Transport for Ireland

Childrens Skills and Drills - Sligo
2025-05-11 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Coolaney Community Park, Co.Sligo, F56 NH10
Two categories for children to learn to cycle.
Beginner / Nervous (5 to 10 years) – For children who are just starting on a pedal bike, struggle with getting started, or wobble a lot while cycling. This level focuses on improving balance and pedalling skills.
Improver / Advanced (8 to 12 years) – For children who can start and stop independently and cycle in a straight line but need to improve their braking and cornering skills.
For more information, contact Weronika Racka, weronika@sligosportandrecreation.ie

Children’s Skills and Drills - Coolaney, Sligo
2025-05-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Coolaney Community Park, Co.Sligo, F56 NH10
Calling all young cyclists aged 5 to 12 years! Whether your child is just starting out or already zooming around with confidence, our fun, coach-led cycle sessions are tailored for beginners, improvers, and advanced riders alike.
Under the guidance of experienced cycling coaches, children will build skills in:
• Balance
• Pedaling
• Braking
• Cornering
These sessions take place in a safe, enclosed outdoor space—no traffic, just fun and learning!
Bring your own bike if you have one (it’s best to learn on your own wheels!), but don’t worry—bikes and helmets can be provided if needed. Just let us know when registering.
Please check that bikes have working brakes and pumped tyres, and helmets must be worn during the session.
Limited spots available – Book your child’s place today!
For more information, contact Weronika Racka at Weronika@SligoSportandRecreation.ie

Cycle Obstacle Challenge - Laois
2025-05-11 15:15 - 17:15 | Sports Complex Mountmellick, Patrick Street, Townparks, Mountmellick, Co Laois, R32 ER86
Cycle events for service users of Mountmellick Family Resource Centre.
This event is being run over two days for different age groups each day.
It has three parts – a leisure cycle, talk on road safety and an obstacle course.
This event run also on 5/12/2025 for a different age group.
For more information, contact Niamhie Mooney at niamhie.mooney.myfrc@gmail.com

Views of Cork City ride
2025-05-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Berwick Fountain, Grand Parade, Cork City, T12 CKV9, Ireland
This ride will take on some challenging climbs as it weaves its way around the best views of Cork City, with stops to appreciate the views.
Taking place 11th May from 5-7pm
Meeting at Berwick Fountain, Grand Parade, Cork City. T12 CKV9
Contact James for more information on this event at jkirby@corksports.ie

Fix Your Brakes taster at Rebel Reads
2025-05-11 18:00 - 20:00 | 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

Islands of Cork History cycle
2025-05-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Michael Collins statue, Grand Parade, Cork, Co. Cork, T12 X967, Ireland
Sunday 11th May from 7pm – 10pm – Visit the many distinct islands that came to form Cork City on your bike and hear the story of their history and unique identity.
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 Poetry Night Cork City and Online
2025-05-11 20:30 - 23:30 | The Friary, No.1 Shandon St., Cork City, Co. Cork, Ireland
You will hear some pieces inspired by cycling including the entries in on-line bike poetry competition specially written for the event.
This event 11th May 2025 is for over 18’s and will have two parts:

an on-line bike poetry competition
and an in person Bike-themed poetry evening at The Friary, with free snacks.

A chance to catch up with all the new friends you made on all the Bike Week Cycles in Cork and Nationally. We will also open the floor to anyone who wishes to perform.
Contact James for more information on this event at jkirby@corksports.ie
Limited spaces on this event so please book your space to avoid disappointment – through this link

Bike Work Whop and Community Information on Cycling - Leitrim
2025-05-12 | Gorvagh Community Hall, Gorvagh Community Hall, Corrabeagh, Gorvagh, Co. Leitrim, N41V504
Moran’s bike shop will attend Gorvagh Community Centre and repair and check children’s bikes from the area (Check breaks, gears, tyres etc ) and adjust and replace as required.
There will be a talk on road safety and good bike use.

Wheels Cycling Event - Waterford
2025-05-12 08:00 - 09:00 | The Durrow Greenway Carpark, Waterford
Join us for a free 30-minute opening cycle commute on the Waterford Greenway, meeting at the Durrow Greenway Car park at 8.00am.
Stopping for refreshments at 8.15am in railway cottage and leaving at 8.40am to get into the Dungarvan for 9.00am, with complimentary hot drinks and snacks.
For more information contact Peter Jones, pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Barrow Blueway Thru-Way Cycle - Athy
2025-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | The Auld Shebeen, Athy, Upper William Street,, Bleach, Athy, Kildare, R14 RY62
Experience all that is great about a relaxed meandering cycle along the Barrow Blueway Thru-Way Cycle Athy to Roberstown, Co Kildare as part of Bike Week 2025 with Kildare County Council – Kildare Sports Partnership (in collaboration with Laois County Council).
This event for over 18 year olds only is suitable for all abilities – and is taking place 17th May from 9am – 2.30pm
Starting in Athy at The Auld Shebeen Bar, Lock 27 Grand Canal Barrow Line/Barrow Blueway from 9am
Progressing along the Barrow Blueway taking in all the flora and fauna along the 46.5 km to Robertstown.
As the group spin along there will be rest & replenish breaks and points of interest to take in along the way.
Please note this is a relaxed cycle and no rushing. Refreshments provided by Kildare County Council.
Contact Paul for more information on this event at pmacdonald@kildarecoco.ie

Bike to School Kiltormer Community
2025-05-12 08:00 - 2025-05-16 09:00 | Kiltormer, Kiltormer Village, Co. Galway, Ireland
Each day during Bike Week the children will be encouraged to cycle to school in Kiltormer Village, Co. Galway.
They might cycle from their home (if it is close enough) or we might all cycle from the church to the school.
Contact Kiltormer NS for further information on this event at iomarburkeclass@gmail.com

Art Competition and School Cycles
2025-05-12 09:00
Art Competition through QCM Cyclying Club 12th – 16th May & Cycle in Clooney NS. Historic Cycle in Quin 16th May. For more information contact Pat Ryan, 087-2906766

Cycle to School - St Joseph's NS, Donegal
2025-05-12 09:00 - 09:30 | St Joseph’s NS, Co. Donegal
A cycle to school morning, children and parents gather at the beach car park and we all set off to our local national school.
We hope the children will use their bikes more often and be more aware of safety on the roads. Making it a fun event is beneficial to everyone involved.
For more information, contact Oonagh Russell, stjosephsrathmullan123@gmail.com

Off Road Cycling Skills Workshop for Schools
2025-05-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Roscommon, Schools County Wide, Ireland
Off-road cycling workshop for schools taking place during Bike Week.
For schools county wide to master trail techniques, improve handling, and conquer any terrain with confidence for schools.
Contact Noel for further information on this event at info@rosactive.org

Bike Mechanic Workshop and 12 O'Clock Hills Cycle - Tulla National School
2025-05-12 09:00 - 14:30 | Tulla National School, Co. Clare, Ireland
The initiative will begin with a visit from a professional bike mechanic at the start of Bike Week – at Tulla National School, Co. Clare
The mechanic will conduct a hands-on workshop for all students of 5th and 6th class, teaching essential skills such as tyre.
The workshop will run from 9am until 2.30pm on Monday and the cycle will leave Tulla National school on Friday at 9.30am
Contact Maureen for further information at maureen@marketingandmore.ie

Ballinderreen NS Bike Week - Bike Design
2025-05-12 09:00 - 14:40 | Ballinderreen National School, Ballinderreen, Galway, Ireland
Children will design their ideal bike giving consideration to both style and function, as part of the schools Bike Week celebrations.
Location: Ballinderreen National School, County Galway.

Suitability: Primary school children with a variety of abilities.
Contact Conor for further event details at conorcooney@ballinderreenns.ie

Cycle to School Day Scoil Éanna Galway
2025-05-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Scoil Éanna, Co. Galway, Ireland
Parents and teachers and wider community will join the children to create a road safe environment to cycle to school as part of Bike Week this year at Scoil Éanna, Co. Galway.
Contact Rachel for further information on this event at galwayactive@galwaycoco.ie

Cycle to School and Bike Maintenance - Scoil Na Croise Naofa, Donegal
2025-05-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Scoil Na Croise Naofa, Co. Donegal
We will begin our day with a cycle to school every day for bike week.
Meeting at the market square in Dunfanaghy village to promote cycling and create awareness in our locality.
Guest speaker to talk to pupils about bike maintenance and bike safety. Make healthy smoothies as a refreshment.
For more information, contact Colette Friel, office@nsdunfanaghy.com

Fenagh Childcare Ltd Safe Cycle - Leitrim
2025-05-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Fenagh Childcare Ltd, Fenagh Community Centre, Foxfield, Fenagh, Co. Leitrim.
Preschool children will learn about bike road safety; the importance of putting on a helmet, hi vis, and talk about the rules of the road and general safety.

Clonakilty Bike 4 Work
2025-05-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Clonakilty community bike project, Cork, Ireland
Donate your old bike and have it transformed for commute cycling.
At Clonakilty community bike project, Cork
Contact James for more information on this event at jkirby@corksports.ie

Clonakilty Bike Circus Bike Safety Checks
2025-05-12 09:00 - 18:00 | Bike Circus, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, Ireland
To get bikes ready for the Clonakilty Bicycle festival & summer season, Come learn about the Bike Circus and what it means to become a member.
Taking place throughout Bike Week 10-18th May, 9-6pm – taking place at Bike Circus in Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Have your bike safety checked for free.
Meet the Yard Dogz, our friendly crew of volunteers.
Email clonbikefest@gmail.com for more information.
More on Clonakilty Bike Fest here.

Clonakilty Bike Circus Bike Wash!
2025-05-12 09:00 - 18:00 | Bike Circus, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, Ireland
Bike Wash!
Everyday Maintenance for Safe Cycling – Degreasing, Lubricating, and M Checking Your Bike – BYO Bike Demo
Email clonbikefest@gmail.com for more information.
Taking place at Bike Circus Clonakilty – Co. Cork
More on Clonakilty Bike Fest here.

Clonakilty Bike Circus Family Cycling and Assistive Cycling
2025-05-12 09:00 - 18:00 | Bike Circus, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, Ireland
Family Cycling & Assistive Cycling – Funny Bikes for Special Cyclists
As part of this there is a Guided Video Presentation, at Bike Circus, Clonakilty – Co Cork
Email clonbikefest@gmail.com for more information.

More on Clonakilty Bike Fest here.

Clonakilty Bike Circus Event Series
2025-05-12 09:00 - 18:00 | Bike Circus, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, Ireland
As part of Bike Week 2025 Bike Circus in Clonakilty Cork the following are taking place:

Eldercycle and Greenway Adventurers
Silver Bullet Trishaw
Getting Back to Cycling
EBiking Comes of Age & Assistive Cycling
Family Cycling & Assistive Cycling

Amongst many other family friendly events – see the Bike Circus Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Email clonbikefest@gmail.com for more information.
More on Clonakilty Bike Fest, Co. Cork here.

Cycle through the Countryside along the Greenway
2025-05-12 09:00 - 2025-05-16 09:00 | Coralstown National School, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Coralstown National School, Co. Westmeath encourage all our senior classrooms to cycle at least one day to school, aim is to cycle each day, and enjoy a leisure cycle along the greenway in their freetime.
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.

Taghmon National School - Pedal Power Week
2025-05-12 09:00 - 2025-05-16 14:30 | Taghmon National School, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Taghmon National School, Co. Westmeath will encourage safe cycling to school through their Pedal Power Week.
To encourage an interest in cycling and physical activity. To develop children’s physical fitness, wellbeing and the outdoors. To develop children’s skills in cycling proficiency.
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.

Dean Kelly National School ZWift Challenge
2025-05-12 09:00 - 2025-05-16 14:30 | Dean Kelly National School, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Dean Kelly National School, Co. Westmeath will promote the use of bicycles for exercise, to set a target distance and as a school community cycle that distance using bicycles and exercise bicycles.
Students in the junior classes (2nd 3rd 4th) will cycle laps of the school yard, each student will aim to complete a kilometre daily.
The green school committee will also promote the use of bicycles instead of vehicles during the week.

St. Michael's NS Bike week 2025
2025-05-12 09:00 - 2025-05-16 14:40 | St. Michael’s National School, St. Michael's NS, Castletown Geoghegan, Westmeath, Ireland
To get children cycling, scooting etc, back out on their bikes, off devices and getting more exercise and fresh air
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.
For further information on this event contact Westmeath Sports Partnership at info@westmeathsports.ie

Art Competition / Bike Workshop - Mullagh National School
2025-05-12 09:00 - 2025-05-16 15:00 | Mullagh National School, Co. Clare, Ireland
A celebration of Bike Week 2025 at Mullagh National School.
Marking the recent installation of a bicycle rack and shelter at their school through the Safe Routes to School programme, by encouraging more children to cycle to school including an art competition about bicycles.
Cycling training will be provided to all classes to build children’s cycling skills and also develop their understanding of safety while cycling.
Also an in school art competition will take place to promote and encourage cycling to school.
Contact Áine for further information at principal@mullaghschool.ie

Lissycasey School Cycle
2025-05-12 09:00 - 2025-05-16 15:00 | Lissycasey National School, Co. Clare, Ireland
Lissycasey School Cycle – cycling to that county.
They will cycle around the pitch in Lissycasey and then clock the KM and track it to get to the county they have chosen.
Contact Tracey for further information at tracey@lissycaseyns.ie
