Every year, the same problem – what to give the mountain biker in my life for Christmas? We present eight gift ideas for every budget that will make for a very happy mountain biker come gift unwrapping time.
1. Access to the most popular bike parks in Europe
Unlimited access to the most legendary trails in Europe with just one ticket: with the Gravity Card, you can discover trails in Europe’s most popular bike parks in six countries. These include the Epic Bikepark in Leogang, the Bike Kingdom Lenzerheide, the Bikepark Lienz, the Bikecircus Saalbach Hinterglemm, the Bikepark Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, and the Bikepark Winterberg. The Gravity Card is available in advance from December 2, 2022, making it an ideal gift under the Christmas tree.
Price: 599.00 € adults, 449.00 € juniors (2004-2006), 299.00 € children (2007-2016)
Click here to go to the presale.
2. Full-face helmet for extra safety and style on the trail.
For all mountain bikers who prefer bike park and enduro action, the AirDrop full-face helmet from ABUS is the perfect gift. The helmet provides safe all-around protection for those who like to push their limits. It also scores well in the comfort category with thoughtful details, lightweight design, optimal fit and ventilation, and an affordable price—developed in collaboration with ABUS team riders like Cedric Gracia and Gabriel Wibmer.
Price: from 299.95 €
More info can be found here.
3. A stylish and robust outfit is always a good choice!
For all bike park enthusiasts who want to shred in a functional and stylish outfit, we recommend the brand new Sender Pants and Longsleeve shirt from Riding Culture. True to the slogan “Think less, ride more,” the young Swiss brand is known for its stylish and highly abrasion-resistant pants.
Price: approx. 129.00 € Sender Pants, approx. 89.00 € Sender Longsleeve
More info can be found here and here.
4. Practical lock to secure the helmet
Often the helmet hangs unsecured on the bike handlebars during a break or on the train: both classic situations in which theft happens. The Combiflex special lock from ABUS protects against this. The compact lock secures items such as helmets and backpacks with a retractable cable and can be conveniently stowed in a jacket pocket.
Price: from 16.95 €
More info can be found here.
5. Waterproof offroad shoes for autumn and winter
For warmth and comfort on MTB and gravel tours in the cold and wet season: The Terra Artica GTX by fizik is an off-road winter cycling shoe with a waterproof GORE-TEX membrane and insulating, breathable fleece lining.
Price: approx. 259.00 €
More info can be found here.
6. The best downhill shoe
Is the biker in your life someone who loves to ride downhill fast and is primarily on the enduro or downhill bike? Then the Gravita Tensor mountain bike shoe from fizik will be the best shoe for them.
This shoe features a grippy Vibram sole and a lightweight and comfortable design while being exceedingly robust. This shoe will meet all the requirements of the most ambitious downhill, enduro, and bike park riders. Available in both flat and clip-in versions.
Price: approx. 189.00 €
More info can be found here.
7. Play it safe: A voucher
If you want to be sure to get the rider in your life something they really want, you can’t go wrong with a voucher from the BIKE24 online store. Here they will be able to find everything from wind stoppers to spare parts. This is an excellent gift for those who may be a little bit unprepared, as it can be printed and put into a card in just a few minutes.
Price freely selectable: min. 10.00 €, max. 200.00 €
More information can be found here.
8. Give away hope
As the saying goes, happiness is the only thing that doubles when shared! A Wings for Life World Run voucher supports a good cause that reaches much beyond mountain biking. MTB riders like Danny MacAskill and Fabio Wibmer participate annually in this run. 100% of the entry fee for the legendary run go to spinal cord research and will help cure paraplegia.
Price for e.g. in Munich: approx. 49.00 € Flagship Run, approx. 20.00 € App Run
Here’s how it works:
1. go to www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com
2. click on “Participate
3. choose a location for the App Run
4. click on “buy voucher
5. register the recipient in your name for a starting place
6. personalize the voucher and print it directly.
