Bicycle®

Enjoy the most iconic playing cards in the world with the Bicycle 808 Playing Cards Collection at ClassicDecks.com.

Bicycle playing cards are the gold standard of American game nights, renowned globally for more than 135 years. Launched by Russell, Morgan & Co. in Cincinnati in 1885, Bicycle quickly set itself apart with the now legendary Rider Back design—a symbol of gaming excellence, recognized by magicians, cardists, collectors, and families everywhere.

Generations of players have trusted Bicycle’s superior quality: poker-size stock, air-cushion finish, perfectly balanced handling, and the world-famous joker on a high-wheeled bicycle. From classic red and blue decks to limited-edition artist collaborations and space-worthy NASA cards, the Rider Back is both iconic and virtually unchanged—a tribute to tradition and innovation in equal measure.

Bicycle’s reach goes beyond the table, playing a role in both world wars, the global poker boom, and pop culture milestones. The Rider Back has helped POWs escape, taught the world to play bridge by radio, and inspired entire communities of collectors. Bulk buyers benefit from consistent quality and easy access to the classic decks that millions depend on for games, events, teaching, and magic.