Welcome to The Bike Week Events Page for Laois
EVENTS LISTING
| April 10th – May 15th |
| CYCLE CHALLENGE
Cycling Challenge (Couch to 50K) – The purpose of this programme is to promote cycling in Laois and act as an introduction pathway to Laois Cycle Club. This initiative gives the participants the opportunity to build up their cycling experience and confidence of cycling out on the roads as part of a group. 8-week programme with finale 50k cycle. Finale will take place as part of Bike Week. Laois Sports Partnership. Time: 6.45pm Date: 6 Week Programme from 10th April 2024 Location: Portlaoise – Race Right Cycles (R32K7TX) Suitability: All Ages For more information click HERE |
| SATURDAY 11TH MAY 2024 |
| FUN EVENT (MOUNTRATH HEALTH & FITNESS ACADEMY/BLOOM HQ)
A fun event for 6-12 year olds, warm up then try our Bike Obstacle course. Talks on basic bike maintenance and First Aid. Face Painting, snacks and get high Visability gear. Time: 12pm – 2.30pm Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Bloomhq, Patrick St, Mountrath, Co Laois R32 DC85 Suitability: 6 – 12 Years Old |
| BIKE THEFT AWARENESS (GARDA)
Garda Bike theft awareness and prevention stand. Gardaí will hold an information stand and hand out advice to cyclists on best practice in locking your bike. Time: 5pm – 7pm Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Outside Supervalue, Rathdowney Suitability: All Cyclists |
| SUNDAY 12TH MAY 2024 |
| FAMILY FUN CYCLE (Irish country roads and culture trails)
6km Family cycle Including refreshments afterwards at Lions Soccer Club. Time: 2.30pm Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: From Bobs Bar Durrow Suitability: Everyone |
| MONDAY 13TH MAY 2024 |
| AN E-BIKE SAFARI (Irish country roads and culture trails)
A 35km Ebike cycle from Durrow Garda Barracks to Shanahoe Abbeyleix Ballinakill Attanagh Durrow Time: 11am Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: From Durrow Garda Barracks Suitability: Everyone |
| CYCLE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS (HEALTHY IRELAND/LAOIS COUNTY COUNCIL)
There will be three beginner cycle classes each day from Monday May 13th to Wednesday May 15th at 10.30 am and 12.00pm and 2.00pm. The lessons will take place away from traffic in a quiet indoor space, at County Hall so do not worry about the weather. You can have fun trying an E-bike and enjoying the pleasure of being on a bicycle but you must have a reasonable level of fitness. Time: 10am, 12pm & 2pm Date: Monday 13th May 2024 – Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Áras an Chontae, James Fintan Lalor Ave, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise Suitability: Adults with a reasonable level of fitness & mobility |
| BIKE THEFT AWARENESS (GARDA)
Garda Bike theft awareness and prevention stand. Gardaí will hold an information stand and hand out advice to cyclists on best practice in locking your bike. Time: 4pm – 6pm Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: Outside The Library, Abbeyleix Suitability: All Cyclists |
| COUCH TO 30K CYCLE CHALLENGE (RATHDOWNEY-ERRILL ACTIVITY HUB)
The Hub aims to liaise with Ossory Cycles to deliver a Couch to 30k for the community. And we also plan to revisit the Bike Hospital which was so successful last year. We will also liaise with Ossory cycles and Scoil Brid parents council to deliver the community cycle, which was also very successful last year. Time: Wednesday Evenings Date: Every Wednesday Evening during May 2024 Location: Rathdowney Suitability: New Residents from Ukraine in The Commercial Inn Accommodation Centre |
| LITTLE TIKES (SVT)
Kids on Bikes. Children Fun Activities on Bikes. Time: 4pm – 5.30pm Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: Old Boys National School, Stradbally Suitability: 6 Years – 10 Years. Booking Essential. Contact Kathleen Sheridan 086 0815674 |
| BACK ON YOUR BIKES (SVT)
Adult Cycle – 15km Easy Cycle Time: 7pm – 9pm Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: The Market House, Stradbally Suitability: Adults |
| TUESDAY 14TH MAY 2024 |
| BIKE THEFT AWARENESS (GARDA)
Garda Bike theft awareness and prevention stand. Gardaí will hold an information stand and hand out advice to cyclists on best practice in locking your bike. Time: 2pm – 4pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: Shopping Centre Portlaoise Suitability: All Cyclists |
| BIKE REPAIR WORKSHOP (RATHDOWNEY – ERRILL ACTIVITY HUB)
The Hub aims to liaise with Ossory Cycles to deliver a Couch to 20k for the community. We plan to revisit the Bike Hospital which was so successful last year. We will also liaise with Ossory cycles and Scoil Brid parents council to deliver the community cycle, which was also very successful last year. Time: 11am Date: Tuesday 14th May Location: Scoil Bride (If Any) Suitability: New Residents from Ukraine & Brazil as well as the Wider Community |
| BACK ON YOUR BIKE (Irish country roads and culture trails)
A Safe cycle training incorporating a “back on your bike” experience Time: 7pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: Manor Stone Service Station, Ballacolla Suitability: Everyone |
| CASUAL CYCLE (SVT)
Easy Cycle. 12km round trip along the Barrow Blueway to The Fishermans Inn for Refreshments. Joining us will be the Timahoe Ladies Mother and Others Time: 7pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: The Old School House, Vicarstown Suitability: Everyone |
| WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY 2024 |
| CYCLE AS GAEILGE (SVT)
Improve your Irish as you Cycle. Easy Cycle. Enjoy an Hours Cycle along the Barrow Blueway. Return to the Schoolhouse to join in on the weekly Gaeilge conversational gathering agus Cupan Tae. Time: 6.45pm Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: The Old Schoolhouse, Vicarstown Suitability: Everyone |
| THURSDAY 16TH MAY 2024 |
| LEISURE CYCLE (Irish country roads and culture trails) “Bob meets Polly on the N77”. Round Trip from Abbeyleix to Durrow. Refreshment in Bobs Bar, DurrowTime: 11am Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Commencing at Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix Suitability: Everyone |
| BIKE REPAIR WORKSHOP (Irish country roads and culture trails)
Time: 2pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Bike Shed, Durrow Suitability: Everyone |
| LEISURE CYCLE INVOLVING COMMUNITY GROUPS I.E. SCOUTS (RATHDOWNEY – ERRILL ACTIVITY HUB)
The Hub aims to liaise with Ossory Cycles to deliver a Couch to 20k for the community. And we also plan to revisit the Bike Hospital which was so successful last year. We will also liaise with Ossory cycles and Scoil Brid parents council to deliver the community cycle, which was also very successful last year. Time: 7pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Return Trip from Scoil Bride around by Bealady Suitability: New Residents from Ukraine & Brazil as well as the Wider Community |
| CYCLE TO KELLYVILLE LAKE (SVT)
Moderate 18Km cycle to Kellyville Lake. Enjoy refreshments at the Lake before freewheeling back to Stradbally. Time: 6.45pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Market House, Stradbally Suitability: Everyone |
| FRIDAY 17TH MAY 2024 |
| NIGHT OWLS (SVT)
Night Cycle. 25/30 km cycle at Night. 3hrs Approx. (Good Light & Reflective Gear essential. Time: 8pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: The Old Schoolhouse, Vicarstown |
| SHORT LEISURE CYCLE (IRISH COUNTRY ROADS & CULTURE TRAILS)
Short leisure Cycle with Pedal Vintage & Laois PPN from Garda Barracks, Durrow with refreshments afterwards. Time: 7pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: From Garda Barracks, Durrow Suitability: All Cyclist |
| FAMILY FUN CYCLE (BALLINAKILL DEV COM)
Family fun cycle in Ballinakill & surrounds. Raffle prizes for those taking part and refreshments at Ballinakill Amenity park Time: 6.30pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: Ballinakill & Surrounds Suitability: All Cyclists |
| SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2024 |
| FAMILY FUN CYCLE (LAOIS SPORTS PARTNERSHIP)
Family Inclusive cycling event along the Blueway in Vicarstown. Time: 12pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Vicarstown Blueway Suitability: Families |
| 5KM CYCLE CHALLENGE (KILN LANE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION)
Time: 2pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: From Kiln Lane, Mountrath Suitability: 10yrs – Adults |
| CYCLE CHALLENGE (MOUNTRATH DEVELOPMENT ASS & MOUTRATH YOUTH THEATRE) A Cycling Challenge followed by a Spoken Word Session where young people work with a spoken word poet to devise a poem about cycling and record it.Time: 11amDate: Saturday 18th May 2024Location: MountrathSuitability: Everyone |
| LEISURE CYCLE (MOUNTRATH DEVELOPMENT ASS & MOUTRATH YOUTH THEATRE) A Leisure Cycle followed by a Spoken Word Session where young people work with a spoken word poet to devise a poem about cycling and record it.Time: 11amDate: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Mountrath Suitability: Everyone |
| FAMILY GATHERING (SVT)
Family Cycle suitable for parents and children. 8km Approx along the Barrow Blueway. Road Safety talk from Local Garda. Bike Maintenance Advice……and ice-cream! Time: 3pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: The Old Schoolhouse, Vicarstown Suitability: Everyone |
| LEISURE CYCLE (15KM) INVOLVING COMMUNITY GROUPS (IRISH COUNTRY ROADS AND CULTURE TRAILS)
“Olksander Yasnitski tribute cycle” – In conjunction with Ukrainian Communities in Durrow & Rathdowney. From Castle Arms Durrow to Attanagh Museum to Wheel Inn Ballyouskill Durrow. Refreshment & Music Time: 2.30pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Castle Arms Hotel, Durrow Suitability: Everyone |
| SUNDAY 19TH MAY 2024 |
| BIKE REPAIR WORKSHOP (LAOIS SPORTS PARTNERSHIP)
Hiring a bike mechanic to run workshops on bike maintenance for event days. Time: 11am – 2pm (will be held in conjunction with Couch to 50km Finale) Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Race Right Cycles (R32K7TX) Suitability: All Ages |
| CYCLE FOR YOUR LUNCH (KILN LANE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION)
Time: 2pm Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: In Kiln Lane Housing Estate, Mountrath Suitability: 3yrs – 9 yrs |
| PEDDLING POETRY & NATURE CYCLE (18KM) (Irish country roads and culture trails) Learn about Bees, Birds and thatching along the way. Refreshments and Music. Departing Bobs Bar Durrow with Stops at Ballcolla, Killermough, Woodenbridge, Tubberboe.Time: 12pmDate: Sunday 19th May 2024Location: Departing Bobs Bar Durrow Suitability: Everyone |
| ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT (SVT)
Join us with your own bike. Enjoy a slow boat ride along the Grand Canal to the Fishermans Inn, where your bikes will be waiting for you. Relax with refreshments, before cycling back to Vicarstown….in your own time of course. Time: 3pm Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: The Old Schoolhouse, Vicarstown Suitability: Number Limited so booking essential. Contact: Kathleen Sheridan 086 0815674 |
| SATURDAY 25TH MAY 2024 |
| LEISURE CYCLE (MOUNTRATH DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION & MOUTRATH YOUTH THEATRE) A Leisure Cycle followed by a Spoken Word Session where young people work with a spoken word poet to devise a poem about cycling and record it.Time: 11amDate: Saturday 25th May 2024Location: Mountrath Suitability: Everyone |
For more information:
Contact Anne Marie Maher / Audrey Brennan
Greenway & Cycle Routes in Laois
| Cycle Route / Greenway Name | Length in Km | Terrain | Skill Level (All, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) | For more information click the links below |
| Barrow Blue Way | 46KM | Off-road, flat, accessible trail (14.5km in Co Laois) | All | For more information click here |
| Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trail | 35KM | These trails, which are waymarked in one direction and designed specially for mountain bike use, vary in difficulty. They. Over 100KM of trails on completion between Co Laois & Co Offaly |
Trails range from the grade trails: ‘blue’ (moderate, with some single-track sections) to ‘red’ (difficult/severe, with challenging climbs and tricky descent) |
For more information click here
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| Slieve Bloom Road Cycling Route | Public Road | Varying Levels of Difficulty | For more information click here | |
| South Laois Bike Trail | 6 routes ranging from 8.6km to 48.4km | Public Road | Easy to Moderate with some difficulty | For more information click here |
| Triogue Way (Phase 1) | 300m | Tarmac path | Easy – for all ages | n/a |