The Gift Guide is back for August! With Cadel Evans being the first ever Aussie to win the Tour de France, we’re celebrating all things cycling. This month we asked guest contributors to share their top 6 favourite indie design items based around a cycling styled theme, from both Australia and around the world. These are all special items that could make a perfect gift for someone special or even for yourself! Make sure you check out our other monthly gift guides too!

Renee from Renee Anne shares her top 6 indie picks:

1. Lula’s Untie me Tee by Nandinoo
2. Dapper Bow Tie by Marcello Neckware
3. Nutcase Street Gen2 Drippy Helmet by Nutcase
4. Farm Ruck Sack by Makr Carry Goods
5. Pushi Notebook by Write To Me
6. Bike Cushion by Mr and Mrs White

Susan from Rocket Fuel shares her top 6 indie picks:

1. Saddle by Brooks
2. The Batchel by Cambridge Satchel Company
3. Reflective Range by Rocket Fuel
4. Messenger Bags by Crumpler
5. Bunting Bell by Peppinamorgenschoen
6. Galaxy Printed Leggings by Black Milk clothing

Rabia from Ginny and Jude Designs shares her top 6 indie picks:

1. ‘Bisou’ bike in Blue/Grayby Tokyo Bike
2. Red Reflective Bike Helmet Bow by onetwotthreespeed
3. Thelma Shoe in Pink from The Horse
4. Handcrafted messenger bag shoulder bag Elie in tan by Chic Leather
5. Vintage Plastic Flower Brooch in Orange by Brooke Johnston Design
6. Parallel World Trousers in Blue by Su-Wen Leong
Matthew from Matthew Roland shares his top 6 indie picks:

1. Bike Shelf by Knife & Saw
2. Monsieur Hulot Mon Oncle Print by Matte Stephens
3. Bicycle Pendant by Yellow Owl Workshop
4. Paper Bicycle by Shinichi Iwami
5. Bicycle Correspondence Set by Yellow Owl Workshop
6. Mousepad by Hanako Clulow