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Cycling Christmas Gift Guide 2024

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Shopping for Christmas gifts can be a daunting task, especially if you’re a non-cyclist buying for a cyclist who appears to have everything. You needn’t resort to some novelty cycling-themed socks, a bike-themed pizza cutter or suchlike — our gift guide offers some real inspiration to ensure you get them something they will actually want and use. No matter whether you’re buying for a serious roadie, an all weather commuter, a gravel rider or mountain biker, or even someone who loves to train indoors, there are tonnes of options out there, from practical to indulgent.

Our curated list of gifts offers something for every budget, from accessories and subscriptions to events and bikes so you can pick something out that is sure to put a smile on their face come Christmas day.

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How To Master Riding Out Of The Saddle

How do you ride out of the saddle? It’s an essential skill for cycling but tricky to get right. In this video, we’ll cover the basics along with some handy tips and tricks to help you ride out of the saddle comfortably and with ease!

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What is a gravel-specific bike saddle and do you need one?

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What makes a saddle good for gravel riding and should you consider one? We asked bike fit professionals to find out

BY KRISTIN JENNY

Gravel bikes are more popular than ever. In 2022, gravel bike sales shot up 109% from 2021, and popular gravel races like Unbound Gravel saw an increase of 1,400 registrants in the same period.

There’s no denying it: gravel is continuing to take the cycling world by storm.

With sky-high gravel bike sales comes a new frontier of gravel-related questions, like how a gravel bike fit differs from a road bike fit, if gravel-specific cycling shoes are necessary and for today’s consideration: if gravel-specific saddles are warranted.

There are countless saddle models on the market specifically designed for everything from beach cruisers to the most aerodynamic time trial bikes.  And that’s because each riding position and each body has varying requirements in finding a comfortable saddle.

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