Welcome to The Bike Week 2023 Events Page for Waterford

 

EVENTS LISTING

Please note Bike Week 2023 has already taken place. See below for a list of events which took place in Waterford during Bike Week 2023.

Day Date Event Details Time Suitability Locations(s) of Event
Saturday 13th May Dawn Cycle. Free Event.  Leaving The Mall, Waterford City
to cycle to Tramore and watch the sunrise. You must bring
your own bike and helmet.  Contact Jemma 087 214 2385.
Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie
6am Over 16’s Meet at the House of
Waterford Crystal,
The Mall,
Waterford
Saturday 13th May Bike Fest. Cycling Ireland, Waterford Sports Partnership and
Waterford City & County Council have teamed up to bring
you this family festival which will mark the start of National
Bike Week, offering an opportunity for all ages to enjoy their
bike, with cycling activities for everyone. On the day there
will be lots of different biking zones, Learn 2 Cycle,
Balance Bike zone, Bike Stunt show, cycling coaching and
Community Bike Ride spins to name just a few.
10am-2pm Families Fairlane Park,
Dungarvan
Saturday 13th May Women’s High Tea Cycle. Come and try
it cycle from Bilberry to Mount Congreve
with refreshments.
Contact Peter on 087 1015130 or email
pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie.
11am – 1pm Women Bilberry Greenway
Saturday 13th May Community Bike Rides:
Bikefest Waterford – Dungarvan to
Kilmacthomas
To register
click HERE
11am Adults – Leisure Cyclists Waterford
Saturday 13th May Community Bike Rides:
Bikefest Waterford – Dungarvan to
Durrow Viaduct
To register
click HERE
11:30am Adults – Leisure Cyclists Waterford
Saturday 13th May Community Bike Rides:
Bikefest Waterford – Dungarvan to
Durrow Station
To register
click HERE
12pm Adults – Leisure Cyclists Waterford
Saturday 13th May Bike Orienteering

5km family treasure hunt via QR codes
at each greenway car parking point.
Contact: Peter  087 1015130 or
Email Waterford Sports Partnership 

Open all day Families Kilmachthomas
Saturday 13th May Bike Orienteering

5km family treasure hunt via QR codes
at each greenway car parking point.
Contact: Peter  087 1015130 or
Email Waterford Sports Partnership 

Open all day Families Kilbarry Nature Park
Monday 15th May Waterford Greenway Tea Time Cycle.
Free Event. Join us for a leisurely cycle
along the Waterford Greenway. You must
bring your own bike and helmet.
Contact Jemma 087 214 2385. Registration
essential on www.eventbrite.ie
5.15pm Over 16’s Meet at the House of
Waterford Crystal,
The Mall,
Waterford
Monday 15th May Balance Bike Schools Programme.
Delivery of balance bike training to
local schools
School Children Schools
Monday 15th May Bike Maintenance for Schools School Children Schools
Monday 15th May School Cycle Bus School Children St. Saviours NS
Monday 15th May School Cycle Bus School Children Portlaw NS
Monday 15th May Learn to Cycle with a Disability 11am – 12pm Disability RSC
Tuesday 16th May Bike Maintenance for County National Schools School Children County Schools
Tuesday 16th May Women on Wheels. Start of a 6 week
social cycle programme for women in
partnership with Dungarvan Cycling Club.
Contact Peter on 087 1015130 or email
pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie.
Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie
6.30pm – 8pm Women Walton Park,
Dungarvan
Tuesday 16th May Basic Bike Maintenance Session for Women.
Contact Sinéad at
sbrannigan@waterfordsportspartnership.ie.
Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie
7pm-8.30pm Women St. Saviours GAA,
Ballybeg
Tuesday 16th May Learn to Cycle with a Disability 11am – 12pm Disability RSC
Wednesday 17th May Lunchtime Cycle. Free Event. A leisurely
lunchtime cycle to Clonea Strand where
you can enjoy a light lunch on us!
Contact Peter on 087 1015130 or email
pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie.
Registration essential
on www.eventbrite.ie
12.30pm -2pm Adults Walton Park,
Dungarvan
Wednesday 17th May Lunchtime Cycle Waterford City. Free Event.
6km Picnic. Cycle via Green Route to Bilberry
and on to the Greenway. TFI City Bikes available
on the day, light lunch provided.
Contact Jemma 087 214 2385.
Registration essential on
www.eventbrite.ie
12.45pm-2pm Over 16’s Meet at the House of
Waterford Crystal,
The Mall,
Waterford
Thursday 18th May Bike Maintenance for City National
Schools
School Children City Schools
Thursday 18th May RSC Schools Cycling Festival.
Free Event. Invite only.
9am-1.30pm Secondary School Students Regional Sports Centre,
Waterford City
Friday 19th May RSC Schools Cycling Festival.
Free Event. Invite only.
9am-1.30pm Secondary School Students Regional Sports Centre,
Waterford City
Friday 19th May Waterford Greenway Night Cycle.
Free Event for over 12 years of age. Join us
for a leisurely cycle along the Waterford
Greenway. You must bring your own bike and
helmet. Contact Jemma 087 214 2385.
Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie
9pm Over 12’s Meeting at WIT
Greenway Car Park,
Carriganore
Saturday 20th May Waterford Walls Cycle Tour. Free Event.

Take a guided cycling tour of the magnificent
Waterford Walls Street Art Murals and find out
the meaning behind some of the Murals. TFI
City Bikes available on the day. Participants
must be over 16 years of age. Contact Jemma
087 214 2385. Registration essential
on www.eventbrite.ie

TBC Over 16’s TBC
Sunday 21st May 30K Waterford to Wexford Passage East Cycle.
(Via Passage East Car Ferry). Free Event.
All participants must have their own Bikes
and Helmets and be over 16 years of age.
Experienced Cyclist only. Lunch/refreshments
will be provided. This cycle will be accompanied
by Cycling Leaders, Bike Mechanic and Community
Gardai. Contact Jemma 087 214 2385. Registration
essential on www.eventbrite.ie
11am-2.30pm Over 16’s Meet at People’s Park,
Waterford City

 

For more information:

Contact:  Emma Smyth / Peter Jones

W: Waterford City & County Council / Waterford Sports Partnership

E:  esmyth@waterfordcouncil.ie / pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

 

Recommended Cycle Routes in Waterford

Route Length in Km Terrain Skill Level (All, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) Web link
Waterford Greenway 46kms Tar macadam. Flat/ gentle gradients. All www.visitwaterfordgreenway.com