The best gifts for cyclists are things they will wear all summer and would not buy for themselves: a short sleeve Christmas jersey, a bright floral or sleeveless design, 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 6 December.
In short
- A short sleeve Christmas jersey is the most festive gift for a summer Christmas.
- 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 6 December for Christmas.
What are good gifts for cyclists this Christmas?
Most cyclists already own the useful things. A rider with a bike, a helmet and good knicks rarely buys a jersey just for fun, and that is the gap a gift can fill. In Australia, Christmas lands in the middle of the riding season, so whatever you give gets worn straight away: on the Christmas morning ride, the Boxing Day bunch ride and every hot weekend in January.
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 | Short sleeve Santa or ugly sweater jersey | Christmas Themed Sports Apparel |
| The rider who has everything | A floral, sleeveless or retro jersey | Gift Ideas for Cyclists |
| A small gift or stocking filler | 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 suit a summer Christmas?
Short sleeves, every time. A Christmas jersey for an Australian rider gets worn in the heat, so skip the long sleeve versions and pick a short sleeve design with mesh side panels.
The Women's Santa Flamingo Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey and the Men's Santa Flamingo Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey suit a beach-side Christmas better than any snowman. For the full joke, the Men's Ugly Christmas Sweater Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey and the Women's Ugly Christmas Sweater Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey put a knitted jumper print on a summer jersey. The Men's Santa Claus Christmas Suit Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey turns the rider into Santa, minus the woollen suit.
Prefer something calmer? The Women's Festive Snowflake Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey keeps it festive without the gags. To match below the waist, add the Men's Ugly Christmas Sweater Gel Padded Cycling Bib or the Women's Christmas Candy Gel Padded Cycling Shorts. The Ugly Sweaters collection has the rest.
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.
Floral prints suit an Australian summer. The Men's Hawaiian Aloha Floral Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey, the Men's Blue Hawaiian Floral Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey and the Women's Hawaiian Aloha Floral Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey all fit the bill.
For the hottest days, a sleeveless jersey is a gift most riders do not own yet. The Women's Hawaiian Aloha Floral Sleeveless Tech Cycling Jersey and the Men's Polka Dots Sleeveless Tech Cycling Jersey are two to start with. Remind them about sunscreen on the shoulders.
Racing fans can have the Men's Tour de France Leaders KOM Sprinters 2 Piece Cycling Kit, which puts the race's classification colours into one kit. Retro fans have the Men's Retro Molteni Classic Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey and the Men's Peugeot Shell Retro 1983 Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey. Some people frame a retro jersey instead of riding it, which makes a fine present for a study wall. Riders with a sense of humour will find more in our guide to funny cycling jerseys.
Young riders count too. The Kid's Tour de France Leaders KOM Sprinters 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 fillers 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, and their product pages list them for summer, spring and autumn riding. They sit under the helmet and keep sweat out of your eyes on a hot climb. The Unisex Festive Snowflake Quick Dry Cycling Cap is the Christmas pick, the Unisex Australia Southern Cross National Icon Quick Dry Cycling Cap suits Australia Day rides in January, and the Unisex Hawaiian Aloha Floral Quick Dry Cycling Cap matches the floral jerseys above. For a laugh, there is the Unisex MAMIL Apparel The Skippy Quick Dry Cycling Cap.
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 in centimetres, 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 Full Custom Design 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 customised 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 sizes run small, so check the size chart on this page before you choose. Our jerseys have a club fit cut, so size up if they are between sizes.
A wrong guess is not the end of it. Non-customised 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 6 December 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 A$125.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a good Christmas gift for a cyclist in Australia?
A short sleeve Christmas jersey is the most festive pick for a summer Christmas. 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 6 December. After that date the store still makes and ships orders, but cannot promise they arrive before Christmas.
Can a cycling gift be returned?
Non-customised items come with 60-day store-credit returns. Customised 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, sleeveless, retro or Tour de France design.
Do gift cards expire?
No. OCG Gift Cards never expire and are sent by email.