Bike art masterpieces, a retrospective of previous year's Bike Week art exhibitions and last years International Mail Art Call - Opening reception from 6:30pm on Thursday the 8th May - with exhibition open for viewing all through Bike Week 4:30-11:30pm in The Friary No.1 Shandon St. Cork City.
Pedal and Puzzle: Cork's Great Bike Hunt - take part at your own pace
Cycle Freedom Cork City - Free bike rentals during Bike Week 10 - 18th May, from 9.30am - 5.30pm with Cork Cycle Hire
Learn how to check your bike, spot problems before they are serious and fix simple problems like adjusting brakes, changing brake pads or tubes.
Or have me pump up your tyres, adjust your gears and brakes, oil everything and check everything is in safe working order.
And all free!
To offer free checks, minor repairs and advice
This cycle will be shorter flatter, slower and involve a lot of off road route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists.
To learn cycling skills through play and offer bike repairs for 8-12 year olds
To dream of adventures on 2 wheels, and make them happen
A guided cycle through the first 20 Billion years of the universe from the big bang at St Patrick's Bridge from the birth of the first stars - for 16+ Younger children welcome in bike seat or trailer.
Cycle Freedom Cork City - Free bike rentals during Bike Week 10 - 18th May, from 9.30am - 5.30pm with Cork Cycle Hire
Come and join this Otter Cycle - on 17th May from 10am to learn how nature finds a way and thrives even in the heart of the city, as part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week.
Meeting point: Michael Collins statue on the Grand Parade, Cork, T12 X967
Suitable for: 16+ Younger children welcome in bike seat or trailer - a very slow and easy cycle particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.
To tour several community growing spaces in the city
The aim of Harbour Horizons is to offer a unique opportunity to explore the scenic beauty of Cork Harbour while enjoying the comfort of e-bikes. This guided tour promotes outdoor activity, sustainability, and local history, as we cycle from the charming town of Cobh back to Cork City, combining gentle exercise with unforgettable views and storytelling.
Start Parc ui Chaoimh, cycle along ‘The Line’ to Passage West and back - all welcome, 8 + years old.
Nature Trip and to build up a community of cyclists - 17th May from 11am - 2pm
To offer free checks, minor repairs and advice
Encourage and support parents to get their young children cycling by using balance bikes - Taking place Marina Park by the Red Kiosks, Co. Cork - on 17th May from 2-4pm. For 3-6 years - Accompanied by adult.
To help people learn to fix their own bike
Bike art Workshop at Cork City Library on Sat 17th May
Join us for a fun celebration of cycling culture in Cork (+ a free picnic and live music). You can join us from 3pm for a Festive Picnic, Music and Games at the Lough.
Just turn up on your bike at the Lough, Cork City -We'll have a soft drink, salad, bread and meat/vegan option for each cyclists and please feel free to bring along picnic rugs, folding chairs, more food drinks etc.
After the Picnic we'll have a relaxed social evening in the pleasant surroundings of the Lough as well as some bike games and live Music.
To experience and share evocative stories and poems on a tour of Cork
Cycle Freedom Cork City - Free bike rentals during Bike Week 10 - 18th May, from 9.30am - 5.30pm with Cork Cycle Hire
To offer free checks, minor repairs and advice
To enjoy a bike ride and learn about biodiversity
Come see & hear the story of miniature natural wildernesses hidden in the cracks & hollows of the walls of Cork, at this Wild Walls Cycle for Bike Week.
Relaxed evening cycle out along the Lee Valley as the Sun sets we'll see the bats come out to forage, Sunday 18th May
To Close Cork City Bike Week 2025 - an inspiring Adult Only journey into the night as we cycle around the cycle lanes of Cork City Centre at midnight all a glow with free lights. Deck your bikes out with bike lights, fairy lights etc and will have some extra lights to finish turning your bike into a magical glowing stead.
Join us for an inspiring journey into the night as we cycle around the cycle lanes of Cork City Center at midnight all a glow with free lights to Close Cork Bike Week 2025. Please deck your bikes out with bike lights, fairy lights etc and will have some extra lights to finish turning your bike into a magical glowing stead.
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.
