The best gifts for cyclists are the things they use up, the upgrades they never buy themselves, and a gift card when you cannot get the size. Here is a guide to cycling gifts in Australia by budget, with real prices and the sizing traps to avoid.
- $18.99cheapest gift
- $50 to $500digital gift card
- 30 dayseasy exchanges
Prices checked 5 October 2026. Stock moves, so check sizes before you buy.
If you only read one paragraph: buy socks or bidons if you know nothing about them, a jersey or gilet if you know their size, and a gift card if you are not sure. Skip saddles, helmets and GPS units unless they asked for one.
Not sure of their size? Start here.
The Cranks digital gift card runs from $50 to $500, has no fees and a 3 year expiry. It is digital, so there is no postage cut-off.
Cycling gifts under $50
The safe tier. Riders run out of these, so almost nothing here is wasted. Avoid cotton socks and cheap plastic bottles.
C&C Socks
$18.99Technical nylon-elastane with mesh across the top of the foot. Cyclists go through socks faster than tyres, so a pair or three is never wasted. Sizes S/M and L/XL.
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Block and Solo Bidons
$18.99550ml, BPA-free, with a self-sealing valve. Six designs across Black, Clear and White, so you can match what is already on their bike.
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C&C Neck Warmer, Fluro Yellow
$19.99Made for 5 to 15 degree mornings and doubles as sun cover. Bright enough to be seen at dawn. One size, no sizing risk.
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Core Winter Gloves
$21.99A slim, full-finger glove in brushed thermal stretch for 5 to 12 degree mornings. Sizes S to XL, so check their glove size first.
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Fressko Camino Cup, Coal
$44.99A 340ml double-wall stainless cup made with Melbourne brand Fressko. Keeps drinks hot for up to 3 hours and fits the post-ride flat white.
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Thermal Arm Warmers
$44.99Italian technical fabric, second-skin stretch, and they live in a back pocket by 10am. The gift riders do not buy themselves.
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Anti Bonk Bonk Club Tee, White
$49.99180gsm combed cotton, regular fit, with the Bonk Club graphic across the back. A safe size-up if you are unsure.
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Core Baselayer, Mens
$49.99Mesh insert fabric to move moisture off the skin, and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified. Womens versions are in the range too.
Shop baselayersGifts for cyclists, $50 to $150
This is where a gift becomes memorable. Fit matters here, so use the size guide before you buy.
Crank Starter Rider's Blend
$59.991 kg of whole beans from our JA Coffee collaboration. Colombia and Brazil, dark chocolate, caramel and a red berry finish, roasted on the Sunshine Coast.
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Thermal Leg Warmers
$59.99Italian technical fabric for cool mornings, and a flexible alternative to tights. A good "for June" present.
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Memphis Bright Jersey
$94.99A loud, high-energy jersey with a pro-style sleeve and mid-weight wicking fabric. Mens and womens are both in stock.
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Core Gilet, Shadow
$101.99Windproof front, breathable mesh back, built for 5 to 15 degrees. It packs into a pocket, which is why riders actually use it.
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Core Bib Shorts, Black
$119.99A multi-density chamois, 4-way stretch and laser-cut straps. All sizes were in stock when we checked.
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Pinnacle Jersey, Slate
$124.99Pre-dyed grey that holds its colour wash after wash, with an elongated pro sleeve. Our most understated jersey.
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Pinnacle Thermal Jersey, Blackstrike
$135.99Midweight thermal fabric for 5 to 15 degrees. Ideal for a rider in Canberra, Hobart or the Blue Mountains.
Shop nowGifts for the serious cyclist, $150 and up
These are the purchases a committed rider puts off for themselves. Only buy them if you know the size, or if you pair them with a gift card.
Thermal Bib, Black
$160.99The cold-weather bib for riders who stay out in June. Check their usual bib size before buying.
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Pinnacle Bib Shorts, Black
$189.99Elastic Interface Paris HP chamois and second-skin compression, our most technical bib. Check sizes, as a couple are low.
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$314.98The Pinnacle jersey ($124.99) and Pinnacle bibs ($189.99) together. Pick the same colour family and they look like one kit.
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Alba Optics Delta
from $268.50Alba Optics is a brand we stock and trust. The Delta has a lightweight Tr90 frame and ships with interchangeable lens options.
Shop sunglassesChristmas is summer here, so what do you give?
Christmas lands in the middle of the Australian riding season, so lead with warm-weather gifts: socks, bidons, a lightweight jersey, sunglasses. Winter pieces still make good presents, they just land as a gift for June. For riders in Canberra, Hobart or the ranges, gloves and a thermal layer get used sooner. Our summer kit guide and winter clothing guide show which pieces suit which conditions.
Gifts for women who ride
Buy from the women's range. Women's kit is cut differently, and the chamois is shaped differently too, so men's sizes do not translate. If sizing is unclear, a gift card is the right answer.
- Women's bib shortsCore from $119.99, Pinnacle from $189.99. Needs the size.
- Women's jerseysDrift, Flux, Memphis and Pinnacle designs from $94.99.
- Women's accessoriesSocks, gilets, warmers and gloves. Our women's kit guide explains what is worth buying.
What not to buy a cyclist
Saddle fit is personal, and the wrong one hurts. Give a gift card toward one instead.
Fit, ventilation and retention all vary by head shape. Choose it together.
They need to pair with what is already on the bike. Ask first.
It looks right, then the pad and fabric let you down. Read our guide on why cycling apparel costs what it does.
Getting the size right without spoiling the surprise
Check the labels in kit they already own, ask a riding mate, or look at what they wear in group photos. Our kit is cut in a race fit, so if they prefer more room on the cafe ride, size up one. Bibs are the riskiest size to guess, because the chamois has to sit correctly. When you cannot work it out, give a gift card. Read the full jersey size guide, or see how to choose bib shorts before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
What do cyclists want for Christmas?
Things they use up, things they would not buy themselves, and kit in the right size. Socks, bidons and coffee get used every week. Arm warmers, a gilet or gloves are the quiet upgrades riders rarely buy for themselves. When you do not know their size, a digital gift card lets them choose.
What are good cycling gifts under $50?
Cycling socks ($18.99), a bidon ($18.99), a neck warmer ($19.99), winter gloves ($21.99), thermal arm warmers ($44.99) and a Fressko coffee cup ($44.99) all come in under $50 and all get used. Socks and bidons carry no real sizing risk.
What do you buy a cyclist who has everything?
Go for the consumables and the small upgrades: a kilo of good coffee beans, a fresh set of bidons, arm warmers or a gilet. Riders replace socks and bottles constantly, and a thermal layer they did not know they needed tends to become a favourite.
Is a gift card a good gift for a cyclist?
Yes, especially when sizing is uncertain. Our digital gift card runs from $50 to $500, has no fees and a 3 year expiry, and covers everything from socks to full kit. It is digital, so there is no postage deadline.
How do I get the right size without ruining the surprise?
Check the labels on kit they already own, ask someone they ride with, or use our size guide. Our kit is cut in a race fit, so if they prefer more room on the cafe ride, size up one. Bibs are the riskiest size to guess.
What should you not buy a cyclist?
Saddles, helmets chosen without them, GPS computers and power meters are all high-risk because fit and compatibility are personal. Very cheap marketplace kit looks right but wears out fast. If you want to give one of those, give a gift card toward it.
Still deciding?
Browse the full range, or let them pick with a gift card.
Prices and stock checked 5 October 2026. Alba Optics is a third-party brand we stock.
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Perth cycling routes worth riding: the Swan River bridges loop, Kings Park, the coast to Hillarys, Rottnest and the Zig Zag, plus early coffee stops.
Adelaide cycling routes checked for 2026: Torrens path, Coast to Vines, Corkscrew, Willunga Hill and Mount Lofty, with climbs and early coffee stops.