The Bicycle Ice deck brings winter's crystalline beauty to the card table through a striking cyan and black color scheme that evokes glacial ice, arctic frost, and the cold brilliance of snow under moonlight. Released in 2018 and printed by the United States Playing Card Company, this visually stunning deck transforms the familiar Rider Back design into a frozen landscape where every card glimmers with icy detail.
The Frozen Aesthetic
The Ice deck presents a bold black card stock with vibrant cyan foil accents that shimmer across every surface. The iconic Rider Back design is rendered entirely in this striking contrast—what would normally be white is now a brilliant icy cyan, while traditional black lines and borders remain, creating the illusion of frost crystals forming on dark glass. The result is a deck that feels both modern and ethereal.
Custom Court Cards & Pips
The court cards—Jack, Queen, and King—are customized to match the frozen theme, with modified coloring that emphasizes the cyan-and-black palette. The pips (suit symbols) throughout the deck are similarly updated, maintaining perfect readability while staying true to the ice aesthetic. Hearts and Diamonds retain their traditional red in muted tones against the black background, while Clubs and Spades appear in bright cyan—creating brilliant contrast that pops visually.
The Ace of Spades features a particularly striking design with a large ornate spade rendered in cyan foil against the black card face, making it the visual centerpiece of the deck.
Premium USPCC Stock
Manufactured by the United States Playing Card Company on premium stock with the signature Air-Cushion Finish®, the Bicycle Ice deck handles beautifully straight from the box. The cards shuffle smoothly, fan cleanly, and spread consistently—ideal for both casual play and cardistry flourishes.
Special Gaff Cards
The deck includes a double-back gaff card, making it a favorite among magicians and cardistry enthusiasts who value utility alongside visual appeal. This special card enables classic magic effects and adds professional depth to any performance.
Part of a Seasonal Series
The Bicycle Ice deck complements the iconic Bicycle Fire deck (also released in 2018 by USPCC), representing opposite forces of nature rendered in premium playing card form. Together, they create a compelling elemental contrast that appeals to collectors seeking thematic variety in their collections.
A Modern Take on Winter
For players, collectors, and magicians alike, the Bicycle Ice deck stands as a masterclass in color customization. It proves that departing from standard designs doesn't require abandoning the Bicycle brand's iconic identity—instead, it enhances it through thoughtful, sophisticated color theory and execution.
Made in America. USPCC Premium Quality.
