Halloween Cycling Jerseys: Costume Ride Ideas That Still Fit Like Real Kit
Wear a Halloween print cycling jersey. A pumpkin, skull, zombie or witch design reads as a costume from across the street, but it keeps the back pockets and wicking fabric of normal kit, so nothing flaps near your wheels. Add lights and a few small extras, and the same jersey still works on next week's training ride.
In short
- A Halloween print jersey is a costume that still rides like normal kit.
- Skip capes, long tails and masks. Face paint and lights do the job.
- Women's and kid's Halloween designs make matching family rides easy.
- Every jersey is made to order, so order early.
What makes a good Halloween cycling jersey?
A good one passes two tests. People should get the joke from 30 feet away, and you should be able to ride two hours in it without thinking about it. Costume shops sell plenty of outfits that pass the first test and fail the second: loose polyester, no pockets, a cape that ends up in the spokes.
A printed jersey solves that, because the costume is the kit. Our Men's Halloween Scarecrow Pumpkin Head jersey is a good example. It uses 140 GSM moisture-wicking polyester with mesh side panels, a full-length hidden zip, three back pockets and a silicone gripper at the waist. The scarecrow covers the back, so riders behind you see the whole scene.
Pair it with plain black bib shorts and the jersey carries the theme. If you want more, add orange socks or a black cycling cap under the helmet.
What are some Halloween cycling jersey ideas?
Most Halloween designs fall into a few families. Pick the one that matches your sense of humor:
| Idea | What it looks like | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | Jack-o'-lantern faces, scarecrows, fall pumpkin patches | Group rides, first-timers |
| Skulls | Floral skulls, skeleton riders, flaming skulls | Riders who want dark and bold |
| Monsters | Zombies, Frankenstein, Dracula, witches | Costume contests |
| Subtle | Black cats, fall pumpkins | Riders who want a hint, not a costume |
Our Halloween Collection holds dozens of designs across these families, and the Skull Cycling Jerseys and Apparel collection works all year if you would rather not retire the jersey on November 1.
A big front graphic is the easiest look for a costume ride. When people only see you for a second as you roll past, one large shape beats a busy all-over print. Skulls and jack-o'-lantern faces work for exactly that reason.
Clubs can take it one step further and pick a family for the whole group. A pack of ten riders in zombie and monster jerseys is a rolling costume parade, and it looks great in the photo at the coffee stop. If matching feels like too much, agree on two colors, say orange and black, and let everyone choose their own design.
Halloween designs by family
Kid's Pumpkin Eater Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey
$54.99$69.99
Men's Zombies Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey
$54.99$69.99
How do you dress as a cyclist for Halloween?
Here is the easy version, and it works for non-riders too. A real jersey, black bib shorts or cycling shorts, a helmet, sunglasses and a cycling cap make a convincing cyclist costume, and it beats a costume-shop "racer" bag because every piece is real. Wear a Halloween print and you get a double costume: cyclist and pumpkin.
Our read is that most people searching "cyclist costume" own a bike already and want an excuse to ride to the party. If that is you, look for a design you would wear again. The Men's Pumpkin Head jersey (in the picks below) is one big orange jack-o'-lantern face, which is about as clear a costume as a jersey can be.
Our jerseys have a club fit cut and run small, so size up if you are between sizes. The size chart has the chest measurements per size.
What should you wear on a Halloween bike ride?
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year. We'd bet a lot of clubs run a daytime costume ride, and plenty of riders will pedal to a party after dark. Both need the same thinking: the costume has to stay off the wheels and you have to stay visible.
Late October can be chilly at dusk in a lot of the country. Our guess is that most evening rides will land somewhere around 45-55°F (7-13°C), which is long sleeve weather for most riders. The Long Sleeve Cycling Jerseys collection includes Halloween designs such as Fall Pumpkins and Zombie Graveyard, so you can stay warm without hiding the costume under a jacket.
A few rules riders tend to learn the hard way:
- Anything that hangs past your hips can reach the rear wheel. Tuck it, pin it or leave it at home.
- Face paint beats a mask. You need to see over your shoulder before every turn.
- Run lights after sunset, and put a glow band or reflective strap on your ankles. Moving feet catch a driver's eye.
- Keep both hands free. Carry the candy and the props in your back pockets.
Pick the route with the evening in mind too. Streets fill with trick-or-treaters after dark, often in dark costumes and crossing between parked cars, so slow down in neighborhoods and save the fast stretches for a bike path or the daytime ride.
Are there women's and kid's Halloween cycling jerseys?
Yes, and that is what makes a family costume ride easy. Women's designs include Witch Please, Zombies, Dracula and a long sleeve Pumpkin Eater. Many men's designs can also be ordered in a women's cut through the customization panel on the product page.
Women's Halloween jerseys
Women's Witch Please Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey
$54.99$69.99
Women's Zombies Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey
$54.99$69.99
Women's Dracula Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey
$54.99$69.99
Women's Pumpkin Eater Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey
$59.99$71.99
For kids, the Kid's Boo Pumpkin jersey and the Kid's Zombies jersey are the two most costume-ready. Both have a unisex fit for boys and girls, wicking polyester with mesh side panels and three back pockets (handy for candy). The Kid's Cycling Gear collection has more designs, several of which match an adult version.
When should you order a Halloween cycling jersey?
Early. Every jersey is made to order once your order is verified, then shipped to you, so the earlier you order, the more time you leave for it to reach you. The Shipping and Delivery page explains how it works. There is free shipping on orders over $125, which a family set of jerseys usually passes.
Check the size chart before you order, because customized items (such as a jersey switched to a women's cut) cannot be returned. Non-customized items are covered by our 60-day store-credit returns.
Halloween jerseys for the ride
Men's Pumpkin Head Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey
$54.99$69.99
Men's Fall Pumpkins Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey
$59.99$71.99
Men's Zombie Graveyard Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey
$59.99$71.99
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear a Halloween cycling jersey after Halloween?
Yes. Skull designs, black cats and fall pumpkins look fine on any fall ride, and the jersey is the same kit you would wear in any other month.
What is the easiest cyclist costume for Halloween?
A real cycling jersey, black bib shorts, a helmet, sunglasses and a cycling cap. Pick a Halloween print jersey and the costume does two jobs at once.
Is it safe to ride a bike in a Halloween costume?
It can be, if nothing hangs near the wheels or chain and you can see over your shoulder. Use lights after dark and keep both hands on the bars.
Do Halloween cycling jerseys fit like regular jerseys?
Yes. They use the same club fit cut and size chart as our other jerseys. They run small, so size up if you are between sizes.
Are there Halloween jerseys for kids?
Yes. Kid's designs such as Boo Pumpkin and Zombies have a unisex fit for boys and girls and the same back pockets as the adult jerseys.
