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Awesome Valentine’s Day Gifts for Cyclists

Make her feel extra special with these awesome gifts

Whether it’s for someone you love, just for yourself, or just because you love bikes, do we really need an excuse to splash out on anything bicycle related?

If you’re looking for a different gift idea or just fancy showing yourself some love this Valentine’s Day, here are a few things we think will do the trick.

Black Metal Bicycle Vintage Wall Hooks

This cute little vintage style wall hook is a nice addition to any home and perfect for popping the keys on as you get in the house. Available from Windsor Browne for £7.95 here.

Vintage Bicycle Notebook

Stationary is awesome in its own right, but stationary with bicycles on? Perfection. This little notebook should satisfy any stationary loving bicycle rider. Available from Cycle Miles for £9.95 here.

An entry to the Hope Tech women’s enduro

The Hope Tech women’s enduro is an incredible event. Held in Gisburn forest, last year it attracted hundreds of women and despite the bad weather, everyone had an amazing time. So why not treat someone (or yourself) to an entry this year? The 2018 event will be held on the 14th October and entries cost £35. Enter here!

Tandem Valentine’s Card

Want to send that special someone a card this Valentine’s Day? This simple but sweet card will help send the message. Available here for £2.50.

Cycle and the City: A Poster for Cyclists

When you can’t ride it’s nice to at least look at bikes. If you’re like us and you’re thinking about bikes all day long this print could make a nice addition to any wall. Available here for £20.

Trail Maps Art Print

Shared an amazing ride with someone you love? Have some incredible memories of riding in a certain place? Trail Maps may just have the print for you. Like this one from BikePark Wales, a print could be a really thoughtful gift for your valentine (or you know, you) The BikePark Wales print is available here, framed for £39.99.

Personalised Pannier Bag

How about a personalised pannier bag? Available in a range of colours in a nice leaf detail. It’s the little things that can really make a gift stand out. Available on Etsy for £68.53 here.

Rainbow Allen Key Set

They look awesome, they should be easier to find and Allen keys are a definite essential for any rider. We love them. Available here for £16.

Women’s Tour Sportive Entry

It’s becoming quite popular to gift people experiences and we’re all on board with that. Know someone who would love to ride the women’s tour? How about getting them a sportive entry for 2018? The event is due to take place 1 July this year and details will be released here.

Run and Fly Bicycle Dress

Usually, you can tell someone is a cyclist from the tan lines or in the case of many of us, scars on the legs but just to make sure people know you’re bike mad this bicycle print dress should do the trick. It’s absolutely gorgeous too. Available in sizes 8-10 for £37.50 here.

Chol1 Bicycle Furniture

Want to splash out a bit? Struggle for bicycle storage solutions in the home. This bike rack doubles up as a sideboard. With a few finishes available there should be something to suit most people and it’s certainly something different. Available here for £200 / $275.

Bicycle Design Duvet Cover

Cycling has a way of invading all areas of life so why not take that to the bedroom? This gorgeous duvet set comes in either pink or blue and in single to king size. The perfect gift for a cyclist who loves their sleep. Available here from £12.

Garmin Vivoactive HR GPS Smart Watch w/Integrated HRM

Perfect for those who like to track their rides and workouts. This touch screen watch has a built-in heart rate monitor and GPS and it can measure time, distance, speed and calories on the bike.

Personalised Bikoholic Enamel Mug

Giving someone a personalised gift is always a nice touch. This personalised mug should earn you some brownie points and it comes engraved with your name and date of choice. Available here for £14.75.

For more cycling inspired mugs, check out our round-up here!

Louise Sutherland Spinning the Globe

This book is an excellent read. In 1945, aged 19, Louise Sutherland pedalled off to discover New Zealand before continuing her journey around the world. She cycled 60,000 kilometres through 54 countries. The book takes from interviews and Louise’s own memoirs and diaries and is an incredibly inspiring story of an extraordinary woman. Available here for £16.95.

Bicycle Cup and Saucer

If you’re tea AND bicycle mad like us this little teacup and saucer is a great gift for you or that special someone. This cup also comes as part of a set so you can always give it as an ongoing gift! Available here for £7.95.

Ceramic Heart Bicycle Earrings

Nothing says love like a pair of heart-shaped bicycle earrings. We love the cute colours too. Here’s something that won’t break the bank but will let them know you’re thinking of them on the day of love. Available here for £10.95.

Classical Bicycle Shower Curtain

Chances are if you’re anything like us then you’ll love anything cycling related so why not a shower curtain? Perhaps an unusual gift but for the bike lover in your life, it could be a nice surprise. Available here for £19.99.

Sting in the Tail Cyclist’s Lip Balm

Lip Balm may be quite an odd gift but everyone wants nice lips, especially on Valentine’s Day! This little pot of chocolate balm is handmade in the UK using natural ingredients. Available here for £4.50.

Muc-Off Chamois Cream Travel Sachet Pack

Who said the romance was dead? We know chamois cream isn’t exactly going to scream I love you but your partner’s bum will certainly be thankful. We love the idea of little travel sachets too, perfect for out on a long ride without having to find space for a tub or tube. Available here in a pack of 5 for £7.50.

Flaer Revive Bike Cleaner

Who doesn’t look keeping their bike clean? This bike wash from Flaer smells absolutely amazing and gives your bike a deep clean working on dirt, sand, grease, oil and even insects. Available in 750ml for £10 and a large 5-litre tub for £30 here.

Ladies Winter Cap

The weather is still pretty changeable at this time of year and so keeping warm out on the bike is definitely important to us. Chapeau’s cycling cap is perfect for keeping the biting cold away and letting you enjoy riding without getting a cold head. This could be a nice little something for the person in your life who loves riding but hates the cold. Available here for £34.99.

Hurly Burly Downhill Yearbook

For the adrenaline junkie in your life, these books take a look back on the 2016 and 2017 season in downhill, presented in a beautifully printed book. All the highs and lows of each season captured to remember. Available for £15 here.

Liv Women’s Quick Fix Combo Kit

This compact tool kit is suitable for many disciplines and contains patches, tyre levers, bag, multi-tool, pump and bag. Great for quick fixes and for peace of mind when out riding.

Zwift Membership

Know someone mad about Zwift that would love this gift? You can send a Zwift gift card for either three months or a whole year. They will need a turbo trainer and all the necessary bits to get started but if this is something someone in your life would appreciate you can buy a gift card here.

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