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.
Greenway cycle with two local schools, demonstrating bike skills and bike safety
Promote the benefits of cycling while ensuring that the pupils understand and adhere to the principles of Cycling Safety.
Older ladies fitness class incorporating indoor cycling at Lawrencetown Community Hall, Co. Galway
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.
Social cycle for Men 50+
Glassan NS are planning a trip to Glenveagh National Park where they will take part in a guided cycle around the trails.
Our Ty students will cycle along the Greenway from Athlone to Moate and back
Our Lady's Bower Secondary School, Co. Westmeath - junior classes cycle
Display and information on different types of bikes available to purchase
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.
Accessible Fleet Showcase
The Senior classes from St Safan's NS will take part in a group cycle around Glenveagh National Park for Bike Week
Tralee Community Policing Unit will host a bike safety information stand in Manor West Shopping Centre in Tralee
Colaiste Iascaigh Co. Sligo for Bike Week will embark on a roundtrip cycle of 28km from the school to Enniscrone countryside, the day will form part of the school’s Green School Action day.
Free Event. A 90-minute cycle with lunch to Clonea Beach
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.
Free Lunch Cycle for Adults only - this 6km Picnic Cycle via Green Route to Bilberry and on to the Waterford Greenway takes place 14th May for Bike Week.
Take a break from your desk for a leisurely lunch time cycle on cycle paths through Doorly and Cleveragh Park, followed by light lunch at Riverside Hotel, Co. Sligo.
During Bike Week, senior pupils from Frosses NS will cycle to our Centre for refreshments and a raffle. Community members will be invited to try out our adult trikes, with regular group participants joining in. Our long-distance fundraisers will also reunite for a 5km cycle and post-ride social gathering.
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.
An inclusive cycling workshop empowering riders of all abilities with adaptive techniques, confidence, and the joy of cycling.
Our Children's Learn to Cycle session will give children in the Ardnacassa Housing estate area an opportunity to learn safer urban cycling skills.
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.
