There’s never been a better time to get on a bike! The purpose of Bike Week to encourage new, occasional, and seasoned cyclists to make cycling part of their lifestyle.

Bike Week 2026 will run from Saturday 9th – Sunday 17th May 2026. It’s easy, fun and there’s something for everyone.

Enjoy a wide range of events from community and school cycles, fun bike festivals, safety workshops and much more.

This page will be updated in April and May as the participating local authorities and local sports partnerships create their events.

Bike Week Further information

Bike Week Events

Search below to find Bike Week events in your area — new events are being added daily!

  • Wicklow Mountain Bike Festival

    Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Centre Wicklow

    The Wicklow MTB Festival is a high-energy weekend in the Wicklow Mountains where mountain biking takes centre stage—fast racing, big jumps, and thrilling downhill sections on forest trails. As a […]

  • St. Patricks Primary School Galway – Bike Repair Workshop

    St. Patricks Primary School Galway

    An Meitheal Rothar will be repairing bicycles for children in the school. Approx. 25 bikes will be repaired. These will be bikes belonging to children in the school, parents and […]

  • Cycle Right Training

    Ballinderreen National School Ballinderreen, Co. Galway., Ireland

    6th class students will take part in Cycle Right Training.  Cycle Right is the national standard for cycle training, which is produced and facilitated by Cycling Ireland. It provides practical […]

  • Leitrim Cycling Festival

    Cloone Village Cloone, Co. Leitrim

    Our 10th Leitrim Cycling Festival will be taking place in the lovely village of Cloone, Co. Leitrim on the weekend of May 8th, 9th and 10th. This festival is a […]

  • Bike Week Art Exhibition

    The Friary No.1 Shandon St. The Friary No.1 Shandon St.

    For a decade local Cork artists have been hard at work creating their bike art masterpieces: this year's exhibition is a retrospective of previous Bike Week art exhibitions and last […]

  • Grand Canal Greenway Cycle Relay 2026

    Grand Canal Greenway Daingean

    Join Offaly Sports Partnership for our fourth annual Grand Canal Greenway Cycle Relay along 65km of the Greenway from George’s Bridge, Edenderry to Shannonharbour Stage 1 - George’s Bridge, Edenderry […]

  • Sealaíocht ar Fhéarbhealach na Canála Móire

    Grand Canal Greenway Daingean

    Bígí linne, in aice le Comhpháirtíocht Spóirt Úibh Fhailí, ar ár gceathrú Sealaíocht ar Fhéarbhealach na Canála Móire - 65km den Fhéarbhealach ó Éadan Doire go Féar Bán Aistear 1 […]

  • Get Back on your Bikes & Get a FREE ice-cream Cone

    SVT - Stradbally Vicarstown, Timahoe Vicarstown Bridge

    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 […]

  • Pedal Together: Milltown Bike Week 2026

    Milltown GAA and Community Centre Milltown Rathconrath Mullingar Co. Westmeath, Westmeath

    The Milltown GAA Club aims to promote healthy living, community spirit, and environmental awareness across our rural community area. Pedal Together will encourage people of all ages to get active […]

  • Bike Bingo for Children and Families

    Virtual - Clare Clare

    Bike Bingo for Children & Families! 🎉 Bike Bingo is an exciting, interactive game that turns cycling into an adventure! Perfect for Children and families, this activity combines the fun […]

  • Café Cyclists

    County Clare

    Café Cyclists is a community-focused initiative taking place during Bike Week, designed to celebrate cycling while supporting local cafés across Clare. From 9th to 17th May, cyclists are encouraged to […]

  • Safe Cycle to School Training Initiative

    Royal and Prior Comprehensive Raphoe, Donegal

    Royal and Prior Comprehensive will take part in Bike Week 2026 by promoting cycling to school and encouraging more students to cycle where possible. They will run cycle training sessions, […]

  • Vintage Bicycle Exhibit – Arthur’s Quay

    Arthur's Quay (Old Tourism Office) Arthur's Quay, Limerick

    The vintage bicycle exhibit by Bicycle Engineering Academy offers a chance to explore the history and development of cycling, showing how bicycles have changed over time and the role they […]

  • Spin For Your Bling

    Kilkenny City and County

    🚴‍♀️✨ LOOKING FOR A FREE SPRING CHALLENGE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY? ✨🚴‍♂️ Join the fun with Spin For Your Bling – a FREE virtual cycling event celebrating Bike Week 2026! […]

  • Dawn Cycle

    Meet at the House of Waterford Crystal The Mall, Waterford City

    Free Event. Join us for an early morning Dawn Cycle from the City to Tramore, soaking in the sunrise and seaside views along the way! Come join us for an […]

  • Fingal Climate Action & Bike Week

    Millennium Park Millennium Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Galway City, Dublin

    Fingal Climate Action & Bike Week kicks off with a free family fun day from 12pm - 6pm on the Learn 2 Cycle Track in Millennium Park. We’ll have a […]

  • Early Morning Cycle & Sauna Blackrock

    Parc ui Chaoimh Parc Ui Chaoimh, Monahan Road side., Ireland

    Meet by Parc Ui Chaoimh and cycle on the greenway to Rockville/Passage West. Cycle to Suaimhneas Saunas, Blackrock Road for a 30 min sauna, then it’s a short cycle back […]

  • Mayor’s Spin across Clare

    Loop Head Lighthouse Loop Head, Clare

    A fun spin across Clare, departing from Loop Head , following the Wild Atlantic Way as far as Killimer, joining the Shannon Estuary Way as far as Clarecastle and then […]

  • Tour de Cork Children’s Art Competition

    25 branch & 4 mobile libraries across Cork County Cork County, Cork

    Tour de Cork - Children's Art Competition. Children around Cork County will be in with a chance to see their cycling themed art entry printed on a t-shirt. Go to […]

  • Get On Your Bike

    Challenge Cycle Club Athenry, Co. Galway.

    Initiative to get people out cycling and help them gain confidence and skills required to cycle on the road and how to cycle in groups.  And to experience the enjoyment […]

  • Tour de Cork Children’s Art Competition

    25 branch & 4 mobile libraries across Cork County Cork County, Cork

    Tour de Cork - Children's Art Competition. Children around Cork County will be in with a chance to see their cycling themed art entry printed on a t-shirt. Go to […]

  • Cycle Freedom Free Bike Hire

    Cork Bike Hire Marina Market Depot Cork Bike Hire Marina Market Depot

    Celebrate Bike Week with the wind in your hair and the freedom of two wheels! Our Cycle Freedom event invites everyone to explore the stunning landscapes of Cork Harbour and […]

  • Free Bicycle Rental Opportunity

    Dick’s Bike Hire Dominic Street Portumna, Co. Galway

    Dick’s Bike Hire is offering free bike rental over both Bike Week weekends: 9–10 May and 16–17 May 2026, encouraging families and individuals to get out cycling and enjoy local […]

  • Guided E-bike Cycles

    Drumlin Trails Bike Hire (McQuaids Filling station) Knockafubble, Emyvale, Co Monaghan, Monaghan

    E-bike guided loop tour's around villages, historical sites in trails in north Monaghan. These will accommodate 10 cyclists; an extra bike will be used by guide. The tour will be […]

Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.