Gifts for cyclists 2023 under £50 — the best affordable Christmas presents for the cyclist in your life

Handmade in Scotland, this is one of the best bikepacking bags on the market and an item you can truly customise to suit the style of the cyclist in your life.

Made from tough waterproof fabric with a YKK Aquaguard zip, the 3L capacity Blimp 2.0 features a small external side pocket for holding a small tool kit, and a front accessory daisy chain that's ideal for mounting a light.

The Blimp has a stiffening liner that helps the bag hold its shape, and it’s also an extra layer that defends against the elements. Quick and easy to fit securely, the Velcro straps accommodate tricky cabling with no dramas, so it’s a bag that is suitable for all bikes.

Tis the season to...bling up your bike! These Peaty's X Chris King tubeless valves are a seriously quality bit of kit, and thanks to coming in 12 different colours will be sure to match a bike's colour scheme and add a certain something to an ordinarily boring component.

During testing we found them to be well-made, durable and compatible with rim liners, meaning they can be used for a long time by lots of riders.

The tubeless valves are offered in a wide range of lengths to suit all manner of bikes, from mtb to super aero steeds with deep section wheels. Just make sure to not get caught when out in the garage measuring wheels... 

In a bizarre world where the best cycling sunglasses can cost upwards of £150, the Galibier Regale Ultra Optics are the voice of reason. These sunnies offer a crystal clear view and a completely uninterrupted field of vision. The fit is also great, and they're comfortable too thanks to the minimal pressure from the arms.

Most importantly, we don't think they look half bad either. It might be an odd time to be thinking of buying new shades, but we can't think of many cyclists who wouldn't enjoy finding a set of these under the tree.

Bored of hearing about knee and back niggles? A good on-bike position is one of the cheapest and most effective ways of not only preventing injuries, but also unlocking power and performance. Phil Burt is a legend in his field and manages to cram a whole load of information into a very readable - and dare I say interesting - way.

We honestly believe that this is one of the most effective uses of £20 in the world of cycling, and the good news is this is the perfect gift for everyone from the weekend warrior to the budding pro.

Our second recommended book is once again a cracker... no, not that kind!

Now, I don't mean to tempt fate but the weather over Christmas isn't usually excellent, and not all of us have ambitions of completing the Festive 500. That leaves a bit more free time to dive into a bit of light reading. This intriguing look into the world of professional cycling benefits from insights from current professional cyclists, alongside GCN's host of ex-pros so you'll stay informed without falling asleep. 

This is a gift that keeps on giving, as it's the perfect book to have on hand whether you're watching a five-hour Grand Tour stage, a UCI cyclocross race or even an individual time trial. It might even help with those stupidly hard questions in the commercial breaks of the Tour de France!

Many of us would rather not think about bike theft until it's too late, but when prevention and deterrence are this easy perhaps we need to rethink that. The Knog Scout is an effective combination of a tracker (does what it says on the tin) and an alarm that's louder than those pesky carol singers or the kid that thinks they can sing in the Christmas nativity.

If you know someone who has a tendency of leaving their bike unattended at the cafe then this super-sensitive alarm will easily attract attention and deter the opportunistic thief. Our one small recommendation would be to also provide some longer screws, as the ones that come with it are on the short side...

Looking for something to spruce up the hurt locker or add fashion to the pain cave? Maap's new training towel only got released a few days ago so unfortunately, we haven't been able to test it; but at least it's unlikely to already be owned by whoever you're buying for!

Available in white or navy blue, this training towel is said to 'level up your indoor training on the bike or gym session'. Constructed from moisture-absorbing materials to help soak up the sweat from a hard training session. One side features a folded end that easily secures over the handle-bars to help eliminate sweat and excess moisture from lying stagnant on your bike, while the other end features a loop that secures around the towel when rolled up.

Is this the ultimate wall art for a man/woman cave? We certainly think it's up there. For £47 you too can have an A4 personalised print in a variety of styles, there are a Top-trumps Esq stats card or prints such as this sprinter but CX riders and more casual rider prints are also available.

This is the perfect gift for every budget, want to spend less? There's smaller prints available, looking for something bigger? These are available up to size A2!