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!

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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! […]

  • CBS Take the Trail

    Coláiste Mhuire Mullingar Commons, College Street, Westmeath

    We will start at the canal gate at our school. Cycle on the canal until we meet the Old Rail Trail. We will use the Old Rail Trail to reach […]

  • IWA Inclusive Bike Week Challenge & Celebration

    Irish Wheelchair Association – Athlone Centre Irish Wheelchair Association Clonbrusk Resourse Centre, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

    To promote cycling as an accessible and inclusive activity by encouraging staff and members to participate in Bike Week through daily cycling, supported by using the TRI-Shaw bike outdoors and […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Inclusive Intro to Cycling Classes

    An Craoibhin Termon, Donegal

    Grassroutes will organise cycling classes for children with disabilities during Bike Week 2026, inviting children from special schools and classes to take part in introductory cycling lessons at the Craoibhin. […]

  • Bike Week with E-bikes Downings

    Downings

    E-bikes Downings will support Bike Week by offering a limited number of E-bike rentals, providing participants with the opportunity to explore the Downings area in a fun and sustainable way. […]

  • Bike Week with Grassroutes

    Glenveagh National Park

    Grassroutes Bike Hire will support Bike Week by offering limited bike rentals for participants to explore Glenveagh National Park. This initiative provides a great opportunity to experience the park’s scenic […]

  • Free Bike Check

    Monaghan Road Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

    Do you have a bike at home that requires a puncture repair or brake checks ? If so, why not avail of this FREE Bike Check Offer (Value €15) Visit […]

  • Cycling Without Age Trishaw Cycles Clonakilty

    The Bike Circus Clonakilty Clonakilty, Cork

    Try out our Cycling without Age Trishaw at any Clonakilty Bike Circus event – suitable for those with limited mobility and the elderly to get the wind in their hair! […]

  • Cycle to Abbeyleix Heritage House – Free Museum Entry

    Abbeyleix Heritage House Abbeyleix

    Abbeyleix Heritage House Bike Week Event: Will offer free entry to our Museum for anyone who cycles to Abbeyleix Heritage House during Bike Week. Also for adults a free Tea/Coffee […]

  • Lawrencetown Lets Get Active

    Lawrencetown Community Hall Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.

    Community Event Cycling Without Age – Trishaw Demo A short trishaw demonstration for older adults, with spins around the village and expressions of interest taken for future participation. (13th May […]

  • Road Safety Art Competition

    Ballyadams NS Ballyadams

    Children are invited to take part in an Art competition based on road safety in relation to cycling. An assembly will be held to explain the competition. Lessons will take […]

  • Cycle Freedom Free Bike Hire @ Marina

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

    Participants will meet on St Patrick’s Quay in Cork City before setting out on a relaxed guided cycle towards Marina Park using the city cycle lanes. From there the group […]

  • Active Carlow – Bike Week 2026

    Active Carlow Carlow

    Active Carlow is delighted to support the many local events taking place across the county during Bike Week 2026. It’s a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages and abilities […]

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