Fix Your Brakes taster at Rebel Reads
Rebel Reads Unit O2 Marina Commercial Park, Cork City, Co. Cork, IrelandTo learn how brakes work and do simple repairs yourself.
To learn how brakes work and do simple repairs yourself.
To offer free checks, and work on minor repairs with young people
Visit the many distinct communities that came to form Cork City on your bike and hear the story of their history and unique identity, 13th May
A classic of Italian cinema on Tuesday 13th May from 8.30pm - for adults at the Friary Bar in celebration of Bike Week - The Bicycle Thieves (Ladri di biciclette) a stunningly visual film with sparse but powerful dialog.
Cycle Freedom Cork City - Free bike rentals during Bike Week 10 - 18th May, from 9.30am - 5.30pm with Cork Cycle Hire
Encourage leisure cycling
To improve the set up of commuter bikes to better suit their owners and help them with simple maintenance jobs for their bikes - taking place 12, 13 and 14 May - see locations
Not a confident cyclist? This is the perfect chance to meet those who enjoy getting around by bike. A fun celebration of Cycling in the Park! Free lunch for the first 100 cyclists - Taking place on Wednesday 14th May from 12.30pm at Fitzgerald's Park, drop in over lunchtime for some free picnic treats, bike games, a Bike Doc as well as chats and company with other cyclists.
On Wednesday 14th May - from 2.30pm - A fun and social easy cycle out to Blarney Castle, via quite back road and green way, on to the Blarney to Waterloo Greenway and back to Cork - meeting at Fitzgerald's Park, Cork City.
A very slow and easy cycle particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.
To learn to recognise punctures and damaged tyres and do simple repairs yourself.
A relaxed and social cycle out the Marina along the old railway line and Mahon strand, with break for a sunset picnic and back to the city - Wed 14th May from 8.30pm
Cycle Freedom Cork City - Free bike rentals during Bike Week 10 - 18th May, from 9.30am - 5.30pm with Cork Cycle Hire
Learn how to check your bike, spot problems before they are serious and fix simple problems like adjusting brakes, changing brake pads or tubes.
Or have me pump up your tyres, adjust your gears and brakes, oil everything and check everything is in safe working order.
And all free!
Cycle out to Great Island out the old railway greenway to Cobh and Great island Cork for Bike Week
To offer free checks, minor repairs and advice
To encourage women to cycle - Come and join Cork Cycling Campaigns Women's Leisure Cycle, 15th May 2025 from 6-8pm - for 18 + years old. Meeting point - Michael Collins statue Grand Parade, Cork City.
To showcase the natural beauty and heritage of Cork Harbour while encouraging local community participation in cycling - Taking place 15th May from 6pm.
To learn how gears should work and do simple repairs yourself.
A relaxed social tour of a number of Cork City Galleries' current exhibitions for Bike Week: see works of art, cultured conversation, sophisticated canopies, and a lovely evening cycle. Limited to 20 participants due to gallery capacity so please book your space to avoid disappointment.
Encourage leisure cycling = Long and short cycle options for Active Adult cyclists.
A fun evening of bike-themed art for adults at the Friary, with Internationally renowned collage artist Silvio - to create your own bike-themed masterwork celebrating the joy and freedom of cycling.
And all free!
Cycle Freedom Cork City - Free bike rentals during Bike Week 10 - 18th May, from 9.30am - 5.30pm with Cork Cycle Hire
Learn how to check your bike, spot problems before they are serious and fix simple problems like adjusting brakes, changing brake pads or tubes.
Or have me pump up your tyres, adjust your gears and brakes, oil everything and check everything is in safe working order.
And all free!
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.
