Laois County Council and Sports Partnership

Calling young and old to dust off those bikes and ease yourself gently into Bike Week. Stop off at Simpson's Gala on Main Street, Stradbally On Sat 9th May and show the staff your bikes to claim a free 99 ice-cream Feel free to post a photo online and tag SVT Activity & Wellness Hub

Enjoy a 5km Canalside leisure cycle suitable for all ages followed by refreshments on the canal. Ensure all bikes are in good working order and helmets worn. Start: Vicarstown Bridge

Easy Guided cycle along the banks of the Grand Canal, Vicarstown taking in the Flora and Fauna found along the way with renowned forager Wild Food Mary www.wildfoodmary.com and back to Vicarstown for a cup of tea and sample some of the wild edibles. Start: The Old Schoolhouse, Vicarstown

Supervised 5km cycle with local schoolchildren from St. Colman's NS and Cosby National School around Stradbally Hall. Refreshments provided. Helmets needed. Bikes must be pre-checked and in good working order with tyres pumped. Helmets and Hi-Vis jackets must be worn. Start: St. Coleman's School Stradbally

12km round trip from Vicarstown along the banks of the Canal to the Fisherman Pub where Ceol, Caint agus Craic Damhsa and Pop up Gaelteacht await. Refreshments will be provided. Start: The Old Schoolhouse Vicarstown

Suitable for adults/children/older adults with reduced mobility or physical/sensory impairments. If you are a carer or family member of someone who would like to try one of our adapted bicycles with our trained cycle leaders. Have you a family member in nursing home/care facility, who might enjoy getting out and about. We have bikes that […]

Meet Athy at 9am. Cyclists and bikes will be transported from Athy to Roberstown in Co. Kildare, and you will cycle the 50km scenic route back to Athy. A good level of fitness required. This is a supervised cycle with a tour guide to point out all the interesting places along the way. Supported by […]