Gifts for Cyclists 2026: The Holiday Gift Guide for Riders Who Have Everything
The best gifts for cyclists are things they will wear on every ride and would not buy for themselves: a loud Christmas or ugly sweater jersey, a themed kit, a cycling cap or socks. When you are unsure of their size, a gift card is the safe pick. Everything is made to order, so order by December 6 for Christmas.
In short
- Christmas and ugly sweater jerseys are the most festive gift, in long sleeve for winter riding.
- Caps and socks make small gifts, and a gift card is the safe choice when you do not know their size.
- Custom jerseys are final sale, so order those early and check every detail.
- Everything is made to order: order by December 6 for Christmas.
What are good gifts for cyclists this holiday season?
Most cyclists already own the useful things. A rider who has a bike, a helmet and a good pair of bibs rarely buys a jersey just for fun, and that is exactly the gap a gift can fill. Pick something with a bit of personality, in a size you know, and they will wear it all winter.
Here is the short version, by the kind of rider you are shopping for:
| Who it is for | Gift idea | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| The one who loves Christmas | Ugly sweater or Santa jersey | Christmas Cycling Apparel |
| The rider who has everything | A themed or retro jersey | Gifts for Cyclists |
| A small gift or stocking stuffer | Cap or socks | Cycling Caps |
| A club, a team or a dog lover | Custom jersey | Custom Cycling Apparel |
| You do not know their size | Gift card | OCG Gift Cards |
Which Christmas cycling jerseys make good gifts?
The festive jersey is the classic. It gets worn on the club's holiday ride, on Christmas morning and on every cold Sunday in December, and nobody has to explain it.
For a winter gift in most of the US, long sleeves make sense. The Men's Ugly Christmas Sweater Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey comes with or without a thermal fleece lining, and there is a Women's Ugly Christmas Sweater Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey too. To match the jersey from top to toe, add the Men's Ugly Christmas Sweater Gel Padded Cycling Bib-Tights.
Prefer something calmer than knitted reindeer? The Women's Festive Snowflake Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey and the Men's Festive Snowflake Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey keep it wintry without the jokes. At the other end, the Men's Santa Claus Christmas Suit Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey and the Men's Christmas Elf Season To Ride Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey turn the rider into the costume. The Christmas collection and the Ugly Sweaters collection have the rest, in short sleeve too for riders who head somewhere warm.
What do you get a cyclist who has everything?
A design they would never pick for themselves. Most riders build a wardrobe of sensible black and navy, and my bet is that a cheerful jersey gets more wear than they expect once it is in the drawer.
The Men's Hawaiian Aloha Floral Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey and the Women's Hawaiian Aloha Floral Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey are a good start for the rider who is already planning a spring trip. Riders proud of their state can wear its flag: the Men's Ohio US State Flag Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey is one of many state designs.
For racing fans, the Men's Tour de France Leaders KOM 2 Piece Cycling Kit puts the race's classification colors into one kit. Retro fans have the Men's Retro Molteni Classic Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey and the Men's Cutters Breaking Away Movie Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey, inspired by the 1979 film Breaking Away. Some people frame a retro jersey instead of riding it, which makes a fine present for a study wall. Riders with a lot of jokes in them will find more in our guide to funny cycling jerseys.
Young riders count too. The Kid's Tour de France Leaders KOM Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey and the Kid's Hawaiian Aloha Floral Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey have a unisex fit for boys and girls.
What are good stocking stuffers for cyclists?
Caps and socks. Both are things riders wear out, and both fit in a stocking.
Our cycling caps are one size fits most, so size is not a worry. The Unisex Cutters Breaking Away Movie Quick Dry Cycling Cap matches the Cutters jersey above, the Unisex Polka Dots Quick Dry Cycling Cap nods to the Tour de France climbers, and the Unisex Watermelon Fever Quick Dry Cycling Cap is pure fun. Worn under the helmet, a cap keeps sweat and drizzle out of the eyes.
For socks, the store has three mid-length pairs: the Unisex Two Stripe Mid Length Cycling Socks, the Unisex Six Stripe Mid Length Cycling Socks and the Unisex Polka Dot Mid Length Cycling Socks. Each comes in one stretch size, and the product page gives the foot length it fits, so check that against their shoe size first.
Is a custom cycling jersey a good gift?
For a club, a team or a family ride, yes. A custom jersey with a club logo, a team name or your own design is the gift nobody else can buy. Start with the Men's Create Your Own Custom Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey, or browse the Custom Cycling Apparel collection.
Dog lovers are easy to please. The Men's Custom Pet Paws Design Personalized Short-Sleeve Cycling Jersey and the Women's Custom Pet Bones Design Personalized Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey put a pet on the jersey.
Two things to know first. Custom jerseys take more time than our standard designs, so start early. And customized orders are final: they cannot be returned, so check the size, the spelling and the artwork before you order.
What if you do not know their size?
Then a gift card is the answer. OCG Gift Cards are sent by email, never expire and carry no extra processing fees, so the rider picks the design and the size. Our Christmas delivery post also suggests one for late orders.
If you would rather give a jersey, find out their size without asking. A jersey they already own and like is the best clue. Our jerseys have a club fit cut and run small, so size up if they are between sizes, and check the size chart against the measurements you have.
A wrong guess is not the end of it. Non-customized items come with 60-day store-credit returns, so they can swap the size, as our returns policy explains.
When should you order cycling gifts for Christmas?
Order early. Every jersey, cap and kit is made to order after you buy it, and December is the busiest month for every postal network. The store's Christmas delivery post asks for orders by December 6 to arrive in time for Christmas, and there is no express option.
Buying for several riders at once? A combined order also gets free shipping on orders over $125.
Christmas jerseys to give
Women's Festive Snowflake Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey
$59.99$71.99
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Christmas gift for a cyclist?
A Christmas or ugly sweater cycling jersey is the most festive pick. Caps and socks make good small gifts, and a gift card works when you do not know their size.
When is the last day to order cycling gifts for Christmas?
Our Christmas delivery post asks for orders by December 6. After that date the store still makes and ships orders, but cannot promise they arrive before Christmas.
Can a cycling gift be returned?
Non-customized items come with 60-day store-credit returns. Customized items, such as custom jerseys, are final sale.
What do you buy a cyclist who has everything?
A themed jersey they would not buy for themselves: a festive, floral, state flag, retro or Tour de France design.
Do gift cards expire?
No. OCG Gift Cards never expire and are sent by email.
