Halloween costumes for cycling kids

Halloween is right around the corner, and it’s time for your little ones to get excited about dressing up! If your family shares a love for cycling, why not combine that passion with their costume this year? A bike-themed Halloween costume can add a fun, active twist to the festivities, especially if they’re cycling to school.

There are countless ways to bring cycling into your child’s Halloween costume, and we’ve gathered some of our favourite ideas to help you make it happen.

In this guide, we’ve divided things into two sections: spooky costume ideas for kids and, of course, some fun options for adults (you’ll see what we mean!). Take a look and get ready to spark some creative inspiration!

Spooky costumes for cycling kids

Let’s start with some classic spooky costume ideas that are perfect for bike-riding little ones. Plus, we’ve included a few clever ways to make cycling part of the Halloween fun during Trick-or-Treating!

Witch on a broomstick

This idea comes straight from Cycle Sprog’s own Saskia Heijltjes, whose daughter rocked a charming witch costume while cycling! It’s a classic Halloween look that’s always a hit with kids. For a creative twist, you could even attach a broomstick to the bike’s top tube for an extra dash of spooky fun!

"Count Bikeular"

There’s no need to invent a whole new costume just for cycling, as Cartie Kasey demonstrated in a fantastic photo shared on Facebook. If your child loves to cycle, they can enjoy any costume they choose while riding! In the photo, Cartie’s son is dressed as Count Dracula, complete with a full-face helmet, and they've added a skeleton to the handlebars for an extra touch of Halloween spirit!

Cargo spider

Here’s another creative idea from Saskia Heijltjes! This time, she and her partner transformed their cargo bike into a giant spider!

To create the spider legs, they wrapped bamboo canes with weed control fabric, securing them with duct tape and attaching them in place. For the spider’s head, they covered a plastic ball with more weed control fabric and added paper eyes and a mouth for a spooky finishing touch.

Cargo coffin

We absolutely love this idea shared by Alex Dyer (@AxleRyde) on Twitter/X a few years ago. It’s perfect for anyone with a front-loaded cargo bike! Alex seems to have used painted cardboard around the cargo box to create a coffin effect, a look that’s easy to recreate. The finishing touches, like his Grim Reaper costume and a scythe extending from the handlebars, make this setup especially spooky!

Take the bike trick or treating

This one isn’t exactly a costume idea, but it’s a fantastic way to bring your bike into the Halloween fun. As Mel Hearn shared on Facebook, there’s no reason you can’t take the kids Trick-or-Treating by bike! Drop handlebars even make a handy spot for carrying all those treats!

Fun for the adults

Although most of the costumes we’ve listed are for kids to wear, we couldn’t resist including some iconic ideas from classic ’80s TV and films! After all, if we’re going to put effort into Halloween costumes, why not have some fun with it? These ideas are designed to be as entertaining for you as they are for your children to show off on their bikes.

Elliot and E.T.

This timeless cycling costume is both iconic and easy to pull together. All you’ll need for your child is a red zip-up hoodie, blue jeans, a front bike basket, and something to stand in as E.T. wrapped in a white towel.

For those looking to go all out, there are plenty of official E.T. dolls and plush toys available to purchase. However, if you’re on a budget, you can craft something at home—like using a paper E.T. mask placed on a stuffed toy, wrapped snugly in a white towel or blanket to reveal just the face.

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Evel Knievel

Evel Knievel remains an iconic figure, making this a great Halloween costume choice. Start with a basic foundation of a white button-up shirt, white trousers, and white shoes.

Next, let your creativity take over! You can draw or sew the red, white, and blue star-patterned ‘V’ on the shirt and belt. Complete the look with a DIY cape, and your child is all set to hit the road.

Mario Kart characters

Whether your child has a group of friends ready to join in, or just wants to pick their favourite character, Mario Kart offers loads of fun costume ideas.

For a straightforward option, you can find pre-made costumes for many characters, including Princess Peach, Bowser, and Toad. To take it a step further, decorate their bike like the character’s kart using cardboard or papier-mâché. Then, they’ll be all set to zoom away in style!

 

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Kiki’s Delivery Service

For Studio Ghibli fans, Kiki’s Delivery Service is an excellent choice for Halloween. If your child wants to dress up as Kiki, the essentials are a dark blue short-sleeved dress, a red hair bow, red shoes, and a brown satchel or shoulder bag.

To incorporate the bike, attach a witch’s broom to the top tube, with the brush end sticking out behind. Adding a small stuffed black cat can really complete the look!

If your child prefers Tombo, it’s even simpler: a red and white striped t-shirt, blue jeans, and black-framed glasses are all that’s needed. For the more ambitious, you could add a propeller fan to the front of the bike for a true-to-character finish.

The Goonies

Recreating the classic characters from The Goonies is straightforward and works brilliantly with a group of four friends to form the full gang. For Chunk, think checked trousers, a floral shirt, and a red jacket. Adding a basket to the front of the bike is a great touch, and if you’ve got a vintage Chopper, you’re really onto a winner.

For the other key characters — Mikey, Data, and Mouth — each has their own unique style. Data’s look includes a leather or faux-leather jacket with rolled-up jeans. For Mikey, go for double denim with a pair of jeans and a denim shirt over a grey t-shirt. Mouth’s outfit features dark grey trousers, a light grey shell jacket, and a black band t-shirt—bonus points if it’s a Purple Rain album cover t-shirt!

We hope this roundup has sparked some creative ideas. Good luck with your Halloween costumes, and don’t forget to share your creations with us - you might just feature in next year’s list!

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