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.
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.
5 week fun and safe inclusive cycling programme for children aged 5-13 years. Children will learn correct techniques and lots of fun skills - at Peacelink
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
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 Road Safty Ballycroy is for 5-12 year olds to education them on awareness and safety of the road with skills and demostrarion. This is suitable for all levels of experience. This event will take place at Ballycroys Children Club F28 RX77
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
Adult beginner coached session including bike rental, uplift.
Beginner mountain bike coaching session.
Join us for a free pump track session at Fairlane Park. Learn to master the bumps and jumps of the pump track and improve your skills.
Bike Maintenance evening, on repairs you can do at home to get the bikes roadworthy.
Scoil Naomh Mhuire has an action-packed Bike Week planned, including a bike safety talk, a whole-school cycling challenge, a safety poster competition, and a fun cycle for senior classes.
Bike Fun Day rewards children who cycle to school during Bike Week with fun activities in the school yard. Led by teacher Luke Cape and pro cyclist Mitchell McLaughlin, kids will enjoy cycling challenges, prizes, and refreshments. It’s a fun, active event that promotes bike skills, confidence, and healthy habits!
Bike Week Events taking place at Ballinderreen National School
Slang Greenway Heritage Cycle
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!
This cycle will be shorter flatter, slower and involve a lot of off road route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists.
Our older adult cycle for Bike Week will take place on Friday the 16th of May at 3pm from Richmond Harbour in Clondra. The guided cycle will take place along the Royal Canal Greenway from Clondra to Killashee and back, a distance of 15km.
BMX racing, coaching, practice and training pop up event
A fun and active camp focused on helping Beavers learn to cycle using balance bikes, while enjoying the great outdoors.
Cycle Right Session & Bike Maintenance Workshop at Wexford County Council Offices, Carricklawn.
Join us 17th May from 9am in Glenties during Bike Week for free bike “M-checks” by local mechanics, covering essentials like brakes, gears, and tyre pressure. Enjoy tea, coffee, and bike chats while learning basic cycling skills from our volunteers. Afterward, take part in a relaxed 10km cycle along the scenic local cycle path.
Family Activity: Come and try Mountain biking together at Ticknock National Mountain Bike Trail Centre.
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.
