Welcome to The Bike Week 2023 Events Page for Waterford
EVENTS LISTING
Please note Bike Week 2023 has already taken place. See below for a list of events which took place in Waterford during Bike Week 2023.
| Day | Date | Event Details | Time | Suitability | Locations(s) of Event |
| Saturday | 13th May | Dawn Cycle. Free Event. Leaving The Mall, Waterford City to cycle to Tramore and watch the sunrise. You must bring your own bike and helmet. 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 |
| Saturday | 13th May | Bike Fest. Cycling Ireland, Waterford Sports Partnership and Waterford City & County Council have teamed up to bring you this family festival which will mark the start of National Bike Week, offering an opportunity for all ages to enjoy their bike, with cycling activities for everyone. On the day there will be lots of different biking zones, Learn 2 Cycle, Balance Bike zone, Bike Stunt show, cycling coaching and Community Bike Ride spins to name just a few. |
10am-2pm | Families | Fairlane Park, Dungarvan |
| Saturday | 13th May | Women’s High Tea Cycle. Come and try it cycle from Bilberry to Mount Congreve with refreshments. Contact Peter on 087 1015130 or email pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. |
11am – 1pm | Women | Bilberry Greenway |
| Saturday | 13th May | Community Bike Rides: Bikefest Waterford – Dungarvan to Kilmacthomas To register click HERE |
11am | Adults – Leisure Cyclists | Waterford |
| Saturday | 13th May | Community Bike Rides: Bikefest Waterford – Dungarvan to Durrow Viaduct To register click HERE |
11:30am | Adults – Leisure Cyclists | Waterford |
| Saturday | 13th May | Community Bike Rides: Bikefest Waterford – Dungarvan to Durrow Station To register click HERE |
12pm | Adults – Leisure Cyclists | Waterford |
| Saturday | 13th May | Bike Orienteering
5km family treasure hunt via QR codes |
Open all day | Families | Kilmachthomas |
| Saturday | 13th May | Bike Orienteering
5km family treasure hunt via QR codes |
Open all day | Families | Kilbarry Nature Park |
| Monday | 15th May | Waterford Greenway Tea Time Cycle. Free Event. 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 |
5.15pm | Over 16’s | Meet at the House of Waterford Crystal, The Mall, Waterford |
| Monday | 15th May | Balance Bike Schools Programme. Delivery of balance bike training to local schools |
School Children | Schools | |
| Monday | 15th May | Bike Maintenance for Schools | School Children | Schools | |
| Monday | 15th May | School Cycle Bus | School Children | St. Saviours NS | |
| Monday | 15th May | School Cycle Bus | School Children | Portlaw NS | |
| Monday | 15th May | Learn to Cycle with a Disability | 11am – 12pm | Disability | RSC |
| Tuesday | 16th May | Bike Maintenance for County National Schools | School Children | County Schools | |
| Tuesday | 16th May | Women on Wheels. Start of a 6 week social cycle programme for women in partnership with Dungarvan Cycling Club. Contact Peter on 087 1015130 or email pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
6.30pm – 8pm | Women | Walton Park, Dungarvan |
| Tuesday | 16th May | Basic Bike Maintenance Session for Women. Contact Sinéad at sbrannigan@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
7pm-8.30pm | Women | St. Saviours GAA, Ballybeg |
| Tuesday | 16th May | Learn to Cycle with a Disability | 11am – 12pm | Disability | RSC |
| Wednesday | 17th May | Lunchtime Cycle. 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 |
| Wednesday | 17th May | Lunchtime Cycle Waterford City. Free Event. 6km Picnic. Cycle via Green Route to Bilberry and on to the Greenway. TFI City Bikes available on the day, light lunch provided. 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 |
| Thursday | 18th May | Bike Maintenance for City National Schools |
School Children | City Schools | |
| Thursday | 18th May | RSC Schools Cycling Festival. Free Event. Invite only. |
9am-1.30pm | Secondary School Students | Regional Sports Centre, Waterford City |
| Friday | 19th May | RSC Schools Cycling Festival. Free Event. Invite only. |
9am-1.30pm | Secondary School Students | Regional Sports Centre, Waterford City |
| Friday | 19th May | Waterford Greenway Night Cycle. Free Event for over 12 years of age. 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 12’s | Meeting at WIT Greenway Car Park, Carriganore |
| Saturday | 20th May | Waterford Walls Cycle Tour. Free Event.
Take a guided cycling tour of the magnificent |
TBC | Over 16’s | TBC |
| Sunday | 21st 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. Experienced Cyclist only. Lunch/refreshments will be provided. This cycle will be accompanied by Cycling Leaders, Bike Mechanic and Community Gardai. Contact Jemma 087 214 2385. Registration essential on www.eventbrite.ie |
11am-2.30pm | Over 16’s | Meet at People’s Park, Waterford City |
For more information:
Contact: Emma Smyth / Peter Jones
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 |