Creative ideas for brother's 40th birthday present PLEASE!

[brassick]

Db is 40 in a couple of weeks, and I am stumped as to what to get him. I have created a photo book for him, which is great, but need a gift as well. My s-i-l hasn't been much help, she is also stumped.

He is cycling to Venice (from London ) with a friend to celebrate his birthday (going at the end of April, so a while after his actual birthday), and then meeting up with s-i-l and their 2 dds (aged 11 and 6), spending a couple of days in Venice and then flying back.

I'd like to get him either something bike-related or something they could do in Venice, looking to spend around £50, but could go a bit higher for a really inspired gift.

HELP!

Anyone? Please!

Desperate bump

Ooh, hard one.

Was thinking a watch initially but how about this?

Or anything that will help prevent saddlesores. He must be mad fit!

I organised a helicopter flight for my Husband it was pricey but my Two BIL's my brother and a friend went along too (paid for their own flight). Afterwards we all went for a picnic on the downs, was a lovely day

My bro is an avid cyclist and so I went on the Evans website and got him a good cycling jersey, £50, I think. Altura is a good brand. HTH

Got my husband a hot air balloon flight for his 40th. I bet you can do one in Venice. Not cycling related though sorry.

Does he drink? For a friends 40th we got him 40 different types of beer - he loved it!!!

Would he like a book?

I am told 'Cycling Home from Siberia' by Rob Lilwall is good. He was a geography teacher who cycled from Siberia to London. I have not read one bad review and am hoping to buy this for myself soon.

Another good book is Tim Moore's 'French Revolutions'. A London journalist (also a fan of Le Tour), who decided to cycle the route of the Tour de France that year. Has lots of interesting snippets about Le Tour's heroes and history.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions, given me some places to start.

Any more ideas gladly received.