Bike art masterpieces, a retrospective of previous year's Bike Week art exhibitions and last years International Mail Art Call - Opening reception from 6:30pm on Thursday the 8th May - with exhibition open for viewing all through Bike Week 4:30-11:30pm in The Friary No.1 Shandon St. Cork City.
Be a Café Cyclists (Cycle for coffee/scone) for Bike Week - at 4 Local locations Killaloe, Newmarket, Ennis and Kilrush, Co. Clare - to get this offer read more
Pedal and Puzzle: Cork's Great Bike Hunt - take part at your own pace
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!
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
Cycle to work encouragement - for Bike Week - Donate your old bike and have it transform for commute cycling.
Bike Wash!
Guided Video Presentation
Guided Video Presentation
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
We would hope to ask a local bike expert to come and speak to our pupils regarding bike safety. Pupils would then convene at the local Blueway Trail near Rathcaled in Emper and go on the Blueway as far as Abbeyshrule and back again. A picnic would be organised at a location in Abbeyshrule (playground) as a treat for all who participated. Parents would be welcome to join also.
Learn how to check your bike, spot problems before they are serious and fix simple problems like adjusting brakes, changing brake pads or tubes.
Or have me pump up your tyres, adjust your gears and brakes, oil everything and check everything is in safe working order.
And all free!
5 week fun and safe cycling programme for children aged 5-13 years. Children will learn correct techniques and lots of fun skills with Monaghan Sports Partnership
An opportunity to try out cycling and e-bikes followed by refreshments in the local community house.
A classic of Italian cinema on Tuesday 13th May from 8.30pm - for adults at the Friary Bar in celebration of Bike Week - The Bicycle Thieves (Ladri di biciclette) a stunningly visual film with sparse but powerful dialog.
Cycle to work encouragement - for Bike Week - Donate your old bike and have it transform for commute cycling.
Bike Wash!
Guided Video Presentation
Guided Video Presentation
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
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.
Older adult 'back on your bike' training facilitated by Ulick O'Beirne - must email to register and secure your spot
To launch a community cycle group Cycle Skibbereen on a gentle 10km cycle
A family-friendly, traffic-free 5km cycle complete with bike DJ in the Phoenix Park as the sun sets. This event is free - just register and show up with your family and friends for a chilled summer evening!
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.
