xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:41 pm
ideas greatly appreciated.
because i am clueless at this kind of stuff.
because i am clueless at this kind of stuff.
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Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2020 10:32 pm
obviously,the lady would need stooge.
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:23 am
I know cycling lady. She is very open, and has told us several times that cycling on her period can be uncomfortable. So she uses a Mooncup, get yourself some new man points and get her one.
https://www.mooncup.co.uk/
All I would say is be very careful choosing the size
https://www.mooncup.co.uk/
All I would say is be very careful choosing the size
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:10 am
The obvious answer would be a new bike! Massive brownie points and could pave the way for N+1 for yourself 
I’m currently getting divorced so
I’m currently getting divorced so
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 6:43 pm
bloody heck, you cant all be single...............
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:03 pm
Over the years I've bought Jane
Tyres
Socks
Jerseys
Lights
Garmin
Lock
Pump
Cap
Gloves
I couldn't say how pleased she was with them but they have all been used.
Her cycling requirements are basically the same as mine, or anyone's, so I just buy what I've got but she hasn't or replacements for worn out kit.
The difficulty is that when she needs bike parts etc. they just get bought as needed so come Christmas there might not be anything needed.
Tyres
Socks
Jerseys
Lights
Garmin
Lock
Pump
Cap
Gloves
I couldn't say how pleased she was with them but they have all been used.
Her cycling requirements are basically the same as mine, or anyone's, so I just buy what I've got but she hasn't or replacements for worn out kit.
The difficulty is that when she needs bike parts etc. they just get bought as needed so come Christmas there might not be anything needed.
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:04 pm
Has she got a proper good waterproof Tony? Dee now has more Outdry jackets than I do 
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:32 pm
My missus has ridden her bike once in ten years and wants Pandora for Christmas so I’m not the person to ask
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:36 pm
IIRC Tony she feels the cold: some heated gloves and socks. Good ones though: the stuff from motorcycle shops will be the go.
Or if she is the type for jewelry, a pendant or charm?
Or a Park Tools pizza cutter ... who doesn't need one of them?
Or some cycling literature? Loads of great books out there that might appeal. "Dog in a hat" is one of my faves.
Or some original cycling artwork? Have a look here https://www.artfinder.com/art/sort-best ... cycling/#/
Or if she is the type for jewelry, a pendant or charm?
Or a Park Tools pizza cutter ... who doesn't need one of them?
Or some cycling literature? Loads of great books out there that might appeal. "Dog in a hat" is one of my faves.
Or some original cycling artwork? Have a look here https://www.artfinder.com/art/sort-best ... cycling/#/
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:42 pm
Or scrap the cycling theme and give her a lovely pearl necklace instead?
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:38 pm
I bought the misses a bike a while back Trel X-Caliber, decent spec XT, Raceface etc 2 rides and sat in the garage for a 15 months, sold a few weeks back, I just wish the wife was into it more I ain't getting her another one
I ain't getting her another oneRe: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:40 pm
Every year I get Mrs-voodoo running and walking kit. Last year I thought I’d be romantic and get her some jewellery (mountain themed natch...) and score some brownie points that way
As much as she loved her jewellery and she still wears it, no one else got her running stuff So this year, I’m scrapping the (Vaguely) romantic gifts and getting her running stuff!
Anyways back on thread, did she ask for bike gifts?
As much as she loved her jewellery and she still wears it, no one else got her running stuff
So this year, I’m scrapping the (Vaguely) romantic gifts and getting her running stuff! Anyways back on thread, did she ask for bike gifts?
- New clothing
Warm, winter cycling boots
Buffs etc
Night in a b+b within cycling distance
Books
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:18 pm
You might be in to something there, according to ZZ Top they go down very well.Cheddar Man wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:42 pm Or scrap the cycling theme and give her a lovely pearl necklace instead?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dr8OP5bLqBo
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:40 pm
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:43 pm
My wife and I have been married for 48 christmases. We've come to a point where we have everything we want/need. If we need something, we buy it whatever time of year it is. Same with birthdays, so instead of buying for each other, we make a donation to the Salvation Army and buy each other a token prezzie - eg box of chocolates or a tasty treat of some kind.
Other charities are available
Other charities are available
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:54 pm
mrs does charity work 2 days a week. and i donate monthly to heart foundation, because they saved my life.
we have been married 35 years, and always bought each other pressies at xmas, because it is nice to treat someone, and a nice suprise is always, well nice.
re the stooge idea, she wont ride offroad, and has a very nice custom specced 650b straggler.
she feels the cold, so wool socks direct from norway are on their way as i type.
some bits from alpkit too, and a nice bell from the states.
a load of little pressies to open rather than one biggy. like when we was kids.
we have been married 35 years, and always bought each other pressies at xmas, because it is nice to treat someone, and a nice suprise is always, well nice.
re the stooge idea, she wont ride offroad, and has a very nice custom specced 650b straggler.
she feels the cold, so wool socks direct from norway are on their way as i type.
some bits from alpkit too, and a nice bell from the states.
a load of little pressies to open rather than one biggy. like when we was kids.
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 11:41 pm
One of those quirky jersey things maybe, or cycling themed t shirts that annoyingly pop up on adverts for me all the time? I love the blue cookie monster quirky jersey... But I don't know your wife of course 
Good luck!
Good luck!Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 11:48 pm
Get her a ferry ticket for 2 to the Netherlands for a weekend bike packing trip to see the Toy Dolls.
My wife has rated this two years on the trot
My wife has rated this two years on the trot
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 12:43 pm
Work out which bit of your cycling kit gets borrowed the most and get her that.
Was continually refitting stem cells to my bike when I needed them did it for me.
Was continually refitting stem cells to my bike when I needed them did it for me.
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 1:01 pm
Careful with that one, it may appear that you are pi55ed off with her nicking your kit and just want to make your life easier!
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 2:20 pm
Never crossed my mindCheddar Man wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 1:01 pmCareful with that one, it may appear that you are pi55ed off with her nicking your kit and just want to make your life easier!
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Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 4:38 pm
Findra clothing is really well made and very comfy. Most of the tops are merino, which is a bit nice for a gift. They are very well-cut which is very flattering. It's pricey, but it is Christmas.
https://findraclothing.com/
https://findraclothing.com/
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 7:45 pm
will you marry me tony?ton wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:54 pm mrs does charity work 2 days a week. and i donate monthly to heart foundation, because they saved my life.
we have been married 35 years, and always bought each other pressies at xmas, because it is nice to treat someone, and a nice suprise is always, well nice.
re the stooge idea, she wont ride offroad, and has a very nice custom specced 650b straggler.
she feels the cold, so wool socks direct from norway are on their way as i type.
some bits from alpkit too, and a nice bell from the states.
a load of little pressies to open rather than one biggy. like when we was kids.
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 9:59 pm
i will think about it, but you deffo aint getting a stooge, you have got 2 already.......will you marry me tony?
Re: xmas gifts for a cycling wife............ help!
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 12:01 am
i retract my offer
you already sound like wife number 1
you already sound like wife number 1