Bike art masterpieces, a retrospective of previous year's Bike Week art exhibitions and last years International Mail Art Call - Opening reception from 6:30pm on Thursday the 8th May - with exhibition open for viewing all through Bike Week 4:30-11:30pm in The Friary No.1 Shandon St. Cork City.
Pedal and Puzzle: Cork's Great Bike Hunt - take part at your own pace
To offer free checks, minor repairs and advice
Cycle Freedom Cork City - Free bike rentals during Bike Week 10 - 18th May, from 9.30am - 5.30pm with Cork Cycle Hire
To offer free checks, minor repairs and advice
A social cycle out to Passage out the old railway greenway. There will be a break for a picnic in Passage before beginning the journey back to the city for Bike Week
To offer free checks, minor repairs and advice
To sketch, illustrate and write postcards on a bike ride in Cork City with an illustrator
To help people learn to fix their own bike
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.
To learn the main things to check when starting off maintaining a bike - with Cork Community Bikes at Rebel Reads
A relaxed social tour of the Street art around Cork City 10th May from 7pm - find out more about iconic works we all know and find some hidden gems you might not know about. This will be a very slow and easy cycle particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.
Cycle Freedom Cork City - Free bike rentals during Bike Week 10 - 18th May, from 9.30am - 5.30pm with Cork Cycle Hire
To explore the wonders of plants of animals in the marina area, Cork City
Participants will be guided on a loop around Cork City, using a mix of urban cycle lanes and quieter suburban roads. The event is designed to introduce riders to lesser-known areas of the city and its outskirts, revealing new recreational spaces along the way. This event is designed for stronger cyclists keen to explore a variety of cycle routes across Cork City.
Cycle out the Lee Valley, along the river, through the park,by the 7th century monastery, thought the woods, along the lake past Dripsey Castle, along hidden byways to a secret waterfall and maybe climb trees and swim along the way. Don't forget to bring something for the picnic.
To offer free checks, minor repairs and advice
To tour surrounding hills and enjoy iconic views over the city
To learn how brakes work and do simple repairs yourself.
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.
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.
Cycle Freedom Cork City - Free bike rentals during Bike Week 10 - 18th May, from 9.30am - 5.30pm with Cork Cycle Hire
To improve the set up of commuter bikes to better suit their owners and help them with simple maintenance jobs for their bikes - taking place 12, 13 and 14 May - see locations
Learn how to check your bike, spot problems before they are serious and fix simple problems like adjusting brakes, changing brake pads or tubes.
Or have me pump up your tyres, adjust your gears and brakes, oil everything and check everything is in safe working order.
And all free!
Learn how to check your bike, spot problems before they are serious and fix simple problems like adjusting brakes, changing brake pads or tubes.
Or have me pump up your tyres, adjust your gears and brakes, oil everything and check everything is in safe working order.
And all free!
A relaxed social cycle around the Southside of Cork City
The majority of this cycle will be off road and most of the rest on very quiet roads, it will be slow and easy so is particularly suited to those who are less confident cyclists
To learn to recognise punctures and damaged tyres and do simple repairs yourself.
Bike Week is funded by the Department of Transport, coordinated by TFI and brought to you by the Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.
