Foldable Bikes Party: 12 gifts for the mud-loving cyclocrosser

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Thursday, 3 November 2016

12 gifts for the mud-loving cyclocrosser

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Cyclocross appeals to a large cross section of cyclists for a number of reasons, but the most compelling reason of all is the excuse to buy a bucketload of new, shiny kit.

Better still, the festive period lands bang in the middle of the cyclocross season so you can drop hints-aplenty to your gift buying relatives — bookmark this page, set it as your homepage, heck, even print it off and leave it on your coffee table, just trust us, you want some of this swag under your tree this Christmas.

Muck Chore Rubber Boots

When it comes to dealing with mud, it’s often best to look to the pros for tips and while we have no doubts that ol’ Wout von Aert is pretty handy in the mire, there’s a whole other group of seasoned mud specialists worth listening to — farmers.

Whether you call them wellies, rubbers or gumboots, you’re guaranteed to find some form of high quality, tall, insulated waterproof footwear in the homes of agri-folk the world over. They’re also the best option for washing a bike after a race or just heckling at the side of the course and every dedicated 'cross racer should own a pair.

We’re big fans of these Muck boots as they are insulated and easy to clean with a cursory blast of the hose after your bike has had its wash.