Short on time before Halloween? These 13 bike-themed costume ideas are built for procrastinators - most use gear you already own (a jersey, a helmet, some face paint) plus one or two cheap add-ons, so you can go from "no costume" to ride-ready in under an hour.
It's already October and you still don't have a costume for Halloween. Here are some bike-themed Halloween costume ideas to help you out:
1. For those that like to do things in pairs, The Snake.
The Snake - A tandem or paired-bike costume: two riders dress in matching green and link their bikes with a fabric "body" so the whole set-up slithers down the street together.
2. For the adventurous types or the inspiring Crocodile Dundee.
Crocodile Dundee - Pair khaki gear and a bush hat with your bike for an easy adventurer look - bonus points for a fake knife tucked into a boot.
3. For the Horrorphiles.
Horrorphiles - Classic slasher-movie makeup (think fake blood and a torn jersey) turns any ride into a rolling horror show.
4. Just riding my Velo-ciraptor.
Velo-ciraptor - Clip foam dinosaur spikes to your helmet and add a tail off the seat post; a green or scaled jersey completes the "skin."
5. The Legend of Sleepy Hallow, or How Are They Riding Right now?
Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Go headless: black cloak, tucked-in head illusion, and a jack-o'-lantern strapped to your handlebars for the full Headless Horseman effect.
6. Don't forget your banana peels.
Don't Forget Your Banana Peels - Tape a few oversized fabric banana peels to your bike frame or trail behind you for an easy, funny sight gag.
7. For the Eco-friendly cyclists.
Eco-Friendly Cyclist - Lean into your bike itself as the costume: recycled-material signage, a "zero emissions" sash, or a leaf-and-vine wrap makes the statement.
8. Phone home, Elliott.
Phone Home, Elliott - A bike-basket blanket and a plush E.T. peeking out turns your commute into a movie reenactment.
9. Team Bastion, Atreyu, & Fuchur. Forever.
Team Bastion, Atreyu & Fuchur - Channel The NeverEnding Story with a flowing cape and a plush luck-dragon strapped across your shoulders or handlebars.
10. Nanananana-BATMAN!
Nanananana-BATMAN! - A cape, cowl, and a jersey in black or grey is the fastest superhero costume you can build — and it looks great in motion.
11. How is a banana peel on the sidewalk like music?
Because if you don’t C sharp, you'll B flat.
The Banana Peel Pun - A full banana costume with a musical note prop makes for a costume that's really just an excuse for a dad joke on wheels.
12. Like a fish on a bike.
Like a Fish on a Bike - A fish-scale jersey or a fin strapped to your helmet is a simple, funny nod to the old saying - no assembly required.
13. Maybe it's a fish, maybe it's a piranha, it could even be a whale.
Fish, Piranha, or Whale - Swap the fin for teeth, spikes, or a bigger silhouette and the same base costume becomes three different creatures - pick your favorite.
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