Teaching Safe Cycling Skills to Younger Children – Leitrim
St. Josephs NS Leitrim Village, Co. LeitrimJunior Infants to Second Class in St. Josephs NS will develop individual cycling skills, in the safe environment of the school grounds.
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.
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.
National Bike to Work Day
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
Promote the benefits of cycling while ensuring that the pupils understand and adhere to the principles of Cycling 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
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.
Tulla National School Co. Clare are holding Bike Mechanic Workshops and a Cycle to 12 O'Clock Hills for Bike Week
A leisurely cycle in Durrow with members of the local cycling club and pupils from the local primary school.
Cycling in a forest with Scoil Éanna, Co. Galway for Bike Week
Students from Kilmacrennan NS will partake in a guided group cycle on the trails in Glenveagh National Park.
During Bike Week, all Faugher NS, Co. Donegal pupils will enjoy a cycle safety workshop with Triathlon Ireland coach Triona. Later, in Ards Forest Park, students will complete age-appropriate cycle routes with parents and celebrate together at a BBQ. All children will receive a prize for completing their cycling challenge.
Schools Superhero Cycle
A fun cycle with students from Carbury National School on 16th May 2025 in the vicinity of their school with Sligo Cycling Campaign.
Lynx Cycling Club and St Cynoc’s National School, will be taking part in a school cycle day in Ferbane Offaly as part of Bike Week on 16th May
Students form the Senior classes of Moyle NS will cycle to the shore nearby their school and conduct a Spring Clean of the shore on arrival. Infant Classes will cycle around the school. The day will conclude with a picnic for all children with parents invited also. A bike mechanic will be on hand on the day to carry out any minor repairs required.
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.
