Top 5 Bike Inspired Gift Ideas
These quick and easy gift ideas are sure to brighten the holiday for anyone who loves riding a bike. After all, the only thing more fun than going for a ride, is giving someone you love the joy of bicycling.
Scratching your helmet head for a gift that will make your bike lover smile? We've got you covered with these five fun and simple ways to spread the bike love this holiday season. Not only by giving a gift, but by supporting the bike community at the same time.
#1 - Go To Your Local Bike Shop
Not only will your shop have a ton of affordable and fun ideas, but you're also likely to find something for yourself while you're there. And even if you don't walk out with a new bike bell or two, you could easily score a gift card good for anything in the shop, including the spring tune-up that (hint) can be done before spring. Here's a list of our favorite shops.
#2 - Make Up A Gift Bag
Sometimes a bunch of little stuff is more fun than one big thing. Not only does it take longer to explore the surprises, but you can mix a ton of different things in. We recommend a variety that includes:
- Something you can eat, like a delicious Dak Bar or three.
- Something that you can wear. Socks (because they're awesome and fit everyone) are a good call.
- Something that continues to give, like a subscription to Adirondack Life Magazine.
#3 - Donate To A Bike Cause
Chances are your bike buddy is a member of a bike club or supports a bicycling advocacy organization, like the New York Bicycling Coalition or a trail building nonprofit similar to Barkeater Trails Alliance. Dropping a donation to your friend's favorite group is a very cool way to share the love to your pal and their bike people.
#4 - Plan A Ride Together
The greatest gift of all is riding bikes with those you care about. Planning a ride is fun because it's something you create together and extends the giving experience beyond whatever day the gift is given.
#5 - Book A Fully Supported Event
Bust out that 2025 calendar, pick a few dates that work for both of you, then plan to attend a fully supported event that takes zero planning other than packing the right gear and making sure you're there on time. A well run event that involves zero thinking and a lot of smiling is a definite gift win, especially if it's multi-day.
