Transport for Ireland

Introduction to Mounting Biking Waterford - Come and Try It
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Fairlane Park, Dungarvan
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.
For more information contact Thomas Shaw Hamilton, tshawhamilton@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Foulksmills Family Fun Cycle
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Foulksmills Park, Foulksmills,, Co. Wexford
5km fun cycle starting and finishing in Foulksmills Park on the evening of Thursday 15th May, at 7pm.
Arranged by Foulksmills Tidy Towns, the event is open to all ages and abilities (but no balance bikes or bikes with stabilisers).
The family cycle will be at a leisurely pace around the beautiful countryside of Foulksmills.
The cycle will be managed by ride leaders and sweeper cyclists and there will be refreshments afterwards in the community park.
For more information, contact Clinton Donovan at clinton.donovan@wexfordcoco.ie

Mountain Bike Experience - Donegal
2025-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Cloghan Centre, Cloghan, Co. Donegal
Club Rothaíochta Chú Uladh will host a Mountain Bike event to cater for adults wishing to experience a different from the usual road based events.
For more information contact Freda Walsh, clubrothaiochtachuuladh@gmail.com

Ladies Only Cycle - Cloghan, Donegal
2025-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Cloghan Centre, Cloghan, Co. Donegal
Club Rothaíochta Chú Uladh will host a ladies only cycling event in an attempt to attract more females in the locality to cycling, It will by a fun group cycle with refreshment served after the event.
For more information contact Freda Walsh , clubrothaiochtachuuladh@gmail.com

Community Evening Cycle - Ballybofey, Donegal
2025-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Ballybofey, Co.Donegal
This evening event will offer 30km & 40km routes with refreshments and a chat afterwards.
The goal is to encourage participation in a social group cycle for club and non-members. We will be encouraging people interested in cycling who are non members to participate in the group cycle and hope to encourage them to get involved with regular group cycles with the club. This will be an easy-paced event with an experienced club member leading the cycle event and providing marshalling and support.
Bikes will be checked, and safety will be discussed in a briefing before the cycle.
U18s must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Brian McElhinney, finnwheelers@gmail.com

Inniscarra Kids BikeFest
2025-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Inniscarra Community Centre, Cork, Ireland
Childrens fun cycle event involving local schools to take place in Muskerry Rugby grounds on Thursday 15th May from 7-9pm
Taking place at Inniscarra Community Centre.
This BikeFest is to encourage children and adults to adapt safe methods of cycling.
Contact James for more information on this event at jkirby@corksports.ie

Women on Wheels Castlebar, Mayo
2025-05-15 19:00 - 2025-05-19 20:00 | Town park car park,, Town park car park,, Castlebar, Mayo
A group cycle to encourage ladies to get back on the bike will take place in Castlebar on Thursday 15th May. This event will take place once per week.
It is suitable for ladies looking to return to cycling and gain a bit more confidence on the bike.
For more information contact Edel Reilly at edelfreilly@gmail.com

Motherload Film Night - Maynooth Cycling Campaign Kildare
2025-05-15 20:00 | The Glenroyal Hotel, Clane Road, Maynooth, W23 C2V1, Ireland
Come and Join this Free Bike Week Screening of Motherload with – Maynooth Cycling Campaign in Kildare – register to secure your space here.

The film deals with a range of themes which includes climate change, feminism, cargo bikes, family responsibilities and building resilient communities all related to the theme of cycling.

Find out more about Motherload The Movie here.

Taking place on 15th May from 8pm
At The Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

This event is suitable for all ages, and experience levels with cycling not just for Mothers.

Contact Paul for more information on this event at pmacdonald@kildarecoco.ie

in Partnership with Kildare County Council as part of Bike Week 2025

Evening Adult Collage Making Workshop Cork
2025-05-15 20:30 - 23:30 | The Friary, No.1 Shandon St., Cork City, Co. Cork, Ireland
A fun evening of bike-themed art for adults only! Thurs 15th from 8.30pm at the Friary/
Internationally renowned collage artist Silvio will provide everything you need and some gentle guidance for you to create your own bike-themed masterwork celebrating the joy and freedom of cycling. And all free!
Contact James for more information on this event at jkirby@corksports.ie

Dawn Mindful Cycle - Laois
2025-05-16 06:00 - 10:00 | Fisherman’s Inn, Fisherstown, Laois, Ireland
Pedal from darkness into light with SVT Activity and Wellness Hub.
Register to secure your spot – via this link
A leisurely cycle that will cover 10km and followed by a healthy breakfast to set you up for the day.
Meeting : in the garden of the Fisherman’s Inn at 6 am.
Bikes with lights are essential and this event is for over 16s only.
For more information on this event contact Kathleen Sheridan kpsherid@gmail.com

Sunrise Spin and Splash - Enniscrone, Sligo
2025-05-16 06:30 - 08:00 | Enniscrone Lifeguard Tower, The Hollow beach, Enniscrone
Start your day with us to enjoy a guided social spin followed by a refreshing dip at the beach with Swim Ireland, and then relax to savor a tasty light breakfast setting you up for the day.
Meet at the Lifeguard tower at Enniscrone Beach.
This is a short easy paced cycle suitable for adults only, novice and experienced cyclists welcome.
For more information, contact Dearbhla Rooney at 0868139368

Fingal Superhero Cycle
2025-05-16 09:00 | Athenry, County Galway,
In Fingal, we think all Cyclists are superheroes, but this Bike Week, we’re looking for Schools to prove it!
On Friday 16 May, we’re asking children to bling their bike and dress up as their favorite superhero for their cycle to School.
Schools who register and take part will go into the draw to win one of three €150 One 4 All Vouchers for your school.
All you need to do is register here and send us a picture of your school taking part before Friday 23rd May.
Schools who register will also receive a promotional poster to help spread the word around their school.
For more information, contact Stephen McGinn at Active.travel@fingal.ie

Carbury School Cycle Sligo
2025-05-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Carbury School, National School, Sligo, Ireland
On 16th May – Carbury School will have a School Cycle celebrating Bike Week and the school’s involvement in the Green Schools Travel Flag for 6th class pupils, with accompanying staff and parents.
Sligo Cycling Campaign will provide assistance with risk assessment and marshalling.
The route will take the pupils over John Fallon Bridge beside their school and along the Riverside and Doorly Park cycle paths as far as Cleveragh Park.
The pupils will do a circuit of the Park and return to school by the same route in reverse, stopping for ice-cream at Ripples.
Contact Joan for further information on this event at sligocycles@gmail.com

Wexford Cycle to School - Scoil Mhuire
2025-05-16 09:00 - 14:00 | Rosslare Strand, Co. Wexford, Ireland
The students of Scoil Mhuire, Rosslare Strand, Co. Wexford will celebrate Bike Week and the completion of their Safe Routes to School works by cycling to school on Friday 16th May.
The group will start out in the garden beside the beach car park and cycle the 1.5km route to school.
On 16th May from 9am
For more information on this event contact Clinton at cyclingofficer@wexfordcoco.ie

Bike Safety Talk, Cycle to School Challenge and Fun Group Cycle - Scoil Naomh Mhuire, Donegal
2025-05-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Scoil Naomh Mhuire, Malin, Co. Donegal, F93FP76
Scoil Naomh Mhuire has planned a variety of exciting initiatives for Bike Week.
Students will participate in a Bike Safety Talk delivered by a local instructor, covering topics like hand signals, bike maintenance, and traffic rules, with a post-talk quiz for assessment.
The school will also host a Cycling Challenge, encouraging pupils to cycle to and from school with a parent or guardian.
A Cycling Safety Poster Competition will allow students to create posters promoting safe cycling, with prizes awarded for the best designs.
The week will conclude with a Friday Fun Cycle, a group ride around Malin Head for 5th and 6th class students.
For more information contact Caoimhe Uí Fhearáin, admin@malinheadns.com

Knocknacarra Educate Together Bike Disco - Galway
2025-05-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Knocknacarra Educate Together National School, Cappagh Road, Galway, H91 Y38E
Fun and energetic cycling disco, where students can enjoy music while showcasing their biking skills.
For more information contact Sarah Glynn at sarah@ketns.ie

Bike Week in Mayo Schools
2025-05-16 09:00 - 2025-05-20 17:00 | Mayo Schools, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Cycling Events are taking place across Mayo Schools for Bike Week 2025 between 10th to 18th May including:

Cong National School
Castlebar PS
Snugboro, Castlebar
Gaelscoil Raifteri, Castlebar
Foxford NS, Ballina
Ballina, Culleens NS
Westport Quay NS
Scoil Padraig, Westport
Holy Trinity, Westport
Gaelscoil, Wesport

Contact Janette in Mayo County Council and Sports Partnership team for more information at jslattery@mayococo.ie

Bike Fun Day - St Mary's Stranorlar, Donegal
2025-05-16 09:30 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Stranorlar, Millbrae, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal
Bike Fun Day is a celebration for all children who cycle to school during Bike Week!
Held in the school yard, the event includes exciting activities like an obstacle course, roundabout cycling, ride the plank, a slow bicycle race, and a braking competition.
Led by teacher Luke Cape and pro cyclist Mitchell McLaughlin, the day promotes cycling skills, fun, and confidence. Children will enjoy refreshments and receive a small prize as a reward for cycling to school.
It’s a fun and active event that encourages healthy habits and makes cycling to school something to celebrate!
For more information contact Luke Cape, l.cape@stmarysstranorlar.com

Cycle Freedom Cork - Free Bike Rentals
2025-05-16 09:30 - 17:30 | Cork Bike Hire, Cork City Depot, Co. Cork, T12 YX76, Ireland
Free bike rentals during Bike Week 10 – 18th May, from 9.30am – 5.30pm
We aim to encourage people to get outdoors, explore the natural surroundings, and experience the joy of cycling.
Get ready to Pedal your way to freedom during Bike Week with our Cycle Freedom event!
Located: Cork Bike Hire – Cork City Depot T12 YX76

St Cynoc’s National School - Cycle Day with Lynx Cycling Club
2025-05-16 10:00 - 13:00 | St Cynoc’s National School, Ferbane, Co. Offaly, Ireland
Lynx Cycling Club and St Cynoc’s National School will be taking part in a school cycle day in Ferbane.

Shore Cycle - Moyle NS
2025-05-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Moyle NS, Co. Donegal
Students form the Senior classes of Moyle NS will cycle to the shore near their school and conduct a Spring Clean of the shore on arrival.
Infant Classes will cycle around the school. The day will conclude with a picnic for all children, with parents invited also.
A bike mechanic will be on hand on the day to carry out any minor repairs required.
For more information, contact Grainne Graham, moylen.s@gmail.com

Schools Intro to MTB
2025-05-16 10:00 - 14:00 | County Hall Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland
Pupils from schools across Kilkenny – including DEIS, special education, and mainstream – will get a thrilling intro to mountain biking at County Hall Kilkenny and in Castlecomer Discovery Park, wrapping up with fun grass track racing.
Taking place on Friday 16th May from 10am.
Contact Roisin for further information on this event at onyourrothar@gmail.com

Inclusive Cycling Classes - Donegal
2025-05-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Craoibhin Community Enterprise Centre, Termon, Co. Donegal
Grassroutes Bike Hire will deliver eight inclusive cycling classes during Bike Week 2025 for students from Little Angels School and St Bernadette’s School.
Each session begins with a personalised bike assessment to ensure a safe, comfortable fit, followed by a tailored class from our inclusive cycling programme.
Participants will develop key cycling skills, including safety checks, bike handling, road awareness, and traffic navigation.
The programme also promotes physical activity, confidence-building, and reflection on personal progress.
With all bikes and adaptive equipment provided, this initiative highlights that cycling can be an accessible, enjoyable, and empowering experience for all abilities.
For more information, contact Mairead Giles, maireadgiles@grassroutes.ie

Ballinderreen NS Bike Week Bling your Bike and School Cycle
2025-05-16 10:00 - 14:40 | Ballinderreen National School, Ballinderreen, Galway, Ireland
Bling your Bike and Whole School Cycle.
Students will be encouraged to decorate their bike in a safe manner for a whole school cycle around the Astro turf. Children will cycle in their class groupings.
Events include: Road Safety Workshop for Jnr infants-2nd class delivered by RSA facilitator and a Road Safety Workshop for 3rd – 6th Class Delivered by RSA Facilitator. Cycle Right Course for 6th Class Students on Astro Turf, and Bike maintenance workshop facilitated by ‘An Mheitheal Rothar.’
Students bring bikes and receive instruction on correct maintenance of bikes.
Contact Conor for further event details at conorcooney@ballinderreenns.ie

Annual Brosna Bike Race
2025-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Child’s Play Kilbeggan, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Races between the classes, facilitated by the teachers with families and caregivers supporting.
At Child’s Play Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath: Our preschool children will be encouraged to bike to school, for those who do not have bikes we can provide them. Then we will have our second bike race along the Brosna View Green, with the aim of children and families
1) reconnecting with the benefits and fun biking bring from a young age,
2) appreciating the safe cycle space right in their community, and
3) creating a permanent structure where bikes can be parked going forward.
This was identified as a barrier following last year’s event – parents were encouraged to bike in to school but we have no space in the small reception area to safely store bikes.
This bike rack can also be use by our senior afterschoolers in the afternoon

Inclusive Cycle Come and Try - Galway
2025-05-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Westside Playing Fields, Westside,, Galway
Come and Try Inclusive cycle, All ages and abilities welcome.
For more information contact Declan Burke at declan.burke@galwaycity.ie

Parks greenways & quiteways of Cork City
2025-05-16 13:30 - 18:00 | Michael Collins statue, Grand Parade, Cork, Co. Cork, T12 X967, Ireland
A relaxed social cycle around the Southside of Cork City, Friday 16th May from 1.30pm to 6pm
The majority of this cycle will be off road and most of the rest on very quiet roads, it will be slow and easy so is particularly suited to those who are less confident cyclists.
A Cycle out along the river to the Lee Fields, then along the Greenway behind CIT to Curraheen, though quite estate roads to the Greenway parallel to the N22 between the Bandon Road and Wilton, though quite estate roads and across the Cycle/Pedestrian bridge to Togher cross to join the Greenway Parallel to the N22 into the Tramore Valley Park for a picnic stop, leave the park via the Greenway Parallel to the N22 to Douglas Village, through the village to the Park on to the Greenway to Donnybrook, back through Douglas village to the Green way behind Besskrook to Mahon Strand, past Blackrock Castle and alone the Marine back to the city.
Meeting point Michael Collins statue on the Grand Parade, T12 X967
16+ Younger children welcome in bike seat or trailer, This cycle will be shorter flatter, slower and involve a lot of off road route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists.
Contact James for more information on this event at jkirby@corksports.ie

CycleFest Doughiska - Galway
2025-05-16 14:30 - 17:00 | Ard Family Resource Centre, Doughiska, Galway, H91 DKF7
Family fun and cycling event for children, young people and families to come together to celebrate all that’s great about cycling & bikes, taking place at Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College school grounds with cycling skills training, fun bike themed activities & entertainment including unicycle & mini bike workshop, circus show, facepainting, Foróige two wheels art competition and games, finishing the afternoon with “Tour De Merlin Woods” a guided woodland family friendly cycle journeying around merlin woods with experienced bike mechanics available for free bicycle safety checks.
For more information contact Vera Kenny at vera@ardfrc.com

Cycling Games and Repairs at Bishops Avenue
2025-05-16 15:30 - 17:30 | Bishop’s Avenue, Farranferris, Cork City, T23 XF5N, Ireland
A session of cycling games and simple bike repair skills for children around 8-12 years old.
To learn cycling skills through play and offer bike repairs – on 16th from 3.30pm
At Bishop’s Avenue, Farranferris, Cork City. T23 XF5N
Contact James for more information on this event at jkirby@corksports.ie

BMX in Jobstown Dublin
2025-05-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Jobstown Park, Jobstown, Dublin 24, D24C8HN
BMX racing, coaching, practice and training.
For more information contact Lucan BMX club, lucanbmx@gmail.com
