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
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.
Art Competition and Bike Workshop in Mullagh National School, Co. Clare.
Lissycasey School Cycle Co. Clare for Bike Week
Cycle to School – Clare Schools across Clare are invited to take part in this active travel initiative encouraging students, staff, and families to cycle to school. Join the movement for a greener, healthier commute—and don’t forget to tag us on social media with your #CycleToSchool moments!
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.
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.
A relaxed social cycle around the Southside of Cork City
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
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.
A pumptrack, which is a loop and consists of a berms and rollers. Learn more at this pump track taster for teenagers at Tanagh Outdoor Adventure Centre for Bike Week
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 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
A guided cycle through a scale model of the solar system from the Sun at Patricks Bridge to Neptune at Blackrock Castle Observatory, Co. Cork. We will "visit" each planet in turn, learn a little about it, get a feeling of the scale of the solar system and have some fun on the way.
Join us for 'Tune Trail City Cycle' this Bike Week as we cycle to catch some of the finest music Cork has to offer, for adults only - Mon 12th May.
Cycle Freedom Cork City - Free bike rentals during Bike Week 10 - 18th May, from 9.30am - 5.30pm with Cork Cycle Hire
Greenway cycle for children from 2nd-6th class of Monreagh National School, Co. Donegal from Carrigans to Derry, stopping for refreshments halfway on 13th May 2025 for Bike Week.
As part of Bike Week, students will explore Bonny Glen Forest and the Dolmen Stone by bike, promoting fitness, confidence, and outdoor learning. The event combines cycling with local heritage, teamwork, and environmental awareness, ending with a picnic. It highlights cycling as a fun, educational, and healthy group activity.
Students from Ursuline College will embark on a 17km round trip from the school to Strandhill village, Co. Sligo breaking there for ice-cream before returning along the same route back to the school.
Free Event. Come & Try It Cycling Session. Join us for a one-off beginner cycling session designed specifically for over 55s. Weather you are new to cycling or returning after a break this session is a great way to build confidence and get started.
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.
