Learn to Cycle for children 5 week programme
St. Marys Boys School Monaghan5 week fun and safe cycling programme for children aged 5-13 years. Children will learn correct techniques and lots of fun skills with Monaghan Sports Partnership
5 week fun and safe cycling programme for children aged 5-13 years. Children will learn correct techniques and lots of fun skills with Monaghan Sports Partnership
Teens can learn more about cycling a pump track with Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre Tuesday 13th May - pre booking essential - details provided on how to do this
Confidence training for women to get back cycling - max 20 places
To learn how brakes work and do simple repairs yourself.
Bike Maintenance Workshop from Cavan Cycling Hub to get tips on how to ensure your bike is safe, road ready and help get the maximum from your cycles.
Lifford NS plans to meet at the start of the cycle way at the town limit, encouraging parents to drop their children off there and join the walk or cycle to school. Children will cycle or scoot along the footpath to school. On arrival, parents will be offered refreshments, each class teacher will distribute a bell or reflector set to the children, and a road safety lesson will be delivered in class. This initiative promotes active travel, builds awareness of safe cycling habits, and encourages greater community involvement in the journey to school.
The Cycle Bus is to encourage pupils in local schools to cycle to school. The event for Bike Week will encourage maintenance of own bikes and safety awareness. reaching out to families will encourage families to cycle outside of school also and promote the social and health benefits of cycling. Two other local schools and the gardai will particiapate in thes event also so it reaches out into the wider community to get involved.
Inver NS is holding a special event to help children understand road safety while cycling. A local instructor will be invited to deliver a practical session on safe cycling. Pupils will also take part in a short cycle around the local area. An in-school art competition will promote creativity around the theme of bike safety, and relevant safety information will be shared with all students to reinforce key messages. This event aims to build cycling confidence, encourage safe habits, and celebrate Bike Week through both fun and educational activities.
Greenway cycle with two local schools, demonstrating bike skills and bike safety
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
Display and information on different types of bikes available to purchase
Tralee Community Policing Unit will host a bike safety information stand in Manor West Shopping Centre in Tralee
Our Children's Learn to Cycle session will give children in the Ardnacassa Housing estate area an opportunity to learn safer urban cycling skills.
To learn to recognise punctures and damaged tyres and do simple repairs yourself.
A practical bike maintenance workshop in Golden Village for beginners, offering hands-on tips and essential bike care skills.
Cycle/scoot from Carnaun NS Athenry to St Mary's GAA Club Athenry
This event will take place on athletics track which will afford the participants an opportunity to try different bikes and trikes in a safe environment. Participants get to try many different types of bikes including electric bikes, and trikes, recumbent E-Trikes and Side by Side bikes as well as a range of adapted bikes.
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!
Paralympian and pro cyclist Mitchell McLaughlin will visit the school to share his experiences from the 2024 Paris Paralympics and racing across Europe. He’ll speak to class groups, show his bikes and jerseys, and answer students’ questions in an inspiring, interactive afternoon about sport and motivation.
Curious about balance bikes? Bring your little ones (ages 2–5) along and discover the perfect first step in learning to cycle!
Join us for an exciting evening of cycling-themed activities at the Wicklow Town Bike Week Festival on Thursday, May 15. Taking place in the Murrough Carpark from 4pm to 7pm, the event is free and open to all ages and abilities.
Dunfanaghy Family Resource Centre will host a bike maintenance workshop which will teach skills like - How to remove a tyre - Fix a puncture, - Lubricating your chain - Brake care - Keeping your bike rust free - Adjusting seat/ handlebars as you grow taller - Be seen be safe
For children aged 5 to 12 years . Skills and drills to improve cycling ability. Two levels to choose from beginner or Improver, see below.
5 week fun and safe cycling programme for children aged 5-13 years. Children will learn correct techniques and lots of fun skills with Monaghan Sports Partnership
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.
