Cycling Gift Guide

It happened. The beautiful green heat of the summer is long gone, replaced by twinkly lights, cocoa, and temperatures in the single digits. Some of us have hung up the wheels for the winter and others will ride straight through until spring thaw, but hopefully we're all finding ways to make the most of another long Minnesota winter. The holiday season really snuck up on us this year, but we're here for you with gift suggestions large and small for all the cyclists in your life, from your grandma to your old roommate.

1. Pedro's Tire Lever - The choicest tire lever for the home mechanic. Sometimes a tiny gift is all you need!

2. Upso Ferrybridge Folder for Brompton - For the Brompton owner in your life. Made of upcycled tarp and stylish to boot.

3. Brompton Toolkit - Another one for the Brompton fanatic, this toolkit fits inside the bike's frame. Ingenious.

4. Reflective Shoelaces - Everybody needs shoelaces, right? 

5. Crosspoint Flip-Mitts - Perfect for winter commuters and smart-phone addicts alike.

6. ABUS Granit 640 U-Lock - The Goldilocks of locks. Not too big, not too small, super strong. Bonus: comes in red.

7. Spurcycle Bell - Put a super loud bell on your friend's bike so they can stop spooking pedestrians. Fully serviceable. A bell to last a lifetime.

8. Merino Wool Buff - The most versatile winter accessory for unpredictable weather conditions. It's a hat. It's a scarf. It's a balaclava. Oh my!

9. Lucky Cat Bottle Cage - For cat lovers who also love to stay hydrated.

10. Perennial Cycle Cap - For the Perennial Cycle super-fan, of course!

11. Brooks Challenge Tool Bag - A beautiful accessory for the cyclist who enjoys the finer things.

12. Purist Water Bottle - A good water bottle with a good pattern.

13. Spurcycle Key Clip - It's also a bottle-opener. Titanium, for people who are into that.

14. Carradice Bikepacking Top Tube Pack - For phone and snacks and things that need to stay close at hand.

15. Perennial Cycle Gift Card or e-Gift Certificate - If they're hard to shop for.

16. Thousand x Poketo Helmet - The one they'll actually wear.

17. Ride More Drive Less Tee - A sentiment we can all agree on.

18. Donut Bar Tape - For the Perennial Cycle Pastry Ride devotee!

For Dad, for your partner, for Grandpa... we all have at least one especially distinguished fellow on our lists. Here are a few ideas we hope will be helpful in letting him know you're thinking of him this holiday season. Whether he's a commuter, a gravel rider, or another sort of bicycle enthusiast, we've got you covered!

1 - Brooks Trouser Strap

2 - Ortlieb's Office Bag in Hazel

3 - New this year, Grant Petersen's Just Ride will help him cultivate the Un-Racer within. Grab your copy, and a copy for Dad at Magers and Quinn, just down the road from Perennial Cycle.

4 - Nothing sounds better than classic brass. Crane's Suzu Bell is one of our (and your) favorites.

5 - Abus Steel O Chain

6 - Carradice Zip Roll, available in green with honey or black with creamy-white leather detailing.

7 - PDW's Bar-Ista, the bottle holder of choice for toting your coffee along on the ride.

8 - Twin Six Deluxe Socks

9 - Always be prepared with a Crank Brothers 10 multi-tool

10 - The latest issue of Bicycle Quarterly magazine

11 - Surly's Junk Straps are a must-have in any tool bag

12 - Go West Jersey with pearl-button snaps from Club Ride

13 - Bottle Opener Keychain, made in Oregon from up-cycled bicycle parts.

14 - Local artist Redcruiser has outdone herself this year with a brand new 2013 Seasonal Beer and Food Pairings Calendar. These are selling fast, so check back if you don't see one available in the shop right this second... more are on the way!