Cork City and County

Family fun day of cycling around Eyeries, as a mean to promote cycling as a means of transport for all.

Time:  1pm

 Date: Saturday 11^th May 2024

 Location: Eyeries Park

 Suitability: Families

For more information click HERE

Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event.

Time:  10am-12pm

 Date: Saturday 11th May 2024

 Location: Coal Quay Market, Cork City Centre

 Suitability: Adults, families

For more information click HERE 

Giving youths the opportunity to explore their environment using amenities within the community. Cycling the new greenway to Mogeely. Having a picnic in Mogeely, a few games and cycling back. Stopping for scavenger hunt itinerary and using the buddy system. This event is all about building friendships and encouraging outdoor activity.

Time:  10am

 Date: Saturday 11^th May 2024

 Location: Killeagh

 Suitability: Children aged 6 to 17 and accompanying adults

For more information click HERE 

This special Fix Your Bike session will allow people to learn how to fix their bikes with the help of mechanics from Cork Community Bikes. Mechanics will run through full bike checks with you, and a limited amount of small parts will be offered for free for repairs. Refreshments provided.

Time:  2pm – 5pm

 Date: Saturday 11th May 2024

 Location: Cork Community Bikes, Blackpool

 Suitability: Adults, families

For more information click HERE 

Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event.

Time:  1pm-3pm

 Date:  Saturday 11^th May – 19^th May 2024

 Location: Douglas Market

 Suitability: Adults, families

For more information click HERE

Encouraging a healthier more environmentally friendly commute to work,

Prizes will be given to encourage staff to cycle to work: Best bike selfie, newest cyclist, longest cumulative distance cycled across the week

Time:  Shift commute

 Date:  Saturday 11^th  May – 19^th May 2024

 Location: SIVUH

 Suitability: All staff

For more information click HERE

The aim of the Cycle Freedom week long event is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while showcasing the beauty of our local area. By offering free bike rentals during Bike Week, we aim to encourage people to get outdoors, explore the natural surroundings, and experience the joy of cycling.

Get ready to Pedal your way to freedom during Bike Week with our Cycle Freedom event! Experience the exhilarating joy of exploring the scenic wonders of our local Greenway on two wheels, completely free of charge! So, join us for Bike Week and embrace the spirit of freedom on a bike with Cycle Freedom!

Time:  10am – 5pm

 Date:  Saturday 11^th May – 19^th May 2024

 Location: Cork Bike Hire, Marina Market, Centre Park Road, Cork T12 YX76

 Suitability: Adults, children, families – kids bikes available from 7+ year olds. Chariot trailers available for young children

For more information click HERE 

This special Fix Your Bike session will allow people to learn how to fix their bikes with the help of mechanics from Cork Community Bikes. Guided rides to the workshop will leave Cork Opera House at 1.45pm and 3pm. Mechanics will run through full bike checks with you, and a limited amount of small parts will be offered for free for repairs. Refreshments provided.

Time:  2pm – 5pm

 Date:  Saturday 11^th May 2024

 Location: Cork Community Bikes

 Suitability: Adults, families

For more information click HERE 

Cyclists from Cork Community Bikes will share their experiences and recommendations of longer bike trips and how to have the best chance of enjoying cycling holidays. We will be keen to answer any questions and hear any plans those attending have and offer advice.

Time:  5:30pm-7pm

 Date:  Saturday 11^th May 2024

 Location: Rebel Reads

 Suitability: Adults

For more information click HERE

The aim of the Cycle Freedom week long event is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while showcasing the beauty of our local area. By offering free bike rentals during Bike Week, we aim to encourage people to get outdoors, explore the natural surroundings, and experience the joy of cycling.

Get ready to Pedal your way to freedom during Bike Week with our Cycle Freedom event! Experience the exhilarating joy of exploring the scenic wonders of our local Greenway on two wheels, completely free of charge! So, join us for Bike Week and embrace the spirit of freedom on a bike with Cycle Freedom!

Time:  10 am – 5pm

 Date:  Saturday 11^th May – 19^th May 2024

 Location: Midleton Greenway Bikes & Bites, 57 Main Street, Midleton 10am – 5pm daily

 Suitability: Adults, children, families.

For more information click HERE

The aim of our Cycle Freedom event is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while showcasing the beauty of our local area. By offering free bike rentals during Bike Week, we aim to encourage people to get outdoors, explore the natural surroundings, and experience the joy of cycling.

Get ready to Pedal your way to freedom during Bike Week with our Cycle Freedom event! Experience the exhilarating joy of exploring the scenic wonders of our local area on two wheels, completely free of charge! So, join us for Bike Week and embrace the spirit of freedom on a bike with Cycle Freedom!

Time:  10am – 5pm

Date:  Saturday 11^th May – 19^th May 2024

Location: Youghal Bike Hire, O’ Brien’s Place, Youghal; 10am – 5pm daily

Suitability: Adults, children, families.

For more information click HERE

Encouraging members of Bishopstown GAA club and community to track their daily cycling kms and see can we make it Cork to Croke Park between us all during Bike Week

Time:  9am

 Date:  Saturday 11^th May – 19^th May 2024

 Location: Bishopstown GAA and the surrounds.

Suitability: Everyone!

For more information click HERE

Bike Week Design a t-shirt competition & Bike Sense ‘Cycling for everyone’ workshops. To promote cycling as a form of recreation for children & to educate the public on bike care and maintenance.

Art competition would be promoted throughout the library network of 25 branches and 4 mobile units for the duration of Bike Week. Each branch winner will have their design printed on a t-shirt for them to keep & educate workshop attendees on to how care and maintain their bikes.

Time: 

Date:  Saturday 11^th May – 19^th May 2024

Location: Across Cork County (25 branches and 4 mobile units)

Suitability: Children & Families and adults

For more information click HERE 

Community Tandem and Recumbrant Bike Renovation, As a group to renovate 2 tandems and a recumbrant bicycle for the use of special needs at bike week events and throughout the year!

Time:  11am

 Date:  Saturday 11^th May 2024

 Location: Cycle Sense Workshop Skibbereen P81 FY79

Suitability: All ages

For more information HERE 

Bringing 10 Venture scouts 15-17 year olds on a cycle through the Waterford Greenway

Set off on the old railway line to the Clonea Road, on through the Ballyvolane Tunnel to Durrow, onto Kilmacthomas and to Kilmeaden and the railway station. Approximately 35km so the Ventures will turn back at that stage after having had lunch.

Time: 8am

Date:  Saturday 11^th May 2024

Location: Dungarvan to Kilmeaden

Suitability: Venture Scouts

For more information click HERE 

Down the Line for a 99! Fun and sociable cycle for families andoccasional cyclists. Starts at Parc ui Chaoimh, cycle along ‘The Line’ to Passage West and back with a pitstop for ice cream.

Time:  11am

Date:  Saturday 11^th May 2024

Location: Pairc Ui Chaoimh (Marina entrance)

Suitability: Children over 10 years of age, adults, families

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Mogeely to Midleton Farmers Market, eBike Morning Magic: Mogeely to Midleton Farmers Market. Participants have the opportunity to try an ebike and cycle the newly opened section of Greenway between Mogeely and Midleton to visit the Midleton Farmer’ Market.

Time:  10:30am

Date:  Saturday 11^th May 2024

Location: Mogeely greenway entrance

Suitability: Participants must be 14+ years old

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Fun cycle evening to encourage our young girls to develop cycling as an active daily and weekly exercise routine

Time:  5pm

Date:  Saturday 11^th May – 19^th May 2024

Location: Macroom

Suitability: 5 – 18 year olds

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

To get bikes ready for the Clonakilty Bicycle festival & summer season, Come learn about the Bike Circus and what it means to become a member. Have your bike safety checked for free. Meet the Yard Dogz, our friendly crew of volunteers.

Time: 10am-3pm

Date:  Daily from Saturday 11^th May – 18^th May 2024

Location: The Bike Circus, Clonakilty

Suitability: Everyone

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Safety Maintenance for kids bikes. Introduction to Vee Brakes. Brief tech talk, then Greasy Hands Time for all participants. Followed by family ‘brown bag lunch’ cycle.

Time: 11am-12pm

Date:  Saturday 11^th May

Location: The Bike Circus, Clonakilty

Suitability: Adults with Children

For more information www.corkbikeweek.ie

A short cycle suitable for families to get confidence up. Bring Your Own packed lunch and let’s go for a spin!  Starting at Emmet Square and headed to the back of Inchydoney, along the estuary and back.

Time: 12pm

Date:  Saturday 11^th May

Location: The Bike Circus, Clonakilty

Suitability: Family friendly, 7km

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

To encourage & promote cycling in Clonakilty town. Photos will be displayed in shop windows around the Clonakilty town by Thady Tra – An exhibition of local cyclists

Time: All day

Date:  Saturday 11^th May – 19^th May 2024

Location: Clonakilty

Suitability: Everyone

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Social & Well being cycle, as well as promoting cycling on our coastal roads, Cycle to Ring (alt venue if bad weather) for a stress-release uplifting Chakra Dance with guest facilitator Ciara Holland, free booking essential, limited.

Time: 10am

Date:  Saturday 11^th May 2024

Location: Clonakilty, Emmet Sq

Suitability: Suitable for adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Promote & celebrate children cycling in West Cork. Another addition of our most popular event for kids. Bring your bike to Emmet Square for an all ages lap around the street of Clonakilty

Time: 3pm

Date:  Saturday 11^th May 2024

Location: Clonakilty, Emmet Sq

Suitability: All welcome

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Develop confidence in bike maintenance. Want your bike to be your best friend? Come learn about free bike maintenance and repair courses available at the Bike Circus.

Time:  2pm-3pm

Date:  Saturday 11^th May 2024

Location: The Bike Circus, Clonakilty

Suitability: All welcome

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Bar Cap Bonanza, Free bar caps give away to children/young people.  Without bar caps children can be pierced by the end of the handlebar resulting in bruising and potentially more serious injuries.

Time:  All day

Date:  Saturday 11^th May – 19^th May 2024

Location: Schools in Cork city & county

Suitability: Available to all children and young people

For more information www.corkbikeweek.ie

Get community meeting to have some fun and exercise and try out the new East Cork Greenway!!

Time:  10am

Date: Sunday 12^th May 2024

Location: Midleton to Mogeely and back

Suitability: Adults only this time

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Bike Maintenance Course, Teach cyclists the basics in Bike Maintenance

Time:  7pm

Date: Sunday 12^th May 2024

Location: Copper Grove, Bandon

Suitability: Adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Get the youth club members out enjoying cycling and getting fresh air while having fun.

We would love to do the same as last year and start off in the marina market is cork and cycle out to passage. Have a break and a picnic and come back at out leisure. We would meet up in Castlemartyr and travel together car sharing, arrive at the Marina bike hire location. Go through the safety talk and pedal away to our hearts content, enjoying the views and challenges along the way.

Time:  2pm

Date: Sunday 12^th May 2024

Location: Marina market start point

Suitability: Club members and leaders

For more information click  www.corkbikeweek.ie

To promote the benefits of cycling among the community of Inniscarr. On Sunday 12th May Family cycling event commencing in Ballyanly 10am and a guided tour of the parish of Inniscarra. Wednesday 15th Children’s event within the confines of Inniscarra Community Centre. There will be bike tutors on site to ensure safety and advise children on methods of safe cycling. This year the 4 schools in the Parish are invited to get involved and further promote safe cycling and the health benefits. Each of the school are assigned a project which will be presented in the Hall of the Community Centre. McCarthys Cycles, Blackpool will hold a bike workshop on the Wednesday. will attend

Time:  10am & 6.30pm

Date: Sunday 12^th May & 15^th May 2024

Location: Inniscarra Community Centre, Ballyanly, Inniscarra, Co Cork

Suitability: Events is open to everybody. Children, Adults and families

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

To get the whole community out for an active social event instead of picking weeds for a change!!

We will meet in Midleton Bike Hire. Cycle our new Midleton to Mogeely Greenway.  Have a cuppa from the coffee truck and then cycle back to Midleton.

Time:  10am

Date: Sunday 12^th May 2024

Location: Midleton

Suitability: Tidy Town Members Adults and Teenagers

For more information www.corkbikeweek.ie

Mystery Bicycle Buffet taking in a number of West Cork hidden hotspots. Enjoyable social group cycle with gorgeous food.

Time:  12:30pm

Date: Sunday 12^th May 2024

Location: Meeting on The Bridge (Levis’s Quay), Main St, Skibbereen

Suitability: Families and adults although advised minimum age 8, approx 3km to 8km between stops (any children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)

For more information www.corkbikeweek.ie

Club Camino & then some! Mass club participation, juniors and adults, with a shared goal irrespective of speed, strength or fitness level!

Time:  9:30pm

Date: Sunday 12^th May 2024

Location: Cobh

Suitability: Cobh Tri Club juniors & adult cyclists. Other adult cyclists who register via Cobh Tri60

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Urban Living Bike Crawl to showcase several urban sustainability projects by bike . City centre route of around 2 hours including 3/4 stops at various urban locations demonstrating sustainability in their approach.

Time:  2pm

Date: Sunday 12^th May 2024

Location: City centre route

Suitability: Family friendly. Children under 6 not on their own bikes.

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

A 2-hour guided creative exploration of our city’s beauty through cycling and sketching Cork’s iconic places. Materials provided.

Time:  11am-1pm

Date: Sunday 12^th May 2024

Location: Grand Parade

Suitability: Adults, families

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away.

Time:  11am-3pm

Date: Sunday 12^th May 2024

Location: Cork Marina

Suitability: Adults, families

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Bring your bike along and mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will show you how to check a bike to make sure it’s safe and comfortable to cycle. This will help you be more aware as problems develop and save you money on repairs. Tools will be provided if needed. No problem if you don’t have a bike with you, you can learn from other bikes.

Time:  5.30pm-7pm

Date: Sunday 12^th May 2024

Location: Cork Community Bikes

Suitability: Adults

For more information www.corkbikeweek.ie

Bring your bike along and mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will show you how to check a bike to make sure it’s safe and comfortable to cycle. This will help you be more aware as problems develop and save you money on repairs. Tools provided. Come with or without a bike.

Time:  5.30pm-7pm

Date: Sunday 12th May 2024

Location: Cork Community Bikes, Blackpool

Suitability: Adults, Teenagers

For more information www.corkbikeweek.ie

Encouraging ‘eldercyclists’, over 60 that want to return to cycling. Our resident octogenarian cyclist presents this program just for you. Explore the options for those who still hear the wild goose call.

Time:  2pm-3pm

Date: Sunday 12th May 2024

Location: The Bike Circus Clonakilty

Suitability: All welcome

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Teachers sign your class up now. Covering aspects of road safety; walking & cycling safely to travelling safely in your car

Time: 9.30-10.30am

Date: Monday 13th May 2024

Location: Online Via MS Teams

Suitability: Primary Schools

For more information click http://www.corksports.ie/…/schools-road-safety-webinar…/

Cycling for All Ages. Trishaw Spins for older or mobility-impaired people to feel the freedom and joy of being out on a bike. Residents from Skibbereen Residential Care Centre & Retirement Village will get the opportunity to take a bicycle ride around Skibbereen.

Time:  10am

Date: Monday 13^th May 2024

Location: Skibbereen Residential Care Centre & Retirement Village

Suitability: Residents from Skibbereen Residential Care Centre & Retirement Village

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Bike Maintenance, Workshop on checking and maintaining your bike

Time:  12pm

Date: Monday 13^th May 2024

Location: Cork College of FET Morrison’s Island campus

Suitability: Students and staff

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Bike 4 Work. Sourced and repaired bicycles for recent migrants, and introduce them to the cycling culture in Clonakilty with the intention of supporting integration.

Time:  9am

Date: Monday 13^th May – 19^th May 2024

Location: Clonakilty Direct Provision Centre (The Lodge)

Suitability: All recent migrants/ people living in Direct Provision.

or more information www.corkbikeweek.ie

Bring your bike along and mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will show you how to check a bike to make sure it’s safe and comfortable to cycle. This will help you be more aware as problems develop and save you money on repairs. We will also show some quick repairs based on any problems you find on your bike. Tools will be provided if needed. No problem if you don’t have a bike with you, you can learn from other bikes.

Time:  1:30pm

Date: Monday 13^th May 2024

Location: UCC

Suitability: Students, staff, general public

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

An intro session on brakes (rim/non-disc type), this will give a better understanding of how these should work. The focus will be on helping you to recognise when there are problems, and this may allow you to fix any issues that come up on your bike. Feel free to bring your bike along, and we may use it for demonstration, and you will have the chance to try out the repair work yourself. We will have materials and tools to work on the bikes used.

Time:  6.30pm-8pm

Date: Monday 13^th May 2024

Location: Cork Community Bikes

Suitability: Adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Educate Businesses of Midleton on the benefits of cycling on the amazing new East Cork Greenway.

Time:  1pm

Date: Tuesday 14^th May 2024

Location: Midleton Greenway

Suitability: Adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

To encourage active travel and team bonding. A morning cycle for staff to encourage active travel and bringing staff together for a fun, safe cycle on the newly opened Midleton to Mogelly stretch of the Midleton Youghal Greenway. It is 8km to Mogelly and 8km back.

Time:  10am

Date: Tuesday 14^th May 2024

Location: Midleton to Mogelly Greenway

Suitability: Adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

A session of cycling games and simple bike repair skills for children around 8-12

Time:  4pm-5pm

Date: Tuesday 14^th May 2024

Location: Cork City Suburbs

Suitability: Children

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

An intro session on tyres, this will give a better understanding of how these should work. The focus will be on helping you to recognise when there are problems, and this may allow you to fix any issues that come up on your bike, such as punctures. Feel free to bring your bike along, and we may use it for demonstration, and you will have the chance to try out the repair work yourself. We will have materials and tools to work on the bikes used. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event.

Time:  6.30pm-8pm

Date: Tuesday 14^th May 2024

Location: Cork Community Bikes

Suitability: Adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Introduce people to the wide range of e-bike options out there – without the marketing!  Ebikes have taken the world, the market is awash in choices.  Why are some so dear, others selling as Internet bargains? This is a chance to learn about eBikes free of sales pressure. There will be bikes to examine and discuss. We will tell all.

Time: 2pm-3pm

Date:  Tuesday 14^th May 2024

Location: The Bike Circus & recorded for online viewing

Suitability: All welcome

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Electric and specially constructed tandems, bikes, & trikes to make cycling available for all. Tuesday 14th May – Come and see the range of cycles we have to make cycling accessible for all!  Silver Bullet spins around Clonakilyu all day.  Event details are for panel discussion.

Time: 2pm-3pm

Date:  Tuesday 14^th May 2024

Location: The Bike Circus Clonakilty

Suitability: Those looking for assisted cycles

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will check bikes brought in and carry out any small repairs as needed, with the help of young people attending. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after bikes with bike prescriptions to take away

Time: 6pm-8pm

Date:  Wednesday 15^th May 2024

Location: Blackpool Community Centre

Suitability: Children and youth in the area

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

An intro session on gears, this will give a better understanding of how these should work. The focus will be on helping you to recognise when there are problems, and this may allow you to fix any issues that come up on your bike. Feel free to bring your bike along, and we may use it for demonstration, and you will have the chance to try out the repair work yourself. We will have materials and tools to work on the bikes used. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event.

Time: 6.30pm-8pm

Date:  Wednesday 15^th May 2024

Location: Cork Community Bikes

Suitability: Adults

For more information www.corkbikeweek.ie

A session of cycling games and simple bike repair skills for children around 8-12

Time: 4pm-5pm

Date:  Wednesday 15^th May 2024

Location: Cork City Suburbs

Suitability: Children

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will check bikes brought in and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after bikes with bike prescriptions to take away

Time: 11am-1pm

Date:  Wednesday 15^th May 2024

Location: Blackpool Community Centre

Suitability: Adults, families

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Getting the workforce active in the middle of the day – Refresh, Recharge, and Return Ready to Conquer the Afternoon!” Participants cycle the Cork Harbour Greenway or part of it during their lunchtime on an ebike. Pending on the time available to participants a route will be suggested to them.

Time: 11am – 3pm

Date:  Wednesday 15^th May 2024

Location: From The Marina Market along the Cork Harbour Greenway

Suitability: Adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

To allow members of the public who use cycling for leisure and commuting to bring their bike along and have it assessed using experience people in this specialised area.  This will be a service for hybrid bikes, e-bikes and commuter bikes.  Also be able to answer any questions around bikes and especially painful/discomfort symptoms from cycling.

Time:  10am

Date: Wednesday 15^th May 2024

Location: Marina Market, Cork

Suitability: Any adult with a hybrid, commuter and/or e-bike

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Getting youth active and enjoying cycling. Cubs cycling from Rathcormac to Castlelyons Abbey and back. Scouts & Ventures cycling from Rathcormac to Coole Abbey and back. Beavers learning about bike safety.

Time:  6:30pm

Date:  Wednesday 15^th  May – 16^th May 2024

Location: Rathcormac and Rathcormac to Castlelyons.

Suitability:  youth

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Bike safety and road awareness. Group session on bike safety catered for all age groups.

Time:  7pm

Date:  Wednesday 15^th  May 2024

Location: Blackpool

Suitability: Children members of club

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Open up the idea of participating in Duathlon and Triathlon Events to those with physical disabilities. Members and their families partaking in bike training and running, pushing etc. Training drills and finish with a mini duathlon event

Time:  10:30am

Date:  Wednesday 15^th  May 2024

Location: Crann Centre, Ovens – awaiting confirmation of venue

Suitability: IWA Sport members with physical disabilities and their families,

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Community cycle visiting local sites of high biodiversity value, to encourage cycling and an appreciation for biodiversity. Community cycle to local sites of high biodiversity value. A professional ecologist, who has undertaken a biodiversity survey in recent times, will give a short talk at each site. Light refreshments will be provided free to participants.

Time:  7pm

Date:  Wednesday 15^th  May 2024

Location: Kinsale

Suitability: Community cycle open to all. Children under 16 years old will need to be accompanied by an adult.

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

To engage men in outdoor, health programs in the local community. Greenway cycle using electric bikes

Time:  10:30am

Date:  Wednesday 15^th  May 2024

Location: 10.30am Killeagh Greenway – transport from Youghal provided

Suitability: Adult males

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Youghal to Castlemartyr Resort & Return

Time:  2pm

Date: Thursday 16^th May 2024

Location: Youghal

Suitability: Adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

A session of cycling games and simple bike repair skills for children around 8-12

Time:  4pm-5pm

Date: Thursday 16^th May 2024

Location: Cork City Suburb

Suitability: Children

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Come and try our adapted cycling fleet at the Cycle for All Hub in Blackrock!

Time: 4.30pm-6.30pm

Date: Thursday 16^th May 2024

Location: Old Ursuline Convent, Blackrock

Suitability: Those with additional needs

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

An intro session on bearings, this will give a better understanding of how these should work. The focus will be on helping you to recognise when there are problems, and this may allow you to fix any issues that come up on your bike. Feel free to bring your bike along, and we may use it for demonstration, and you will have the chance to try out the repair work yourself. We will have materials and tools to work on the bikes used.

Time:  6.30pm-8pm

Date: Thursday 16^th May 2024

Location: Sign & Cycle

Suitability: Adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Greenway Ride  To introduce students to the joys of cycling and enjoy the benefits of exercise, outdoor activities and being in nature.

Time:  10:30am

Date: Thursday 16^th May 2024

Location: Mogeely / Midleton

Suitability: Youthreach students and staff

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Family Cycling Fun at the Fairfield, To have fun and games on bikes and cycle around the town with bike doctors to make sure the bikes are working well! Fun for all ages and abilities, an inclusive obstacle course, games, bike doctor and a group cycle around Skibbereen

Time:  6:30pm

Date: Thursday 16^th May 2024

Location: Fairfield (car park), off Bridge St Skibbereen

Suitability: Staff and people we support in Cope Foundation

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Education and awareness for all our youth members on the safety and maintenance of bikes.

Time:  4pm

Date: Friday 17^th May 2024

Location: Ballyhooly

Suitability: Youth & Adult members as well as extended families

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Bike Event, to promote healthy activities, check the safety of bicycles and encourage cycling, educate about safe cycling.

Time:  3:30pm

Date:  Friday 17^th May 2024

Location: Skibbereen, Poundhill, Pairc Goodman

Suitability: residents of TORC scheme Pairc Goodman

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Greenway Cycle

Time:  2pm

Date:  Friday 17^th May 2024

Location: Mogeely

Suitability: Adults

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Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away.

Time:  1pm-3pm

Date:  Friday 17^th May 2024

Location: UCC

Suitability: Students, staff, general public

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Cycle to School Bus, setting up a new ON-GOING cycling bus in Clonakilty.

Time:  8:30am

Date:  Friday 17^th May 2024

Location: Clonakilty- to Gaelscoil

Suitability: families, children from the Gaelscoil (children from other schools may come but we are focusing on the Gaelscoil), volunteer stewards, Gardai

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

An intro session on brakes (disc type, including hydraulic brakes), this will give a better understanding of how these should work. The focus will be on helping you to recognise when there are problems, and this may allow you to fix any issues that come up on your bike. Feel free to bring your bike along, and we may use it for demonstration, and you will have the chance to try out the repair work yourself. We will have materials and tools to work on the bikes used.

Time:  6:30pm-8pm

Date:  Friday 17^th May 2024

Location: Sign & Cycle

Suitability: Adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Bike Maintenance For Irish Sign Language Users  The purpose of this event is to provide essential knowledge and skills for bike maintenance to the Deaf and hard of hearing community, while also welcoming participation from all. Participants will learn how to inspect their bikes for safety and comfort with guidance from mechanics fluent in sign language. By offering this opportunity, attendees can detect and address issues early, leading to savings on repairs. This event is specially catering for the Deaf and hard of hearing, but everyone is welcome to join. Bring your bike along and mechanics from Sign&Cycle will show you how to check a bike to make sure it’s safe and comfortable to cycle. This will help you be more aware as problems develop and save you money on repairs. We will also show some quick repairs based on any problems you find on your bike. Tools will be provided if needed. No problem if you don’t have a bike with you, you can learn from other bikes.

Time:  10am

Date:  Friday 17^th May 2024

Location: 2A Sundrive Park, Ballinlough, Cork T12 HHX4

Suitability: Adults, children

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

A session of cycling games and simple bike repair skills for children around 8-12

Time:  4pm-5pm

Date:  Friday 17^th May 2024

Location: Cork City Suburb

Suitability: Children

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Family Cycle to encourage families to spend time together cycling and expose them to the local amenity MY Greenway. Participants will be accompanied by ride leaders in cycling from Midleton to Mogeely on the newly opened section of MY Greenway. A short stop will be made in Mogeely for a snack.

Time:  11am

Date: Saturday 18^th May 2024

Location: Commencing at the Midleton Trailhead of the Midleton Youghal  Greenway (in the car park of Midleton Railway Station)

Suitability: Families who can all cycle (bikes can be provided for adults & children aged 7+, chariot trailers available for younger children)

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Education and awareness for all our youth members on the safety and maintenance of bikes.

Time:  4pm

Date: Saturday 18^th May 2024

Location: Ballyhooly

Suitability: Youth & Adult members as well as extended families

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

An intro session on straightening and building wheels, this will give a better understanding of how these should work. The focus will be on helping you to recognise when there are problems, and this may allow you to fix any issues that come up on your bike. Feel free to bring your bike along, and we may use it for demonstration, and you will have the chance to try out the repair work yourself. We will have wheels and tools to work on the wheels used. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event.

Time:  5.30pm-7pm

Date: Saturday 18^th May 2024

Location: Cork Community Bikes

Suitability: Adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

This special Fix Your Bike session will allow people to learn how to fix their bikes with the help of mechanics from Cork Community Bikes. Guided rides to the workshop wil leave Cork Opera House at 1.45pm and 3pm. Mechanics will run through full bike checks with you, and a limited amount of small parts will be offered for free for repairs. Refreshments provided.

Time:  2pm – 5pm

Date: Saturday 18^th May 2024

Location: Cork Community Bikes

Suitability: Adults, families

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

A family-friendly bike ride stopping often to notice nature, led by local expert Chris Moody. The ride will start at the main entrance of Fitzgerald’s Park, going out to Lee Fields, back to North Mall and ending where it started. Free refreshments at café on the way.

Time:  11am-1pm

Date: Saturday 18^th May 2024

Location: Fitzgerald’s Park

Suitability: Families, adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

SPIN & WASH, Bringing a community of particularly beginner cyclists together for a guided 20k spin. Followed by a demonstration of how to clean your and maintain your bike.

Time:  9:30am

Date: Saturday 18^th May 2024

Location: Kinsale community bike station

Suitability: All adults welcome.

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Ride the Thrill: Intro to Mountain Biking Give curious new mountain bikers an introduction to biking

Time:  2:30pm – 4:30pm

Date: Saturday 18^th May 2024

Location: Tracton Woods, Minane Woods, Co. Cork

Suitability: Teens and adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

To leisure cycle to Blarney, we would be leisure cycle from Grand Parade, Cork, to Blarney on Watercourse rd and Old Mallow rd and have a tea/coffee and cake break at Blarney Woods.

Time:  12pm

Date:  Saturday 18^th May 2024

Location: Cork to Blarney

Suitability: Anyone

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Bike Week Bike Bop. Music, fun, community and all on bikes. The disco on wheels hit the streets for the Bike Week special. Expect tunes, banter, bikes and coffee!

Time:  2pm

Date:  Saturday 18^th May 2024

Location: City Centre

Suitability: Family friendly. Kids under 6 not on their own bikes

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

To promote cycling & create awareness of sustainable transport. Bike maintenance workshop and road safety talks

Time:  11am

Date: Saturday 18^th May 2024

Location: Mahon Community Centre

Suitability: Anyone

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

To gain the knowledge on how to maintain their bike, Workshop on the maintenance and repair of their bike

Time:  10:00am

Date:  Saturday 18^th May 2024

Location: Mallow, Co. Cork

Suitability: Adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Family Cycle, To start an ONGOING family cycle where children and families can cycle on quiet roads. We hope this will be the first monthly family cycle.

Time:  11am

Date:  Saturday 18^th May 2024

Location: The Yard Aghafore

Suitability: All of the above; families are particularly encouraged to come along and get involved

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

To bring people together from various groups in Ballinlough for a cycle over the new Vernon Mount Bridge

Time:  2:30pm

Date:  Saturday 18^th May 2024

Location: Ballinlough

Suitability: Adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Promote biodiversity & appreciate for our natural landscape, as well as promote cycling on our coastal roads, Cycle from town to the Inchydoney estuary identifying local birds species, in collaboration with Bird Watch Ireland

Time:  7pm

Date:  Saturday 18^th May 2024

Location: Clonakilty, Emmet Sq

Suitability: All welcome

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

This year Gay Project is teaming up with the newly formed Queer Bike Rides Cork to highlight the group and support their growth through this joint effort. The group provides a safe and inclusive space for individuals within the LGBT+ community to connect and build relationships while enjoying a shared interest in cycling. Additionally the event aims to promote physical activity and mental well-being to a community that faces unique health disparities. Social cycle for LGBTI+ adults along the Marina Greenway route followed by coffee and chats. The cycle will be led by trained ride leaders. Bikes can be provided for up to 20 participants so all members of the community have less barriers to participation. Participants are also welcome to bring their own bikes.

Time:  11am

Date: Sunday 19^th May 2024

Location: Marina Market

Suitability:  Adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event.

Time:  11am-1pm

Date: Sunday 19^th May 2024

Location: Blackrock Market

Suitability: Adults, families

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Come and try our adapted cycling fleet, cargo bikes, trishaws and more on a closed off Patrick St.

Lots of fun, games and activities throughout the car free streets of Cork City

Time: 1pm-5pm

Date: Sunday 19^th May 2024

Location: Patrick St Cork City

Suitability: Everyone

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

A ride mainly on quiet roads or on cycle paths to Ballincollig Regional Park. Includes a refreshment break. Total distance up to 25km. Planned return to Cork at 4.30pm-5pm

Time:  2pm-5pm

Date: Sunday 19^th May 2024

Location: Grand Parade

Suitability: Families, adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Tune Trail 2024  Highlight and Promote Cycling through a fun and exciting event.   A fun cycling event for Cork. Cyclists are encouraged to dress up in their most colourful outfits – the more outrageous, the better! (All wheels welcome)  Bling your bikes to the max – fairy lights, bike lights, reflective gear.  The Tune Trail will start at the new Marina Park (by Páirc Uí Chaoimh) and stop at a couple of parks en route, for a break, chat and a dance! Playlist will be downloadable before the event – bring your bluetooth speakers – we’ll all press play at the same time!

Time:  3pm

Date: Sunday 19^th May 2024

Location: Marina Park

Suitability: Open to all ages

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Picnic Cycle to the Beach through beautiful Liss Ard estate , Aimed at children and families and members of the Skibbereen Cycle Bus to have a protected cycle to fun destinations with delicious food. Enjoy a gentle cycle with off road locations through beautiful Liss Ard Estate and stunning Tragumna beach. Delicous food will be provided before a cycle back through Liss Ard to Skibbereen.

Time:  1pm

Date: Sunday 19^th May 2024

Location: Skibbereen – Liss Ard Estate – Tragumna beach and return

Suitability: This cycle will be a marshaled protected cycle open to all. Cycle Bus members and Families and all ages able to cycle for 30minute at a gentle pace, before a rest and fun stop. (5km there and same back)

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Cycle Skills workshop for children, To develop cycling skills and confidence for children to cycle independently

Time:  2pm

Date: Sunday 19^th May 2024

Location: Bandon Playground/MUGA

Suitability: Children and their parents/carers

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Group of cyclists to complete a hill repeat session of the old head until you’ve done the elevation of Carrauntoohill 1039 metres. Route is up and down the old head of Kinsale 15 times followed by social gathering for refreshments

Time:  8am

Date: Sunday 19^th May 2024

Location: Old Head Kinsale

Suitability: All adults with safe bicycles.

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Encourage beginners to take up cycling for leisure and fitness,

Beginners cycle chaperoned by experienced cyclists

Time:  9am

Date:  Sunday 19^th May 2024

Location: Watergrasshill

Suitability: Adults, male and female

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

To allow members of the public who use cycling for leisure and commuting to bring their bike along and have it assessed experienced bike mechanics in this specialised area.  This will be a service for hybrid bikes, e-bikes and commuter bikes.  Answer any questions around bikes and especially painful/discomfort symptoms from cycling.

Time:  10am

Date: Sunday 19th May 2024

Location: Marina Market, Cork

Suitability: Any adult with a hybrid, commuter and/or e-bike

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Social and inclusive event for LBTQI + badminton members and their family/friends,

Meet and greet in Midleton Greenway bike hire, Cycle new Midleton Greenway To Mogeeley, coffee in Mogeeley , cycle back to Midleton and have dinner

Time:  2pm

Date:  Sunday 19^th May 2024

Location: Midleton Greenway bike hire 1.30pm

Suitability: Adults

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

To involve the local community, particularly families and lapsed cyclists, to join us for a bike ride,

A bike ride from Bandon along the Quay Road, which is a safe cycling route and back to the local playground/park.  There we will then have a community picnic with participants and show people how to use the bike repair facility located by the playground.

Time:  11am

Date:  Sunday 19^th May 2024

Location: Bandon

Suitability: Children, adults, families.

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Fun and sociable cycle for leisure cyclists from Ballinspittle to Courtmacsherry for lunch and back

Time:  11:30am

Date:  Sunday 19^th May 2024

Location: Ballinspittle, parking opposite church

Suitability: Adults. Children 16+ years accompanied by an adult.

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

The Blue and Green Family Fun Cycle, The aim of the event is to make cycling an enjoyable event for both adults and children, and to get people excited about cycling again. This will give people an opportunity to get comfortable cycling around their town, and get used to the one way system in operation. At the end of the event there will also be an opportunity for people to learn a bit more about bike maintenance and repair, as well as have their bikes checked by a professional.

Time:  10am

Date:  Sunday 19^th May 2024

Location: Green Park, Youghal

Suitability: Everybody, including children, adults and families.

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Social & appreciation of music & nature. Cycle a lap of the town to the biodiversity garden at Bennetts Field, and listen to 3 pieces of music on the theme of nature and biodiversity.

Time:  10:30am

Date:  Sunday 19^th May 2024

Location: Clonakilty, Emmet Sq

Suitability: All welcome

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Promote biodiversity & appreciate for our rivers. A cycle to explore the biodiversity of our local rivers, learn about the birds that live along the Feagle, check its health including kick sampling and water testing as part of the EU drinkable rivers program. family friendly.

Time:  3pm

Date:  Sunday 19^th May 2024

Location: Clonakilty, Emmet Sq

Suitability: All welcome

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie

Social, fun & family friendly celebration for the end of Bike Week – in collaboration with Clonakilty’s Waste Not, Want Not food waste reduction intiative. Curry & Bikeoke party!  Meet at Emmet Square for a 5 km cycle around Clonakilty to arrive at O’Donovans for a curry feast prepared by local chef Gillian Hegarty followed by our super popular Bikeoke party!

Time:  5:30pm

Date:  Sunday 19^th May 2024

Location: Clonakilty, Emmet Sq

Suitability: All welcome

For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie