Encourage and support parents to get their young children cycling by using balance bikes - Taking place Marina Park by the Red Kiosks, Co. Cork - on 17th May from 2-4pm. For 3-6 years - Accompanied by adult.
To showcase the natural beauty and heritage of Cork Harbour while encouraging local community participation in cycling - Taking place 16th May from 6pm.
This guided tour takes participants through Cork City, utilising cycle lanes where available while safely navigating streets without them. The tour begins at St Patrick’s Quay and travels anticlockwise around the city, taking in Emmet Place, Shandon, Mardyke Bridge, Shakey Bridge, the UCC Campus, St Finbarre’s Cathedral, Grand Parade and South Mall. The route includes stops at historical sites, public art displays and local attractions, offering insights into Cork’s urban development. A relaxed pace ensures there’s time to learn about the city’s heritage and enjoy the surroundings.
Harbour Horizons: Guided eBike Tour from Cork to Cobh - introduce participants to the joy and accessibility of e-biking through a scenic tour for Bike Week 2025
To learn to recognise punctures and damaged tyres and do simple repairs yourself.
To offer free checks, and work on minor repairs with young people
To learn how gears should work and do simple repairs yourself.
To learn cycling skills through play and offer bike repairs
To dream of adventures on 2 wheels, and make them happen
To tour several community growing spaces in the city
To offer free checks, minor repairs and advice
To experience and share evocative stories and poems on a tour of Cork
To offer free checks, minor repairs and advice
To enjoy a bike ride and learn about biodiversity
To offer free checks, minor repairs and advice
Bike Week free Bike Doctor Sessions Grand Parade
Join us for an inspiring journey into the night as we cycle around the cycle lanes of Cork City Center at midnight all a glow with free lights to open Cork Bike Week 2024.
Please deck your bikes out with bike lights, fairy lights etc and will have some extra lights to finish turning your bike into a magical glowing stead.
This event will have two parts an on-line bike poetry competition and an in person Bike-themed poetry evening at The Friary, they'll also have free snacks. A chance to catch up with all the new friends you made on all the Bike Week Cycles.
You will hear some pieces inspired by cycling including the entries in on-line bike poetry compition specially written for the event.
We will also open the floor to anyone who wishes to perform.
Join us for an inspiring journey into the night as we cycle around the cycle lanes of Cork City Center at midnight all a glow with free lights to Close Cork Bike Week 2025.
Please deck your bikes out with bike lights, fairy lights etc and will have some extra lights to finish turning your bike into a magical glowing stead.
Cycling themed design a t-shirt art competition
The event will take place in Green Park, Youghal where e-bikes will be available to cycle around the park. Coupled with cycling safety information as well as activities for kids.
Free bike maintenance workshop event at Fountainstown Beach alongside the local farmers market
To encourage children and adults to adapt safe methods of cycling
To encourage children and adults to adapt safe methods of cycling
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.
