Pedal for your Medal – a virtual cycling event

Ireland , Ireland

Hop on your bike and challenge yourself to complete a 25km cycle within the designated week of 10th to 18th May. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, this event is open to all skill levels. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to challenge yourself, stay active, and earn a well-deserved medal *Open only to residents of Ireland - must register!

Bike and Mend – Scoil Eoin Naofa

Scoil Eoin Naofa Co. Westmeath, Ireland

Cycling from the school down to the lake. Work shop back at the school with the Menshed showing us how to put a chain back on a bike, pump a wheel and fix a tube

South Tipperary Cycling Club’s Couch to 30km Challenge

Duhill Community Center Tipperary

A two-part beginner cycling challenge with South Tipperary Cycling Club’s, helping you build toward a 30km ride through fun, supportive group sessions. Starts May 11th at Duhill Community Centre.

Wheels Cycling Event – Waterford

The Durrow Greenway Carpark Waterford

Free Event. Join us for a 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.

Cycle to School and Bike Maintenance – Scoil Na Croise Naofa, Donegal

Scoil Na Croise Naofa Co. Donegal

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

Lissycasey School Cycle

Lissycasey National School Co. Clare, Ireland

Lissycasey School Cycle Co. Clare for Bike Week

Magh Ene College Group Cycle – Donegal

Magh Ene College Co.Donegal

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.

Termon NS Group Cycle – Glenveagh, Donegal

Glenveagh National Park Co.Donegal

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.

Lawrencetown School Bike Week Events

Lawrencetown National School Lawrencetown village, Co. Galway, Ireland

Range of Events for Bike Week at Lawrencetown National School Galway

Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin Greenway Promotion and Group Cycle – Donegal

Maurice McMenamin Memorial Park Ture, Muff, Co. Donegal

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.

Cork Cycling Festival – Learn about Cycle To The Sea

Kent Train Station Co. Cork, Ireland

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

Wild About Nature Cycle – Barrow Blueway

Barrow Blueway Vicarstown, Laois, Ireland

Free family friendly biodiversity event along the Barrow Blueway in Vicarstown with an ecologist, exploring native plants, animals and trees. Registration essential - through link provided to secure your space

Tune Trail – Cork City Cycle

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.

Bird Song by Bike – Sligo

Doorly Park Play Ground Carpark Doorly Park, Sligo

Join us on for a Dawn Chorus Cycle Tour. Cycle in through Doorly Park along the Garavogue River.

Ardattin NS Carlow Celebrates Bike Week

Ardattin NS Carlow

Ardattin NS is celebrating Bike Week with a fun and engaging series of cycling activities for pupils and families from Tuesday 13th to Friday 16th May.

Bonny Glen Cycle – Donegal

Bonny Glen Forest Co. Donegal

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.

Ursuline College Bikeweek Cycle

Ursuline College Ursuline Convent, Finisklin Rd, Sligo, Ireland

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.

Harbour Horizons: Guided eBike Tour from Cork to Cobh

Cork Bike Hire Depot Marina Market, Co. Cork, Ireland

Harbour Horizons: Guided eBike Tour from Cork to Cobh - introduce participants to the joy and accessibility of e-biking through a scenic tour for Bike Week 2025 - booking essential as spaces limited

Back on your Bike with Bakes – Laois

Knock Chapel House Graigue, Laois, Ireland

An opportunity to try out cycling and e-bikes followed by refreshments in the local community house.

Women on Wheels – Ladies Cycle Donegal

Ballybofey Co.Donegal

Finn Wheelers will run a women's only leisure cycle with the aim 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.

Cycle Bus – Ballyshannon, Donegal

Ballyshannon Co.Donegal

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.

Road Safety Awareness and Cycle – Inver NS, Donegal

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.

Ascain Bike Day – Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Letterkenny Community Centre Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

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.

Galway City Centre Cycle

Eyre Square Galway City

As part of Bike week, the annual City centre cycle is a popular event that involves local schools accompanied by volunteers and teachers cycle through the streets of Galway for 3.5km.

Colaiste Iascaigh Bike Week Cycle

Colaiste Iascaigh Sligo, Ireland

Colaiste Iascaigh Co. Sligo for Bike Week will embark on a roundtrip cycle of 28km from the school to Enniscrone countryside, the day will form part of the school’s Green School Action day.

Fitzgerald’s Park Bike Picnic

Fitzgerald's Park Co. Cork, Ireland

Not a confident cyclist? This is the perfect chance to meet those who enjoy getting around by bike. A fun celebration of Cycling in the Park! Free lunch for the first 100 cyclists - Taking place on Wednesday 14th May from 12.30pm at Fitzgerald's Park, drop in over lunchtime for some free picnic treats, bike games, a Bike Doc as well as chats and company with other cyclists.

Adults Only Lunchtime Cycle Waterford City

The House of Crystal The Mall, Waterford City, Co. Waterford, Ireland

Free Lunch Cycle for Adults only - this 6km Picnic Cycle via Green Route to Bilberry and on to the Waterford Greenway takes place 14th May for Bike Week.

Lunch Time Leisure Cycle – Doorly and Cleveragh Park

Riverside Hotel Abbeyquarter North, Sligo, Ireland

Take a break from your desk for a leisurely lunch time cycle on cycle paths through Doorly and Cleveragh Park, followed by light lunch at Riverside Hotel, Co. Sligo.

Bikes and Trikes in the Bluestacks – Frosses National School, Donegal

Bluestack Centre Drimarone Co. Donegal

During Bike Week, senior pupils from Frosses NS will cycle to our Centre for refreshments and a raffle. Community members will be invited to try out our adult trikes, with regular group participants joining in. Our long-distance fundraisers will also reunite for a 5km cycle and post-ride social gathering.

Tour of Tory – Tory Island, Donegal

Tory Island Co. Donegal

Errigal Cycling Club plans to hold a cycling event for the children on Tory Island in an attempt to promote and encourage the uptake of cycling on the Island.

Slow Roll through Callan – Kilkenny

Moate Field Callan Co. Kilkenny, Ireland

Slow Roll Through Callan, Depart the Moate Field at 5.15pm. Helmets must be worn! Bikes Available on the Day -- registration link provided

Ballincollig Evening Picnic Cycle

Michael Collins statue Grand Parade, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland

A very slow and easy cycle particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.

Get On Your Bike, Laois

The Square Rathdowney, Laois

Have your bike checked before going on a lovely leaisurely 4 km cycle around Rathdowney, Laois.

Tir Chonaill GAP Cycle Club Leisure Cycle and Introduction to Mountain Biking

Glenties Co. Donegal, Ireland

Tir Chonaill GAP will host two Bike Week events: an introductory mountain biking session on new Coillte trails, and a safe 40km road cycle using the new N56 cycle path. Both rides offer scenic routes, promote cycling for all levels, and encourage community participation in active, enjoyable outdoor experiences on 14th May from 6pm - contact organisers for more information.

Summer Social Cycle Dungarvan

Dungarvan -Walton Park , Ireland

Free Event. Led by Dungarvan Cycling Club, this 4 week Social Cycle Programme is perfect for anyone looking to build confidence, meet new people and enjoy the summer evenings.

Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.