During Bike Week, club volunteers will visit local schools for fun, hands-on cycling sessions. Teens at The Comp in Glenties will learn basic bike maintenance, while younger children at national schools will practice cycling skills in the playground
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.
Grassroutes Bike Hire will run eight inclusive cycling classes during Bike Week 2025 for students from Little Angels and St Bernadette’s schools. Sessions include bike fitting, safety checks, and adapted cycling skills, promoting confidence, physical activity, and independence.
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.
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.
Club Rothaíochta Chú Uladh will host a Mountain Bike event to cater for adults wishing to experience a different from the usual road based events.
This evening cycle offers 30km and 40km routes at an easy pace, open to club members and non-members. Led by experienced cyclists, the event includes a safety briefing, bike checks, and full support. Refreshments and a post-cycle chat promote community and encourage ongoing participation. U18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Scoil Naomh Mhuire has an action-packed Bike Week planned, including a bike safety talk, a whole-school cycling challenge, a safety poster competition, and a fun cycle for senior classes.
Bike Fun Day rewards children who cycle to school during Bike Week with fun activities in the school yard. Led by teacher Luke Cape and pro cyclist Mitchell McLaughlin, kids will enjoy cycling challenges, prizes, and refreshments. It’s a fun, active event that promotes bike skills, confidence, and healthy habits!
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.
Grassroutes Bike Hire will run eight inclusive cycling classes during Bike Week 2025 for students from Little Angels and St Bernadette’s schools. Sessions include bike fitting, safety checks, and adapted cycling skills, promoting confidence, physical activity, and independence.
On May 16th, CFFAM will host two free guided cycling tours on Arranmore Island for National Bike Week. Open to all ages, the event promotes health, sustainability, and local heritage, with bike loans, safety gear, refreshments, and a raffle. Tours begin at Arranmore Community Hall.
The event is a Ladies only cycle, using a 40km loop out from Termon, Kilmacrennan, Ramelton, Milford and back to Termon. There will be a food stop providing strawberries and chat. The event is an opportunity for non-members to take part in a fully marshalled and organised ride at a pace that suits.
Join us 17th May from 9am in Glenties during Bike Week for free bike “M-checks” by local mechanics, covering essentials like brakes, gears, and tyre pressure. Enjoy tea, coffee, and bike chats while learning basic cycling skills from our volunteers. Afterward, take part in a relaxed 10km cycle along the scenic local cycle path.
Finn Wheelers will be hosting a 30km leisure cycle featuring a mid-way refreshment break. The goal is to encourage participation in a social group cycle for club and non-members. We will be encouraging people interested in cycling who are non members to participate in the group cycle and hope to encourage then to get involved with regular group cycles with the club. This will be an easy paced event with experienced club member leading the cycle event and providing marshalling and support. Bikes will be checked and safety will be discussed in a briefing before the cycle.
Our popular Bike Week treasure trail at Bonny Glen offers a fun, safe day out for families. Children of all ages follow a lakeside trail, collect clues, and earn goody bags. With fruit kebabs, snacks, and drinks for all, plus tea and coffee for parents, it’s a community favourite!
The Bike Safari Adventure is a free, family-friendly cycling event on a safe, looped route with fun, themed checkpoints. Open to ages 6+, it promotes bike confidence, eco-awareness, and teamwork through interactive challenges, a fix-it station, and prizes. Bikes available for loan—everyone’s welcome to join the fun!
Join us for a fun community cycling event! Start with a bike handling skills course for younger participants, then enjoy a scenic group ride around the local area. Afterward, come together for a barbecue and refreshments. Extra bikes and helmets will be provided, encouraging everyone to get active and explore!
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.