Cavan

Cavan Sports Partnership

Welcome to The Bike Week Events Page for Cavan

EVENTS

SUNDAY 12^TH MAY 2024
TEEN CYCLE Fun guided cycle for teenagers through the scenic Killykeen Forest Park, with bicycles and helmets provided. Time: 10am-11.30am Date: Sunday 12^th May 2024 Location: Killykeen Forest Park Suitability: For Teenagers
FAMILY CYCLES Fun family guided cycles suitable for all ages and abilities through the scenic Killykeen Forest Park, with bicycles and helmets provided. Times: 12pm – 2pm and 2pm – 4pm Date: Sunday 12^th May 2024 Location: Killykeen Forest Park Suitability: For families, adults and children

TUESDAY 14TH MAY
ACTIVE ADULT 50+ HERITAGE BIKE TRAIL Leisurely Heritage cycle trail guided through Dartry Forest, with bicycles and helmets provided. Time: 6pm-8pm Date: Tuesday 14^th May 2024 Location: Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre Suitability: Suitable for adults aged 50+

WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY 2024
WOMEN ON WHEELS TASTER A recreational cycle for women, suitable for all ages and abilities. Time: 7pm Date: Wednesday 15^th May 2024 Location: Meeting at the Orchard Car Park (Helmet and Bicycles required) Suitability: For Women

THURSDAY 16TH MAY 2024
CYCLING COME AND TRY DAY A chance for children and adults to trying cycle in a safe environment. Leisure cycle to suit all abilities along Ballyconnell to Ballyheady blueway – bring your bicycle and helmet, refreshments will be provided. Time: 7pm Date: Thursday 16^th May 2024 Location: Car park in front of Supervalu, Ballyconnell (at entrance to Castleforde). Suitability: Children (7 years+) and adults

SATURDAY 18TH MAY
INCLUSIVE BIKEFEST Cycle training for children with a disability, including fun skills, obstacles and bike checks. Bikes and helmets can be provided Times: 10am-10.30am Date: Saturday 18^th May 2024 Location: Cycle Hub, Cavan Leisure Centre, Drumalee Suitability: For Children with a disability aged 5-17 years For more information click HERE
BIKEFEST Cycle training for children, including fun skills, obstacles and bike checks. Bikes and helmets can be provided Time: 10.30am-11am (5-8 years) 11am-12pm (9+ years) Date: Saturday 18^th May 2024 Location: Cycle Hub, Cavan Leisure Centre, Drumalee Suitability: For children aged 5+
INCLUSIVE BIKEFEST Cycle training for children with a disability, including fun skills, obstacles and bike checks. Bikes and helmets can be provided Times: 1pm-1.30pm Date: Saturday 18^th May 2024 Location: Holy Family School Car Park Suitability: For Children with a disability aged 5-17 years
BIKEFEST Cycle training for children, including fun skills, obstacles and bike checks. Bikes and helmets can be provided Time: 1.30pm-2pm (5-8 years) 2pm-3pm (9+ years) Date: Saturday 18^th May 2024 Location: Holy Family School Car Park Suitability: For children aged 5+
MOUNTAIN BIKE TASTER FOR YOUTH Intro session to Mountain Biking with skills including track Stands, manual Drops, cornering, and more Time: 10am-12pm Date: Saturday 18^th May 2024 Location: Mullaghmeen Forest Park Suitability: For children aged 10-17 years
MOUNTAIN BIKE TASTER FOR ADULTS Intro session to Mountain Biking with skills including track Stands, manual Drops, cornering, and more Time: 12.30pm-2.30pm Date: Saturday 18^th May 2024 Location: Mullaghmeen Forest Park Suitability: For Adults
LEISURE SPIN A guided recreational cycle for adults, suitable for all abilities Time: 10am Date: Saturday 18^th May 2024 Location: Meeting at the Orchard Car Park (Helmet and Bicycles required) Suitability: For Adults

SUNDAY 19TH MAY
MOUNTAIN BIKE TASTER FOR WOMEN Intro session to Mountain Biking with skills including track Stands, manual Drops, cornering, and more. Time: 10am-12pm Date: Sunday 19^th May 2024 Location: Mullaghmeen Forest Park Suitability: For Women
MOUNTAIN BIKE TASTER FOR ADULTS Intro session to Mountain Biking with skills including track Stands, manual Drops, cornering, and more. Time: 12.30pm-2.30pm Date: Sunday 19^th May 2024 Location: Mullaghmeen Forest Park Suitability: For Adults
PEDAL PARADE AND CYCLE SHOW Fun balance bike parade for children aged 3+ followed by some fun and unique cycle shows including disco bicycles, unicycles and much more. Time: 10am Date: Sunday 19^th May 2024 Location: Conn Smith Park Suitability: For Adults For more information click HERE
FAMILY CYCLE AND BARBEQUE WITH DB CYCLING CLUB Family cycle for all abilities from beginners up, ideal for all age groups – children, adults, grandparents etc. The event is off-road through local forest park facility. Time: 3pm Date: Sunday 19^th May 2024 Location: Haltons Amenity Park, Cootehill Suitability: Suitable for families, adults and children

For more information contact:

Website: www.cavansportspartnership.ie

Email: Cavan Sports Partnership

Recommended Cycle Routes in Cavan

Route	Length in Km	Terrain	Skill Level (All, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)	For more information
Cavan Town Urban Greenway	approx 1km	Flat, Tarmac	All	This Greenway runs along the obsolete Railway line from Loreto Road connecting to the back of Cavan General Hospital.
Kingscourt to Dun a Ri Recreational Trail	approx 2km	Flat/Steep sections	All	This includes a new section of recreational trail and upgrading of existing forest trail linking the town of Kingscourt at GAA grounds to Coillte’s Dun a Ri Forest Park.
Belturbet to Corraquill (Lock 1)	approx 7km	Mostly flat with steep sections	All	This includes a section of Greenway / Blue way from Belturbet Town to Waterways Ireland Lock 1 at Corraquill (currently terminates at Kilcorby Cabins)
Ballyconnell – Ballyheady Recreational Trail	approx 5km	Flat, Gravel	All	This includes a section of Greenway / Blue way from Ballyconnell Town to Bellaheady along the Woodford Canal.
The Killykeen Way Greenway	approx 6km. 12km return	Flat / small hills	All	Links Killykeen Forest Park with the village of Killeshandra.Click HERE for more greenway information.