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    Cycling Tattoos: Ideas & Inspiration

    Published: Sep 12, 2023 by The Bad Cyclist Team

    Cycling tattoos are an incredible way to show off your passion for cycling. The options, however, are endless. If you're interested in getting a cycling tattoo but don't know where to start your journey, here are some cycling tattoo ideas to help you decide what you want.

    Cycling Tattoos: Ideas & Inspiration

    Cycling tattoos can be big or small; glaring or elegant; dark or brightly-colored. Here are some cycling tattoo ideas for the cyclist looking to get a little ink.

    Photo Credit: www.pinterest.com

    Something minimal

    If this is your very first tattoo, you may prefer to go with a minimal design that doesn't grab a lot of attention. A bike icon-style tattoo is a great option!

    Photo Credit: @tattoo_ienjas

    Cycling heartbeat

    We love this design. A heartbeat turns into hills being ridden by a cyclist. Perfect for climbers!

    Photo Credit: @monsieurolitattoo

    Line work

    A little bit of beautiful line work can go a lot of work when creating a cycling tattoo. Bonus points for getting done on your calf...you know, because we cycle with our legs.

    Photo Credit: @krnl_tattoo

    Cycling Chainring Tattoo

    This abstract chainring tattoo is gorgeous. The smaller circular design means it can be easily tattooed to various parts of your body without much thought.

    Photo Credit: @tomrider891

    Wheel Love

    "Wheel love" ...geddit? Like, REAL love...but wheel love because we love cycling.

    Photo Credit: @lancelloydtattoo

    Druid on a mission

    The spokes are branches. It's genius.

    Photo Credit: @simonvelez

    Go bright, go bold!

    We call this work of art, "The 'merica!"

    Photo Credit: @skinworkx13

    Bike tribal.

    This almost-tribal looking sleeve with cycling components is a fantastic way to show that cycling turns your gears.

    Photo Credit: @tattoosbyalanross

    Gentleman Fox on a Penny farthing

    You can never go wrong with a fox wearing a top hat. This is a perfect fun-loving tattoo for cyclists that don't take life too seriously.

    Photo Credit: @sparrowtattoony

    Day of the Dead

    For the hardcore cyclist, this beautiful tattoo, inspired by Day of the Dead designs, will always inspire you to push harder.

    Photo Credit: @reanimated_tattoos

    Cycling Elevation Tattoo

    Have a favorite route? Get it's elevation map tattooed to you as a reminder of your accomplishments.

    Photo Credit: @katie.g.z

    Watercolor Cycling Tattoo

    A cycling watercolor tattoo is an opportunity to showcase a colorful work of art on your arm.

    Photo Credit: @andre_jooste_tattoo

    Shut Up Legs Tattoo

    Sometimes it's best to just keep it simple and to the point.

    Tattoos can be an amazing and artistic way to show off your love for cycling. However, do keep in mind that they are (mostly) permanent, can be painful, and expensive.

    Please do your research and go to a good tattoo artist/parlour. And make sure to follow your tattoo aftercare (yes, depending on *ahem* which part of your body you get your tattoo, this may mean some time off the saddle.).

    If you have a cycling tattoo that you'd like to show off, drop a comment below and we'll check it out! If we love it, we'll add it to the page with credit to you.

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