Cycling Gifts For Women: Useful and Delightful Ideas For All Budgets

By Alissa Bell: pedal-powered freedom seeker, 20k+ miles of bikepacking and touring on 6 continents

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Need a gift for a woman who loves bikes? There are a lot of us out there! Mountain bikers, roadies, bikepackers, commuters… We come in all forms, but one thing we have in common: we absolutely love riding our bikes for pleasure, competition, health, transportation, or all of the above.

If you’re in need of cycling gift ideas for her, you’ve come to the right place. As a bike-loving lady myself I’ve designed this list to include a wide range: from practical to delightful, road to dirt, casual to competitive, and everything in-between.

Though some items in this list are specifically designed for women, many are unisex items that any cyclist would enjoy. Women and men actually aren’t that different when it comes to cycling, believe it or not. But I’m excited to compile this list of gifts for female cyclists specifically, since we’re often underrepresented in the bike world.

If your favorite lady cyclist is into self-supported multiday rides, check out my list of Gifts for Bikepackers for a ton of additional ideas.

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Fun Gifts

Let’s start with the fun stuff! Even if your favorite female cyclist likes to choose her own gear and clothing for on the bike, you can still support her bike obsession with these fun cycling-themed gifts.

Bicycle Pizza Cutter

What cyclist doesn’t need a bicycle-shaped pizza cutter? If she loves bikes and she loves pizza, this one is a no-brainer.

Recycled Bicycle Part Jewelry

Help your favorite cyclist fly her bike-loving flag with creative jewelry handmade from recycled bike parts. Etsy offers a huge range of fun and beautiful options.

Magnetic Poetry Kit – Bike Lover Edition

Know a cyclist who won’t shut up about how much she loves riding her bike? Give her the tools to express her enthusiasm properly with this creative set of fridge magnets.

Bicycle-Themed T-Shirt

Help her celebrate bikes even when she’s not riding with a comfy bike-themed t-shirt. Etsy offers many fun and cute designs.

“Sometimes I Wonder…” Mug

Any cycling enthusiast will get a chuckle out of this cute mug that says “Sometimes I wonder if my bike is thinking about me too.”

Recycled Chain Ring Stained Glass Suncatcher

These gorgeous and unique works of art use a recycled chain ring as the frame for a scenic stained glass mountainscape. If your favorite female cyclist enjoys decorative art this one is sure to be a hit.

Practical Gifts

From bags to tools to clothes, these practical gift can be appreciated by any woman who loves bicycling whether she’s into roads, trails, or both.

8 Piece Bike Cleaning Tool Kit

If your favorite cycling lady has a close bond with her trusty steed, she’ll enjoy using these specialty cleaning tools when the old toothbrush isn’t quite getting the job done.

Smartwool Cycling Socks

Merino wool has natural antimicrobial properties and excellent breathability, making these women-specific cycling socks perfect for long rides.

RumbleRoller Extra Firm Beastie Massage Ball

It might look like a torture device, but this little tool offers sweet relief to sore muscles after too much time in the saddle. If she rides competitively there’s a good chance she can incorporate this into her recovery routine.

Dakine Hot Laps Gripper Bike Bag

This compact little tool bag attaches to the saddle or frame and stores tools and a spare tube for roadside repairs.

Wolf Tooth Master Link Pliers

If your favorite female cyclist does her own basic repairs and uses master links in her chain (and she really should, on both counts), she’ll love this lightweight gadget that makes the installation and opening process so much easier.

Quad Lock Out Front Phone Mount

If she likes to use her phone for navigation or audio while riding, this reliable handlebar mount system is considered the best of the bunch. Note that she’ll also need a Quad Lock case that’s compatible with her smartphone.

Bivo 21oz Insulated Water Bottle

Know a cyclist who’s trying to use less plastic? These premium stainless steel bottles are thoughtfully crafted specially for cycling and will hydrate your favorite cyclist without that icky plastic taste.

Moxie Top Tube Bag from Swift Industries

This handy bag mounts to the top tube of any bicycle for easy access to snacks, a smartphone, or other small items. Swift Industries is a woman-owned bike bag maker in Seattle known for their quality bags and fun adventurous culture.

Pearl Izumi Lobster Gloves

The perfect gift for a woman who rides her bike no matter the weather, these specialized gloves allow pairs of fingers to keep each other warm while still operating bike controls with ease. These gloves are for when temps drop into the 40’s F or below, otherwise they’re overkill.

Jabra Elite 4 Bluetooth Wireless Active Earbuds

Not everyone likes to listen to audio while biking, but for those who do this is the ultimate luxury upgrade to whatever earbuds she currently uses. Cycling-friendly features include adjustable HearThrough mode, support for using just one earbud, and long battery life with convenient USB-rechargeable case.

Gifts for Female Mountain Bikers

If she’s most at home riding dirt trails, she’ll love one of these gifts specifically for female mountain bikers.

Shredly Women’s Mountain Bike Glove

This lightweight women’s MTB-style glove features a breathable mesh back, 4-way stretch, and a unique look.

Cycology Women’s MTB Jersey

This gorgeous MTB jersey is one of several incredible patterns from Cycology, perfect for the mountain biking woman who loves bold style on the trail.

Club Ride Women’s 9″ Savvy Shorts

These MTB-style bike shorts are popular with lady mountain bikers thanks to their fun colors, flattering fit, and practical pocket design. They’re unpadded and meant to be worn over her favorite chamois shorts.

Holly Enduro LS Jersey from Wild Rye

This simple and attractive long-sleeve jersey is made from a high-performing merino blend that will keep her comfortable even during her most challenging rides.

Osprey Salida 8 Hydration Pack

The Salida women’s MTB hydration pack is a favorite for its secure fit and ventilated back panel, plus it’s full of bike-friendly features like helmet straps and a tail light attachment. This version has 8 liters of capacity which is enough for most people, but if she loves long rides go for the 12 liter version.

Gifts for Female Road Cyclists and Commuters

Whether she’s a competitive road cyclist or a dedicated bike commuter, these gifts are great for women who spend a lot of time pedaling pavement.

GEAR AID Tenacious Tape – Reflective

Show you care with a gift that says “I want you to stay alive!” Every cyclist should add a bit of this reflective tape to her setup — bike bags, clothes, wheel spokes and rims, pedal cranks — for those after-dark rides. Bonus: this tape is easy to cut into fun shapes.

Co-op Cycles Insulated Water Bottle

Help her stay hydrated and happy on the road with one of these insulated 23 oz water bottles, available in a variety of fun patterns.

Bike Peddler Helmet / Eyeglass Mirror

Show you care by helping your friend or loved one stay safe on the road. This lightweight mirror will help her see what’s coming up behind. It clips to a helmet or sunglasses so you don’t have to wonder whether it’s compatible with her handlebars. Personally I never pedal away from home without it.

Bar-ista Coffee Cup Holder from Portland Design Works

This fun and useful gadget is perfect for the coffee-loving bike commuter. It attaches to the handlebars and transports her favorite travel coffee mug (maybe this one!).

Sparrow Water Bottle Cage – Portland Design Works

This gorgeous water bottle holder comes in three metallic colors and is the perfect gift for a woman who likes to add some unique style to her bike.

Cygolite Hypershot 350 Tail Light

Give your favorite cyclist the gift of safety with this insanely bright rechargeable tail light. It’s packed with eye-catching features like “SteadyFlash” and “Buzz Pulse” modes and offers a wide variety of mounting options.

REI Co-op Link Cycling Vest

Give her safety and warmth with this lightweight high-visibility wind vest, perfect for any cyclist who spends time on roads with motor vehicles.

Cycology Jersey

These gorgeous jerseys from Cycology make a splashy gift for any female cyclist with a bold sense of style on the road. Check out their full range of amazing colors and prints – there’s something for everyone.

Gifts for Home Mechanics

Not every cyclist likes to work on their own bike, but some of us find it very rewarding and fun! Whether the lady cyclist in your life is a budding or experienced mechanic, these gifts will help her take it to the next level.

Orange Pumice Hand Cleaner

The perfect stocking stuffer! Pair this de-greasing hand cleaner — it works WAY better than regular soap — with another mechanic gift from this list for a helpful combo.

PB Swiss Tools Rainbow Hex Set

She probably already has some hex wrenches sitting around, but she’ll enjoy using these more thanks to their quality construction and helpful color coding.

Pro Bike Tool Torque Wrench Set

If she’s into working on her own bike and still tightening bolts by feel, this torque wrench set is a luxurious upgrade and will propel her home mechanic skills to the next level.

Bikehand Home Repair Stand

If she works on her own bike and doesn’t already have a work stand, she’ll love you forever when you give her this! Add a bottle of Pumice Hand Cleaner as a stocking stuffer – she’s gonna need it.

Bikehand 37pcs Bike Repair Tool Kit

This extensive tool kit is a dream come true for ladies who are learning to work on their bikes. If she’s shown interest in getting her hands dirty but doesn’t yet have all the tools, this set is sure to awaken her inner mechanic.

Gift Cards

For the cyclist who already has everything or is very particular about her gear, a gift card is the perfect way to support her passion while letting her choose the specifics.

Gift Certificate to The Local Bike Shop

If you know her favorite local shop or mechanic, a gift certificate for repairs or bike parts will certainly be appreciated. If you can’t figure out her go-to shop, look for a reputable one – the kind that gets good reviews from serious cyclists – near where she lives. Bonus points for a shop with female mechanics!

Jenson USA Gift Card

Jenson USA is an online store with an amazing selection of bikes, parts and accessories. Whatever type of cycling she’s into, she’ll be able to find something she needs.

REI Gift Card

REI carries a good variety of cycling-specific gear as well as general outdoor gear and clothing. They’re also known for their excellent return policy, inclusive culture, and commitment to protecting the environment.

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About the Author

Hi there, I’m Alissa, founder of Exploring Wild. I’ve traveled over 19,000 miles by bike and still can’t stop planning my next ride (and helping you plan yours). Pavement and panniers or singletrack and seat bag, I love it all. On my bike I feel free. Learn more about me here.

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