
Welcome to The Bike Week 2022 Events Page for Limerick.
Please note: The following events have already taken place and are listed for information purposes only.
Day | Date | Event Details | Time | Target Audience of Event | Locations(s) of Event |
Saturday | 14th May | Dawn Cycle with Limerick Ladies Cycling Club
This one is not just for the ladies, all Meet at the East Gate Car Park in University Bikes, helmets & lights are essential Free event – register in advance on |
5am | Adults – Male and Female | East Gate Car Park in University of Limerick, Castletroy V94 T9PX |
Free Bike Clinic – Gary Sheehan Bike Mechanic will be available at Mungret Park, Mungret, Limerick on Saturday 14th May 2022 between 09.30hrs – 11.30hrs. Cyclists can bring along their bike for a free bike check and minor fixes / repairs. |
9.30am – 11.30am | All | Mungret Park, Mungret, Limerick | ||
Free Bike Clinic – Gary Sheehan Bike Mechanic will be available at the People’s Park, Pery’s Square, Limerick City on Saturday 14th May 2022 between 12.00hrs – 14.00hrs. Cyclists can bring along their bike for a free bike check and minor fixes / repairs. |
12.00 noon – 2pm | All | People’s Park, Pery’s Square, Limerick City | ||
Free Bike Clinic – Gary Sheehan Bike Mechanic will be available at Castletroy Neighbourhood Park, Castletroy, Limerick on Saturday 14th May 2022 between 14.30hrs – 16.30hrs. Cyclists can bring along their bike for a free bike check and minor fixes / repairs. |
2.30pm – 4.30pm | All | Castletroy Neighbourhood Park, Castletroy, Limerick | ||
Family fun day and Cycle at Oola GAA grounds, Oola, Co. Limerick. 2pm – 4pm |
2pm – 4pm | Families | Oola GAA grounds, Oola, Co. Limerick | ||
Cycling Tour at Lough Gur, Co. Limerick. To coincide with Limerick Bike Week 2022 Lough Gur will launch a new cycling tour of the area. As an international site of significance due to the abundance of archaeological monuments, environmental riches and winding country roads, Lough Gur makes the ideal location for cycling tours. Your cycling guide will bring you from the lakefront in Lough Gur along the shared roads pace to the Carraig Aille stone forts. From this site you will view the mountain ranges for miles whiles hearing about the early settlers and Vikings who made Lough Gur their home. From this point the cycling tour will make its way to New Church and the Lough Gur Wedge Tomb and on to the Holy Well at St Patrickswell all the while spotting important landmarks and archaeological wonders that dot the landscape. As there are hills along the roads of Lough Gur a good level of fitness and cycling ability is required. Suitable for 12+ years. Participants are asked to bring their own bikes. The Lough Gur Bike Week Event takes place on Saturday 14th May at 10.00am. To book your Free place please follow the link HERE: |
10am – 12 noon | Age 12+ | Lough Gur Visitor Centre, Lough Gur, Bruff, Co. Limerick V35 ED96 |
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Come and Try Mountain Biking | 10am & 1pm | Age 16 and over | Ballyhoura Trail Riders | ||
Sunday | 15th May | Free Bike Repair Clinic at Murroe Wood Park. A bike mechanic will be available at Murroe Wood Park on Sunday 15th May 2022 from 9am – 12pm. Cyclists can bring along their bike for a FREE bike check and minor fixes / repairs. |
9am -12 noon | All | Murroe Wood Park |
Family Fun Day at Barnagh Greenway Hub | 12pm – 6pm | Families | Barnagh Greenway Hub | ||
Singles Cycle – This is a free event aimed at young single adults. They will be given the opportunity to get together in a social setting that is healthy and a little different. The purpose is to provide an alternative meeting place for like-minded, outdoor people. It is also an opportunity to get young people exploring the wonderful amenity of the Limerick Greenway. Participants will pick up a bike from Locomotion Bike Rental at the Barnagh Greenway Hub. They will receive a short information session on the Limerick Greenway and directions to the starting point. The group will cycle for 2 hours and receive coffee/tea and a muffin on return to the Hub. Places Limited so pre-booking is essential. Call 085-2552890 to book your space. |
2pm – 6pm | Young Adults | Barnagh Greenway Hub | ||
Monday | 16th May | Teens in the Wild Mountain Biking | 10am | Teens (Fully Booked) | Ballyhoura Trail Riders |
Greenmount Cycling Cyclocross | 6:30pm | All | City Wide Parks | ||
Women on Wheels Beginner Cycling | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Women (Beginners) | Meeting at Eastgate Carpark University of Limerick | ||
Pre-School Balance Bike Programme | Morning and Afternoon | Young Children (Fully Booked) | County Wide | ||
Free E-Bike Trial with Spin Doctor Cycles – Customers will be given the opportunity to try an E-Bike for free. People will collect the bike from Locomotion Bike Rental at the Barnagh Greenway Hub. They will receive a short demonstration on how to operate the E-Bike and get the opportunity to take the bike for a 1-hour cycle on the limerick Greenway. On return each participant will receive a free coffee/ tea and muffin from Platform 22 Café. Places Limited so pre-booking is essential. Call 085-2552890 to book your space. |
10am – 11am | Adults | Barnagh Greenway Hub | ||
Tuesday | 17-May | Free E-Bike Trial with Spin Doctor Cycles – Customers will be given the opportunity to try an E-Bike for free. People will collect the bike from Locomotion Bike Rental at the Barnagh Greenway Hub. They will receive a short demonstration on how to operate the E-Bike and get the opportunity to take the bike for a 1-hour cycle on the limerick Greenway. On return each participant will receive a free coffee/ tea and muffin from Platform 22 Café. Places Limited so pre-booking is essential. Call 085-2552890 to book your space. |
2pm – 3pm | Adults | Barnagh Greenway Hub |
Free Parent and Toddler Cycle – Customers will be given the opportunity to try cycling with their toddler/young children using a bike seat, trailer or tag along. Parents will collect the bike and child seat etc. from Locomotion Bike Rental at the Barnagh Greenway Hub. They will receive a short demonstration on how to operate the bike and attachment safely and get the opportunity to take the bike for a 2-hour cycle on the limerick Greenway. On return each participant will receive a free coffee/tea and muffin from Platform 22 Café. Places Limited so pre-booking is essential. Call 085-2552890 to book your space. |
9:30am to 12 noon | Parents and Toddlers | Barnagh Greenway Hub | ||
Greenmount Cycling Cyclocross | 6:30pm | All | City Wide Parks | ||
Women on Wheels Beginner Cycling | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Women (Beginners) | Meeting at Ardagh Greenway Carpark | ||
Pre-School Balance Bike Programme | Morning and Afternoon | Young Children (Fully Booked) | County Wide | ||
Inclusion Learn to Cycle Programme | 3:30pm | Individuals with a disability (Fully Booked) | University of Limerick | ||
Wednesday | 18-May | Free Parent and Toddler Cycle – Customers will be given the opportunity to try cycling with their toddler/young children using a bike seat, trailer or tag along. Parents will collect the bike and child seat etc. from Locomotion Bike Rental at the Barnagh Greenway Hub. They will receive a short demonstration on how to operate the bike and attachment safely and get the opportunity to take the bike for a 2-hour cycle on the limerick Greenway. On return each participant will receive a free coffee/tea and muffin from Platform 22 Café. Places Limited so pre-booking is essential. Call 085-2552890 to book your space. |
1pm to 3:30pm | Parents and Toddlers | Barnagh Greenway Hub |
Inclusion Cycling Club (Incl. hand cycles & adult trikes) | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Inclusive event | Greenmount Cycling Club Limerick Race Course |
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Teens in the Wild Mountain Biking | 10am | Teens (Fully Booked) | Ballyhoura Trail Riders | ||
Greenmount Cycling Cyclocross | 6:30pm | All | City Wide Parks | ||
Pre-School Balance Bike Programme | Morning and Afternoon | Young Children (Fully Booked) | County Wide | ||
Inclusion Learn to Cycle Programme | 3:30pm | Individuals with a disability (Fully Booked) | Newcastlewest | ||
Thursday | 19-May | Limerick City and County Council will host a screening of the MOTHERLOAD documentary film on Thursday 19th May. MOTHERLOAD is a crowdsourced documentary in which the cargo bicycle becomes a vehicle for exploring motherhood in this digital age of climate change. The film follows director and new mother Liz Canning on her quest to understand the increasing tension between modern life and our hunter- gatherer DNA, and how cargo bikes offer a solution. As Liz meets the people behind this push to replace cars with purpose-built bikes, she learns about the history and potential future of the bicycle as the “ultimate social revolutionizer.” Conflict arises when characters encounter cultural resistance, in particular bikelash focused on women and mothers. MOTHERLOAD draws connections here to the struggle of cyclist Suffragettes and to women’s seemingly endless fight for bodily autonomy. Ultimately, Liz’s experiences as a cyclist, as a mother, and in discovering the cargo bike world, teach her that sustainability is not necessarily about compromise and sacrifice, and that there are few things more empowering in an age of consumption than the ability to create everything from what seems to be nothing. Further details to follow on limerick.ie |
TBC | Adults | TBC |
Greenmount Cycling Cyclocross | 6:30pm | All | City Wide Parks | ||
Pre-School Balance Bike Programme | Morning and Afternoon | Young Children (Fully Booked) | County Wide | ||
Inclusion Learn to Cycle Programme | 3:30pm | Individuals a disability (Fully Booked) | Patrickswell | ||
Spinning Sixties Greenway Cycle (In Partnership with Evolution Cycles and Barnagh Hub) |
11am | Men and Women 60+ years | Barnagh Greenway Hub | ||
Friday | 20-May | Learn to Cycle Programme (In partnership with Down Syndrome Limerick and Greenmount Cycling Club) |
6pm – 8pm | Down Syndrome Limerick | Greenmount Cycling Club Limerick Racecourse |
Teens in the Wild Mountain Biking | 10am | Teens (Fully Booked) | Ballyhoura Trail Riders | ||
Greenmount Cycling Cyclocross | 6:30pm | All | City Wide Parks | ||
Pre-School Balance Bike Programme | Morning and Afternoon | Young Children (Fully Booked) | County Wide | ||
Spinning Sixties Greenway Cycle (In Partnership with Evolution Cycles and Barnagh Hub) |
11am | Men and Women 60+ years | Barnagh Greenway Hub | ||
Saturday | 21-May | Everyone Cycling Together – Abbeyfeale Community Council are hosting a ‘Cycling Together’ event at the Limerick Greenway, starting at the Barnagh Greenway Hub. The aim is to get as many people as possible across all age groups to take part to help promote and understand the benefits that such an event can have on both physical and mental well-being. Pre booking essential. |
2pm – 5pm | All, Adults, Families, Youths, | Barnagh Greenway Hub |
Sunday | 22-May | Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Sports Partnership invite you to a Family Bike Parade and Fun Day to celebrate National Bike Week. The event will take place on Sunday 22nd May 2022 at Arthurs Quay Park. The event will include a cycle along a circular city centre route, starting and ending at Arthurs Quay Park. Full Details on Limerick.ie |
2pm – 4pm | All, Families | Arthurs Quay Park, Limerick |
All Week | All Week | Bling Your Bike colouring competition for children in association with Limerick Libraries. Collect your colouring sheet from your local library and return it before Saturday 21st May. Lots of great prizes. |
N/A | Children | Limerick Libraries |
All Week | All Week | Social Media Photo Competition – Planning a cycle during Bike Week? Post a photo of you cycling, a selfie with your bike or your bike in a scenic location in Limerick using the hashtag #LimerickBikeWeek for your chance to win a €50 voucher to spend at your local bike shop. |
N/A | Adults | Online |
All Week | All Week | Cycle to school days with various Limerick schools. | N/A | Children | Limerick |
All Week | All Week | Pop up Cyclocross around Limerick City with Greenmount Cycling Academy. Further details to follow. |
TBC | Limerick |
For more information:
Limerick & City County Council / E: bikeweek@limerick.ie
Limerick Sports Partnership / W: Limerick Sports / E: info@limericksports.ie
Recommended cycle routes in Limerick
Route | Length in Km | Terrain | Skill Level
(All, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) |
Web link
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Limerick Greenway | 40km | Tarmacadam | All |
For more information click here |
City Centre to University of Limerick Riverbank shared walkway / cycleway |
3.25 Km | All |
For more information click here |
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City Centre to Shannon Fields Riverside shared walkway / cycleway |
3.2Km | All | ||
Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails | 98 Km | Mixed |
For more information click here |
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Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail
The Green/Greenwood Loop (6kms, |
6 Km |
For more information click here |
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Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail
The Brown/Mountrussell Loop (17kms, |
17 Km | Intermediate |
For more information click here
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Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail
The White/Garrane Loop (35kms, |
35 Km | Advanced |
For more information click here |
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Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail
The Blue/Streamhill Loop (41km, |
41 Km | Advanced |
For more information click here |
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Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail
The Red/Castlepook Loop (51km, |
51 Km | Advanced | For more information click here |