2023 DuVine Holiday Gift Guide
Written by Kiira WalshEach year we set out to help with your holiday shopping by sharing the best gifts for cyclists, foodies, wine-lovers, and travelers—especially the ones who are hard to buy for. We know luxury, and we’ve got you covered with gift ideas that are both practical and sophisticated. This year’s list is a reflection of the way we choose to spend our time: at coffee shops, over glasses of wine, and—of course—out there on the road.
Picnic Basket | $199.95
Nobody does the art of picnicking quite like DuVine, and this gift draws inspiration from our South Africa Mountain Bike Tour: when our founder Andy Levine visited in November, his Pinotage-paired picnic with views of Table Mountain became an instant core memory. We suggest pre-packing the basket with a meaningful bottle of wine from your 2023 travels, plus some sustainable picnic supplies that can be used for all the al fresco lunches in your future—like Stasher bags or Bee’s Wrap.
Wellness + Longevity Books | Price Varies
This curated collection of books is the definitive guide to a long, healthy life—the topic on everybody’s lips in 2023. Give the gift of all four titles and set your loved one up for their wellness resolutions: Dan Buettner’s Blue Zones Kitchen explores the culinary traditions of the world’s healthiest communities, while Chenot’s Detox at Home offers recipes for change, starting in the home kitchen. In Young Forever, Dr. Mark Hyman explores the intersection of cutting-edge longevity science and practical lifestyle advice. Dr. Peter Attia’s Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity is a best-seller that decodes the prevention of chronic disease for long-term health.
Eroica Woolen Jersey | $173
L’Eroica began in Gaiole in Chianti, Italy in 1997 as a non-competitive event to celebrate vintage cycling. To this day, fondo participants must ride a bike built prior to 1987 and come kitted up in classic, non-technical cycling apparel. Our Tuscany Bike Tour pays homage to the sport’s long local legacy with a mid-ride stop at the famous Eroica cycling shop in Gaiole in Chianti. But if you can’t shop in person, snag this Eroica-approved wool jersey for the heritage-obsessed cyclist who appreciates a timeless aesthetic.
Garmin Edge 1040 Solar Bike Computer | $749.99
With a bit of sustainable innovation, Garmin has brought the best bike computer to market. The Edge 1040 Solar is equipped with a laundry list of features: touch-screen functionality, advanced performance insights, superior GPS accuracy, and smartphone compatibility. But what sets this device apart is solar charging, which extends battery life up to 60 hours—they’ll be riding farther and charging less, making this a perfect pick for frequent travelers and weekend warriors.
Rider Box Subscription | From $32
There’s no better holiday gift that the one that keeps on giving. Enter the Rider Box, a subscription of athletic nutrition and cycling products that arrives on their doorstep bi-monthly. They’ll experience the joy of unboxing 10–12 products with each delivery—like hydration mixes, recovery products, healthy snacks, gels, chamois creams, bike accessories, and more. A great pick for anyone who’ll be busy training for their 2024 bike tour!
Fingerscrossed “Ciao” Cycling Socks | $27
Any serious road cyclist knows two things: first, the importance of a cool and cohesive kit; and second, you can never have enough tall compression socks—especially white ones. (IYKYK: rumor has it that all-white cycling socks make you ride faster). For anyone headed to Italy in 2024, tuck a pair of these in their stocking to gas them up for the hill town sprints and soaring descents. Ciao! will be their new mantra as they breeze to the front of the pack.
Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD Dura-Ace Di2 Road Bike | $13,050
If your loved one enjoyed riding our Cannondale carbon road bikes in Europe, upgrading them to a cutting-edge Cannondale SystemSix road bike would be a slam-dunk gift. The SystemSix is the fastest UCI-legal bike in the world, engineered with a lightweight, six-point system—frame, fork, seatpost, bar, stem, and wheels—that works together to reduce drag. Cannondale estimates that the SuperSix requires about 10% less power to maintain speed so they can give their all on sprints and steep climbs.
Domaine Roland Lavantureux Petit Chablis | $34.99
Nothing brings us back to Burgundy faster than a glass of Chablis, and this estate is close to our hearts: Domaine Roland Lavantureux’s Petit Chablis comes from DuVine guide Charlotte Lavantureux’s family of winemakers. We love this wine for its accessible price point and approachable, crowd-pleasing freshness—both qualities that make for the ideal holiday hostess gift. But be sure to stash a few bottles in your own cellar, because it pairs beautifully with your Feast of the Seven Fishes or New Year’s Eve oysters, too.
Alba Optics Mantra Sunglasses | $193
We all know the big names in the cycling eyewear game, but Milan-based Alba Optics is our choice for bold glasses that you won’t see on anyone else. Protective for sunny days in the saddle but stylish enough for après velo cocktails, this one-piece frame feels secure on the face and seamlessly integrates with the helmet. Interchangeable photochromatic lenses and lightweight composition lend the Mantra a balance of form and function.
Rapha Core Rain Jacket II | $160
As the saying goes: there’s no bad weather, only bad gear. Weatherproof cycling apparel can be the difference between misery in the saddle and a fun ride in the rain. This jacket is the preferred choice of DuVine guides, who are on the bike come rain or shine—so it’s safe to say they’ve tested Rapha’s reliability. Another plus? This lightweight layer looks perfectly in place with the rest of a Rapha x DuVine kit, but packs up easily in a jersey pocket when storm clouds clear.
Rocket Appartamento Espresso Machine | $1,850
Second only to vino, coffee might be the national drink of Italy. And as any DuVine traveler knows, café stops are an essential ritual on our tours. Being able to make the perfect cappuccino at home is one of life’s little luxuries, and this machine will pass muster with any coffee snob thanks to its sleek, compact design and Italian-made craftsmanship. One sip will bring them right back to the sunny cafés of Piedmont or Puglia.
Tons Rack | $110
If you live with a cyclist, you know this scenario all too well: they’re dressed and ready to ride, and with one foot already clipped in they’re suddenly searching for their gilet, gaiter, or glasses. Spare them the scavenger hunt and gift them an organized pre-ride routine: the Tons rack is a solution for storing go-to cycling accessories in a design that’s as sleek and streamlined as the rest of their gear.
Off the Beaten Path Utah’s Mighty Five Trip | From $7,395
Our friends at Off the Beaten Path have pioneered some of the best in-depth, out-of-doors trips—and their nine-day “Mighty Five” journey is no exception. For anyone working through their national parks bucket list, OBP’s itinerary visits five of southern Utah’s parklands in a single trip: they’ll get red dust on their boots in Canyonlands, see Bryce Canyon’s high-elevation hoodoos, marvel at Zion’s humbling canyons, gaze skyward at Arches, and hike on sandstone in Canyonlands.
