Welcome to the Bike Week events page for Longford

 

 

EVENTS LISTING

SUNDAY 12TH MAY 2024
FAMILY FUN CYCLE

A Family Fun Cycle where parents and children will cycle together and take advantage of the ideal Royal Canal Walking and Cycling Loop in Longford Town.

Time:  11am

Date:  Sunday 12th May 2024

Location: Rear Market Square/Harbour View, Royal Canal Greenway, Longford

Suitability: For Families

For more information click HERE

 

MONDAY 13TH MAY 2024
LONGFORD SCHOOLS ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY CYCLE DAY

Each day during Bike Week, secondary schools from Longford will get the opportunity for a class to spend the day cycling the length of Royal Canal Greenway Longford. Students will receive a safe cycling talk before participating in our cycle.

Time:  All day

 Date: Monday 13th May 2024

 Location: Royal Canal Greenway Clondra

 Suitability: Secondary school students

For more information click HERE

 

TUESDAY 14TH MAY 2024
LONGFORD SCHOOLS ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY CYCLE DAY

Each day during Bike Week, secondary schools from Longford will get the opportunity for a class to spend the day cycling the length of Royal Canal Greenway Longford. Students will receive a safe cycling talk before participating in our cycle.

Time:  All day

Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024

Location: Royal Canal Greenway Clondra

Suitability: Secondary school students

For more information click HERE

BIKE WORKSHOP AND CYCLE

As part of the Homework Club and Kids Club we will hold bike workshop on how to check you bike followed by a cycle.

Time:  4.30pm – 5.30pm

Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024

Location: Ardnacassa Community House

Suitability: Primary school students

For more information click HERE

BIKE WORKSHOP AND CYCLE

As part of the Homework Club and Kids Club we will hold bike workshop on how to check you bike followed by a cycle.

Time:  4.30pm – 5.30pm

Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024

Location: McEoin Park Community House

Suitability: Primary school students

For more information click HERE

 

WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY 2024
LONGFORD SCHOOLS ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY CYCLE DAY

Each day during Bike Week, secondary schools from Longford will get the opportunity for a class to spend the day cycling the length of Royal Canal Greenway Longford. Students will receive a safe cycling talk before participating in our cycle.

Time:  All day

Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024

Location: Royal Canal Greenway Clondra

Suitability: Secondary school students

For more information click HERE

CYCLE TO WORK & BIKERS LUNCH DAY

Workers will be encouraged to cycle to work.
On this day our bikers’ lunch will take place, workers will gather at 1pm to cycle in convoy through Longford Town and onto the Royal Canal Loop before returning to the town.

Time:  1pm

Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024

Location: Royal Canal Greenway Longford

Suitability: Employees of local businesses

For more information click HERE

 

THURSDAY 16TH MAY 2024
LONGFORD SCHOOLS ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY CYCLE DAY

Each day during Bike Week, secondary schools from Longford will get the opportunity for a class to spend the day cycling the length of Royal Canal Greenway Longford. Students will receive a safe cycling talk before participating in our cycle.

Time:  All day

Date: Thursday 16th May 2024

 Location: Royal Canal Greenway Clondra

 Suitability: Secondary school students

For more information click HERE

 

FRIDAY 17TH MAY 2024
LONGFORD SCHOOLS ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY CYCLE DAY

Each day during Bike Week, secondary schools from Longford will get the opportunity for a class to spend the day cycling the length of Royal Canal Greenway Longford. Students will receive a safe cycling talk before participating in our cycle.

Time:  All day

 Date: Friday 16th May 2024

 Location: Royal Canal Greenway Clondra

 Suitability: Secondary school students

For more information click HERE

 

SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2024
ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY LEISURE CYCLE TOUR

Our Royal Canal Greenway Cycle Tour will take recreational cyclists on a guided cycle along the Royal Canal Greenway from Clondra to either Killashee (13K – shorter option) or Kenagh (30K – longer option). Refreshments will be available at the turn points and finish.

Time:  11am

Date: Saturday 18th May 2024

Location: Royal Canal Greenway Clondra

Suitability: Adults/Recreational Cyclists

For more information click HERE

 

For more information contact:

E:  Longford County Council

W: Longford Sports Partnership

Recommended cycle routes in Longford

Route Length in Km Terrain Skill Level

(All, Beginner,

Intermediate,

Advanced)

Web link

 

ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY – LONGFORD TOWN TO COUNTY BORDER 38km Mixture of Tarmac & compacted gravel trail All For more information click here
ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY – CLONDRA TO COUNTY BORDER 35km Mixture of Tarmac & compacted gravel trail All For more information click here
ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY – LONGFORD TOWN TO CLONDRA 15km Mixture of Tarmac & compacted gravel trail All For more information click here
NORTH LONGFORD CYCLE ROUTE – N1 52km Tarmac Intermediate/Advanced For more information click here
NORTH LONGFORD CYCLE ROUTE – N2 39km Tarmac Intermediate/Advanced For more information click here
NORTH LONGFORD CYCLE ROUTE – N3 42km Tarmac Intermediate/Advanced For more information click here
NORTH LONGFORD CYCLE ROUTE – N4 29km Tarmac Intermediate/Advanced For more information click here
SOUTH LONGFORD CYCLE ROUTE – A1 32km Tarmac Intermediate/Advanced For more information click here
SOUTH LONGFORD CYCLE ROUTE – A2 31km Tarmac Intermediate/Advanced For more information click here
SOUTH LONGFORD CYCLE ROUTE – A3 29km Tarmac Intermediate/Advanced For more information click here
SOUTH LONGFORD CYCLE ROUTE – A4 36km Tarmac Intermediate/Advanced For more information click here