Athy Sing & Sign Presents Spin & Sign

Spin & Sign is a fun, welcoming, family-friendly community cycle created to bring together the Deaf community, Athy Sign & Sign members, and our wider local community for a relaxed spin with plenty of laughs, chats, and signing along the way. This event is all about connection, inclusion, and visibility, creating a space where Deaf and hearing people can come together naturally through movement, Irish Sign Language, and shared social time. We’ll meet at a central starting point in Athy, where everyone will be welcomed in both Irish Sign Language and spoken English, with a clear visual overview of the route and a few simple safety reminders before we roll out. The cycle itself will be an easy, gentle spin at a comfortable pace, suitable for children, families, beginner cyclists, and anyone who just wants to enjoy being out on their bike without pressure.

There’s no racing here, just cruising together, chatting at stops, and enjoying the journey. Our destination is Dilly Dally, where we’ll park up the bikes and switch gears into social mode, giving everyone time to mix, mingle, sign, chat, and connect over coffee, ice cream, and treats. This relaxed stop creates the perfect opportunity for people to practise Irish Sign Language in a friendly, informal way while building real connections across the community. Spin & Sign celebrates cycling, movement, balance, wheels, pedals, and safety, while also highlighting community, inclusion, and belonging.

Open to all ages and abilities, the event encourages active participation, shared learning, and simple joy, proving that sometimes the best way to bring people together is two wheels, two hands, and a good place to stop for ice cream. We will also teach some ISL signs of words associated with cycling.

Booking is essential so please contact athysingandsign@gmail.com to secure your place