Bicycle Ride (small) Blotter

Description and story

The “Bicycle Ride 1943” blotter is one of the most iconic designs in blotter art history. It commemorates the famous bicycle ride taken by Dr. Albert Hofmann on April 19, 1943, after he first tested a compound he had synthesized. As he began feeling its effects, he decided to cycle home – a journey that would later be seen as a turning point in the story of altered states and inner exploration.
This blotter features a cartoon-style white figure riding a bicycle against a vivid background of snow-capped mountains, celestial symbols, and the year “1943” in red. The mountainous backdrop reflects Hofmann’s homeland, Switzerland, while the vibrant color palette and sky-themed imagery suggest the cosmic nature of the experience.
The design is both a tribute to Hofmann’s historic ride and a celebration of visionary exploration. It’s considered a nostalgic homage to the roots of alternative culture, widely appreciated by collectors and fans of symbolic paper art.

Dimensions

Blotter size: 185 x 185 mm

Tab grid: 20 x 20 tabs (400 tabs total)

Tab size: 9,25 x 9,25 mm

Black cardstock paper size: 210 x 297 mm

Materials

Printed and perforated blotter paper.

The blotter is made of 180 g/m2 matt white paper.

The black cardstock is made of 220 g/m2 paper.

Packings

Simple packing: The blotter is placed into a BOPP celophane sleeve with hanging hole.

Delux packing: The blotter is mounted onto an A4-sized black photo board using transparent photo corner stickers and placed into a BOPP celophane sleeve with hanging hole.

Shipping

Blotters are shipped in envelopes with two protective cardboard stiffeners. Larger orders are shipped in rigid cardboard envelopes or boxes.

Shipping methods, delivery times, and fees can be found in the Shipping section.

VAT

All prices include 27% VAT.

Safety & Legality

Do not eat it! The product is not intended for internal use.

The product does not contain any active ingredients.

The product is for decorative and collectible purposes only.