| Buying presents for a no nonsense biker can be a | | | | keeping your friend's bike in the dry. |
| particularly tricky affair. But fear not - there are great | | | | 6. Help them strap any light gear -- like an extra |
| stocking fillers to be had for motorcyclists, whether | | | | motorcycle helmet or their Sainsbury's shopping -- to |
| you're looking for amazing gifts on a budget or | | | | their bike with a nifty cargo net. |
| hoping to splash out on something with the ultimate | | | | 7. Bet you didn't think you could get some |
| wow factor. From unusual biker accessories for under | | | | motorcycle trousers for under 15 pounds - but it can |
| ten pounds to extravagant buys that are slightly too | | | | be done if you shop around. Make sure they're 100% |
| big to hang from the fireplace here are ten ideas to | | | | waterproof so your friend will get the gift of arriving |
| get you in gear. | | | | at work, or at the pub, completely dry. |
| 1. They've already got a bike but it's too cold to ride | | | | 8. Protect your mate with shin protectors. These |
| out -- how about buying them a pair of inner gloves? | | | | pads provide extra protection for the speed junkies |
| These fit inside their usual motorcycle mitts to keep | | | | of the motorcycle world - and the ice hockey stars. |
| their fingers from that numb feeling. | | | | 9. It's every biker's worse nightmare to come off |
| 2. On the same wintry theme, balaclavas protect the | | | | their bike and do something permanent to their back. |
| ears, neck and head from the cold north wind. | | | | Luckily, you can pick up an armoured back protector |
| 3. So your favourite biker already has a bike? Buy | | | | for under 15 pounds - saving your spine and kidneys |
| them a cable lock -- that way you can be sure they'll | | | | in a bad crash. |
| still have their pride and joy next Christmas. | | | | 10. Pimp their ride, buy them some anodised screen |
| 4. Protect your biking friends -- ear plugs make great | | | | trim to fix around the edge of their windscreen. It will |
| stocking fillers and stop the roar of the road from | | | | give their bike that extra feature to make them |
| affecting the ride. And they can also be used in the | | | | stand out from the crowd. |
| office! | | | | With all these great ideas to inspire you there's no |
| 5. If you're a particularly sharp online buyer you can | | | | reason not to surprise all your biking friends this |
| pick up a motorcycle cover for under a tenner -- | | | | Christmas time. |