Last minute Christmas gifts for cyclists 2023 — very last minute ideas + lots more for the cyclist in your life

Socks? Christmas? It’s traditional. Most cyclists will be only too happy to get a pair of cycling socks, particularly some winter socks to help keep their feet toasty. There are loads to choose from and you can check out our cycling sock guide. 

Albion's winter socks stand out, especially if you prefer a different feel than merino socks. These socks are brilliant at keeping your feet warm and comfortable during the winter, and they boast an excellent fit as well. They are available in two colours - black or orange, and cover sizes from three up to 13. 

These can be purchased from Albion direct who use either Royal Mail or DPD. Royal Mail Tracked 24 hours is free this week or you can order on or before the 20th December for it to arrive in time for Christmas via DPD. 

It's pretty much a given that everyone carries – or should carry – tyre levers when out riding. Even if you're a 100% tubeless convert you should pack a lightweight back-up tube from the likes of Tubolito or Schwalbe and a set of levers. So if you need to carry levers, why not use them as – er – levers, to drive other tool functions?

Topeak's Power Lever Pro has three core functions: tyre levers, a chain tool, and master link pliers as well as two additional minor functions are storage for a spare master link, and having a chain hook to make chain breaking or assembly easy. It's an excellent chain tool that's light and compact with the bonus of being tyre levers too. 

Certini uses Royal Mail so check their final posting dates listed above. 

Apidura's Packable Backpack is an excellent cycle-specific backpack that squashes down to almost nothing when not in use (measuring 7 x 8 x 9cm in its packed form) making it a cracking solution for when you need to carry unexpected loads in pretty much any situation, on or off the bike. 

It's made from tough waterproof material, with a surprising number of technical features such as elasticated mesh pockets and reflective strips. There are cheaper options but Apidura offers a lifetime materials and workmanship warranty and will help with repairs where needed.

Apidura uses Royal Mail so check their final posting dates listed above. 

The Road Book 2023 returns for a sixth year, and once again lives up to being 'the ultimate chronicle of the 2023 season of our great sport'. There are already some collectors who are committed to buying every new edition when it appears, but for those who don't, The Road Book is as good as ever and will keep the cyclist in your life busy as they relive the whole 2023 cycling season in incredible detail.

The Road Book is expensive but helping with the value-for-money equation is the fact that the latest offering is the biggest yet: at 992 pages. You can also use the code 23ROADCC at checkout to receive a 15% discount on this year's book.

The Van Rysel Men's Long-sleeved Road Cycling Winter Jacket Racer Extreme is a competitively-priced, water repellent and impressively windproof winter jacket. It's well made and contains zips and buttons aplenty for detachable thermal layers, and with its tight performance fit, this is very much a serious cycling option.

It's a snug fit, which Van Rysel calls Pro Fit, and be aware they're not exaggerating. You're advised to size up if you want 'more volume,' and you may well want that indeed.

It's available in three colours - fluro lime yellow, abyss grey and bordeaux, and will arrive in time for Christmas if you order before December 20th on Decathlon's website. 

The DK Sonic Ultrasonic Cleaner - 6 litre is an extremely impressive albeit expensive product that works incredibly well at cleaning dirt, grime, and oil from drivetrain components or any other small parts. For those of us who have more than one bike or who always want the cleanest components, this is a great buy.

If you don't know what an ultrasonic cleaner is, it essentially creates microscopic bubbles in water, which can generate underneath dirt and lift it off the component. This makes them ideal for cleaning smaller parts that are difficult to clean by hand, most notably cassettes and chains.

You can use the unit to clean a large number of components of multiple materials. That said, there is a debate about whether you can use it on carbon components; some say it's fine, others say it is risky as you could theoretically delaminate the layup whilst doing it.