Welcome to The Bike Week Events Page for Waterford
EVENTS LISTING
| SATURDAY 11TH MAY 2024 |
| DAWN CYCLE
Free Event. Leaving The Mall, Waterford City to cycle to Tramore and watch the sunrise. You must bring your own bike and helmet. Time: 6 am Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Meet outside The House of Crystal, The Mall, Waterford City Suitability: Leisure cycle for all cycling abilities over 16 years of age For more information Contact Jemma 087 214 2385. Registration essential on eventbrite. |
| SUNDAY 12TH MAY 2024 |
| WATERFORD WALLS CYCLE
Free Event. Take a guided cycling tour of the magnificent Waterford Walls Street Art Murals and find out the meaning behind some of the Murals. You must bring your own helmet. TFI Bikes are available once booked in advance. Participants must be over 16 years of age. Time: 11am Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: Meet at SETU, Cork Road, Waterford City Suitability: Leisure cycle for all cycling abilities over 16 years of age For more information Contact Jemma 087 214 2385. Registration essential on eventbrite. |
| MONDAY 13TH MAY 2024 |
| E-BIKE GUIDED CYCLE
Free Event. A chance to try an E-Bike for a 15K cycle. This is the perfect opportunity to discover the benefits of a battery-powered bike, by taking it on a guided leisurely cycle. Time: 6.45 pm-8 pm Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: TREO Port Lairge, Block 4, Lacken Road Business Park, Waterford X91 VP03 (next to Extreme CSC Fitness Gym) Suitability: Over 18’s Only For more information Contact Brian on boneill@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. Registration essential on eventbrite. |
| TUESDAY 14TH MAY 2024 |
| WOMEN ON WHEELS
Free Event. A 6-week beginner bike for life programme. Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: Walton Park, Dungarvan Suitability: Beginner female cyclists For more information Contact Peter on pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. Registration essential on eventbrite. |
| MEN SOCIAL CYCLE
Free Event. A 6-week beginner bike for life programme. Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: Walton Park, Dungarvan Suitability: Beginner male cyclists For more information Contact Peter on pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. Registration essential on eventbrite |
| GIRLS MOUNTAIN BIKE TASTER SESSION
Free Event. 60-minute taster sessions by BMX coaches utilising the BMX pump track. Bikes included. Time: 4pm – 5pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: Fairlane Park, Dungarvan Suitability: 4th class to 6th class students and Secondary School students For more information Contact Peter on pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. |
| WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY 2024 |
| LUNCHTIME CYCLE WATERFORD CITY
Free Event. 6km Picnic Cycle via Green Route to Bilberry and on to the Greenway. You must bring your own helmet. TFI Bikes are available once booked in advance. Participants must be over 16 years of age. Light lunch provided on the day. Time: 12.45pm Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Meet outside The House of Crystal, The Mall, Waterford City Suitability: Group Cycle for all cycling abilities over 16 years of age For more information Contact Jemma 087 214 2385. Registration essential on eventbrite. |
| LUNCHTIME CYCLE DUNGARVAN
A 90-minute cycle with lunch to the beach. Time: 12.30-2.00pm Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Walton Park, Dungarvan Suitability: All abilities For more information Contact Peter on pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. Registration essential on eventbrite. |
| THURSDAY 16TH MAY 2024 |
| RSC SCHOOLS CYCLING FESTIVAL – INVITATON ONLY EVENT
For 5th Class students who completed cycle training during School Term. Time: 9.30am to 3pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Waterford Regional Sports Centre Suitability: For Primary School children aged between 10 and 12 who took part in a cycle training programme funded by Waterford City & County Council throughout the year. For more information: Invitation only |
| WATERFORD GREENWAY TEA-TIME CYCLE
Free Event. Join us for a leisurely cycle along the Waterford Greenway. You must bring your own bike and helmet. Time: 6.30pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Waterford Greenway (Carriganore Carpark) Suitability: Family cycle for all cycling abilities over 7 years of age For more information Contact Jemma 087 214 2385. Registration essential on eventbrite. |
| FRIDAY 17TH MAY 2024 |
| RSC SCHOOLS CYCLING FESTIVAL – INVITATON ONLY EVENT
For 5th Class students who completed cycle training during School Term. Time: 9.30am – 3pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: Waterford Regional Sports Centre Suitability: For Primary School children aged between 10 and 12 who took part in a cycle training programme funded by Waterford City & County Council throughout the year. For more information: Invitation only |
| WATERFORD GREENWAY NIGHT CYCLE
Free Event. Join us for a leisurely cycle along the Waterford Greenway. You must bring your own bike and helmet. Time: 8pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: Waterford Greenway (Carriganore Carpark) Suitability: Group cycle for all cycling abilities over 16 years of age For more information Contact Jemma 087 214 2385. Registration essential on eventbrite. |
| GIRLS MOUNTAIN BIKE TASTER SESSION
Waterford Sports Partnership in partnership with Trial Bike Body Mountain Bike Skills coaching are offering you the chance to do this. This FREE one-hour session offers you the chance to learn BMX skills such as balance, pumping, cornering on Fairlane Parks BMX pump track and we will also provide you with a suitable bike. Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: BMX pump track, Fairlane Park, Dungarvan Suitability: Beginner female cyclists aged 13 – 18 For more information Contact Peter on pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. Registration essential on eventbrite: for 10-12 year olds and 13-17 year olds. |
| FEMALE BIKE MAINTENANCE SESSION
Basic bike maintenance session for women with qualified mechanics. Time: 7.00pm – 8.00pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: Dungarvan Rugby club Suitability: Beginner female cyclists For more information Contact Peter on pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie. Registration essential on eventbrite |
| SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2024 |
| No event scheduled yet. |
| SUNDAY 19TH MAY 2024 |
| 30K WATERFORD TO WEXFORD CYCLE -VIA THE PASSAGE EAST CAR FERRY
Free Event. All participants must have their own Bikes and Helmets and be over 16 years of age. Experienced Cyclist only. Lunch/refreshments will be provided. This cycle will be accompanied by Cycling Leaders, Bike Mechanic, and Community Gardai. Time: 11am Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Meet at the main entrance to the People’s Park, Waterford City Suitability: For experienced cyclists over 16 years of age For more information Contact Jemma 087 214 2385. Registration essential on eventbrite. |
For more information:
Contact: Emma Smyth / Peter Jones
W: Waterford City & County Council / Waterford Sports Partnership
E: esmyth@waterfordcouncil.ie / pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie
Recommended Cycle Routes in Waterford
| Route | Length in Km | Terrain | Skill Level (All, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) | Web link |
| Waterford Greenway | 46kms | Tar macadam. Flat/ gentle gradients. | All | www.visitwaterfordgreenway.com |