure his speed and distance indoors and outdoors. The data is then sync via bluetooth with his training app or other fitness equipment.

As they say, you can’t improve what you don’t measure.

10. Health and fitness tracker to monitor his heart rate and all day activity

Is your boyfriend passionate about other sports too, such as running and jogging? Then this could be a great gift for an active guy like he is.

One of my friends, who cycles, runs and swims plus is passionate about health, swears by Fitbit. He says it helps him to see all his activity in one place and motivates him to push his performance a bit more every day, even if it was few more steps.

11. Breathable, waterproof jacket that keeps him dry and warm

Told you that the UK weather plays the big part in the wish list! A jacket that works in all weather conditions is more than welcome addition to their wardrobe.

Also, one of the men who tends to cycle on the country roads told me that it can be dangerous without high visibility jacket in the fog and mist as the drivers won’t see you even during the day!

12. GoPro waterproof action camera to film his adventures

If your boyfriend loves to share and take pictures from his bike rides and other adventures, filming his journeys takes it to the whole next level.

This is a gift that is very popular especially for the ones who love their cycling holiday in the Alps or who are into mountain biking as some of the footage is absolutely breath taking!

It’s very different to talk about the views than show them!

I hope this was helpful! Imagine that the next time he’ll be cycling in the rain and dark, but he’s dry and warm, he’ll silently thank YOU for it!