Between decorating your home, hosting out-of-town guests, curating the perfect menu, and all the other day-to-day tasks that are part and parcel of adult life, it's easy to get to the holiday season and realize you've still got one majorly important job to do: cross off that long list of gifts to buy for the members of your inner circle. If you’ve recently come to the realization that you may have waited a bit too long to get the perfect gift for a cyclist you know, fear not: Amazon’s two-day shipping is here for you. While you’ll need a Prime membership, if you don’t already have one, you can always sign up for a free 30-day trial and get shopping.
Instead of showing up to your holiday gatherings empty-handed, check out our picks for the best last-minute gifts for cyclists and wow the bike-loving pals in your life this holiday season.
Not finding the perfect present here? Check out our other gift guides for cyclists as well.
This popular rear bike light will help your friend stay safe on the road with its five flash modes and up to a whopping 500 hours of battery life per charge. It comes with a seat mount for easy installation, plus water resistance gives it some mild weatherproofing.
As the weather gets colder, these gloves will keep hands warm. They have gel padding to protect palms on long rides, plus a three-piece construction for a tailored fit. They come in a few colors, so grab the one that best represents that cycling mate.
Classic styling belies this bag’s smart feature set: an internal water bottle pocket, a zippered side-entry pocket, a comfortable strap pad, and a waterproof liner. It comes in over 12 color combinations, plus it holds a laptop measuring up to 17 inches.
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For Cracking Open Cold Ones
Kate Aspen Let’s Go On an Adventure Bicycle Bottle Opener
For Cracking Open Cold Ones
Kate Aspen Let’s Go On an Adventure Bicycle Bottle Opener
This bike bottle opener is sure to receive compliments when your giftee uses it to crack open a few brews after a group ride. Grab one for them, and maybe even one for yourself, for under $15.
Few things are worse than not having a trusty multitool on you when you need it most. Make sure your favorite rider can roll on with this set of wrenches, screwdrivers, Torx, and a chain tool. It's affordable enough to grab multiple, and with its small size, it'll come in handy on any type of ride.
This classic pack is lightweight but big enough to carry everything needed for a regular workday commute. It features an integrated rain cover for inclement weather, a LidLock helmet carry, and loop for attaching a light for extra safety. Grab one for that cyclist who always could use more storage.
These spiffy socks are sure to bring style and comfort for that commuter or weekend warrior you have in mind. Plus, they are merino wool, which keeps those toes extra toasty and helps regulate temperature.
This waterproof JBL speaker will provide a nice distraction on that epic towpath ride. It clips right to your bike or pack with a carabiner. It'll last up to 10 hours on a single charge, so take they'll want to take it with them anywhere.
For the triathletes out there, this watch can track just about every sport—plus it can last up to 34 days in watch mode on a single charge. This model can charge partially by the sun, and if you aren't into the more business-casual look, you can change out the band for something sportier.
Strider’s most popular balance bike is perfect for any kid from 18 months to 5 years old whom you want to get into riding. Its extra-long seatpost also hopefully means a new bike won’t be on the list next year.
This unassuming saddle bag is just big enough to pack the essentials and tucks away discreetly under the saddle. Grab this one from BV at under $20 and gift it to someone who could use an extra pocket for stuffing.
Keep real-time Strava updates or Google Maps front and center. This mount’s adjustable clamp fits bars from 0.9 to 1.3 inches in diameter, and the silicone bands are versatile, holding most phones in place.
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For the Reader
Bicycling Climb! Conquer Hills, Get Lean, and Elevate Every Ride
For the Reader
Bicycling Climb! Conquer Hills, Get Lean, and Elevate Every Ride
Whether someone’s a beginner or already an experienced cyclist, this book by Bicycling contributor Selene Yeager has tons of advice, workouts, and training plans to help them become a better rider.
Got an accident-prone friend who could use some armor for their phone? Drop-proof and waterproof, this LifeProof case will keep their phone safe in the roughest of conditions. Grab one of these and they'll thank you for weeks to come.
With 20 hours of battery life, this computer will keep your cyclist buddy on track and record their data to Garmin and Strava Apps when they're done. It comes with a sensor to provide cadence data, plus it works via touchscreen for easy operation.
It’s nice to transition from pedals to pints without needing to change shoes. This stylish kick combines a solid SPD-compatible platform with a comfy EVA midsole, a grippy Vibram Ecostep outsole, and a breathable upper. Grab one of these for the mountain biker in your life.
Here's a solid lock from a trusted brand that proves that you don’t have to spend a fortune for trustworthy security. Grab the Kryptolok for a cyclist in your life who needs some extra security, or still relies on a fragile cable cord to get by.
If your cycling buddy often gets too beat after a ride to work magic in the kitchen, grab them this ridiculously popular Instant Pot so they can plan meals ahead. This device saves both time and energy, cooking up some fuel while they're out and about at the push of a few buttons.
While your cycling friend can certainly carry groceries in this bag, we much prefer it as a basket for their favorite fur baby. It can easily be attached and detached to their bike for easy cleaning, plus it's super lightweight so as to not weigh down their ride—granted they also have a tiny pet, of course.
There’s nothing like some ice-cold water after a long ride. This Hydro Flask can keep your water cold for hours—even if you leave it in a hot car. It's also ultra-stylish, so grab one in one of the 17 colors available that best suits your friend's style.
Kevin Cortez is a Commerce Editor for Popular Mechanics, Bicycling, and Runner’s World. A culture and product journalist for over nine years, he’s covered everything from men’s fashion and sneakers to e-bikes and video games. He was most recently the style editor for a leading product-recommendation site, and previously covered the music and podcasting industries at Mass Appeal and The A.V. Club. In his spare time, he walks his perfect little dog, Cash, and reads graphic novels. He has also written for Leafly, Input, Vulture and Genius.