Off Road Cycling Skills Workshop for Schools
Roscommon Schools County Wide, IrelandOff-road cycling workshops for schools county wide to master trail techniques, improve handling, and conquer any terrain with confidence for Bike Week
Off-road cycling workshops for schools county wide to master trail techniques, improve handling, and conquer any terrain with confidence for Bike Week
Bike Mechanic Workshop and Cycle to 12 O'Clock Hills - Tulla NS Clare
Children will design their ideal bike as part of this event in school
Community Cycle to School Day with Scoil Éanna, Co. Galway for Bike Week
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
At Barefield National School a fun leisure cycle for all the school children, including a bike check on the day and some advice regarding proper maintenance - by Burren Cycling club.
Transition Year students will be encouraged to bring their bike to school and participate in a historical ‘Castles Tour’ going from Coláiste Iognáid to Terryland Castle to Menlo Castle.
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.
Grassroutes Bike Hire will run eight inclusive cycling classes during Bike Week 2025 for students from Little Angels and St Bernadette’s schools. Sessions include bike fitting, safety checks, and adapted cycling skills, promoting confidence, physical activity, and independence.
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.
Junior Infants to Second Class in St. Josephs NS will develop individual cycling skills, in the safe environment of the school grounds.
Greenway cycle for children from 2nd-6th class of Monreagh National School, Co. Donegal from Carrigans to Derry, stopping for refreshments halfway on 13th May 2025 for Bike Week.
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.
Grassroutes Bike Hire will run eight inclusive cycling classes during Bike Week 2025 for students from Little Angels and St Bernadette’s schools. Sessions include bike fitting, safety checks, and adapted cycling skills, promoting confidence, physical activity, and independence.
Cycle to school for Bike week 2025 promoting safe cycling. Daily Safe cycling bus with parents association and guardians. A Safe cycle training workshop and fun mini events including decorate your bike helmet.
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.
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.
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.
Greenway cycle with two local schools, demonstrating bike skills and bike safety
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.
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
Grassroutes Bike Hire will run eight inclusive cycling classes during Bike Week 2025 for students from Little Angels and St Bernadette’s schools. Sessions include bike fitting, safety checks, and adapted cycling skills, promoting confidence, physical activity, and independence.
An event for Knock National School pupils which involves doing a leisurely 5km cycle with refreshments.
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.
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.
