Welcome to the Bike Week 2023 Events Page for Wexford

 

EVENTS 

Please note Bike Week 2023 has already taken place. See below for a list of events which took place inWexford during Bike Week 2023.

Day Date Event Details Time Suitability Locations(s) of Event
Saturday 13th May Try out Mountain Biking – for beginners

Bikes will be provided. Sheilbaggan Outdoor
Education Centre will provide this workshop
for 12 to 15 year olds. Please reserve your
place by booking on the form under the Wexford
County Council Bike Week Events link HERE

10am to 12.30pm 12 to 15 year olds Forth Mountain
Saturday 13th May Try out Mountain Biking – for beginners

Bikes will be provided. Sheilbaggan Outdoor
Education Centre will provide this workshop
for 16 to 18 year olds. Please reserve your
place by booking on the form under the Wexford
County Council Bike Week Events link HERE

1pm to 3.30pm 16 to 18 year olds Forth Mountain
Saturday 13th May Family Cycling in Wexford

Join cycling mothers Clare Hartwieg and
Claire McCreesh for an introductory talk
about all things family cycling. Learn about
keeping safe, choosing the right equipment,
current trends in active travel, and much more.
Discover a fun and healthy way to travel with
children.

This is a family friendly talk. Booking is essential.

2pm to 3pm Families Wexford Library
Sunday 14th May Slow Roll through Wexford town

in association
with Barrack Street Bikes. This will be a slow, fun
cycle taking in a short loop through the
streets of Wexford town. As the name implies
this is a slow cycle for all ability levels.
This is a great chance to meet new people and
for people of different ages and backgrounds
to mingle and socialize. Bling your bike,
wear fancy dress or just come along for the
joy of cycling. Numbers limited to ensure a
safe event. To register:

Email Cycling Officer Wexford

10.30am to 12.30pm From ages 10 and up Wexford Town,
departing from
The Quay
Monday 15th May Balance Bike Buddies

A fun learn to cycle session with Daniella and
Emma from Courtown BMX club

Email Courtown BMX Club

5pm to 5.45pm Young children Courtown BMX track,
Riverchapel, Gorey
Monday 15th May BMX for Under 12s with Daniella and
Emma of Courtown BMX Club
Email Courtown BMX Club
6pm to 6.45pm Under 12’s Courtown BMX track,
Riverchapel, Gorey
Monday 15th May BMX for Beginners – Aged 12 and over.
Discover the thrill of BMX on the BMX track
in Courtown. Come and give it a go
with expert coachesEmail Courtown BMX Club
7pm to 7.45pm 12 to 18 year olds Courtown BMX track,
Riverchapel, Gorey
Monday 15th May Community Bike Ride
Free social leisure Rides for adults of
all ages. Looking for a reason to get back
on your bike? Here’s your opportunity.
Follow your leader, meet new people, get
some exercise and socialise in a small,
local group.To Register Click HERE
7pm Social leisure rides
for adults of all ages
Murrintown to Killinick

 

Monday 15th May Sunflower sessions – balance bike sessions
for children with autism
Email Courtown BMX Club
4pm to 4:45pm For children with autism
email Courtown BMX Club
to reserve your place
Courtown BMX track,
Riverchapel, Gorey
Wednesday 17th May Community Bike Ride

Free social leisure Rides for adults of
all ages. Looking for a reason to get back
on your bike? Here’s your opportunity.
Follow your leader, meet new people, get
some exercise and socialise in a small,
local group.

To Register Click HERE

7pm Social leisure rides for
adults of all ages
Barntown to Killurin

 

Thursday 18th May Learn to cycle sessions for primary school
children of all ages and abilities
All day Local schools – this event
has been pre booked
for local schools
Enniscorthy Learn to
Cycle Park.
Gort na Gréine,
Ross Road,
Enniscorthy
Thursday 18th May Bike maintenance and bike handling workshop

Bike maintenance and bike handling workshop
with Sean Moore from Barrow Bikes, New Ross.
Sean will give a talk and demo on bike maintenance.
bike handling and road safety. Aimed at adults
and those returning to cycling. Numbers limited.
To register: Email Cycling Officer Wexford

6.30pm to 8pm Adults Barrow Bikes,
Rosbercon,
New Ross
Friday 19th May Accessible learn to cycle camp for
school children
All day Local schools – this event
has been pre booked
for local schools
Our Lady of Fatima School
Friday 19th May Community Bike Ride

Free social leisure Rides for adults of
all ages. Looking for a reason to get back
on your bike? Here’s your opportunity.
Follow your leader, meet new people, get
some exercise and socialise in a small,
local group.

To Register Click HERE

7pm Social leisure rides for
adults of all ages
Murrintown to Kilmore Quay
Saturday 20th May Cycle safety for young people

Cycle and road safety skills session for
young people in association with WexBUG
(Wexford Bicycle Users Group). WexBUG member
Georgina Gaul is a Cycling Ireland approved
‘Cycle Right’ trainer. Please reserve your
place by booking on the form under the
Wexford County Council Bike Week
events link HERE

9.45am to 10.45am 9 to 1 4 year olds County Hall,
Carricklawn,
Wexford
Saturday 20th May Cycle safety for young people

Cycle and road safety skills session for
young people in association with WexBUG
(Wexford Bicycle Users Group). WexBUG member
Georgina Gaul is a Cycling Ireland approved
‘Cycle Right’ trainer. Please reserve your
place by booking on the form under the Wexford
County Council Bike Week
events link HERE

11.15am to 12.15am 9 to 14 year olds County Hall,
Carricklawn,
Wexford
Saturday 20th May Family Cycling in New Ross

Join cycling mothers Clare Hartwieg and
Claire McCreesh for an introductory talk
about all things family cycling. Learn about
keeping safe, choosing the right equipment,
current trends in active travel, and much more.
Discover a fun and healthy way to travel with
children. This is a family friendly talk.
Booking is essential.

To book Click HERE

2.30pm to 3.30pm Families New Ross Library
Saturday 20th May Bike maintenance with Ciaran Fitzgerald of
WexBUG.
Learn the basics of bike maintenance.
How to  maintain your bike to extend its life,
check for issues and fix basic problems.
To Register: Email Cycling Officer Wexford
10am to 11am Open to all. Bring your bike.
Numbers limited.
County Hall,
Carricklawn,
Wexford

 

For further information

Contact:  Claire Goodwin

E:  claire.goodwin@wexfordcoco.ie

W:  www.wexfordcoco.ie/bikeweek

 

Recommended Cycle Routes in your area

Route Length in Km Terrain Skill Level (All, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) Web Link
Eurovelo Cycle Route Wexford 120km Paved All EuroVelo Cycle Route | Wexford County Council (wexfordcoco.ie)

 

The Nine Stones Cycle Loop 118km Paved Intermediate/Advanced The Nine Stones Cycle Loop | Wexford County Council (wexfordcoco.ie)

 

The South Co. Wexford Taster Route 70km Paved All The South Co. Wexford taster route. – Wexbug
Raven point family cycle 10km Paved All Raven point family cycle. – Wexbug
Bike & Dip Spin – Curracloe Beach 20km Paved All Bike & Dip Spin – Curracloe beach. – Wexbug
The Beechdale Loop 56km Paved All The Beechdale Loop. – Wexbug
Ferrycarrig Castle to Blackwater via Enniscorthy Loop 58.29km Paved All Ferrycarrig Castle to Blackwater via Enniscorthy Loop. – Wexbug
Hook Lighthouse Loop 52.3km Paved All Hook Lighthouse Loop. – Wexbug