On Tuesday 13th May, Donegal County Council will host a 6km lunchtime cycle around Donegal Town for Bike Week 2025. Staff will enjoy a relaxed ride, a healthy lunch, and learn about cycling safety, the benefits of exercise, the Cycle to Work Scheme, and try out electric bikes.
5 week fun and safe inclusive cycling programme for children aged 5-13 years. Children will learn correct techniques and lots of fun skills.-
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.
Older ladies fitness class incorporating indoor cycling at Lawrencetown Community Hall, Co. Galway
Display and information on different types of bikes available to purchase
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.
Accessible Fleet Showcase
Tralee Community Policing Unit will host a bike safety information stand in Manor West Shopping Centre in Tralee
Free Event. A 90-minute cycle with lunch to Clonea Beach
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.
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.
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.
An inclusive cycling workshop empowering riders of all abilities with adaptive techniques, confidence, and the joy of cycling.
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.
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.
A leisure cycle for women only, suitable for all ages and abilities, guided by experienced leader. Meeting at the Orchard Bar car park
A ladies’ cycling event aimed at encouraging women of all ages to return to cycling in a safe, social setting. Participants will learn key road signals to build confidence, especially on main roads. The event promotes community, safety, and inclusivity, supporting increased female participation in local cycling through free access.
Relaxed 5km cycle around Dublin's Phoenix Park at Sunset
This event will take place on athletics track which will afford the participants an opportunity to try different bikes and trikes in a safe environment. Participants get to try many different types of bikes including electric bikes, and trikes, recumbent E-Trikes and Side by Side bikes as well as a range of adapted bikes.
Paralympian and pro cyclist Mitchell McLaughlin will visit the school to share his experiences from the 2024 Paris Paralympics and racing across Europe. He’ll speak to class groups, show his bikes and jerseys, and answer students’ questions in an inspiring, interactive afternoon about sport and motivation.
5 week fun and safe inclusive cycling programme for children aged 5-13 years. Children will learn correct techniques and lots of fun skills - at Peacelink
Dunfanaghy Family Resource Centre will host a bike maintenance workshop which will teach skills like - How to remove a tyre - Fix a puncture, - Lubricating your chain - Brake care - Keeping your bike rust free - Adjusting seat/ handlebars as you grow taller - Be seen be safe
Club Rothaíochta Chú Uladh will host a family fun cycle to encourage greater participation by adults and to introduce the pleasure of cycling to children.
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.
