Ihave skin in this game – my dad is the president of St Austell Wheelers cycle club in Cornwall. Over the years, I have bought him everything from a Bart Simpson bicycle bell (which he selflessly attached to his Ribble road bike) to a myriad of jerseys, to Rouleur mugs with his favourite riders’ faces on them. I have got it right and disastrously misjudged it (that bell – sorry, dad). This year, he says, “There are two things on my wishlist: a new pair of legs, or an electric bike!” He’s in good company; commentating legend Phil Liggett is also a fan of e-bikes. “Young and old alike are discovering the freedom of the roads, lanes and tracks by pedalling with a little assistance,” he says. Clearly, there are mountains of options out there, so we’ve spoken to a whole host of two-wheeled enthusiasts to find the gifts that cyclists really want for Christmas. Protective neckwear Buff Snood, from £20.95 £15.99 Laura Laker, cycling journalist, co-host of the Streets Ahead podcast and author of Potholes and Pavements, says protective neckwear is a great gift “because the weather can be unpredictable, and snoods don’t flap around like a scarf”. Muscle recovery tools Pulsio Air Massage gun, £69.99 Bodi-Tek deep tissue massage gun, £59.99 Opti foam roller, £15 Maximo foam roller, from £13.99 Massage stick, £13.99 Muscle roller stick, £10.99 Massage ball, £4.99 Massage ball set, £9.99 “It’s common for cyclists not to stretch enough, and even commutes can tighten muscles over time,” says Laker. “There’s good evidence that foam rollers reduce muscle soreness after an intense effort (like chasing a rain cloud home), while massage sticks and massage balls are good stocking fillers.” Luxury bath products Neal’s Yard lavender bath salts, £17 £14.45