The most iconic moment in psychedelic history just got a collectible worthy of it.
April 19th, 1943. Albert Hofmann hops on his bicycle in Basel, Switzerland, and unknowingly takes the world's first intentional LSD trip. What followed was a ride through streets that rippled, colors that sang, and a reality that would never look quite the same again. The world calls it Bicycle Day — and every April 19th, the psychedelic community comes together to celebrate that legendary pedal home.
This year, we wanted to mark the occasion with something special. Something that glows.
Introducing the Bicycle Day Glow-in-the-Dark & UV Reactive Lapel Pin
We're thrilled to announce our limited Bicycle Day Enamel Lapel Pin — a 1.5 x 1.5 inch hard enamel brooch that pays tribute to Hofmann's famous ride with a twist you can only fully appreciate in the dark.
By day, it's a beautifully detailed pin: Hofmann in mid-flight on his bicycle, mountains rising behind him, a crescent moon and smiling sun flanking the scene, and the year 1943 boldly anchoring the bottom. The colors are vivid, the craftsmanship crisp, the design unmistakably iconic to anyone familiar with blotter art culture.
But wait until the lights go out.
Under UV light and in the dark, this pin absolutely comes alive. The design shifts into a glowing, electric vision — the kind of luminous scene that feels like it belongs in another dimension entirely. The glow-in-the-dark and UV reactive elements transform this from a collector's piece into a full-on experience.
The Details
- Size: 2 x 2 inches — perfectly proportioned for jackets, bags, hats, and lapels
- Back hardware: Two sturdy pin posts for secure, wobble-free wear
- Effect: Dual glow — charges under light for glow-in-the-dark, plus vibrant UV reactive under blacklight
- Design: Classic Bicycle Day imagery with Hofmann, the bicycle, mountain backdrop, crescent moon, smiling sun, and "1943"
- Hard enamel finish: Smooth, polished, premium feel
Bicycle Day 2026 Is April 19th — Don't Miss It
Bicycle Day 2026 falls on Sunday, April 19th, and it's shaping up to be a big one. Whether you're heading to a festival, a gathering with your community, or simply want a meaningful piece to wear in honor of the day, this pin was made for exactly that moment.
Wear it to your Bicycle Day celebration. Clip it to your festival bag. Pull it out under a blacklight and watch people's jaws drop.
Or better yet — buy one for a friend.
This is the kind of gift that lands perfectly for the psychedelic art collector, the history buff, the festival-goer, or anyone who appreciates the convergence of science, consciousness, and art that Hofmann's ride represents. It ships in time for April 19th, which means there's still time to get yours — and one for the people who would love it just as much as you will.
A Piece of Blotter Art Culture You Can Wear
At BlotterArt.io, we've been producing and celebrating blotter art since 2012. This pin is a natural extension of that world — the same imagery, the same reverence for the culture, now in a collectible format that glows.
We take pride in producing pieces that belong in collections, not just junk drawers. The dual pin-back posts, the hard enamel finish, the precision of the glow-reactive elements — this was made to last and made to impress.
Get Yours Before Bicycle Day 2026
Quantities are limited and April 19th is coming fast.
👉 Buy the Bicycle Day Glow-in-the-Dark & UV Reactive Lapel Pin →
Order one for yourself. Order one for a friend. Give someone a Bicycle Day they won't forget.
🚲✨ Happy Bicycle Day 2026.
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