Patagonia Black Hole Pack 25L | $149
The official pack of our DuVine guide team, the Patagonia Black Hole 25L is dependable, sleek, and perfect for the well-organized globetrotter who demands durability and carry-on compatibility for air travel. Thoughtfully designed to house enough gear for a weekend jaunt or 4-day cycling trip, this bag even fits cycling shoes and a helmet. Plus, it’s weather-resistant and crafted with 100% recycled body fabric, lining, and webbing—a sustainable product we can get behind.
Gestalt Wine Company Membership | $1,200
Because this wine club is so much more than a delivery service, it’s perfect for the rebellious oenophile. Napa Valley-based Gestalt Wine Company (the newest project by Dave Phinney of Orin Swift) dispatches member-exclusive wines on a quarterly basis. But an annual subscription is the gift that keeps on giving: it includes access to invitation-only dinners, concerts, salons, and more—plus special pricing in Gestalt’s marketplace of curiosities. For a gift they’ll never forget, pair a Gestalt membership with a visit to the Gestalt house itself on our Napa Valley bike tour (and learn more about Gestalt’s evolution on our blog).
Hoto Electric Tire Inflator | $79.99
If someone on your list insists their ancient floor pump is “just fine,” you’ll be changing their life with Hoto’s affordable electric air pump. It’s well-designed and super portable—a hands-off, aesthetically-advanced upgrade from laboring in service of PSI. It also makes quick work of accurately checking bike tire pressure, so you can rest assured they’re riding safely. No matter the toy of choice (bike, motorcycle, scooter, or other athletic equipment), an electric inflator is an essential gift for any vehicle enthusiast on the move.
Handlebar Coffee | $20
For Handlebar, the evolution from cycling to café culture came naturally. After years of professional cycling and racing all over Europe, Handlebar was founded by a pair of former pros who wanted to bring environmentally conscientious and undeniably delicious coffee beans a bit closer to home. We visit Handlebar’s Santa Barbara micro-roastery on our Santa Barbara 4-Day Bike Tour to sip coffees inspired by the ristretto and espresso the founders enjoyed across Europe, but our favorite Fazenda Rainha beans from Brazil brew up beautifully at home.
Professional Bike Fit | Price Varies
If your loved one is letting discomfort stand in the way of their Strava KOMs, gifting them a proper bike fit can be a game-changer. Even the slightest misalignments can cause aches, pains, and position-based injuries, both in and out of the saddle. Any cyclist seeking to optimize their performance will appreciate a bike fitting, and they’ll think of you with every mile of sustained comfort to come. The Slowtwitch bike fitter database is the most complete and comprehensive selection of professional bike fitters in North America—a quick search in your region reveals certified service providers from coast to coast who are ready to help.
Elite Jet Green 750 ML Water Bottle | $10
Did you know that traditional plastic bottles take up to 1,000 years to decompose? While there’s always more work to be done in forging a sustainable future, even the smallest swaps add up to big change. This eco-based bottle by Italian cycling gear company Elite is made of bioplastic sourced from sugar cane, which offers the same performance as traditional plastic while reducing the environmental impact from emissions. In a landfill, this bottle takes only five years to break down. Another way to score a biodegradable bottle? DuVine proudly partners with Elite to provide complimentary, BPA-free bottles on all our tours.
Paul Smith X Kask Protone Cycling Helmet
Heads up, you’re about to give someone the most stylish yet functional bike accessory out there: a cycling helmet that’s made in collaboration with Paul Smith + Kask. The cycling pros of Team Ineos weighed in on the gradient design that just so happens to pair perfectly with DuVine’s custom cycling apparel. But with form also comes function: this helmet offers performance, lightness, and—most importantly—safety. Features include 14 breezy vents, a comfy chin pad and eco-leather strap, and a rubberized micro-dial so they can adjust to their perfect fit. It’s also made in Italy, which we think makes it that much cooler.
Apple Air Tag | $29
One of the most anxious moments of air travel is waiting for checked luggage to come around the carousel. According to data from Air Travel Consumer Reports, more than 684,000 bags were delayed, damaged, or lost in the first quarter of 2022 alone—so save someone on your list the trouble of tracking down their suitcase by sticking an Apple AirTag in their stocking. Whether they’re bound for Chile or the Czech Republic, throwing one in checked luggage links it to the Find My app of their iPhone and provides peace of mind to track its location from anywhere in the world. For another use, AirTags can also be stashed in a saddlebag or downtube to prevent their beloved bike from going AWOL.
Aeropress Go Travel Coffee Press | $39.95
If you want your gift to evoke the feeling of drinking post-ride café in Burgundy, this no-fuss, ultra-compact coffee press fits the bill. You don’t even have to know how they take their cup: the Aeropress delivers whether they prefer cold brew or a caffè lungo, making it a crowd-pleaser in all those White Elephant and Secret Santa situations. Not only does this bestselling coffee maker brew a strong cup in one minute flat, it keeps the bold, smooth flavors of their favorite beans intact. With a built-in mug and lid, it’s also an on-the-go necessity that’s easy to bring on a morning commute and travels just as well on the ride home.
Accidentally Wes Anderson Coffee Table Book | $35
Inspired by the dreamlike aesthetic of director Wes Anderson, this cinematic coffee table book is a fun and colorful update to the average travel guide. It shines the spotlight on distinctively designed places that evoke an “Andersonesque” mood, as seen through the lens of photographers around the world. And if they find the cover especially captivating? You can let them know they’re looking at the Hotel Belvédère, which crowns the iconic Furka Pass in the Swiss Alps—one of the most memorable views on our Switzerland Challenge bike tour!
Rapha Arm & Leg Warmers | From $55
A rule of thumb for winter riding is to layer up, knowing that it always feels roughly ten degrees cooler in the saddle. Arm and leg warmers are a seasonally appropriate present, and we love the idea of tucking in a Rapha gift card for an extra special surprise. Anyone who’s itching to get on their bike throughout the changing seasons will appreciate this key accessory: they can sport their favorite summer bibs and jerseys when tights and jackets feel like overkill, or strip off the layers and stuff them in a jersey pocket as the mid-ride sun starts coming through the clouds.
Oliviera Sant’Angelo Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Price Varies
When we visit Oliviera Sant’Angelo on our Tuscany biking trip, the owner’s mamma serves a home-cooked lunch under the olive trees at their rural, family-owned estate and olive mill. Transport the nostalgic, rich flavor of Tuscan summertime to any home kitchen with Sant’Angelo’s handcrafted EVOO, which is grown and produced in the historic province of Siena. Frankly, you’ll want to order a whole case of these half-liter tin bottles to have on hand as a holiday hostess gift—plus, you probably need a bottle for yourself (you know, for quality control). It’s a welcome addition to salads, pasta, or pizza; or let the oil’s flavor really shine and include a recipe for your favorite olive oil cake.
Ventum GS1 Gravel Bike | Starting at $4,199
If a cyclist in your life has dipped their toe in gravel riding this year, imagine their absolute elation at seeing a Ventum GS1 under the tree—just like getting their first bike as a kid on Christmas morning. This year, we trusted Ventum to create our fleet of custom road bikes, so we stand by their performance-focused gravel machine that allows riders to keep crushing it where the pavement ends. The sleek, stable versatility of the GS1 was inspired by Ventum’s existing range of performance road bikes, all wrapped up in speedy package to handle a variety of terrain.
Garmin Venu Sq 2 | $249.99
You probably know someone who obsesses over their fitness goals—you know, checking their heart rate on every ride or doing living rooms laps to satisfy their daily steps. Get them the Garmin Venu Sq 2: a smartwatch designed to analyze workouts, with a range of colors and styles to suit practitioners of yoga, running, or just about any sport. This fitness tracker offers built-in activity apps, workout plans, and body monitoring, plus an 11-day battery life so it travels well, too. As a bonus, it’s compatible with the Garmin bike computer, which translates to a holistic health snapshot on and off the bike.
Zwift Subscription | $14.99/month
Hard work pays off, especially when it means training for an upcoming DuVine trip. But to beat the boredom of workouts on a stationary trainer, a Zwift subscription will keep pedaling through the winter months. As long as they have a Zwift-compatible trainer, they can hammer out rides from the convenience of home, all while meeting and competing with fellow cyclists in a virtual environment. For those who love to gamify, Zwift’s plans produce real-life fitness results by plugging into a global community.
Trofie Pasta | $8.50
The next best thing to eating fresh trofie with pesto on our Cinque Terre trip is using Italian-made pasta to prepare it at home. This pasta is a cut above for the soulful cook who appreciates handcrafted Italian ingredients imported directly from the source. For an over-the-top presentation, include a jar of Ranise Linguirian basil pesto, some pine nuts for garnish, and a bottle of your favorite crisp vino bianco from Liguria. Even sweeter is sending this complete pasta puttanesca meal kit right to their door—a thoughtful option for loved ones in different parts of the world this holiday season.
Natural Habitat Ultimate Churchill Adventure | Starting at $9,895
We cherish the gift of experiences and are always seeking new ways to connect with world around us. For a different speed from bike travel, our friends at Natural Habitat Adventures have pioneered some of the best small-group wildlife trips in the world; their weeklong polar bear expedition in the Canadian North is guided by expert naturalists. To be sure, this is a big-ticket gift. But seeing majestic polar bears at exhilaratingly close distance, watching the northern lights dance, and taking a private helicopter to a polar bear den is worth every penny—an experience they won’t soon forget.
