Cycle to School Day Scoil Éanna Galway
Scoil Éanna Co. Galway, IrelandCommunity Cycle to School Day with Scoil Éanna, Co. Galway for Bike Week
Community Cycle to School Day with Scoil Éanna, Co. Galway for Bike Week
We will begin our day with a cycle to school every day for bike week. Meeting at market square in Dunfanaghy village to promote cycling and create an awareness in our locality. Guest speaker to talk to pupils around bike maintenance and bike safety. Make healthy smoothies as a refreshment
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.
Asking children to cycle every day to school including a "bling your bike" day. Local sports coach coming to school to organise cycling routes and courses around school yard and grounds. All classes to create a pedal power project as homework for the week - this could be a presentation, a piece of art, a piece of creative writing, a poster, a video - or anything that they would like to present. Prizes will be given for these presentations and for the best decorated bike - the prizes will relate to cycling eg helmets and bike accessories.
Students in the junior classes (2nd 3rd 4th) will cycle laps of the school yard, each student will aim to complete a kilometre daily.
Senior classes (5th & 6th) will use an exercise bike and the ZWift app to complete challenges. Students will be encouraged to cycle to school each day Mon - Fri during the week.
Between 12th and 16th May St. Michael's NS Westmeath will hold a 'New to Cycling (triathlon)' and a variety of bike related activities such as write a poem, bike art work, scoot or cycle to school, family cycle on wellbeing Wednesday, prize giving for great participation, send in photos of your spending time on your bike
Art Competition and Bike Workshop in Mullagh National School, Co. Clare.
Lissycasey School Cycle Co. Clare for Bike Week
Bike Safety, Bike Skills and Bike Maintenance
Scoil Íde have the following events planned: *Time trials with the senior classes *A bike scavenger hunt. *scoot/cycle to school that week (have a score on the door- homework pass for the class with the most participants)
Weeklong cycle to school promotion along with some prize giving and small cycles.
The Green School Committee will present a PowerPoint on bike safety. In addition, the committee will track the number of children cycling or scooting to school each day, with the class that logs the most participants winning a special cycling trophy. "Design a Helmet" competition - Three winners will be chosen, one from the junior classes, one from the middle classes and one from the senior classes.
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
As part of Bike Week 2025, we are encouraging people to cycle to work to be in with chance to win a range of bike vouchers. Simply share a picture of you cycling to work, tag @limericksports and your organisation's name to enter.
To promte cycling and bike safety among our students
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.
Cycle Freedom Cork City - Free bike rentals during Bike Week 10 - 18th May, from 9.30am - 5.30pm with Cork Cycle Hire
This will involve cycling workshops in a number of schools around Clare from the 12th - 16th of May.
Students form Magh Ene College will complete a 5km Cycle in the local area to raise awareness around cycling among students. They will hold a session on Bike Maintenance and Safety prior to the Cycle, hosted by the Green Schools Travel Officer.
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.
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
A school-wide Bike Week celebration at Tinryland National School Co. Carlow featuring a cycling competition, class workshops with a visiting instructor, and encouragement for pupils to cycle to school.
A social event bringing together groups from Abbeyleix and Durrow for cycling, chat and coffee.
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.
