Carlow Regional Youth Service Bike Fest 2025
2025-05-13 16:00 - 2025-05-15 18:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Pop up bike repair and maintenance workshops alongside cycling challenges & workshops to promote bike safety for children and teenagers in various local parks around Carlow town and environs.
Parks include Carlow Town Park, Carlow Skate Park, Hanover Park, The Vault.
For more information contact Stephen Dwyer, stephen@carlowys.ie

McEoin Park Children Learn to Cycle Session - Longford
2025-05-13 16:30 - 17:30 | McEoin Park Community House, McEoin Park, Longford, N39 AF30
Children’s Learn to Cycle Session in McEoin Park Community House will provide an introductory learn to cycle safely session with primary school-aged children McEoin Park housing estate.
The event will take place on Tuesday, May 13th at 4:30 pm.
For more information contact Donal Mulligan, dmulligan@longfordcoco.ie

Learn to Cycle for children 5 week programme
2025-05-13 16:30 - 17:30 | St. Marys Boys School, Monaghan
5 week fun and safe cycling programme for children aged 5-13 years.
There are two iterations of this 5 week programme:

Beginning on 13th May 4.30-5.30pm – at Peacelink Clones H23 W209
Beginning on 15th May 5-6pm – at St. Marys Boys School Monaghan H18 A215

Children will learn correct techniques and lots of fun skills.
Contact Monaghan Sports Partnership for more information on this event at info@monaghansports.ie

Cork City Cycle Tour
2025-05-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Mary Elmes Bridge, St Patrick Quay, Cork City, Ireland
To explore the urban landscape of Cork, highlighting its cultural, historical and architectural highlights through an accessible cycle tour.
This guided tour takes participants through Cork City, utilising cycle lanes where available while safely navigating streets without them. The tour begins at St Patrick’s Quay and travels anticlockwise around the city, taking in Emmet Place, Shandon, Mardyke Bridge, Shakey Bridge, the UCC Campus, St Finbarre’s Cathedral, Grand Parade and South Mall.
The route includes stops at historical sites, public art displays and local attractions, offering insights into Cork’s urban development. A relaxed pace ensures there’s time to learn about the city’s heritage and enjoy the surroundings.
Taking place on 13th May from 5.30pm, meeting at Mary Elmes bridge, Patrick’s Quay, Cork.
Contact James for more information on this event at jkirby@corksports.ie

Teens Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre Pump Track Free Event
2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre, Dartrey, Monaghan, H16 HC83, Ireland
This Bike Week event is for teenagers to come and learn more about cycling a pump track from an expert – all for free!
At Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre, Dartrey, H16 HC83

On 13th from 6pm
& Also on 15th May from 6pm

A pump track is a loop and consists of a berms & rollers. Berms are the corners on the track & Rollers are the bumps.
The “pump” part is the pushing-down and pulling up action performed by riders on the track. Pump tracks are designed so they can be ridden completely without pedalling.
The participants must be able to ride a bike confidently. Bikes and Helmets provided. Numbers for these events will be limited .
Contact – info@tanaghoutdooreducation.com / www.tanaghoutdooreducation,com / 049 55 52988

Youghal - Killeagh Community Cycle
2025-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Tides car park, Youghal, Cork, Ireland
Leisure Cycle from Youghal to Killeagh and back.
Meeting point – Youghal tides car park, Co. Cork
For over 18s
Contact James for more information on this event at jkirby@corksports.ie6pm

For 55+ years - Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre Heritage Cycle
2025-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre, Dartrey, Monaghan, H16 HC83, Ireland
A leisure cycle for adults aged 55 and older of Dartry Forest guided by an experienced instructor from Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre.
This Bike Week event is taking place twice during the week:

On 13th May from 6pm
and also on 15th May from 6pm

at Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre, Dartrey, H16 HC83
Contact – info@tanaghoutdooreducation.com / www.tanaghoutdooreducation,com / 049 55 52988

Women on Wheels
2025-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Collinstown Sports Complex, Neilstown Road,, Clondalkin, Dublin 22., D22F663
Women on Wheels is a programme aimed at beginner women where cyclists are brought through the various skills and techniques involved in cycling.
The focus of the programme is on learning, meeting new people with the group cycle a prominent feature. Guided by experience leaders.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and have a blast with fellow wheel-loving ladies.
Mark your calendars and get ready to roll!
For more information, contact Michelle Dwyer or Breda Keenan at activetravel@sdublincoco.ie

Bike and Hike - Cappoquin, Waterford
2025-05-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Melleray, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford
Free Event. Cycle from Melleray with a hike followed by a cycle back.
For more information contact Thomas Shaw Hamilton, tshawhamilton@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

CRNS (Club Rothaíochta Na Sionainne) - Ice Cream Spin Co. Clare
2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland
The CRNS Ice Cream Spin will take in a cycle of approx 35km from Shannon, Newmarket on Fergus, Sixmilebridge (ice cream stop at Centra), Shannon, Co. Clare.
Departing Shannon at 6:30pm. Open to the community and club members.
For more information contact Michael McCarthy crnscycling@gmail.com

Fix Your Brakes taster at Rebel Reads
2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Rebel Reads, Unit O2 Marina Commercial Park, Cork City, Co. Cork, T12 VW53, Ireland
An intro session on brakes, this will give a better understanding of how they should work.
Learn how brakes work and do simple repairs yourself – 11th May 6pm
The focus will be on helping you to recognise when there are problems, and this may allow you to fix any issues that come up on your bike.
Feel free to bring your bike along, we will provide bikes for you to try out the repair work yourself.
We will have materials and tools provided.
At Rebel Reads, Unit O2, Marina Commercial Park, Cork City. T12 VW53
Contact James for more information on this event at jkirby@corksports.ie

Fixing Bikes with Blackpool Youth Club
2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Cork Community Bikes, Cork Foyer, Blackpool, Cork City, T23 FDT4, Ireland
Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will check bikes brought in and carry out any small repairs as needed, with the help of young people attending.
On 13th 6.30-8.30pm at Cork Community Bikes, Cork Foyer, Assumpton Road, Blackpool, Cork City. T23 FDT4
We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after bikes with bike prescriptions to take away.

Free Bike Check and Puncture Repair Lesson - Cloughjordan, Tipperary
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Main Street Cloughjordan, Tipperary
Join us for a Free Bike Check and Puncture Repair Lesson on Tuesday 13th May from 7–8pm on Main Street, Cloughjordan.
Learn how to keep your bike in safe working order and pick up practical skills like puncture repair. Ideal for all levels—bring your bike and get hands-on experience!
Meeting point: Main Street, Cloughjordan.
For more information, contact Gearoid O Foighil, gearoid.ofoighil@gmail.com

Bike Maintenance for Beginners
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | The Thatch Pub Drogheda, Donore Rd, Rathmullen, Drogheda
Drogheda Wheelers providing a FREE bike checks on bikes for people interested in taking part in free cycle social cycle with the club.
For more information, contact Barry Casey at barry.casey@louthcoco.ie

Back on your Bike with Bakes - Laois
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Knock Chapel House, Graigue, Laois, Ireland
A chance to try cycling in a safe, off-road environment followed by tea and cake in the local chapel house.
An opportunity to try out cycling and e-bikes followed by refreshments in the local community house.
Participants will have a chance to try out an e-bike or a pedal bike if they want to build up confidence if they haven’t cycled for a number of years
On 13th May from 7pm
At Knock Chapel House/Knock Men’s Shed, Graigue, Abbeyleix, Laois
No booking required – just show up!
For more information contact Audrey Brennan aubrennan@laoiscoco.ie

Bike, Beach and Yoga - Waterford
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Walton Park, Dungarvan
Join us for a this free week Bike-Beach-Yoga Programme.
Starting 13th May during Bike Week Waterford, from 7pm – register here
Relax and unwind this summer, get out in nature and make the most of the summer evenings.
Cycle 6km on the picturesque Greenway to Clonea Beach. Start beach Yoga On Clonea Beach (Hotel End) – Yoga session run by qualified instructor.
There will be Yoga Mats provided for you.
Meeting point – Walton Park, Dungarvan – to Clonea Beach, Dungarvan
For more information contact Thomas Shaw Hamilton, tshawhamilton@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Bike Maintenance Workshop - Meath
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Scoil Naomh Eoin, Clonmagadden Valley, Navan, Co. Meath, C15FX7W
There is nothing more annoying than discovering there’s something wrong with your bike halfway into a ride.
Meath LSP and delighted once again to offer a Bike Maintenance workshop for Women, this simple M Check Bike Maintenance Workshop could save you time and money.
The M check is a basic safety check of all the main working parts of a bike, moving from the front hub back.
The 1.5 hour workshop takes place on Tuesday 13th May at 7pm in Scoil Naomh Eoin NS, Windtown, Navan.
Spaces are limited, pre booking is essential.
For more information, contact Lisa O’Dowd at lodowd@meathcoco.ie

Bike Maintenance Workshop - Cavan Cycle Hub
2025-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Cavan Cycle Hub, Cavan Leisure Centre, Drumalle, Co. Cavan, H12 Y9W4, Ireland
Tuesday 13th May at 7pm at Cavan Cycle Hub, Cavan Leisure Centre, County Cavan.
All are welcome to get from tips and advice to ensure your bike is road ready and advance your safe cycling skills with Cavan Cycle Hub.
Contact Dean for further information on this event at dmcelroy@cavancoco.ie

Women on Wheels - Finn Wheelers Donegal
2025-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Ballybofey, Co.Donegal
Finn Wheelers will run a women-only leisure cycle to increase female participation in cycling.
This will be an easy-paced event with experienced club members leading the cycle event and providing marshalling and support. Bikes will be checked, and safety will be discussed in a briefing before the cycle.
For more information, contact Brian McElhinney, finnwheelers@gmail.com

4 Cities History Cycle
2025-05-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Michael Collins statue, Grand Parade, Cork, Co. Cork, T12 X967, Ireland
Visit the many distinct communities that came to form Cork City on your bike and hear the story of their history and unique identity – on Tuesday 13th May 7pm
Suitable for 16+ Younger children welcome in bike seat or trailer – A very slow and easy cycle particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.
Don’t forget your bike!! But this cycle is also designed to be suitable for cycling on the TFI bikes.
Meeting point Michael Collins statue on the Grand Parade, T12 X967
Contact James for more information on this event at jkirby@corksports.ie

Bike Week Movie Night - Cork City
2025-05-13 20:30 - 23:30 | The Friary Bar, Co. Cork, Ireland
A classic of Italian cinema on Tuesday 13th May from 8.30pm – for adults only
To celebrate Bike Week 2025 the Friary Bar will treat us to a showing of Bicycle Thieves (Ladri di biciclette) a stunningly visual film with sparse but powerful dialog. Learn more about the film here.
Free snacks & popcorn for everybody!
“The film is frequently on critics’ and directors’ lists of the best films ever made. It was given an Academy Honorary Award in 1950, and, just four years after its release, was deemed the greatest film of all time by the magazine Sight & Sound’s poll of filmmakers and critics in 1952. The film placed sixth as the greatest ever made in the latest directors poll, conducted in 2002.”
Contact James for more information on this event at jkirby@corksports.ie

National Bike to Work Day - Nationwide
2025-05-14
National Bike to Work Day – Why not consider cycling to work today?

The potential benefits of cycling are hard to deny, so what are you waiting for?

Get those tyres pumped up, hop on and give it a try!

For more information, contact activetravelteam@dlrcoco.ie

Cycle to School - Lifford NS, Donegal
2025-05-14 09:00 - 09:30 | Lifford NS, Co. Donegal
Lifford NS plans to meet at the start of the cycleway 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.
For more information, contact Emma Bradley at liffordns@gmail.com

Cycle Bus - Ballyshannon, Donegal
2025-05-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Ballyshannon, Co.Donegal
The Cycle Bus is to encourage pupils in local schools to cycle to school.
The event for Bike Week will encourage the 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 participate in this event also, so it reaches out into the wider community to get involved.
For more information, contact Alan Sweeny, alan@holyfamilyballyshannon.ie

Green Schools Offaly - Cycle on Wednesday COW Initiative
2025-05-14 09:00 - 14:30 | Offaly Green Schools, Offaly, Ireland
Green-Schools would like to invite all schools currently on Travel and Global Citizenship Travel programmes, and those who have completed their Travel flag to take part in the Green Schools COW (Cycle on Wednesday) day on Wednesday, 14th May 2025.
By keeping a record of how many students cycle to school on COW day, your school can enter a competition to see which school has the highest number of students cycling on National COW day.
All entries to be submitted online by Wednesday, 21st May.
For further information contact Green-Schools info@greenschoolsireland.org
More detail, the link to submit and a handy guide are all available here.

Road Safety Awareness and Cycle - Inver NS, Donegal
2025-05-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Inver NS, Co. Donegal
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.
For more information, contact Deyna Walsh, deyna@inverns.com

St. Josephs Special School Bike Week - Galway
2025-05-14 09:00 - 15:00 | St. Josephs Special School, Thomas Hynes Road, Newcastle, Galway, H91K095
Bike Maintenance Workshop
Fun Cycle
Treasure Hunt
All Wheels Count Event
Circus Bike Display
For more information, contact Sarah McGinley at principal@stjosephspns.ie

I Can Ride My Bike 2025 - Leitrim
2025-05-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Clooncarne Explorers Childcare Ltd, Clooncarne, Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim, N41W728
The preschool children will be taught safe bike riding habits.
A cycle track will be painted on the concrete play area and traffic lights and signs in place for children to learn about cycling safely.
There will be themed painting and colouring sheets available on the day.
The children will receive a high vis vest and an “I can ride my bike” certificate.

Scoil Chlann Naofa Cycle - Leitrim
2025-05-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Scoil Chlann Naofa, Ballinamore,, Co. Leitrim
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.

Picnic Cycle and Identifying Local Pollinator Plants - Leitrim
2025-05-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Leitrim Community Training Centre
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.
