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16 tattoos that prove you’re a mountain biker

Mad for the trails? Show your love with a bit of ink.
Written by Rachel Verity
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While a shed full of gear and an Instagram feed of action shots will go some way towards proving your dedication to mountain biking, nothing says you’re passionate about something quite like getting it inked on your skin.
From a subtle nod to their two-wheeled pastime to all-out body coverage, mountain bikers across the globe have been cementing their love of bikes in the form of body art. If you’re looking for a more permanent homage to the sport, here are 16 MTB-inspired tattoos to get your creative juices flowing.

1. Lifeline

2. Whip it

3. All in the detail

4. Mad about derailleurs

5. Skeletal parts

6. Loud and proud

7. Forest life

8. Pure and simple

9. His and hers

10. Mechanical heart

11. Dropping in

12. Downhill action

13. Robotic ride

14. Say it with love

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