Welcome to the Bike Week events page for Limerick.
EVENTS LISTING
| SATURDAY 11TH MAY 2024 |
| MOUNTAIN BIKING
Come and Try Mountain Biking with trained tutors in the beautiful setting of Ballyhoura Mountain Trails. Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm or 1.00pm – 3.00pm Date: Saturday 11th May Location: Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails Suitability: Ages 16+ |
| SUNDAY 12TH MAY 2024 |
| FAMILY CYCLE
Limerick Sports Partnership and Limerick City & County Council invite you on a family cycle along the banks of the River Shannon. Join us in UL and cycle the Riverbank all the way to O’Brien Park, where you can enjoy some light refreshments and enjoy the new playground and activity amenities. Time: 11.00 am Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: University of Limerick to City Centre Suitability: All ages & abilities |
| MONDAY 13TH MAY 2024 |
| BALANCE BIKE PROGRAMME
Tutor-led balance bike programme for pre-schools in Limerick City & County. Time: All week Date: All week Location: Countywide Suitability: Pre-schools |
| CYCLE TO WORK INITIATIVE
Local employers encourage staff to cycle to and from work during Bike Week. Participating organisations post this on social media, tagging Limerick Sports Partnership and Bike Week 2024. The company with the most social media interactions wins vouchers for local bike shops. Time: All week Date: Monday 13th May to Friday 17th May Location: Citywide Suitability: Employers / Workplaces |
| INCLUSION COME & TRY CYCLING
To celebrate Bike Week 2024, we are offering free inclusion cycling sessions on the Limerick Greenway. These sessions are guided by Like Bikes and will run from Abbeyfeale. Sessions are 45 minutes in duration. Time: 10.30 am Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: Abbeyfeale Greenway Entrance Suitability: Disability service users |
| WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY 2024 |
| SPINNING SIXTIES CYCLE
To celebrate Bike Week 2024, Limerick Sports Partnership and Locomotion Bike Rentals invite you on a social cycle along the beautiful Limerick Greenway. This cycle will go from Barnagh Hub to Abbeyfeale, then return to Barnagh for some refreshments in Platform 22. Bike & helmet will be provided. Time: 11.00 am Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: The Barnagh Greenway Hub Suitability: Over 55s |
| SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2024 |
| MOUNTAIN BIKING
Come and Try Mountain Biking with trained tutors in the beautiful setting of Ballyhoura Mountain Trails. Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm or 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Date: Saturday 18th May Location: Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails Suitability: Ages 16+ |
For more information:
Website: Limerick Sports Partnership
Email: Limerick Sports Partnership
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 | Five distinct sections, waymarked with white directional arrows and suitable for all levels of fitness.
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 | 6 Km | The Green/Greenwood Loop (6kms, 45 mins, moderate) is a good introduction to the trails.For more information click here |
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| Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail | 17 Km | Intermediate | The Brown/Mountrussell Loop (17kms, 2 hours, difficult) is some technical features on it with more climbing and descending.For more information click here |
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| Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail | 35 Km | Advanced | The White/Garrane Loop (35kms, 4 hours, difficult) is a lot more challenging in terms of distance with sections of tight turns, steep descents and features such as small rock steps, exposed roots and elevated timber boardwalks.For more information click here |
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| Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail | 41 Km | Advanced | The Blue/Streamhill Loop (41km, 5 hrs, severe) is challenging in terms of distance but will take you to the remoter parts of the forest.For more information click here |
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| Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail | 51 Km | Advanced | The Red/Castlepook Loop (51km, 4-6 hours, severe) that is the ultimate loop of the Ballyhoura trails, being the longest and most demanding. It goes right to the southern fringes of the forest and presents you with the biggest climbs and most rewarding descents.For more information click here |