6th class students will take part in Cycle Right Training. Cycle Right is the national standard for cycle training, which is produced and facilitated by Cycling Ireland. It provides practical skills and safety training to promote competent and confident cyclists. The Cycle Right programme operates in collaboration with Department of Transport and RSA.
Initiative to get people out cycling and help them gain confidence and skills required to cycle on the road and how to cycle in groups. And to experience the enjoyment of cycling, to make friends and find people they can cycle with. Short spins and non competitive. In Preparation for this we will have a […]
Dick’s Bike Hire is offering free bike rental over both Bike Week weekends: 9–10 May and 16–17 May 2026, encouraging families and individuals to get out cycling and enjoy local routes. Bikes are available for all ages.
The event comprises of a bike maintenance workshop & short cycle on the first session and a cycle through Clonbur Woods to Cong on the 2nd session. The event is to encourage people to get their bikes out of the sheds, get the confidence to fix them up and cycle in the local woodland cycle trails.
Building on the success of previous Bike Weeks in Athenry, CycleFest ‘26 will be an accessible afternoon full of cycling, fun and prizes! Scheduled for the beginning of the week, we aim to kick off Bike Week in Galway with a bang! There’ll be bubbles, a cycle photobooth, face painting for the younger kids who […]
Building on the success of previous Bike Weeks in Athenry, CycleFest ‘26 will be an accessible afternoon full of cycling, fun and prizes! Scheduled for the beginning of the week, we aim to kick off Bike Week in Galway with a bang! There’ll be bubbles, a cycle photobooth, face painting for the younger kids who […]
As part of Bike Week 2026, Presentation College Athenry will run a series of school‑based cycling and active travel events aimed at building confidence, skills and awareness around cycling and road safety. Activities include: A Cycle Bus to School involving students, parents and staff Bike mechanic and maintenance sessions for students and parents Skill‑based cycling […]
A fun cycle around our walking track for club members young and old. Refreshments will be served and goodies for the kids.
Learning how to cycle safely.
A gentle social spin to Kilbeg pier and back to Headford, followed by refreshments or a picnic on the pier.
Meitheal will come into the school and do bike checks on all bikes and have the older children do a workshop during this time so they are able to look after their own bikes. Parents of children who cycle to school and wish to cycle to school will be invited to join also.
Cycle to work for school staff
For the whole school, senior classes and teachers will join in to cycle for the younger classes.
Speaker from the RSA to talk about road safety and bike maintenance.
Cycle/scoot from Carnaun N.S., Athenry to St. Marys GAA pitch, laps of the track and then return to the school on bikes/scooters. Followed by a bike buffet for children (fruit and ice lollies) and tea/coffee for adults.
Corlann (formerly Brothers of Charity Services) will take part in a bike and trike taster in Kilcornan Clarinbridge. This will be an opportunity for people supported to try different bikes and trikes and also to try a regular 2-wheeler bike if they have not had the opportunity before.
Calling all students, friends and families of Scoil Mhuire Naofa. Time to hop on your bicycle, tricycle, balance bike, tandem or unicycle and cycle to school for your breakfast! Coffee, tea, fruit & pastries to fuel up after your cycle will be available. Student Bicycle Maintenance Workshop & Fun Obstacle Course All students of Menlough National […]
Students from 2nd to 6th class do a few laps around the town of Athenry. Transition year students and a garda escort will be on hand to ensure safety.
Treasure Hunt on Bikes
The event comprises of a bike maintenance workshop & short cycle on the first session and a cycle through Clonbur woods to Cong on the 2nd session. The event is to encourage people to get their bikes out of the sheds, get the confidence to fix them up and cycle in the local woodland cycle trails.
Join us for the Abbeyknockmoy Village Cycle, a fun and inclusive community cycling event for all ages and abilities. The cycle will begin at Abbeyknockmoy Community Centre and follow a 5km village loop. Following the cycle, participants can enjoy prizes and cycling goodies, with a children’s quiz taking place afterwards.
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.