During Bike Week, club volunteers will visit local schools for fun, hands-on cycling sessions. Teens at The Comp in Glenties will learn basic bike maintenance, while younger children at national schools will practice cycling skills in the playground
Greenway cycle for children from 2nd-6th class of Monreagh National School, Co. Donegal from Carrigans to Derry, stopping for refreshments halfway on 13th May 2025 for Bike Week.
As part of Bike Week, students will explore Bonny Glen Forest and the Dolmen Stone by bike, promoting fitness, confidence, and outdoor learning. The event combines cycling with local heritage, teamwork, and environmental awareness, ending with a picnic. It highlights cycling as a fun, educational, and healthy group activity.
Grassroutes Bike Hire will run eight inclusive cycling classes during Bike Week 2025 for students from Little Angels and St Bernadette’s schools. Sessions include bike fitting, safety checks, and adapted cycling skills, promoting confidence, physical activity, and independence.
On Tuesday 13th May, Donegal County Council will host a 6km lunchtime cycle around Donegal Town for Bike Week 2025. Staff will enjoy a relaxed ride, a healthy lunch, and learn about cycling safety, the benefits of exercise, the Cycle to Work Scheme, and try out electric bikes.
Finn Wheelers will run a women's only leisure cycle with the aim to increase female participation in Donegal cycling. This will be an easy paced event with experienced club members leading the cycle event and providing marshalling and support. Bikes will be checked and safety will be discussed in a briefing before the cycle.
Lifford NS plans to meet at the start of the cycle way at the town limit, encouraging parents to drop their children off there and join the walk or cycle to school. Children will cycle or scoot along the footpath to school. On arrival, parents will be offered refreshments, each class teacher will distribute a bell or reflector set to the children, and a road safety lesson will be delivered in class. This initiative promotes active travel, builds awareness of safe cycling habits, and encourages greater community involvement in the journey to school.
The Cycle Bus is to encourage pupils in local schools to cycle to school. The event for Bike Week will encourage maintenance of own bikes and safety awareness. reaching out to families will encourage families to cycle outside of school also and promote the social and health benefits of cycling. Two other local schools and the gardai will particiapate in thes event also so it reaches out into the wider community to get involved.
Inver NS is holding a special event to help children understand road safety while cycling. A local instructor will be invited to deliver a practical session on safe cycling. Pupils will also take part in a short cycle around the local area. An in-school art competition will promote creativity around the theme of bike safety, and relevant safety information will be shared with all students to reinforce key messages. This event aims to build cycling confidence, encourage safe habits, and celebrate Bike Week through both fun and educational activities.
Pupils from the senior classes from Murroe NS will take part in a group cycle on a route nearby the school, while the Junior classes will take part in a cycling workshop in the school grounds.
Glassan NS are planning a trip to Glenveagh National Park where they will take part in a guided cycle around the trails.
Grassroutes Bike Hire will run eight inclusive cycling classes during Bike Week 2025 for students from Little Angels and St Bernadette’s schools. Sessions include bike fitting, safety checks, and adapted cycling skills, promoting confidence, physical activity, and independence.
Ascain Training and Support are hosting a Bike Day for service users from HSE Ascain and The Willows, offering a safe space to rediscover cycling. Many once enjoyed biking but stopped due to mental health struggles. This event promotes well-being and joy—last year, one attendee was inspired to buy a bike and now cycles daily.
The Senior classes from St Safan's NS will take part in a group cycle around Glenveagh National Park for Bike Week
Errigal Cycling Club plans to hold a cycling event for the children on Tory Island in an attempt to promote and encourage the uptake of cycling on the Island.
Tir Chonaill GAP will host two Bike Week events: an introductory mountain biking session on new Coillte trails, and a safe 40km road cycle using the new N56 cycle path. Both rides offer scenic routes, promote cycling for all levels, and encourage community participation in active, enjoyable outdoor experiences on 14th May from 6pm - contact organisers for more information.
A ladies’ cycling event aimed at encouraging women of all ages to return to cycling in a safe, social setting. Participants will learn key road signals to build confidence, especially on main roads. The event promotes community, safety, and inclusivity, supporting increased female participation in local cycling through free access.
Students from Kilmacrennan NS will partake in a guided group cycle on the trails in Glenveagh National Park.
During Bike Week, all Faugher NS, Co. Donegal pupils will enjoy a cycle safety workshop with Triathlon Ireland coach Triona. Later, in Ards Forest Park, students will complete age-appropriate cycle routes with parents and celebrate together at a BBQ. All children will receive a prize for completing their cycling challenge.
Grassroutes Bike Hire will run eight inclusive cycling classes during Bike Week 2025 for students from Little Angels and St Bernadette’s schools. Sessions include bike fitting, safety checks, and adapted cycling skills, promoting confidence, physical activity, and independence.
Paralympian and pro cyclist Mitchell McLaughlin will visit the school to share his experiences from the 2024 Paris Paralympics and racing across Europe. He’ll speak to class groups, show his bikes and jerseys, and answer students’ questions in an inspiring, interactive afternoon about sport and motivation.
Club Rothaíochta Chú Uladh will host a family fun cycle to encourage greater participation by adults and to introduce the pleasure of cycling to children.
Club Rothaíochta Chú Uladh will host a Mountain Bike event to cater for adults wishing to experience a different from the usual road based events.
This evening cycle offers 30km and 40km routes at an easy pace, open to club members and non-members. Led by experienced cyclists, the event includes a safety briefing, bike checks, and full support. Refreshments and a post-cycle chat promote community and encourage ongoing participation. U18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.