Are you teaching your child how to ride a bike? Or maybe they’ve already ditched the training wheels and are having a blast biking around the neighborhood? Whatever the reason, this delightful collection of bike coloring pages is sure to bring joy to your household. These pages not only celebrate one of our favorite pastimes, but they also evoke a sense of nostalgia. Who doesn’t have cherished memories of cruising around on a classic bike from their childhood?
Another great aspect of these free printables? Coloring is known to benefit mental health. It may seem trivial, but taking the time to focus on coloring—whether you stick to the lines or let your creativity flow—is actually a worthwhile activity. Plus, it’s a fun way to bond with your kids, creating a win-win scenario for everyone involved. As clinical psychologist Dr. Alex Reed notes, the act of coloring helps calm your mind, drawing your focus back to the paper in front of you. “It’s similar to a meditative exercise,” he explains.
For many, coloring is a relaxing pursuit because there’s really no right or wrong way to do it—any ‘mistakes’ can become part of the artwork. The stakes are low, but the benefits are high! Once you finish these bike-themed designs, you may want to check out our other sports-themed collections, which include soccer coloring pages, basketball coloring pages, and more.
Free Printable Bike Coloring Pages
Bike Page No. 1
Imagine you’re gearing up for the Tour de France while you color this pro bike helmet. Fun fact: Austrian cyclist Max Thompson rode down a volcano in 2011, reaching a speed of 102 miles per hour!
Bike Page No. 2
The term “bicycle” comes from the French word “bicyclette.” Before that, they were called velocipedes, which sounds much cooler!
Bike Page No. 3
This adorable bike coloring page is simple yet charming. Start with the bow and let your color choices flow from there, or model it after a beloved character from the ’80s or ’90s, like Blueberry Muffin.
Bike Page No. 4
Need another reason to bike more? Maintaining a bicycle is about 20 times cheaper than a car, and bicycles help save over 238 million gallons of gas each year. There are over a billion bikes in use globally!
Bike Page No. 5
Are those mountains snowy or lush? That’s up to your family’s imagination! Did you know that bicycles were introduced to China in the 1800s? Now, over two billion have been sold there!
Bike Page No. 6
While kids’ bike wheels may seem small, they pale in comparison to the smallest bike ever made—its wheels were the size of silver dollars!
Bike Page No. 7
This biker is ready for some vibrant colors! Did you know that cycling became a competitive sport in late 19th-century England?
Bike Page No. 8
Tandem bikes allow multiple riders to enjoy cycling together. Interestingly, the longest tandem bike was over 65 feet long and seated 35 people!
Bike Page No. 9
After coloring this bike gear, you can cut out the pieces and turn them into stickers with a glue stick and some sticker paper.
Bike Page No. 10
This cyclist looks like he’s having the time of his life! Did you know John Boyd Dunlop invented the pneumatic tire in 1887? However, the invention of the bicycle itself goes to Baron Karl von Drais, who created the first wooden bike in 1816.
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Summary
This article provides a collection of 10 delightful bike coloring pages that cater to both kids and adults. Each page is accompanied by fun facts and historical tidbits about bicycles, making coloring both an enjoyable and educational activity. It encourages creativity while promoting mental well-being, and invites families to bond over this relaxing pastime.