10 Gifts to Help Any Cyclist Get the Most Out of Their Rides

Wherever their cycling adventures take them, this GPS cycling computer will keep riders on track. Not only can a rider create routes directly on the device—complete with turn-by-turn navigation alerts—they can sync routes directly from Strava, Komoot, Ride With GPS, and MTB Project. The high-res, smartphone-quality touchscreen (which is also waterproof and anti-glare) shows the routes in full color for easy viewing while riding. For $39 more, you can add a custom color kit—available in five colors—to match their computer to their bike.

It’s not flashy, but this multi-tool has everything a cyclist needs when a ride doesn’t go as planned (think: flat tires, broken spokes, etc.). The magnetized case includes seven hex wrenches, two screwdrivers, five spoke wrenches, and a chain tool (FYI: it doesn’t come with tire levers). But the best part? The built-in bottle opener that comes in handy for post-ride cheers. 

Whether they’re bike-commuting or clocking long endurance rides, this expandable frame bag can store all kinds of essentials. Tucked into the frame’s front triangle, it can actually make a bike more stable when it’s stuffed full of gear, food, or water. Plus, the water bladder hydration port makes storing water—and drinking it on the go—easier than grabbing a bottle from standard bottle cages. And since it’s made from water-resistant, debris-shedding materials, it can handle all the elements.

Help them get the most out of each ride with a Bluetooth-enabled electrical heart rate monitor. The chest strap has silver fibers woven right into the fabric to measure the electrical signals that control expansion and contraction of the heart for more precise readings than a wrist-based tracker. That data can then be synced in real-time to a bike computer like the Karoo 2, so riders know when to push and when to pull back during workouts. And at just 43 grams total (that's slightly lighter than a golf ball), they’ll barely even feel it as they inhale and exhale. 

Protect their eyes during sunny rides with an oversized pair of shades that looks just as badass off the bike. The more a rider sweats, the better the nosepads grip to keep the frames in place—frames made from a lightweight yet durable plastic material that doesn’t rub or press behind the ears. Choose from one of the reflective Prizm lenses meant to enhance color, contrast, and detail, so they don’t miss a single thing in their path.

Commuters will ride easier when they’ve got this u-lock to protect their bike. It’s made from steel shackle and uses a disc-detainer locking mechanism, which means it can stand up to bolt cutters and hand tools and is way harder to pick than your average lock (it also comes with a four-foot steel cable to secure the front wheel). And while there may be stronger locks out there, this one weighs in at under four pounds—a much lighter load to pedal with. 

Visibility is key for early-morning or late-night riders, and even these tiny lights can keep them safer. They easily attach to handlebars, helmets, and bike mounts, and—when flashing—the LED bulbs blast 200 lumens that can be seen from 2 kilometers away. Plus, a built-in sensor automatically adjusts the brightness to whatever environment someone’s riding in, so they don’t have to move their hands from the bars.

No one should be riding in high-traffic areas with in-ear headphones. To keep riders safe, these headphones use bone-conduction technology (they sit on your cheekbone rather than go in your ear canal) to play music without muffling important environmental sounds. The battery lasts for up to eight hours of continuous play, and the lightweight titanium headset is completely waterproof, so it can withstand the rainiest, sweatiest rides.

Most riders have been stuck close to home over the past two years, which makes planning their dream cycling adventure all the more enticing. This guide includes 100 routes from all over the world—from traversing the mountain passes of Italy’s Dolomites to island-hopping in Japan—plus important information like elevation profiles, road surfaces, refueling spots, and must-see sights nearby. Whether they’re planning a cycling vacation or not, the epic photos of far-flung destinations will inspire any rider to get back in the saddle.

Every bike needs some quality TLC on occasion. This kit covers road, cyclocross, and commuter bikes with a quartet of products: The biodegradable Muc-Off Bike Cleaner melts all kinds of dirt build-up; the Bio Drivetrain Cleaner flushes the chain, chain rings, rear cassettes, and derailleurs; the anti-corrosion Bike Protect spray leaves the frame gleaming; and the Bio Wet Chain Lube keeps gear changes smooth no matter the conditions. It also comes with a trio of brushes, a polishing cloth, and a sponge, so you don’t need to sully any kitchen gear.