The U.S. Bicycling Forever stamps were issued June 7, 2012, as four ordinary First-Class Mail Forever designs. The scenes show a child learning with training wheels, a commuter riding to work, a road racer approaching the finish and an airborne BMX rider.
2012 Bicycling Forever Stamp Facts
| Official issue | Bicycling |
|---|---|
| Issue date | June 7, 2012 |
| First-day city | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Postage category | Ordinary First-Class Mail Forever |
| Design count | 4 |
| Common retail format | Pane or sheet of 20; verify the seller’s exact quantity and condition |
The Four Cycling Designs
- Learning to ride: a young child riding with training wheels.
- Everyday transportation: a commuter pedaling to work.
- Road racing: a competitive cyclist focused on the finish line.
- BMX: a rider airborne during a jump.
Together, the set covers early learning, practical transportation, road competition and action riding. That range is why a complete four-design strip or pane is different from a listing for one single design.
Are 2012 Bicycling Stamps Still Valid?
Yes. A genuine, unused Bicycling Forever stamp retains the current one-ounce First-Class Mail letter-rate value. Its 2012 issue date does not make it expire. The completed mailpiece must still meet the applicable weight, dimensions and machinability rules.
How to Identify the Issue Before Buying
- Look for the four specific cycling scenes rather than a generic bicycle image.
- Confirm that the listing identifies the 2012 USPS Bicycling issue.
- Check whether the offer is for a single stamp, a four-design strip, a partial pane or a complete 20-stamp pane.
- Review clear photographs for perforations, condition, cancellation marks and any missing stamps.
- Separate postage value from a claimed collector premium; collectible price requires evidence for the exact format and condition.
Availability and Related Sports Stamps
SaleForeverStamps does not currently list the 2012 Bicycling issue as an individual product. Do not substitute an unrelated item merely because it has a sports theme. To compare currently listed athletic and recreation designs, browse Sports Forever Stamps, including Art of the Skateboard and the multi-sport Have a Ball! issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bicycling Forever stamp designs are there?
USPS issued four designs: a child with training wheels, a commuter, a road racer and a BMX rider.
Can I still mail a letter with a 2012 Bicycling stamp?
Yes, if the stamp is genuine and unused and the mailpiece qualifies for the ordinary one-ounce First-Class Mail letter rate.
Is every bicycle stamp part of this issue?
No. Other countries and other U.S. issues have depicted bicycles. Match the four scenes and the 2012 USPS issue identity.
Is a 20-stamp pane worth more than its postage value?
Not automatically. Any collector premium depends on the exact item, condition, format, scarcity and supported market evidence.
Source: USPS national release for the Bicycling stamps. Issue facts checked September 1, 2026.