Gifts for cyclists — indoor cycling Christmas presents for the cyclist in your life

This vest is an extremely effective cooling solution, making it one of the best cycling baselayers for indoor cycling. It's an expensive choice at nearly double the price of most mesh base layers, but this vest comes with four reusable ice packs, a full-length front zipper for maximum cooling effect, and is highly durable. 

We think this vest is worth investing in for the avid Zwift users, but also proves very effective in hot outdoor weather for those pre-race warm-ups, especially with the full-length zipper meaning you can swiftly take the vest off. 

This is vest is the ideal gift to stop your significant other having every window open and numerous fans blowing whilst you're trying to cook dinner. Ed reviewed this vest and said he only needed one fan on!

Most people opt for only a base layer for indoor cycling due to their added cooling, but this Le Col x Wahoo Indoor Training Jersey is perfect for some added style when suffering through those sweaty sessions. Some of the best summer cycling jerseys are suitable for indoor riding but this jersey weighs just 90g which is about half to one-third the weight of most summer jerseys. 

This jersey is basically made of very small holes to maximise evaporation, much like that of a base layer, but with added advantages. It comes with the versatility of a standard jersey having a full-length zip and three standard pockets. Emergency gels can safely be stored, which a standard base layer can't do.

At just over 20 quid this Altura Indoor Training Vest is a perfect stocking filler for the cyclist in your life. It's a heavier material than normal mesh base layers, weighing 120g, but the polyester material proved to be impressively breathable. Combined with the relaxed and airy fit, this vest is better than most standard base layers for indoor training. 

You might think your recipient has everything cycling related they could possibly need, but we think this Altura vest is a good buy given the price-tag isn't over the top for a niche bit of cycling kit. 

If you're fed up hearing 'Stronger' by Kanye West blasting through the house after work, these 1More Comfobuds Mini earbuds are an essential purchase this Christmas for the cyclist in your life. 

Most cyclists would say that listening to music or podcasts is the key to making indoor cycling easier and the time to pass more quickly. These 1More Comfobuds Mini earbuds provide decent audio while being unaffected by sweat. 

Added noise cancelling features mean they really can get in the 'zone' and the battery will last about five hours with noise cancelling on and about six hours with it switched off. Be sure to purchase these for some peace and quiet back in your life!

The Zwift Hub smart trainer is the best budget smart trainer you can buy right now in terms of what you get for your money. Winning our product of the month for October and featuring on our best turbo trainers 2022, this is sure to get a thumbs up from the recipient. 

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The Zwift Hub is primarily about its simplicity of the set-up and a fully integrated experience. Whilst Zwift isn't concentrating on the numbers, this genuine direct-drive smart trainer has a claimed accuracy of +/-2.5%, a maximum resistance of 1800W and can simulate a gradient of 16%. These are very good numbers and won't be troubling any of us anytime soon! 

Will you be purchasing this as a gift, or maybe just as a gift to yourself?

If space isn't an issue for this cyclists indoor cycling set-up, this LifeLine Rocker Plate adds an extra dimension to indoor riding, making longer sessions more comfortable, measuring 162.5cm in length and 90cm at its widest point. The setup is designed to fit almost all brands and styles of trainers. 

It allows side-to-side movement through inflatable balls which can be adjusted for rider weight and preferences. Increasing the pressure will reduce the movement which may be useful when they first get set-up on the plate. Fear not, Velcro straps are provided to secure the trainer in place, so only your legs will be moving fast (hopefully!). 

For the committed, goal driven cyclist, TrainerRoad is an extremely useful tool that'll help them use their time effectively. It is less immersive  and visually exciting compared to other virtual training platforms such as Zwift. If you know a cyclist who's results driven, this may be a better spend for helping them work towards specific goals. 

TrainerRoad can be subscribed to monthly for £16.80, or a yearly payment of ∼£157. 

> Zwift vs TrainerRoad: Which is best for you?

TrainerRoad’s biggest appeal is the vast number of workouts and training plans, with a staggering 1,000+ workouts. There are also 100+ training plans for every type of cyclist and following a plan is the optimum way of improving fitness. 

Rounding off our indoor cycling gift ideas is the Tacx Boost turbo trainer. On its own, this is a non-smart turbo trainer, but it's possible to have smart capability by adding a speed sensor to your wheel hub. 

The Boost has ten levels of resistance which can be changed via a cable-operated lever that clamps to your handlebars. The resistance levels give plenty of range up to 1050 watts at an effective speed of 40km/h, according to Tacx. 

Overall, the Boost is well-made and provides the versatility of a standard turbo trainer you can use away from the home/power supplies. Stick it in the boot of the car and you won't miss a session when visiting the in-laws over the festive period!