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This article is for those wanting to buy a Christmas gift for a partner or friend who loves their bike and enjoys riding it but it isn\u2019t their life’s passion. You\u2019re buying them this gift because it will please them that you are acknowledging their much-loved pastime and because it won\u2019t break your bank and because, with the time needed to buy the really important gifts, this will allow you to check a name off your list without breaking a sweat. Here are a few suggestions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A handy bike lifter<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For example, the TOURBON Vintage Leather Frame Handle Lifter attaches to the frame of the bike and enables the cyclist to hoist the two-wheeler when carrying it up the stairs or onto public transport. The beauty of this gift, for me, is that it\u2019s an unessential pleasure, like chocolate. Nobody really needs it or even knows that it exists. But when you have it, you wonder why you didn\u2019t think of it yourself. Only \u20ac18.15 on Amazon.de<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Tourbon<\/a><\/p>\n

Cool socks, anyone?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

How about some cute\/funny bike socks? These John Rider dress socks are attractive, eye-catching and, most importantly, warm and comfortable. Made from \u00a084% cotton, 14% nylon, and 2% elastane, they feature funky geometric patterns including stripes, argyle, grid and polka dots in bright colours that will make the rider \u2013 or at least their calves and ankles \u2013 stand out. A pack of 4 pairs goes for \u00a312.99\u00a0(\u20ac15.67) on Amazon.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Two must-read books<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For the cyclist who loves a good cycling story, The Rider<\/em>\u00a0by Tim Krabb\u00e9 is a must. Part memoir, part novel,\u00a0the book\u00a0follows cyclist Krabb\u00e9 and his adventures on an amateur bike race in southern France in the summer of 1977. Filled with incisive observations, dry humour, and a healthy measure of existential angst, the book has developed a cult following among both book lovers and cyclists since it was translated from Krabb\u00e9\u2019s native Dutch in 2002. It\u2019s available in a hardcover edition for \u00a38.89 (\u20ac10.71) on eBay<\/a>. The paperback edition is significantly cheaper but this is a Christmas present where you want to do it right, right?<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

Another book that is a must-have for anyone who watches the Tour de France and imagines themselves climbing the Alpe d’Huez<\/a> when they are, in reality, ascending a hill in the local park is The Official History of the Tour de France<\/em>, by Serge Laget. It is available almost everywhere, in both hard- and softcover. On eBay<\/span>.uk <\/span><\/a>it goes for \u00a314.99 (\u20ac18) in hard and \u00a33.99 (\u20ac4.80) in paperback (but see above re Christmas gifts).<\/p>\n

Coffee to go<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If your budget for a very good friend extends to about 50 euros, which is really next to nothing in these inflation times, this gift will create a smile of appreciation and gratitude on the face of the recipient \u2013 if they are a coffee fiend. The Aeropress Go is a travel coffee maker that enables any cyclist to brew a great cup of Java anywhere, whether it\u2019s espresso, Americano or cold brew. It makes 1 to 3 cups of smooth, low-acidity and great-tasting coffee per pressing in under a minute and it comes with a mug, so it\u2019s like having a coffee break in your backpack \u2013 especially if you\u2019re out backpacking. Just \u00a340 (\u20ac48.20) at Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Coming to grips with MTB<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"DeathGrip\"<\/a><\/p>\n

For your mountain bike pal or partner, how about some really good handlebar grips to deal with the bumps and slides of mountain biking with sweaty palms? DMR\u2019s Deathgrip Race Edition grips are a favourite among experts and represent a few levels of upgrade for just \u00a322.88 (\u20ac27.57) on eBay.uk<\/a> (they are \u20ac1.50 more expensive on the European site).<\/p>\n

Cleaning help<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Everybody loves a clean bike, so why not buy something as unromantic and practical as the popular Muc-Off Bike Essentials Kit? It contains a litre of Muc-Off\u2019s effective and biodegradable cleaner, a soft sponge, the brand\u2019s proprietary post-wash Bike Spray, which should help make for a lasting and nice-looking finish, a brush, and a tote bag. You can get it for \u20ac31.42 at Amazon.de<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Finally, the gift for the cyclist who has everything but a bottle opener: this bottle opener in the shape of a bike. This is a fun and practical gift and comes in a cute gift box. It\u2019s small and convenient enough to be transported anywhere to prevent a bottle-opening emergency, which can happen on those hot summer days when you\u2019re aching for a cold brew. (A reminder: don\u2019t ride when intoxicated.) It\u2019s only \u20ac7.10 on Amazon.de<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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