Activities run from Saturday May 11th to Sunday May 19th
The National Transport Authority (NTA) is excited to announce Bike Week 2024, taking place from Saturday May 11th to Sunday May 19th. This annual event celebrates the many benefits of cycling with over 900 events scheduled nationwide. From family-friendly activities to heritage cycles, maintenance workshops, and learn-to-cycle events, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
All 31 local authority areas are participating in Bike Week, with events organised in collaboration with local sports partnerships.
CEO of the National Transport Authority, Anne Graham, emphasises the importance of the week saying:
“Bike Week 2024 is a fantastic opportunity people of all ages and abilities to come together and promote cycling as a sustainable and healthy form of transportation.
The diverse events happening across the country, organised by our colleagues in the Local Authorities and Local Sports Partnerships ensure there is something suitable for everyone to enjoy.
Whether it’s a bike festival, a community cycle or an information session, I encourage everyone to take part and help build a bike friendly society for all.”
Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, said ‘Bike Week 2024 presents a fun opportunity for Irish communities to embrace sustainable and healthy modes of travel. With a wide range of events catering to individuals of all ages and abilities, I am delighted to see the event’s growing success year-on-year.
“Encouraging cycling as a sustainable form of transport is not only important in helping to combat climate change, but also helps to free up our roads and reduce traffic congestion, making our cities and towns quieter, safer, and less polluted for everyone.”
Bike Week features a diverse range of activities for all ages and abilities. Highlights of the week include the Sunset Cyle in the Phoenix Park, the Wheels of Athenry – Athenry Cyclefest, the Children’s Cycle Treasure Hunt in Donegal, the Pedal Parade and Cycle show in Cavan, the Spin to Zen and Spin to Beach sessions in Sligo and the opportunity to join Try-A-Tri in Mayo. Participants are also encouraged to join a Bike Week Photo Competition in Roscommon, a Spinning Sixties Cycle in Limerick, and many more exciting events happening nationwide.
To find out what events are taking place in your county during Bike Week 2024, visit www.bikeweek.ie. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences on social media using the hashtag #BikeWeek and tagging their local authority and Transport for Ireland @TFIUpdates.
There is a network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships across Ireland. These LSPs undertake a wide range of actions with the aim of increasing sport and physical activity participation levels in their local communities. These actions are grouped within four outcome areas: