How To Wrap a Bike For Christmas

‍Got a bike for your loved one and can't figure out how to wrap it? Check out this guide on how to wrap a bike for Christmas!

There are many ways to wrap a bike for Christmas. Using a bow, tag, and table cloth are easy and convenient methods for busy people, whereas creative and time-consuming methods include bike hunting, string wrapping, using fairy lights, and much more!

Getting a bicycle on Christmas Eve or morning is quite a pleasant surprise. It's the ideal present for someone who wants to learn something new. However, as exciting as it is to receive a bicycle, wrapping it might be hard. After all, it is a big gift that can be difficult to conceal.

We've seen the good, terrible, ugly, and even insane when it comes to wrapping challenging Christmas gifts. So, if you want to try your hand at wrapping while still having time to have a glass of mulled wine on Christmas Eve, we can help you out! Thanks to our extensive experience in gift wrapping, we've got a few tricks up our sleeve to help you get started and get the bike under the tree before it's too late.  

‍How to Wrap a Bike for Christmas

Anyone who has ever attempted to wrap a bike with wrapping paper deserves nothing less than a medal. Wrapping a bike for Christmas is like a chore that demands time and patience, which not many of us have at or after 10 PM on Christmas Eve!

The most delightful time of the year is Christmas, and nothing compares to a person's delight when they open their ideal Christmas present. It's the season of giving – the season when children and adults alike look forward to unwrapping gifts beneath the Christmas tree.

Getting a brand-new bike is a much-desired gift for many children and adults. The sensation of delight and independence that a person gets from a bike is priceless. However, the actual challenge is how to deliver the bike to your loved one on Christmas.

Of course, you can always have the bike waiting for your loved one under the tree with a big bow when they wake up on Christmas morning, but here are some other fun ways to surprise the special ones in your life.

Easy Ways to Wrap a Bike for Christmas

So we've established that people don't have a lot of time to wrap Christmas gifts, but if you still want to go above and beyond, wrap the bike you got for your loved one to make it appear extra special. After all, you are (just like most of us) a master of procrastination! We've all been there: it's late at night, you've got presents to wrap for the whole family, and you need a quick fix. Don't fret or fear, though, because we've got you covered! Here are some of the easiest ways to wrap a bike for Christmas:

Gift Tag with an Oversized Bow

We like this idea because it's the simplest; you can get large gift bows for a few dollars at most stationery and gift shops. You could even construct a gigantic gift tag out of extra wrapping paper and cardboard. Just add the bow to the bike along with the gift tag, and voila! You're done!  

Half Wrapping

Another great way of wrapping a bike is by simply covering up a portion of it. For example, you can wrap the seat of the bike and the handlebars with holiday-themed wrapping paper. You can add fancy tussles on either side to make it look extra special.

Bicycle Sack in Extra-Large Size

Wrap your bike in a few seconds with very little effort with this ultimate cheat method. You can find huge bike sacks for a few bucks on Amazon. These sacks are designed to slip over the bike and wrap it quickly without any inconvenience. All you have to do is order your favorite holiday theme print, and you're good to go.

Tablecloths

You can find beautiful tablecloths in most stores during the Christmas season, ideal for wrapping around bicycles. Tablecloths are more flexible than typical wrapping paper, making the process much more enjoyable. Just be careful not to rip them by pulling them too tight. We promise you'll be done in just a few minutes!

Creative Bike Wrapping Ideas for Christmas

Before we get started, let us warn you that ideas aren't for the faint-hearted, but they'll make your recipient smile with glee when they see the outcome! We're not going to make it pretty; these bike wrapping methods will take some time and effort. Let's check them out:

Hunting for Bikes

This one takes a little longer, but it is well worth the effort to keep everyone occupied on Christmas morning. Wrap anything, such as a helmet or the bike's pedals, around the bike and store it in the shed. Include a hint in the present that leads to another clue, and so on, until the bike is found. Let's face it, it's a great stimulating exercise for you and your kids, and you'll also have some fun.

Assembling the Bike

This is by far the most inventive solution to the bike wrapping conundrum, especially if you have kids. It's a terrific project to increase your kid's creativity skills. Instead of wrapping the whole bike in huge wrapping paper, you can wrap small bike parts separately and hide them in different places around the house. Once your kids find the parts, you can encourage them to assemble the bike on their own (with your help and supervision, of course).

Using Fairy Lights

Ah, this is our favorite way of presenting a bike to a loved one (without getting electrocuted). If you think wrapping an entire bike with paper would look too awkward, you can opt for a creative solution – wrap it with lights! Wrap the fairy lights around the seat, handlebars, and wheels, and secure them with cable ties or ribbons. The tiny bulbs don't have to face in the same direction; they will look much better if they face different directions.

String Wrapping

Okay, we do not recommend this method if you have small kids because they will just make a mess out of it, but if you want to have some fun and see the look on everyone's face, string wrapping is the way to go! You'll need a ball of string or wool to wrap around the bike. Leave one end of the string near the tree and the other end in a different location where the bike is. Ask your loved one to follow the string and locate their new bike!

Stick to the Old Ways

Another way to wrap the bike is by using a large box or a container. A bike doesn't necessarily need to be wrapped in paper. An easy way to wrap it would be to leave it in a large box and hide it behind all the other presents. You will, however, have to arrange a large box beforehand to avoid last-minute inconvenience. You will also have to be careful while adding the bike to the box, making sure it doesn't get damaged. We recommend that you seek help with this method.