Christmas gifts don’t have to be unimaginative books, CDs or socks.

Everyday we’ll suggest original stocking fillers for the active person in your life.

Today be traditional and buy a bike.

So you have decided to be a responsible present buying parent this Christmas, avoiding the computers, consoles and games. You’ve resolved that you are going to encourage your little one to be more active and take up a sport; one you can enjoy together.

But which sport to choose? Not quite tall enough to play basketball or netball in the driveway? Doesn’t possess the ball to hand foot co-ordination of Thierry Henry for football? The bruised and battered rugby look, won’t go down too well at school on Monday mornings?

But if you really want your little future athlete to still be enthusiastic about their present come February you need something that is cool to admit to their friends, challenging and dangerous, yet relaxing and varied. Can practise alone or socialise and participate in a group. But most of all you need some positive home grown role models for motivation to show what can be achieved with a bit of dedication.

And when you look at it like from that perspective, a bike doesn’t sound like the unimaginative gift you thought it was. The UK are champions when it come to all cycling disciplines, so why can’t your child be the next Sir Chris Hoy or Mark Cavendish.

No matter what the age there is bike out there for your little one. For 2-5 year olds there is the Early Rider Classic 2009 Kids Bike. It has no pedals so you can focus on learning to balance, but it looks very cool with its faux leather seat and embossed flame logo.

Want to join them on a ride in the park, with the peace of mind of stabilisers then the Scott Voltage JR 12 2010 Kids Bike with stabilisers could be what you’re looking for. A great introductions to the wonderful world of cycling.

The Kona Makena 2009 Kids Bike is great for 7-9 year old and will get them riding about in no time building up their stamina to be the next Nicole Cooke, winner of  Women’s Endurance Road Race, 2008 Olympic Gold.

If you think your girl (or boy) is an up and coming Shanaze Reade and a Future World BMX Champion then look no further than the Mongoose Mischief 2010 BMX Bike featuring a Full Hi-Ten Frame, a 14 tooth Freewheel, and a Mongoose Slim Seat.

What if your little one isn’t so little, and they like to push themselves with jumps at the local skate park or cross country. How about a Specialized P1 All Mountain 2010 Jump Bike? They could be the UK’s next Liam Killeen, the current Commonwealth Games Champion on the XC Mountain Bike.

All the bikes featured are available from Evans cycles and they have lots of current offers, whether you are looking for a bike or an essential accessory.