How Cycle Shade Started
Cycle shade was created by a biker trying to solve a problem. He loved his bike and the freedom and power he felt when he was on it… He also loved his wife and having her ride with him made everything more enjoyable!
Then, one very hot day in California, his wife told him that there was a problem and she didn’t want to ride with him anymore unless he fixed it.
The problem? She was tired of sitting on a scorching hot and uncomfortable seat! Thus, Cycle Shade was born, and it wasn’t long after creating his own that other bikers started asking where they could get one.
It was so popular and successful that he started selling Cycle Shades at rallies and bike shows. For personal reasons, in 2019 he sold the company to us, the Bailey family!
We’re totally stoked that you’re visiting our site today!
The Cycle Shade Mission
Having a comfortable seat is one of the keys to having an enjoyable ride. We want to provide an awesome product that keeps your seat comfortable and helps extend the life of seats, gauge clusters, and grips.
We want to have a reputation for great customer service. We will accomplish this by being honest in all our dealings and offering products that add value to our customer’s lives. We will always make sure that you, the customer, feel that the value that you received far exceeds your expectations.
In short, we want Cycle Shade to become a household name in the bike industry!
Pays for itself quickly - Saves money over time.
Protects against cracking, fading, & stains.
"Thank you for awesome products!" - Jodie G. -- Berlin, NH
"Bought product at Las Vegas Bikefest 2008 ish? Had it 10+ years before it started to disintegrate." - Cyndi
Why is Cycle Shade so wildly popular?
Easy to Install
Cycle Shades go on in seconds! We have instructional videos on how they install. Great for motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVs, and other vehicles with a handlebar.
Waterproofing
Quickly make your water-resistant Cycle Shade waterproof and use it as a rain seat cover — check out our instructional video on how you can waterproof your Cycle Shade.
UV Protection
Cycle Shades protect your upholstery (drying – cracking) and your gauge cluster from the sun’s harmful UV rays, extending their life and keeping them cool in the sun.
More than just a seat shade
Sure, we keep your butt cool, but Cycle Shades also protect your seat, gauges, and saddle bags from common hard-to-clean messes, like bird droppings, and tree sap.
100% Portable
Our shades fold up easily and can be stored in our storage bag for convenient storage and carrying. Since they don’t take up much room, you can take them anywhere.
Made in the U.S.A.
Cycle Shades are proudly made right here in the USA. It’s important to us to keep our manufacturing and production stateside to help create and support American jobs.
Easy Tie Down Hooks
Wide Range of Graphics
Durable - Made in U.S.A.
"I just wanted to say thank you. The Cycle Shade fits perfectly on my 2023 Indian Scout Bobber Sixty. Keeps the sun from heating up the seat." - Anthony Baladad
"Good day I am oversea in South Korea (APO-AP). Suggest ship U.S. priority mail as itis the cheapest way. I’ve use your shade for years. Great product! Wished you still offed the HD bar and shield graphic"
Just say NO to hot seats!
We’ve all experienced it. You gear up for a nice ride, grab your riding partner, and hop onto your bike… only to realize that your seat is blazing hot!
There’s nothing more annoying than having to move your bike into the shade or look around for something to use to cover your seat. Then you have to wait around for it to cool down enough to ride.
This whole process can turn your fun and enjoyable cruise into a struggle.
That’s where Cycle Shade comes in!
We've been there before; that's why we're here, now.
We understand what a literal pain in the ass a hot seat can be… We get it and we’ve come to the rescue!
We’re passionate about motorsports and believe riding should always be fun and easy! That’s why bikers all over the world are in love with Cycle Shades!
We’ve gone the distance to create a one-of-a-kind motorcycle product that ensures you ride in comfort – every single time.
We’re always looking for new ways to improve your ride and make the road better for you.
Buy your Cycle Shade gear today; be our next overly-happy customer!
"We bought our shade a couple years ago and love it. We get so many questions about it every time we use it. How are we supposed to clean the shade? I don’t see any care instructions online. Can I wash it in the washing machine or does it need to be dry cleaned? Thanks" - Andrea
Yes, you can machine wash the shade. Use the gentle cycle and laundry detergent. Line dry or use the delicate setting for drying.
"I want to thank the staff from Cycle Shade, they helped me get a custom logo on my shade. We had a lot of back and forth with the logo, but they kept in touch with me through the whole process. I got my shade today and it didn't disappoint. Very well made and made in the USA -- not junk. Looks great" - Allie Bastone
