Preschool children will learn about bike road safety; the importance of putting on a helmet, hi vis, and talk about the rules of the road and general safety.
Free Drop-In Bike Safety Checks
Guided Video Presentation
To encourage children to cycle safely from their homes to visit friends, clubs and school. To make the most of the Greenway which is close by our school.
During Bike Week, club volunteers will visit local schools for fun, hands-on cycling sessions. Teens at The Comp in Glenties will learn basic bike maintenance, while younger children at national schools will practice cycling skills in the playground
At Barefield National School a fun leisure cycle for all the school children, including a bike check on the day and some advice regarding proper maintenance - by Burren Cycling club.
To improve the set up of commuter bikes to better suit their owners and help them with simple maintenance jobs for their bikes - taking place 12, 13 and 14 May - see locations
Students will learn key cycling skills from Green Schools’ Aengus Kennedy before exploring their local national park by bike. This safe, supported experience builds confidence and road safety awareness. Parents can join to learn alongside their children, encouraging more cycling at home—especially for those without regular bike access or experience.
A cycling for all event, come and try a bike suited to your needs.
Grassroutes Bike Hire will run eight inclusive cycling classes during Bike Week 2025 for students from Little Angels and St Bernadette’s schools. Sessions include bike fitting, safety checks, and adapted cycling skills, promoting confidence, physical activity, and independence. All equipment is provided, making cycling accessible and enjoyable for all abilities.
Range of Events for Bike Week at Lawrencetown National School Galway
Royal Canal Greenway School Cycles are designed to encourage greater bike usage amongst secondary school students in a safe manner. These cycles also seek to promote the Royal Canal Greenway as an ideal cycling venue for participants.
Cycle to school with Louth Local Authority to highlight the use of the cycling infrastructure
Bike Maintenance Workshops for Women and Girls
Learn how to check your bike, spot problems before they are serious and fix simple problems like adjusting brakes, changing brake pads or tubes.
Or have me pump up your tyres, adjust your gears and brakes, oil everything and check everything is in safe working order.
And all free!
Wheels For all is suitable for all ages and levels. This cycle is inclusive for families that have children with disabilities. This cycle will help promote awareness and safety when on bikes. This will take place at Manulla Football CLub at F23 KF66.
Join our off-road cycling workshop for adults to master trail techniques, improve handling, and conquer any terrain with confidence at Lisnamult Sport and Activity Hub, Co. Roscommon.
This skills evening will provide the children with the basic skills that are required when starting to cycle.
Members of Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin will take part in an event aiming to promote and encourage the use of the new Greenway when traveling to and from matches/training. The event will involve a one hour session at the club led by local cycling coaches focusing on cycling skills, cycling safety and guidelines for using the greenway. This will be followed by a guided cycle on the greenway and refreshments in the clubhouse.
To learn to recognise punctures and damaged tyres and do simple repairs yourself.
A fun event in the centre of town letting people see and try different bikes.
To introduce participants to multi modal travel and to try to develop a community of cyclists - Multi modal leisure cycle using the train to Midleton to meet with the cycle to the sea organisation for a presentation on their greenway sculptures - 12th May
Bike Maintenance Workshop, Lisnamult Community Sports Hub, Co. Roscommon 12th May for Bike Week.
Free family friendly biodiversity event along the Barrow Blueway in Vicarstown with an ecologist, exploring native plants, animals and trees. Registration essential - through link provided to secure your space
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.
