National Bike to Work Day
National Bike to Work Day
National Bike to Work Day
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.
Green Schools Offaly - COW (Cycle on Wednesday) cycling challenge - county wide, is your school taking part? Be in with a chance to win
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.
Clooncarne Explorers Childcare Ltd I can ride my Bike 2025
Scoil Chlann Naofa will participate in a cycle. The children from 3rd – 6th classes along with teachers, parents and volunteers will cycle 6km, from the school, through the town and out the golf links road.
Leitrim Community Training Centre will take part in a guided cycle along the Blueway from Leitrim Village to Drumshanbo, identifying pollinator plants along the way.
Greenway cycle with two local schools, demonstrating bike skills and bike safety
Free bike maintenance and advice for members of the public at Ballymun Plaza.
Cycle Freedom Cork City - Free bike rentals during Bike Week 10 - 18th May, from 9.30am - 5.30pm with Cork Cycle Hire
Promote the benefits of cycling while ensuring that the pupils understand and adhere to the principles of Cycling Safety.
Older ladies fitness class incorporating indoor cycling at Lawrencetown Community Hall, Co. Galway
Pupils from the senior classes from Murroe NS will take part in a group cycle on a route nearby the school, while the Junior classes will take part in a cycling workshop in the school grounds.
Social cycle for Men 50+
Glassan NS are planning a trip to Glenveagh National Park where they will take part in a guided cycle around the trails.
Our Ty students will cycle along the Greenway from Athlone to Moate and back
Encourage leisure cycling
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
Our Lady's Bower Secondary School, Co. Westmeath - junior classes cycle
Display and information on different types of bikes available to purchase
Free bike maintenance and advice for members of the public on Guild Street.
Free 1hr introduction to BMX
Ascain Training and Support are hosting a Bike Day for service users from HSE Ascain and The Willows, offering a safe space to rediscover cycling. Many once enjoyed biking but stopped due to mental health struggles. This event promotes well-being and joy—last year, one attendee was inspired to buy a bike and now cycles daily.
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.
