Abbeyleix Heritage House Bike Week Event: The Abbeyleix Heritage House will offer free entry to our Museum for anyone who cycles to Abbeyleix Heritage House during Bike Week. Also for adults a free tea/coffee or water and for kids an icecream. Also to promote Bike Week the staff of the Heritage House are going to […]
Children are invited to take part in an art competition, based on road safety in relation to cycling. An assembly will be held to explain the competition. Lessons will take place in each class form on cycling road safety. A whole school assembly will be held to announce the winners and explain their art work. […]
Safety and bike maintenance workshop, The Square, Rathdowney Basic bike maintenance and information on safety 6pm to 7pm All welcome
Public cycle leaving from The Square Rathdowney Co. Laois 4km route Family friendly all welcome Start time 7pm
12km round trip from Vicarstown along the banks of the Canal to the Fisherman Pub where Ceol, Caint agus Craic Damhsa and Pop up Gaelteacht await. Refreshments will be provided. Start: The Old Schoolhouse Vicarstown
MYFRC Fun Clubs Cycle for your Lunch Closed event
Junior Infants, Senior Infants , First and Second classes will cycle on our tarmacadam and around our walkway. We hope to do about 5k. We will encourage all pupils to cycle. Closed Event
Heritage Cycle for pupils from 5th/6th class to Roskelton Church and St Fintan's Well Closed Event
Bike Maintenance workshops - Rang 5, 6 Bike Ride on School grounds Gaelscoil PhortLaoise 40 minute workshop Closed Event
This event will be held on Durrow cycling trail at Capponellan, Local schools are invited to attend an outdoor event where they will be addressed about road safety and bicycle safety by Gardai and RSA personnel. Afterwards a cycle along the trail for the children will take place. This is supervised by Pedal Vintage cyclists […]
Suitable for adults/children/older adults with reduced mobility or physical/sensory impairments. If you are a carer or family member of someone who would like to try one of our adapted bicycles with our trained cycle leaders. Have you a family member in nursing home/care facility, who might enjoy getting out and about. We have bikes that […]
Fun cycle on the community walking track Closed event School pupils, staff and family members
Garda Bike theft Prevention stand at Market Square, Abbeyleix. Gardaí engaging with cyclists and handing out crime prevention advice along with free hi visibility vests, armbands etc and sports water bottles procured by Laois Co. Co. To be held from 3.30pm-5pm
Market square Stradbally to Ballintubbert House 12 years upwards 30 minutes - 7.5km
Get moving with an early morning cycle along the canal, followed by a relaxing yoga session to boost your energy and focus for the entrie. Nutritious breakfast provided. Suitable for 12+ Start: Vicarstown Bridge Register Here: FREE Bike Week Pedal & Pose Tickets, Friday, May 15 • 7 AM - 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
5th & 6th class pupils will cycle from Rath NS to Courtwood GAA, they will then cycle along the Barrow Blueway to Vicarstown and back. 6 staff members will also take part. Pupils with varying disabilities will also be included. In all the distance will be approximately 14km. Closed Event
Pupils will bring bikes to local park where there is a 800m track for the children to complete a 5km cycle. The children will have a picnic after, family members and a safety officer will be invited for health and safety purposes Helmets and Safety lessons will be completed in class in advance. Closed Event
3rd , 4th, 5th and 6th class pupils along with teachers. sna's and local volunteers will cycle to Coolrain Park via Laois Angling Centre. They will have lunch and refreshments in Coolrain Park, play time and then return to Camross School. It will be approx 10k cycle. We hope to make it a full fun […]
This service will be provided by two bike mechanics, a demonstration of basic bike maintenance. Bring your bike for assessment and advice to the Bike shed Chapel St Durrow (Beside the Garda Station) 10.30am to 12.30pm
This service will be provided by two bike mechanics, a demonstration of basic bike maintenance. Bring your bike for assessment and advice to the Bike shed Chapel St Durrow (Beside the Garda Station) 2pm to 3.30pm
A family cycle through the village, around mass lough and back to the swimming pool, entrants can extend the cycle through Heywood if they wish. Starting point will be the Amenity park at 7pm for registration, and the family cycle will kick off at 7.30pm. The BCDA will provide refreshments following the cycle at the […]
A leisure cycle from Durrow to and through Dunmore Cycle Trail to Dunnes Garden Centre. Back to Durrow on the cycle lane. Refreshments at Bob's bar. Supervised by Pedal Vintage Cyclists. Time to be decided.
Meet Athy Sports Hub, R14 E243 at 8.30am. Cyclists and bikes will be transported from Athy to Roberstown in Co. Kildare, and you will cycle the 50km scenic route back to Athy. A good level of fitness required. This is a supervised cycle with a tour guide to point out all the interesting places along […]
Have your bike checked free of charge with the Bike Mechanic Walter Coleman. Minor repairs onsite.
A family-friendly, slow-paced cycle starting and ending at Mountrath Church. Participants will be given a "Bicycle Bingo" card to spot local landmarks along the 5-10km routes. It is designed specifically for children and "rusty" adult cyclists to build confidence in a fun, non-competitive environment. Target Group: Families and beginners. Open to: Club members, families and […]
Bike to BBQ. Leisure 6km cycle event for young people, followed by BBQ and music 1pm - 3pm My creative space Dysart Beach R32R1XA
A fun and inclusive cycling event at Clough GAA Grounds designed to encourage new and returning cyclists of all ages and abilities. The event will include an accessible bike showcase in partnership with Laois Sports Partnership (subject to availability), allowing participants to view and try accessible bicycles suitable for different abilities. The newly installed bike […]
Have your bike checked free of charge with the Bike Mechanic Walter Coleman. Minor repairs onsite.
Garda Bike theft Prevention stand at The Square Rathdowney. Gardaí engaging with cyclists and handing out crime prevention advice along with free hi visibility vests, armbands etc and sports water bottles procured by Laois Co. Co. To be held from 3pm-5pm
8km Cycle & Seed - Family Friendly Cycle from 8 years upwards. Departing from Mountrath Tidy Town's Polytunnel (Old Tennis Courts) - Route: New Line Road - Rushin Road - Mountrath followed by refreshments & tour of the Polytunnel and planting demo. All participants will receive seeds & pots for planting
Paddle from Vicarstown Bridge to the Dilly Dally coffee shop. After a light refreshment pedal your bike back to Vicarstown. Bikes and Boats provided. Adults only. No experience necessary but some level of water confidence required. Free pre-registration required on Eventbrite to secure a place. Register Here: FREE Bike Week Pedal & Paddle Tickets, Sunday, […]
A 5km spin from Bobs Bar in Durrow to Dunmore Cycle Trail accompanied by a poet. Poetry readings on the bank of the River Nore and throughout the forest. See and listen to the birds through the eyes of the poet. The winning entries in a Peddling Poetry writing competition will feature on the day. […]
Paddle from Vicarstown Bridge to the Dilly Dally coffee shop. After a light refreshment pedal your bike back to Vicarstown. Bikes and Boats provided. Adults only. No experience necessary but some level of water confidence required. Free pre-registration required on Eventbrite to secure a place.
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.