Grand Canal Greenway – Cycle Relay 2025

Grand Canal Greenway Offaly

Join Offaly Sports Partnership for our third annual Grand Canal Greenway Cycle Relay Saturday 10th may 2025 along 65km of the Greenway from Edenderry to Shannonharbour - register to take part on Eventbrite link provided by 7th May.

Bike Olympics, Fun and Games Picnic – Skate park at The Mardyke

Skate park The Mardyke, Cork, Ireland

Cycle fun day and games for all ages in the Skate Park, Mardyke Walk. The day will be filled with Bike Olympics events such as slow bike races and bike salom in what is sure to be a fun-filled day.
Or you can relax with a picnic and watch the fun. Suitable for all from toddlers on balance bikes to the very oldest.

Islands of Cork History cycle

Michael Collins statue Grand Parade, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland

Visit the many distinct islands that came to form Cork City on your bike and hear the story of their history and unique identity.
Don't forget your bike!! But this cycle is also designed to be suitable for cycling on the TFI bikes.

Bike Poetry Night Cork City and Online

The Friary No.1 Shandon St., Cork City, Co. Cork, Ireland

This event on 11th May 0 will have two parts an on-line bike poetry competition and an in person Bike-themed poetry evening at The Friary, with 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 competition specially written for the event. We will also open the floor to anyone who wishes to perform.

Tinryland National School – Carlow Competition

Tinryland National School Co. Carlow

A school-wide Bike Week celebration at Tinryland National School Co. Carlow featuring a cycling competition, class workshops with a visiting instructor, and encouragement for pupils to cycle to school.

Sunset cycle through the Planets

Michael Collins statue Grand Parade, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland

A guided cycle through a scale model of the solar system from the Sun at Patricks Bridge to Neptune at Blackrock Castle Observatory, Co. Cork. We will "visit" each planet in turn, learn a little about it, get a feeling of the scale of the solar system and have some fun on the way.

4 Cities History Cycle

Michael Collins statue Grand Parade, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland

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

Bike Week Movie Night – Cork City

The Friary Bar Co. Cork, Ireland

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.

Fitzgerald’s Park Bike Picnic

Fitzgerald's Park Co. Cork, Ireland

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.

Tir Chonaill GAP Cycle Club Leisure Cycle and Introduction to Mountain Biking

Glenties Co. Donegal, Ireland

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.

Cork City to Cobh and Great Island Cycle

Michael Collins statue Grand Parade, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland

Cycle out to Great Island out the old railway greenway to Cobh and Great island Cork for Bike Week

Evening Adult Collage Making Workshop Cork

The Friary No.1 Shandon St., Cork City, Co. Cork, Ireland

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!

Annual Brosna Bike Race

Child's Play Kilbeggan Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath, Ireland

Our preschool children will be encouraged to bike to school, for those who do not have bikes we can provide them. Then we will have our second bike race along the Brosna View Green,

Otter Cycle – Cork City

Michael Collins statue Grand Parade, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland

Come and join this Otter Cycle - on 17th May from 10am to learn how nature finds a way and thrives even in the heart of the city, as part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week.

Meeting point: Michael Collins statue on the Grand Parade, Cork, T12 X967

Suitable for: 16+ Younger children welcome in bike seat or trailer - a very slow and easy cycle particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.

Cargo Bike Demo Drop-in Session – Wexford Town

Selskar Street Wexford Town, Co. Wexford, Ireland

An opportunity to talk to experienced cargo bike users about how these bikes can be a versatile option for urban transport, Selskar Street Wexford town 17th May as part of Bike Week Wexford

Bikers Big Bike Week BBQ, Festive Picnic, Music and Games at the Lough Cork

The Lough Cork City, Co. Cork, Ireland

Join us for a fun celebration of cycling culture in Cork (+ a free picnic and live music). You can join us from 3pm for a Festive Picnic, Music and Games at the Lough.
Just turn up on your bike at the Lough, Cork City -We'll have a soft drink, salad, bread and meat/vegan option for each cyclists and please feel free to bring along picnic rugs, folding chairs, more food drinks etc.
After the Picnic we'll have a relaxed social evening in the pleasant surroundings of the Lough as well as some bike games and live Music.

Upperchurch Drombane Cycling Club Family Cycles

Horse and Jockey Co. Tipperary

An evening of bike skills and fun family cycling on Sunday, May 18th from 6pm at the Horse and Jockey. Including a bike maintenance talk at 6pm, followed by kids’ and adult cycles at 7pm. Refreshments after!

South Tipp CC Kids Cycle Adventure

Cahir Castle Car Park Co. Tipperary

A fun and family-friendly cycle for kids under 12, from Cahir Castle to the Swiss Cottage along a safe, scenic route. Starts at 4pm on May 18th from Cahir Castle Car Park.

Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.