Christmas gift ideas for cyclists from Alpkit

If you're looking for Christmas gift ideas for those who love cycling, look no further than British outdoor specialist Alpkit.

As well as buying hard-working gear at a great price, you'll be giving to a good cause. 1% of all sales go to the Alpkit Foundation, Alpkit’s independent charity set up to remove barriers to getting outdoors and experiencing wild places. It's also a B Corp Certified company with sustainability woven into every design.

Koulin Trail Long Sleeve Base Layer (men's and women's) £23.99

Base layer tee with Polygiene® anti-odour technology. Wicking and fast-drying with breathable mesh panels for staying comfortable on the move

• Wicking and fast-drying 100% recycled polyester fabric
• Polygiene® anti-odour technology for multiple wears
• Body-mapped mesh panels dump heat and moisture

The only thing worse than becoming a sweaty mess is staying a sweaty mess and turning into a shivery mess. The Koulin’s 100% recycled polyester fabric wicks moisture away from your skin and dries quickly to keep you at a comfortable temperature on the move.

Griffon, gridded micro fleece jacket (men's and women's) £44.99

Lightweight and packable fleece jacket that uses a gridded fleece backer to provide amazing warmth without excess weight and bulk

The Griffon is a lightweight addition to your layering system, great for chilly days at high cadence on the bike or as a super breathable midlayer under a windproof or shell. It’s the perfect weight for not-quite-so-balmy UK summer evenings at the crag or campsite.

• Grid fleece traps lots of warmth without weight or bulk
• Highly breathable and fast-drying for layering
• Polygiene® anti-odour treated to wear more and wash less

The lightweight and highly breathable fleece punches above its weight in warmth by trapping loads of air with its voided grid back structure, letting you dump heat like a demon. A Polygiene anti-odour treament stops your fleece ponging, meaning you can wear it more and wash it less — pretty handy on multi-day trips.

Gravitas, Ultra-lightweight waterproof jacket (men's and women's) £159.99

Ultralight waterproof jacket for fast-paced riding: a barely-there-barrier for ultimate wet weather freedom

Gravitas is one of the lightest 3-layer waterproof jackets available. It’s a dream to move in too with a quiet and supple fabric that’s comfortable next to the skin.

Its 3-layer fabric makes the Gravitas much more durably waterproof and breathable than 2 or 2.5L fabrics, and Alpkit has used an ultrafine 7 denier nylon to sandwich the super-thin PU waterproof membrane, keeping you as light on your feet as possible.

Pulsar, waterproof smock for running (men's and women's) £109.99

Soft and stretchy waterproof smock for riding. A small pack-size and fabric that moves with you

The Pulsar has the protection of a technical waterproof that belies its soft and stretchy fabric. Its comfort and performance rolled into one light and stuff-able bundle.

• Waterproof stretch fabric that moves with you
• A slim fit and cut that’s designed for movement
• Front kangaroo pocket with mesh vent

Made from premium Japanese 2.5 layer fabric with a soft yet durable ripstop nylon face, the Pulsar balances protection from wind and rain with comfort and stretch for a more active fit designed for moving in. The PU membrane with 20K/20K performance keeps the rain out and is highly breathable. This allows moisture from your body to escape, which means you can comfortably leave it on longer.

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Editors notes

Alpkit was started in 2004, founded on the belief that it’s possible to make gear that works harder and costs less. It’s the only UK brand to sell equipment for running, hiking, climbing, camping, swimming and biking. Alpkit makes products in the UK in its own factory in Nottingham. There are six Alpkit stores in Hathersage, Ambleside, Keswick, Metrocentre, Betws y Coed and Edinburgh. The website has won “Best Online Retailer” as voted by the readers of TGO magazine for six out of the last seven years. Alpkit puts on events – all stores host talks, rides and runs and every year Alpkit puts on the Big Shakeout, where 1000 people gather together for a weekend of adventure and entertainment. 1% of all sales and 10% of profit goes to Alpkit Foundation, Alpkit’s independent charity set up to remove barriers to getting outdoors and experiencing wild places.