... is a selection of the best gifts and kit for the cyclist in your life
Hammerhead Karoo 2 bike computer
$399 (approx £330), hammerhead.io
The Hammerhead Karoo 2 is designed to put your cycling experience first, offering all the usual GPS bike computer features and more, and all in high-definition colour. It boasts structured workouts, route planning and a climb tracker, as well as third-party integration to help you get the most out of every ride. It’s all wrapped up in an epic colour screen, offering twice the pixel density of its closest rival.
The glass touchscreen is designed to be functional whatever the weather and the device can also be controlled using just the four buttons – a handy inclusion for glove wearers. It also benefits from a monstrous 32GB of storage.
Scott Sport Shield sunglasses
£79.99, scott-sports.com
What do you want from a pair of cycling sunglasses? First, you want them to be light. The Scott Sport Shields weight just 32g. You want them to have a wide field of vision. The Sport Shields’ minimal rims and close fit ensures there are no blind spots.
You obviously want to be able to see clearly. Scott Precision Optics guarantee clarity in all conditions, and the lenses are engineered to screen out 100% of harmful UVA/UVB rays. You want them to fit well. The Sport Shields come with a no-slip adjustable nose piece to keep them firmly in place. Most of all, you want them to look great. Well… just look at them.
Nuve Mayfair Fur bicycle cover
£350, nuvexperience.com
When your loved one has spent a lot of money on a bike, they’ll always be grateful for help in keeping it shipshape for as long as possible. The Nuve Mayfair bicycle cover is a packable sleeve made from recycled yarn (it’s not made from fur – it just looks like it), which aims to provide at-home and on-the-go protection for two-wheeled steeds.
There are four models tailored for flat, bullhorn or drop bars, and the cover is quick to install, with zip openings for lock access. It has a DWR coating to keep water out, UV protection and oil resistance. There is also a nifty bag that mounts to the bike so it can be taken with you on your ride.
Silca Ultimate Bicycle Spa box set
£156, saddleback.co.uk
A clean bike is a happy bike: the drivetrain is more efficient, so you can ride faster, and its moving parts last longer, so it’s cheaper to run as well. There’s no downside to a thorough regime, save for perhaps learning one in
