Headstone Ideas for a Cyclist

Whether a road racer, mountain biker or weekend rider, a cyclist's memorial can capture the freedom of the ride.

Symbol ideas

• Bicycle outline
• A single wheel
• A mountain bike on a trail
• Winding road
• Wings — freedom

Etched scene ideas

• A rider on an open country road
• A bike leaning against a fence
• A forest single-track

See custom etched scenes.

Personal touches

• A favourite route
• Club name
• Lifetime kilometres or miles

Epitaph ideas

• Riding on
• Keep pedalling
• Forever on the open road
• Life is a beautiful ride
• Free wheeling

Design tips

• Simple bicycle outlines read well at small sizes.
• Wide stones suit road scenes.
• Avoid brand logos on frames.

Sample layout for a cyclist

A ghost bike — a white bicycle — is sometimes placed at crash sites; a white bicycle emblem can honour a cyclist lost on the road.

Key Takeaways

• A bicycle outline is classic.
• Road scenes evoke freedom.
• Club and route details personalise it.

Next Step

Try these ideas in the Design Studio or request a quote.