Welcome to The Bike Week 2022 Events Page for Waterford.
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 | Dads & Lads – Meet & Cycle Kilmacthomas. Free Event. Join us and learn simple tips from our Cycle Leaders about the various skills and techniques involved in cycling. Contact Sinéad on 087 4596179 or email sbrannigan@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
9.15am – 10.30am | Men | Meeting at Rainbow Hall, Kilmacthomas |
| Greenway Fancy Dress Bike Parade. Free Event. Come and join us for our Greenway Fancy Dress Bike Parade at Suir Valley Railway station in Kilmeaden, Lots of fun and goodies on the day and prizes for best dressed bike so bling your bike. Contact Jemma 087 214 2385. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
2pm | Families | Suir Valley Railway, Kilmeaden | ||
| Monday | 16th May | Online Bike Maintenance Workshop. Free Event. 90 minute zoom workshop showing you the fundamentals of bike maintenance. Kits to be sent out in the post prior to the workshop. Contact Peter on 087 1015130 or email pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
7pm – 8.30pm | Adults | Zoom |
| Tuesday | 17th May | Greenway Pedal Pushers Waterford. Free Event. Get back on your bike, cycle with a group, make friends and brush up on your cycling skills in a fun and safe environment. Contact Sinéad on 087 4596179 or email sbrannigan@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
11am – 12.30pm | Active Older People | Meeting at WIT Greenway Car Park |
| Youth Group Cycle. Free Event. Free guided 10K Cycle around Waterford City for teenagers (13-17yrs). Bikes and helmets provided. Contact Brian on 086 0201219 for further information. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
6.30pm – 8pm | Youths | Waterford City – Regional Sports Centre (RSC) | ||
| Wednesday | 18th May | Learn to Cycle for Parents of Children aged 3-8. Free Event. 10 minute session led by a qualified cycle instructor helping parents to teach their child to cycle on a balance bike or pedal bike. Bikes Provided. Contact Peter on 087 1015130 or email pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
11am – 12pm | Young People | Fairlane Park, Dungarvan |
| Lunchtime Cycle Dungarvan. Free Event. A leisurely lunchtime cycle to Clonea Strand where you can enjoy a light lunch on us! Contact Peter on 087 1015130 or email pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
12.30pm – 2pm | Adults | Walton Park, Dungarvan | ||
| Lunchtime Cycle Waterford City. Free Event for over 16’s. 6km Picnic Cycle via Green Route to Bilberry and on to the Greenway. Must use own Bike and helmet, light lunch provided on the day. Contact Jemma 087 214 2385. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
12.45pm – 2pm | Over 16’s | Meet at the House of Waterford Crystal, The Mall, Waterford |
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| Family Evening Cycle Waterford City. Free Event. Experience a Family Cycle (over 12 yrs age) on the Greenway as Dusk settles. Free front and back lights fitted on all bikes for registered participants before the cycle. You must bring your own bike and helmet. Contact Brian on 086 0201219 for further information. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
7.30p – 9pm | Over 12’s/Families | WIT Greenway Car Park, Waterford City | ||
| Thursday | 19th May | RSC Schools Cycling Festival – Invite only. Free Event. For 6th Class students who completed cycle training in 5th class with our cycling tutors. Contact Jemma 087 214 2385 |
9.30am – 1.30pm | Children 10-12 | Waterford City – Regional Sports Centre (RSC) |
| Greenway Pedal Pushers Dungarvan. Free Event. Get back on your bike, cycle with a group, make friends and brush up on your cycling skills in a fun and safe environment. Contact Sinéad on 087 4596179 or email sbrannigan@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
11am – 12.30pm | Active Older People | Walton Park, Dungarvan | ||
| Family Evening Cycle Durrow. Free Event. Experience a Family Cycle (over 12 yrs age) on the Greenway as Dusk settles. Free front and back lights fitted on all bikes for registered participants before the cycle. You must bring your own bike and helmet. Contact Brian on 086 0201219 for further information Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
7.30pm – 9.30pm | Over 12’s/Families | Durrow Car Park, Waterford Greenway | ||
| Friday | 20th May | RSC Schools Cycling Festival – Invite only. Free Event. For 6th Class students who completed cycle training in 5th class with our cycling tutors. Contact Jemma 087 214 2385 |
9.30am – 1.30pm | Children 10-12 | Waterford City – Regional Sports Centre (RSC) |
| Waterford Greenway Night Cycle. Free Event for over 16’s. Join us for a leisurely cycle along the Waterford Greenway. You must bring your own bike and helmet. Contact Jemma 087 214 2385. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
9pm | Over 16’s | Meeting at WIT Greenway Car Park, Carriganore |
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| Saturday | 21st May | Dawn/Morning Cycle. Free Event for over 16’s. Leaving The Mall, Waterford City to cycle to Tramore and watch the sunrise. Contact Jemma 087 214 2385. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
6am | Over 16’s | Meet at the House of Waterford Crystal, The Mall, Waterford |
| Learn to Cycle for Parents of Children aged 3-8. Free Event. 10 minute session led by a qualified cycle instructor helping parents to teach their child to cycle on a balance bike or pedal bike. Bikes Provided. Contact Peter on 087 1015130 or email pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
9am – 10am | Young People | Fairlane Park, Dungarvan | ||
| Waterford Walls Cycle Tour. Free Event. Take a guided cycling tour of the magnificent Waterford Walls Street Art Murals and find out the meaning behind some of the Murals. Bikes and Helmets provided. Participants must be over 16 years of age. Contact Brian on 086 0201219 for further information. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
11am – 1pm | Over 16’s | Waterford City – Regional Sports Centre (RSC) |
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| Sunday | 22nd May | 30K Waterford to Wexford Passage East Cycle. (Via Passage East Car Ferry). Free Event. All participants must have their own Bikes and Helmets and be over 16 years of age. Lunch/refreshments will be provided in Arturstown Co.Wexford. This cycle will be accompanied by Cycling Leaders, Bike Mechanic and Community Gardai. Contact Brian on 086 0201219 for further information. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
11am – 2pm | Meet at the People’s Park, Waterford City | |
| Monday-Friday | 16th – 20th | Free Bike Check and Minor Repair. Free Event. Want to know if your Bike is road worthy? Free Bike Check and Free Minor Repairs with Renew Enterprises. Contact Brian on 086 0201219 for further information. |
9am – 3pm | Adults | Renew Enterprises, Lacken Road Business Park, Waterford City |
| TBC | TBC | Bike Orienteering | TBC | Families | Lismore Heritage Centre |
For more information:
Contact: Emma Smyth
W: Waterford City & County Council / Waterford Sports Partnership
E: esmyth@waterfordcouncil.ie / pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie
Recommended Cycle Routes in Waterford
| Route | Length in Km | Terrain | Skill Level (All, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) | Web link |
| Waterford Greenway | 46kms | Tar macadam. Flat/ gentle gradients. | All | www.visitwaterfordgreenway.com |