Welcome to the Bike Week events page for Cork City and County
EVENTS LISTING
For further information visit www.corkbikeweek.ie
SATURDAY 11TH MAY 2024 |
EYERIES FAMILY FUN DAY
Family fun day of cycling around Eyeries, as a mean to promote cycling as a means of transport for all. Time: 1pm Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Eyeries Park Suitability: Families For more information click HERE |
BIKE DOCTOR @ COAL QUAY MARKET
Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event. Time: 10am-12pm Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Coal Quay Market, Cork City Centre Suitability: Adults, families For more information click HERE |
CYCLING IN THE COMMUNITY – NEW MOGEELY TO MIDLETON GREENWAY
Giving youths the opportunity to explore their environment using amenities within the community. Cycling the new greenway to Mogeely. Having a picnic in Mogeely, a few games and cycling back. Stopping for scavenger hunt itinerary and using the buddy system. This event is all about building friendships and encouraging outdoor activity. Time: 10am Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Killeagh Suitability: Children aged 6 to 17 and accompanying adults For more information click HERE |
FIX YOUR BIKE SPECIAL SESSION
This special Fix Your Bike session will allow people to learn how to fix their bikes with the help of mechanics from Cork Community Bikes. Mechanics will run through full bike checks with you, and a limited amount of small parts will be offered for free for repairs. Refreshments provided. Time: 2pm – 5pm Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Cork Community Bikes, Blackpool Suitability: Adults, families For more information click HERE |
BIKE DOCTOR @ DOUGLAS MARKET
Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event. Time: 1pm-3pm Date: Saturday 11th May – 19th May 2024 Location: Douglas Market Suitability: Adults, families For more information click HERE |
SOUTH INFIRMARY VUH BIKE WEEK CHALLENGE
Encouraging a healthier more environmentally friendly commute to work, Prizes will be given to encourage staff to cycle to work: Best bike selfie, newest cyclist, longest cumulative distance cycled across the week Time: Shift commute Date: Saturday 11th May – 19th May 2024 Location: SIVUH Suitability: All staff For more information click HERE |
CORK CITY “CYCLE FREEDOM”
The aim of the Cycle Freedom week long event is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while showcasing the beauty of our local area. By offering free bike rentals during Bike Week, we aim to encourage people to get outdoors, explore the natural surroundings, and experience the joy of cycling. Get ready to Pedal your way to freedom during Bike Week with our Cycle Freedom event! Experience the exhilarating joy of exploring the scenic wonders of our local Greenway on two wheels, completely free of charge! So, join us for Bike Week and embrace the spirit of freedom on a bike with Cycle Freedom! Time: 10am – 5pm Date: Saturday 11th May – 19th May 2024 Location: Cork Bike Hire, Marina Market, Centre Park Road, Cork T12 YX76 Suitability: Adults, children, families – kids bikes available from 7+ year olds. Chariot trailers available for young children For more information click HERE |
FIX YOUR BIKE SPECIAL SESSION
This special Fix Your Bike session will allow people to learn how to fix their bikes with the help of mechanics from Cork Community Bikes. Guided rides to the workshop will leave Cork Opera House at 1.45pm and 3pm. Mechanics will run through full bike checks with you, and a limited amount of small parts will be offered for free for repairs. Refreshments provided. Time: 2pm – 5pm Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Cork Community Bikes Suitability: Adults, families For more information click HERE |
BIKE ADVENTURES AND HOW TO HAVE THEM
Cyclists from Cork Community Bikes will share their experiences and recommendations of longer bike trips and how to have the best chance of enjoying cycling holidays. We will be keen to answer any questions and hear any plans those attending have and offer advice. Time: 5:30pm-7pm Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Rebel Reads Suitability: Adults For more information click HERE |
“CYCLE FREEDOM” WITH MIDLETON GREENWAY BIKE & BITES
The aim of the Cycle Freedom week long event is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while showcasing the beauty of our local area. By offering free bike rentals during Bike Week, we aim to encourage people to get outdoors, explore the natural surroundings, and experience the joy of cycling. Get ready to Pedal your way to freedom during Bike Week with our Cycle Freedom event! Experience the exhilarating joy of exploring the scenic wonders of our local Greenway on two wheels, completely free of charge! So, join us for Bike Week and embrace the spirit of freedom on a bike with Cycle Freedom! Time: 10 am – 5pm Date: Saturday 11th May – 19th May 2024 Location: Midleton Greenway Bikes & Bites, 57 Main Street, Midleton 10am – 5pm daily Suitability: Adults, children, families. For more information click HERE |
“CYCLE FREEDOM” WITH YOUGHAL BIKE HIRE
The aim of our Cycle Freedom event is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while showcasing the beauty of our local area. By offering free bike rentals during Bike Week, we aim to encourage people to get outdoors, explore the natural surroundings, and experience the joy of cycling. Get ready to Pedal your way to freedom during Bike Week with our Cycle Freedom event! Experience the exhilarating joy of exploring the scenic wonders of our local area on two wheels, completely free of charge! So, join us for Bike Week and embrace the spirit of freedom on a bike with Cycle Freedom! Time: 10am – 5pm Date: Saturday 11th May – 19th May 2024 Location: Youghal Bike Hire, O’ Brien’s Place, Youghal; 10am – 5pm daily Suitability: Adults, children, families. For more information click HERE |
CYCLATHON – HOW FAR CAN WE GET?
Encouraging members of Bishopstown GAA club and community to track their daily cycling kms and see can we make it Cork to Croke Park between us all during Bike Week Time: 9am Date: Saturday 11th May – 19th May 2024 Location: Bishopstown GAA and the surrounds. Suitability: Everyone! For more information click HERE |
CARRIGAHOLT BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY PARK CYCLE TO WORK
Cork County Council is encouraging all employees of the Carrigtwohill Business & Technology Park to cycle to work during Bike Week 2024. A special link has been made available to register trips. This link along with posters advertising the event have been issued to each business within the Technology Park. All registered cycles will be entered into a prize draw. Time: 00.00 – 23.59 (All Day) Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 – Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Carrigtwohill Business & Technology Park Suitability: All employees of Carrigtwohill Business & Technology Park For more information click email sustainabletravelunit@corkcoco.ie |
BIKE WEEK CYCLE TO PASSAGE
A 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. Time: 10am-2pm Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: Adults, will be marketed and themed to appeal in particular to cycle commuters and residents in the central City area, Cobh, and along the route. Will be suitable for all those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie
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BIKE WEEK OLYMPICS FUN & GAMES PICNIC
A fun play focused event aimed particularly and children and families but open to all to discover their fun side. A social picnic will be accompanied by fun bike games such as a slow race obstacle course etc. Time: 2:30pm-6pm Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: the skate park on the Mardyke Suitability: All, static event suitable for all abilities, aimed particularly at families and children For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK STREET ART TOUR
A cycle around a selection of street art installations recently installed at various location in the city with stops to talk about each peace and artist talks Time: 7pm-10pm Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: All will be shorter, slower route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie
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Leisure cycle to Haulbowline Park
Cycle to Amenity Park Ringaskiddy, Coffee stop in Park or Cafe in Ringaskiddy, Return via Carrigaline, Douglas. Time: 9:30am Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Opera House Suitability: Active cyclists (Approx 45km) For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie
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BIKE WEEK OPENING NIGHT MIDNIGHT CYCLE OF LIGHTS
A fun slow & social bike parade to open bike week along the cycle lanes of the city center with lights to light the dark. Time: 11:30pm-1:30am Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: :All will be shorter, slower route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie
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COFFEE BY BIKE
Come with us on a tour of the city’s best independent coffee spots by bike, discover new routes and sample new blends in this easy-going social cycle Time: 10.00 – 11.30 Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Gathering Point: Michael Collins Statue, Grand Parade Suitability: Cyclists of all ages, route is a mix of segregated and non-segregated roads. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
CORK COUNTY COUNCIL LIBRARY & ARTS SERVICE
Bike Week Design a t-shirt competition & Bike Sense ‘Cycling for everyone’ workshops. To promote cycling as a form of recreation for children & to educate the public on bike care and maintenance. Art competition would be promoted throughout the library network of 25 branches and 4 mobile units for the duration of Bike Week. Each branch winner will have their design printed on a t-shirt for them to keep & educate workshop attendees on to how care and maintain their bikes. Time: Date: Saturday 11th May – 19th May 2024 Location: Across Cork County (25 branches and 4 mobile units) Suitability: Children & Families and adults For more information click HERE |
TANDEM AND RECUMBRANT BIKE RENOVATION SKIBBEREEN
Community Tandem and Recumbrant Bike Renovation, As a group to renovate 2 tandems and a recumbrant bicycle for the use of special needs at bike week events and throughout the year! Time: 11am Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Cycle Sense Workshop Skibbereen P81 FY79 Suitability: All ages For more information HERE |
VENTURE GREENWAY CYCLE DAY
Bringing 10 Venture scouts 15-17 year olds on a cycle through the Waterford Greenway Set off on the old railway line to the Clonea Road, on through the Ballyvolane Tunnel to Durrow, onto Kilmacthomas and to Kilmeaden and the railway station. Approximately 35km so the Ventures will turn back at that stage after having had lunch. Time: 8am Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Dungarvan to Kilmeaden Suitability: Venture Scouts For more information click HERE |
DOWN THE LINE FOR A 99 – FAMILY FUN CYCLE
Down the Line for a 99! Fun and sociable cycle for families andoccasional cyclists. Starts at Parc ui Chaoimh, cycle along ‘The Line’ to Passage West and back with a pitstop for ice cream. Time: 11am Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Pairc Ui Chaoimh (Marina entrance) Suitability: Children over 10 years of age, adults, families For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
EBIKE MORNING MAGIC
Mogeely to Midleton Farmers Market, eBike Morning Magic: Mogeely to Midleton Farmers Market. Participants have the opportunity to try an ebike and cycle the newly opened section of Greenway between Mogeely and Midleton to visit the Midleton Farmer’ Market. Time: 10:30am Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Mogeely greenway entrance Suitability: Participants must be 14+ years old For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
MACROOM GIRL GUIDES ADVENTURE
Fun cycle evening to encourage our young girls to develop cycling as an active daily and weekly exercise routine Time: 5pm Date: Saturday 11th May – 19th May 2024 Location: Macroom Suitability: 5 – 18 year olds For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
FREE BICYCLE SAFETY CHECKS CLONAKILTY
To get bikes ready for the Clonakilty Bicycle festival & summer season, Come learn about the Bike Circus and what it means to become a member. Have your bike safety checked for free. Meet the Yard Dogz, our friendly crew of volunteers. Time: 10am-3pm Date: Daily from Saturday 11th May – 18th May 2024 Location: The Bike Circus, Clonakilty Suitability: Everyone For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
PRE-FLIGHT – YOUR CHILDREN’S BIKE FOR SAFETY
Safety Maintenance for kids bikes. Introduction to Vee Brakes. Brief tech talk, then Greasy Hands Time for all participants. Followed by family ‘brown bag lunch’ cycle. Time: 11am-12pm Date: Saturday 11th May Location: The Bike Circus, Clonakilty Suitability: Adults with Children For more information www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BROWN BAG CYCLE CLONAKILTY
A short cycle suitable for families to get confidence up. Bring Your Own packed lunch and let’s go for a spin! Starting at Emmet Square and headed to the back of Inchydoney, along the estuary and back. Time: 12pm Date: Saturday 11th May Location: The Bike Circus, Clonakilty Suitability: Family friendly, 7km For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
CLONAKILTY BICYCLE PHOTO EXHIBITION
To encourage & promote cycling in Clonakilty town. Photos will be displayed in shop windows around the Clonakilty town by Thady Tra – An exhibition of local cyclists Time: All day Date: Saturday 11th May – 19th May 2024 Location: Clonakilty Suitability: Everyone For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
CLONAKILTY CHAKRA DANCE CYCLE
Social & Well being cycle, as well as promoting cycling on our coastal roads, Cycle to Ring (alt venue if bad weather) for a stress-release uplifting Chakra Dance with guest facilitator Ciara Holland, free booking essential, limited. Time: 10am Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Clonakilty, Emmet Sq Suitability: Suitable for adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
CLONAKILTY KIDICAL MASS CYCLE
Promote & celebrate children cycling in West Cork. Another addition of our most popular event for kids. Bring your bike to Emmet Square for an all ages lap around the street of Clonakilty Time: 3pm Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Clonakilty, Emmet Sq Suitability: All welcome For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
The Pushbike’s Companion Clonakilty
Develop confidence in bike maintenance. Want your bike to be your best friend? Come learn about free bike maintenance and repair courses available at the Bike Circus. Time: 2pm-3pm Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: The Bike Circus, Clonakilty Suitability: All welcome For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Schools Bar Cap Bonanza
Bar Cap Bonanza, Free bar caps give away to children/young people. Without bar caps children can be pierced by the end of the handlebar resulting in bruising and potentially more serious injuries. Time: All day Date: Saturday 11th May – 19th May 2024 Location: Schools in Cork city & county Suitability: Available to all children and young people For more information www.corkbikeweek.ie |
SUNDAY 12TH MAY 2024 |
Bike Week Inniscarra
To promote the benefits of cycling among the community of Inniscarr. On Sunday 12th May Family cycling event commencing in Ballyanly 10am and a guided tour of the parish of Inniscarra. Wednesday 15th Children’s event within the confines of Inniscarra Community Centre. There will be bike tutors on site to ensure safety and advise children on methods of safe cycling. This year the 4 schools in the Parish are invited to get involved and further promote safe cycling and the health benefits. Each of the school are assigned a project which will be presented in the Hall of the Community Centre. McCarthys Cycles, Blackpool will hold a bike workshop on the Wednesday. will attend Time: 10am & 6.30pm Date: Sunday 12th May & 15th May 2024 Location: Inniscarra Community Centre, Ballyanly, Inniscarra, Co Cork Suitability: Events is open to everybody. Children, Adults and families For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Midleton Tidy Town Active Bike Morning
To get the whole community out for an active social event instead of picking weeds for a change!! We will meet in Midleton Bike Hire. Cycle our new Midleton to Mogeely Greenway. Have a cuppa from the coffee truck and then cycle back to Midleton. Time: 10am Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: Midleton Suitability: Tidy Town Members Adults and Teenagers For more information www.corkbikeweek.ie |
On Your Bike Mogeely
Get community meeting to have some fun and exercise and try out the new East Cork Greenway!! Time: 10am Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: Midleton to Mogeely and back Suitability: Adults only this time For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Bandon Cycling Club
Bike Maintenance Course, Teach cyclists the basics in Bike Maintenance Time: 7pm Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: Copper Grove, Bandon Suitability: Adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Afternoon Cycle with the Club
Get the youth club members out enjoying cycling and getting fresh air while having fun. We would love to do the same as last year and start off in the marina market is cork and cycle out to passage. Have a break and a picnic and come back at out leisure. We would meet up in Castlemartyr and travel together car sharing, arrive at the Marina bike hire location. Go through the safety talk and pedal away to our hearts content, enjoying the views and challenges along the way. Time: 2pm Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: Marina market start point Suitability: Club members and leaders For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Mystery Buffet Cycle
Mystery Bicycle Buffet taking in a number of West Cork hidden hotspots. Enjoyable social group cycle with gorgeous food. Time: 12:30pm Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: Meeting on The Bridge (Levis’s Quay), Main St, Skibbereen Suitability: Families and adults although advised minimum age 8, approx 3km to 8km between stops (any children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) For more information www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Bike Week with Cobh Triathlon Club
Club Camino & then some! Mass club participation, juniors and adults, with a shared goal irrespective of speed, strength or fitness level! Time: 9:30pm Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: Cobh Suitability: Cobh Tri Club juniors & adult cyclists. Other adult cyclists who register via Cobh Tri60 For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Urban Living Bike Crawl
Urban Living Bike Crawl to showcase several urban sustainability projects by bike . City centre route of around 2 hours including 3/4 stops at various urban locations demonstrating sustainability in their approach. Time: 2pm Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: City centre route Suitability: Family friendly. Children under 6 not on their own bikes. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Sketch & Cycle
A 2-hour guided creative exploration of our city’s beauty through cycling and sketching Cork’s iconic places. Materials provided. Time: 11am-1pm Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: Grand Parade Suitability: Adults, families For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Bike Doctor @Cork Marina
Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Time: 11am-3pm Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: Cork Marina Suitability: Adults, families For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BASIC BIKE CHECKS & MAINTENANCE INTRO
Bring your bike along and mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will show you how to check a bike to make sure it’s safe and comfortable to cycle. This will help you be more aware as problems develop and save you money on repairs. Tools provided. Come with or without a bike. Time: 5.30pm-7pm Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: Cork Community Bikes, Blackpool Suitability: Adults, Teenagers For more information www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK CYCLE TO MULLINAVASIGH WATERFALL
A cycle out to Mullinavasigh Waterfall out through Ballincollig Regional Park old railway greenway. There will be a break for a picnic at the Waterfall before beginning the journey back to the city. Longer faster cycle. Time: 11am-6pm Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: Adults, will be marketed and themed to appeal in particular to cycle commuters and residents in the central City area, Cobh, and along the route. Will be suitable for all those capable of competent road cycling and covering medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes. Will be longer, faster, and involve busier roads and so be particularly suited to more confident cyclists For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie
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BIKE WEEK ISLANDS OF CORK HISTORY CYCLE
A gentle guided cycle visiting the many islands that came to form Cork city hear the story of their history and unique identity Time: 7pm-10pm Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: All, will be shorter, slower or involve a lot of off-road route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK ART EXHIBITION
A free public exhibition of cycling-related art to remain open for the duration of Bike Week with an opening reception. The opening will also feature a live musical performance Time: Daily 5pm -11:30pm Date: All week 11th-19th of May Location: The Friary Shandon St. Suitability: Adults, static event suitable for all abilities. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK POETRY NIGHT
A cycling themed evening of poetry and spoken word. Time: 8:30pm-11:30pm Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location The Friary Shandon St. Suitability: : Adults, static event suitable for all abilities. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie
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Eldercycle – Keep on Bikin’ Clonakilty
Encouraging ‘eldercyclists’, over 60 that want to return to cycling. Our resident octogenarian cyclist presents this program just for you. Explore the options for those who still hear the wild goose call. Time: 2pm-3pm Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: The Bike Circus Clonakilty Suitability: All welcome For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
MONDAY 13TH MAY 2024 |
Cork County Primary Schools Road Safety Webinar
Teachers sign your class up now. Covering aspects of road safety; walking & cycling safely to travelling safely in your car Time: 9.30-10.30am Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: Online Via MS Teams Suitability: Primary Schools For more information click http://www.corksports.ie/…/schools-road-safety-webinar…/ |
STUDENT CYCLE CHALLENGE
Cork County Council in conjunction with Mary Geary’s Childcare in Carrigtwohill are organising a ‘Bike Week 2024 Student Cycle Challenge’ to encourage students to cycle all or part of their journey to and from school during Bike Week. All participants who undertake the challenge will be presented with a token for their participation. Time: 08.30 – 17.00 Date: Every day Monday 13th May 2024 – Friday 17th May 2024 Location: Carrigtwohill Business & Technology Park Suitability: Children For more information email sustainabletravelunit@corkcoco.ie |
Trishaw Spins Skibbereen
Cycling for All Ages. Trishaw Spins for older or mobility-impaired people to feel the freedom and joy of being out on a bike. Residents from Skibbereen Residential Care Centre & Retirement Village will get the opportunity to take a bicycle ride around Skibbereen. Time: 10am Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: Skibbereen Residential Care Centre & Retirement Village Suitability: Residents from Skibbereen Residential Care Centre & Retirement Village For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Treat Your Bike Right
Bike Maintenance, Workshop on checking and maintaining your bike Time: 12pm Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: Cork College of FET Morrison’s Island campus Suitability: Students and staff For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Clonakilty Community Bike Project
Bike 4 Work. Sourced and repaired bicycles for recent migrants, and introduce them to the cycling culture in Clonakilty with the intention of supporting integration. Time: 9am Date: Monday 13th May – 19th May 2024 Location: Clonakilty Direct Provision Centre (The Lodge) Suitability: All recent migrants/ people living in Direct Provision. or more information www.corkbikeweek.ie |
How to Check Your Bike session
Bring your bike along and mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will show you how to check a bike to make sure it’s safe and comfortable to cycle. This will help you be more aware as problems develop and save you money on repairs. We will also show some quick repairs based on any problems you find on your bike. Tools will be provided if needed. No problem if you don’t have a bike with you, you can learn from other bikes. Time: 1:30pm Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: UCC Suitability: Students, staff, general public For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Fix Your Brakes taster
An intro session on brakes (rim/non-disc type), this will give a better understanding of how these should work. The focus will be on helping you to recognise when there are problems, and this may allow you to fix any issues that come up on your bike. Feel free to bring your bike along, and we may use it for demonstration, and you will have the chance to try out the repair work yourself. We will have materials and tools to work on the bikes used. Time: 6.30pm-8pm Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: Cork Community Bikes Suitability: Adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK BIKE DOC AND BIKE MAINTENANCE INTRO
How to do a quick bike safety and maintenance check and demonstration of a few basic repairs and adjustments as require by participants. To make it easier for people to begin and continue cycling by enabling them to at least spot potential problems on their bike which would otherwise make cycling difficult and so discourage them from continuing cycling and ideally enable them to solve minor problems themselves. Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: All Static event suitable for all ages and abilities For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie
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BIKE WEEKDAY DAYTIME LONG CYCLE TO BALLINCOLLIG
A cycle out the Curraheen greenway to Ballincollig Castle and back via the Ballincollig Regional Park. There will be breaks for a picnic at Ballincollig Castle and the Regional Park Time: 1:30pm-6pm Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: Adults, will be marketed and themed to appeal in particular to cycle commuters and residents in the central City area, Ballincollig, and along the route. Will be suitable for all those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie
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BIKE WEEK SUNSET CYCLE THROUGH THE PLANETS
A guided cycle through the Solar System. From the sun at Patrick’s Bridge to Neptune at Blackrock Castle. We will stop at each Planet, learn a little about it, get a feeling of the vastness of space and have some fun on the way Time: 7pm-10pm Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: Patrick’s Bridge Suitability: All will be shorter, slower and involve a lot of off-road route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK TUNE TRAIL
A cycle around a selection of the live music free at various locations in the city with stops to hear a few tunes at each stop. Time: 9pm-2am Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade. Suitability: Aimed at adult participants including less confident cyclists For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
TUESDAY 14TH MAY 2024 |
Midleton & Area Chamber of Commerce Cycle
Educate Businesses of Midleton on the benefits of cycling on the amazing new East Cork Greenway. Time: 1pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: Midleton Greenway Suitability: Adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Workplace Cycle on Midleton to Mogelly Greenway
To encourage active travel and team bonding. A morning cycle for staff to encourage active travel and bringing staff together for a fun, safe cycle on the newly opened Midleton to Mogelly stretch of the Midleton Youghal Greenway. It is 8km to Mogelly and 8km back. Time: 10am Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: Midleton to Mogelly Greenway Suitability: Adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Cycling on the Greens Cork City
A session of cycling games and simple bike repair skills for children around 8-12 Time: 4pm-5pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: Cork City Suburbs Suitability: Children For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Fix Your Punctures and Tyres taster
An intro session on tyres, this will give a better understanding of how these should work. The focus will be on helping you to recognise when there are problems, and this may allow you to fix any issues that come up on your bike, such as punctures. Feel free to bring your bike along, and we may use it for demonstration, and you will have the chance to try out the repair work yourself. We will have materials and tools to work on the bikes used. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event. Time: 6.30pm-8pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: Cork Community Bikes Suitability: Adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
‘Thar Be Dragons!’ Ebikes For the Uninitiated
Introduce people to the wide range of e-bike options out there – without the marketing! Ebikes have taken the world, the market is awash in choices. Why are some so dear, others selling as Internet bargains? This is a chance to learn about eBikes free of sales pressure. There will be bikes to examine and discuss. We will tell all. Time: 2pm-3pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: The Bike Circus & recorded for online viewing Suitability: All welcome For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Wind in Your Hair – Assistive Cycling Clonakilty
Electric and specially constructed tandems, bikes, & trikes to make cycling available for all. Tuesday 14th May – Come and see the range of cycles we have to make cycling accessible for all! Silver Bullet spins around Clonakilyu all day. Event details are for panel discussion. Time: 2pm-3pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: The Bike Circus Clonakilty Suitability: Those looking for assisted cycles For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK BIKE DOC AND BIKE MAINTENANCE INTRO
How to do a quick bike safety and maintenance check and demonstration of a few basic repairs and adjustments as require by participants. To make it easier for people to begin and continue cycling by enabling them to at least spot potential problems on their bike which would otherwise make cycling difficult and so discourage them from continuing cycling and ideally enable them to solve minor problems themselves. Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: All Static event suitable for all ages and abilities For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie
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BIKE WEEK CYCLE TO BLARNEY
A cycle out to Blarney Castle, on to the Blarney to Waterloo Green way and back to Cork. There will be a break for a picnic at Blarney Castle. Time: 1:30pm-6pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: Adults, will be marketed and themed to appeal in particular to cycle commuters and residents in the central City area, Cobh, and along the route. Will be suitable for all those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie
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BIKE WEEK WILD WALKS OF CORK
In collaboration with biodiversity week. A guided tour of the nature and wildlife to be found living in on and around old walls in Cork city centre. Time: 7pm-10pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: will be shorter, slower route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK MOVIE NIGHT
To celebrate bike week the Friary Bar will treat us to a showing of classic Bicycle film Free snacks & popcorn for everybody! Time: 8:30pm-11:30pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: The Friary Shandon St. Suitability: Adults, static event suitable for all abilities. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY 2024 |
Fixing bikes with Blackpool Youth Club
Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will check bikes brought in and carry out any small repairs as needed, with the help of young people attending. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after bikes with bike prescriptions to take away Time: 6pm-8pm Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Blackpool Community Centre Suitability: Children and youth in the area For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Fix Your Gears Taster
An intro session on gears, this will give a better understanding of how these should work. The focus will be on helping you to recognise when there are problems, and this may allow you to fix any issues that come up on your bike. Feel free to bring your bike along, and we may use it for demonstration, and you will have the chance to try out the repair work yourself. We will have materials and tools to work on the bikes used. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event. Time: 6.30pm-8pm Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Cork Community Bikes Suitability: Adults For more information www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Cycling on the Greens Cork City
A session of cycling games and simple bike repair skills for children around 8-12 Time: 4pm-5pm Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Cork City Suburbs Suitability: Children For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Fixing bikes with Ukrainian families
Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will check bikes brought in and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after bikes with bike prescriptions to take away Time: 11am-1pm Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Blackpool Community Centre Suitability: Adults, families For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Lunchtime Loop with eBike Ease
Getting the workforce active in the middle of the day – Refresh, Recharge, and Return Ready to Conquer the Afternoon!” Participants cycle the Cork Harbour Greenway or part of it during their lunchtime on an ebike. Pending on the time available to participants a route will be suggested to them. Time: 11am – 3pm Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: From The Marina Market along the Cork Harbour Greenway Suitability: Adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Bike fitting for leisure and e-bikes to facilitate comfortable cycling
To allow members of the public who use cycling for leisure and commuting to bring their bike along and have it assessed using experience people in this specialised area. This will be a service for hybrid bikes, e-bikes and commuter bikes. Also be able to answer any questions around bikes and especially painful/discomfort symptoms from cycling. Time: 10am Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Marina Market, Cork Suitability: Any adult with a hybrid, commuter and/or e-bike For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Cycling for fun with Rathcormac Scouts
Getting youth active and enjoying cycling. Cubs cycling from Rathcormac to Castlelyons Abbey and back. Scouts & Ventures cycling from Rathcormac to Coole Abbey and back. Beavers learning about bike safety. Time: 6:30pm Date: Wednesday 15th May – 16th May 2024 Location: Rathcormac and Rathcormac to Castlelyons. Suitability: youth For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
ON YOUR BIKE
Bike safety and road awareness. Group session on bike safety catered for all age groups. Time: 7pm Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Blackpool Suitability: Children members of club For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Rebel Wheelers Duathlon Event in association with Triathlon Ireland
Open up the idea of participating in Duathlon and Triathlon Events to those with physical disabilities. Members and their families partaking in bike training and running, pushing etc. Training drills and finish with a mini duathlon event Time: 10:30am Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Crann Centre, Ovens – awaiting confirmation of venue Suitability: IWA Sport members with physical disabilities and their families, For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Biodiversity Cycle Kinsale
Community cycle visiting local sites of high biodiversity value, to encourage cycling and an appreciation for biodiversity. Community cycle to local sites of high biodiversity value. A professional ecologist, who has undertaken a biodiversity survey in recent times, will give a short talk at each site. Light refreshments will be provided free to participants. Time: 7pm Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Kinsale Suitability: Community cycle open to all. Children under 16 years old will need to be accompanied by an adult. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Just for Men Greenway cycle session
To engage men in outdoor, health programs in the local community. Greenway cycle using electric bikes Time: 10:30am Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: 10.30am Killeagh Greenway – transport from Youghal provided Suitability: Adult males For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK BIG LUNCHTIME PICNIC IN FITZGERALD’S PARK WITH GAMES
A free social cyclist picnic in Fitzgerald’s park with bike games, a bike doctor, and a free picnic lunch. Time: 12pm-2:30pm Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Fitzgerald’s park Suitability: All Static event suitable for all ages and abilities For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK CYCLE TO KILLEENS
A North side orbital cycle just beyond the urban edge showing quite routes around the Northwest of the city relatively short but hilly with a picnic break. Time: 2:30pm-6pm Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Fitzgerald’s park Suitability: Adults, will be marketed and themed to appeal in particular to cycle commuters and residents in the central City area, Cobh, and along the route. Will be suitable for all those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK BAT CYCLE TO BALLINCOLLIG
In collaboration with biodiversity week. A cycle out to Ballincollig regional park out along the river the Mardyke and Lee Fields. There will be a break for a picnic before the journey back to the city, as the sun sets there will be opportunities for bat watching. Participants will have an opportunity to use a bat detector Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: Adults, will be marketed and themed to appeal in particular to cycle commuters and residents in the central City area, Cobh, and along the route. Will be suitable for all those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE DOUGLAS STREET
An event for businesses of Cork to discuss making their businesses and the city friendlier to cycling. We will have bikes on hand for a guided cycle of the area as well as a sampling of treats from local businesses. Date: Wednesday 15th May Location: Parklet, Douglas Street Suitability: Open to all, no cycling experience necessary For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Leisure cycle to Kilcrea Abbey
St. Olivers Cemetery, Rory Gallaghers Grave and onwards to Kilcrea Abbey, Return via Kilumney. Time: 10am Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location Opera House Suitability: Active cyclists (Approx. 40km) For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
CORK THROUGH THE SPOKES
In association with Cork Folklore Project. Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: North Cathedral Visitor Centre Suitability: Open to all, especially aimed at older people of Cork For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
THURSDAY 16TH MAY 2024 |
Bike Week Youghal
Youghal to Castlemartyr Resort & Return Time: 2pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Youghal Suitability: Adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Cycling on the Greens Cork City
A session of cycling games and simple bike repair skills for children around 8-12 Time: 4pm-5pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Cork City Suburb Suitability: Children For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
TANDEMONIUM IN BLACKROCK
Come and try our adapted cycling fleet at the Cycle for All Hub in Blackrock! Time: 4.30pm-6.30pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Old Ursuline Convent, Blackrock Suitability: Those with additional needs For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Fix Your Bearings advanced taster
An intro session on bearings, this will give a better understanding of how these should work. The focus will be on helping you to recognise when there are problems, and this may allow you to fix any issues that come up on your bike. Feel free to bring your bike along, and we may use it for demonstration, and you will have the chance to try out the repair work yourself. We will have materials and tools to work on the bikes used. Time: 6.30pm-8pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Sign & Cycle Suitability: Adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Youghal Youthreach
Greenway Ride To introduce students to the joys of cycling and enjoy the benefits of exercise, outdoor activities and being in nature. Time: 10:30am Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Mogeely / Midleton Suitability: Youthreach students and staff For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Family Cycling Fun at the Fairfield
Family Cycling Fun at the Fairfield, To have fun and games on bikes and cycle around the town with bike doctors to make sure the bikes are working well! Fun for all ages and abilities, an inclusive obstacle course, games, bike doctor and a group cycle around Skibbereen Time: 6:30pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Fairfield (car park), off Bridge St Skibbereen Suitability: Staff and people we support in Cope Foundation For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK BIKE DOC AND BIKE MAINTENANCE INTRO
How to do a quick bike safety and maintenance check and demonstration of a few basic repairs and adjustments as require by participants. To make it easier for people to begin and continue cycling by enabling them to at least spot potential problems on their bike which would otherwise make cycling difficult and so discourage them from continuing cycling and ideally enable them to solve minor problems themselves. Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: All Static event suitable for all ages and abilities For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
An Oige Leisure cycle
Long and short cycle options. Time: 7pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location Opera House Suitability: Active cyclists (Approx. 15km and 45km) For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK CYCLE TO GREAT ISLAND & COBH
A cycle out to Great Island out the old railway greenway. Cross on the ferry before cycling around Great Island There will be a break for a picnic in Marlog before beginning the journey back to the city. Longer faster cycle Time: 12pm-7pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: Adults, will be marketed and themed to appeal in particular to cycle commuters and residents in the central City area, Cobh, and along the route. Will be suitable for all those capable of competent road cycling and covering medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes. Will be longer, faster, and involve busier roads and so be particularly suited to more confident cyclists For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
SKIBBEREEN MEGA CYCLE BUS
In conjunction with Cycle Sense Skibbereen, Cork County Council is organising a Mega Cycle Bus stopping at 4 schools along the route. Time: 08.20 – 09.10 Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Skibbereen Suitability: Children For more information email sustainabletravelunit@corkcoco.ie |
BIKE WEEK GALLERY TOUR
A guided cycling tour visiting 5 Galleries for a guided tours of their current exhibitions with a reception at the final gallery. Time: 5:30pm-9pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: will be shorter, slower route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK EVENING COLLAGE MAKING WORKSHOP
A workshop by international renowned collage artist Silvo Servano will guide participants in creating a bike themed collage celebrating cycling and freedom granted by a bike. Materials provided and each participant will have the opportunity to create their own piece of art. Time: 8pm-11:30pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: The Friary Shandon St. Suitability: Adults, static event suitable for all abilities. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
FRIDAY 17TH MAY 2024 |
Ballyhooly Bike Week
Education and awareness for all our youth members on the safety and maintenance of bikes. Time: 4pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: Ballyhooly Suitability: Youth & Adult members as well as extended families For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
TORC Sustainable Housing
Bike Event, to promote healthy activities, check the safety of bicycles and encourage cycling, educate about safe cycling. Time: 3:30pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: Skibbereen, Poundhill, Pairc Goodman Suitability: residents of TORC scheme Pairc Goodman For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Youghal Business Alliance
Greenway Cycle Time: 2pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: Mogeely Suitability: Adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Bike Doctor @UCC
Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Time: 1pm-3pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: UCC Suitability: Students, staff, general public For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Clonakilty Community Bike Project
Cycle to School Bus, setting up a new ON-GOING cycling bus in Clonakilty. Time: 8:30am Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: Clonakilty- to Gaelscoil Suitability: families, children from the Gaelscoil (children from other schools may come but we are focusing on the Gaelscoil), volunteer stewards, Gardai For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Fix Your Brakes advanced taster (disc type)
An intro session on brakes (disc type, including hydraulic brakes), this will give a better understanding of how these should work. The focus will be on helping you to recognise when there are problems, and this may allow you to fix any issues that come up on your bike. Feel free to bring your bike along, and we may use it for demonstration, and you will have the chance to try out the repair work yourself. We will have materials and tools to work on the bikes used. Time: 6:30pm-8pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: Sign & Cycle Suitability: Adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Deaf Enterprises – Sign&Cycle
Bike Maintenance For Irish Sign Language Users The purpose of this event is to provide essential knowledge and skills for bike maintenance to the Deaf and hard of hearing community, while also welcoming participation from all. Participants will learn how to inspect their bikes for safety and comfort with guidance from mechanics fluent in sign language. By offering this opportunity, attendees can detect and address issues early, leading to savings on repairs. This event is specially catering for the Deaf and hard of hearing, but everyone is welcome to join. Bring your bike along and mechanics from Sign&Cycle will show you how to check a bike to make sure it’s safe and comfortable to cycle. This will help you be more aware as problems develop and save you money on repairs. We will also show some quick repairs based on any problems you find on your bike. Tools will be provided if needed. No problem if you don’t have a bike with you, you can learn from other bikes. Time: 10am Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: 2A Sundrive Park, Ballinlough, Cork T12 HHX4 Suitability: Adults, children For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Cycling on the Greens Cork City
A session of cycling games and simple bike repair skills for children around 8-12 Time: 4pm-5pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: Cork City Suburb Suitability: Children For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK MORNING COLLAGE MAKING WORKSHOP
A workshop by international renowned collage artist Silvo Servano will guide participants in creating a bike themed collage celebrating cycling and freedom granted by a bike. Materials provided and each participant will have the opportunity to create their own piece of art. Time: 10am-1pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: The main City Library on Grand Parade Suitability: All, static event suitable for all abilities, aimed particularly at families and children For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK BIKE DOC AND BIKE MAINTENANCE INTRO
How to do a quick bike safety and maintenance check and demonstration of a few basic repairs and adjustments as require by participants. To make it easier for people to begin and continue cycling by enabling them to at least spot potential problems on their bike which would otherwise make cycling difficult and so discourage them from continuing cycling and ideally enable them to solve minor problems themselves. Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: All Static event suitable for all ages and abilities For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
PARKS GREENWAYS & QUITEWAYS 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 A Cycle out along the river to the Lee Fields, then along the Greenway behind CIT to Curraheen, though quite estate roads to the Greenway parallel to the N22 between the Bandon Road and Wilton, though quite estate roads and across the Cycle/Pedestrian bridge to Togher cross to join the Greenway Parallel to the N22 into the Tramore Valley Park for t a picnic stop, leave the park via the Greenway Parallel to the N22 to Douglas Village, through the village to the Park on to the Green way to Donnybrook, back through Douglas village to the Green way behind Besskrook to Mahon Strand, past Blackrock Castle and alone the Marine back to the city. Time: 1:30pm-6pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: are aimed at adult participants particularly less confident cyclists, also suitable for older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK SUNSET CYCLE THROUGH TIME
A guided cycle through time. From the formation of the earth, the beginning of life, dinosaurs, etc. to the present day. We will stop at various landmarks in time, learn a little about it, get a feeling of the vastness of time and have some fun on the way. Time: 7pm-10pm Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: All will be shorter, slower/ involve a lot of off-road route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
FULL MOON CYCLE
An unforgettable journey into the night as we cycle from Blackrock Castle out around Mahon strand and back along the Old railway line. Always a most popular and memorable cycle, the journey will be broken by unexpected sensory experiences, which may include music, poetry, performance, light and dark. This event will follow directly from the “Cycle through time” to Blackrock Castle. The Cycle will finish back in the city centre. Time: 10pm-2am Date: Friday 17th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Blackrock Castle Suitability: All will be shorter, slower/ involve a lot of off-road route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2024 |
Midleton Family Cycle
Family Cycle to encourage families to spend time together cycling and expose them to the local amenity MY Greenway. Participants will be accompanied by ride leaders in cycling from Midleton to Mogeely on the newly opened section of MY Greenway. A short stop will be made in Mogeely for a snack. Time: 11am Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Commencing at the Midleton Trailhead of the Midleton Youghal Greenway (in the car park of Midleton Railway Station) Suitability: Families who can all cycle (bikes can be provided for adults & children aged 7+, chariot trailers available for younger children) For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Ballyhooly Bike Week
Education and awareness for all our youth members on the safety and maintenance of bikes. Time: 4pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Ballyhooly Suitability: Youth & Adult members as well as extended families For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Wheel truing and building advanced taster
An intro session on straightening and building wheels, this will give a better understanding of how these should work. The focus will be on helping you to recognise when there are problems, and this may allow you to fix any issues that come up on your bike. Feel free to bring your bike along, and we may use it for demonstration, and you will have the chance to try out the repair work yourself. We will have wheels and tools to work on the wheels used. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event. Time: 5.30pm-7pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Cork Community Bikes Suitability: Adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Fix Your Bike special session
This special Fix Your Bike session will allow people to learn how to fix their bikes with the help of mechanics from Cork Community Bikes. Guided rides to the workshop wil leave Cork Opera House at 1.45pm and 3pm. Mechanics will run through full bike checks with you, and a limited amount of small parts will be offered for free for repairs. Refreshments provided. Time: 2pm – 5pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Cork Community Bikes Suitability: Adults, families For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Family nature cycle
A family-friendly bike ride stopping often to notice nature, led by local expert Chris Moody. The ride will start at the main entrance of Fitzgerald’s Park, going out to Lee Fields, back to North Mall and ending where it started. Free refreshments at café on the way. Time: 11am-1pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Fitzgerald’s Park Suitability: Families, adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
SPIN & WASH with Kinsale Triathlon Club
SPIN & WASH, Bringing a community of particularly beginner cyclists together for a guided 20k spin. Followed by a demonstration of how to clean your and maintain your bike. Time: 9:30am Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Kinsale community bike station Suitability: All adults welcome. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Mountain Bike Club of Cork (MBCC.ie)
Ride the Thrill: Intro to Mountain Biking Give curious new mountain bikers an introduction to biking Time: 2:30pm – 4:30pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Tracton Woods, Minane Woods, Co. Cork Suitability: Teens and adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Leisure Cycle to Blarney
To leisure cycle to Blarney, we would be leisure cycle from Grand Parade, Cork, to Blarney on Watercourse road and Old Mallow road and have a tea/coffee and cake break at Blarney Woods. Time: 12pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Cork to Blarney Suitability: Anyone For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Bike Week Bike Bop
Bike Week Bike Bop. Music, fun, community and all on bikes. The disco on wheels hit the streets for the Bike Week special. Expect tunes, banter, bikes and coffee! Time: 2pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: City Centre Suitability: Family friendly. Kids under 6 not on their own bikes For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Mahon Bike Fest
To promote cycling & create awareness of sustainable transport. Bike maintenance workshop and road safety talks Time: 11am Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Mahon Community Centre Suitability: Anyone For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Bike Maintenance Mallow
To gain the knowledge on how to maintain their bike, Workshop on the maintenance and repair of their bike Time: 10:00am Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Mallow, Co. Cork Suitability: Adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Clonakilty Community Bike Project
Family Cycle, To start an ONGOING family cycle where children and families can cycle on quiet roads. We hope this will be the first monthly family cycle. Time: 11am Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: The Yard Aghafore Suitability: All of the above; families are particularly encouraged to come along and get involved For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Ballinlough to Grange Cycle
To bring people together from various groups in Ballinlough for a cycle over the new Vernon Mount Bridge Time: 2:30pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Ballinlough Suitability: Adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Clonakilty Bird Watch estuary Sunset cycle
Promote biodiversity & appreciate for our natural landscape, as well as promote cycling on our coastal roads, Cycle from town to the Inchydoney estuary identifying local birds species, in collaboration with Bird Watch Ireland Time: 7pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Clonakilty, Emmet Sq Suitability: All welcome For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKERS BIG BIKE WEEK BBQ
A fun celebration of cycling culture in Cork (& a free BBQ!). After the BBQ we’ll have a relaxed social evening in the pleasant surroundings of the Lough as well as some bike games. Time: 2pm-10pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: The Lough Suitability: All Static event suitable for all ages and abilities For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
SUPER CYCLE ON THE LEE
Come dressed as your favourite superhero and cycle a safe path on the riverside along with the best super tunes. Date: Saturday 18th May Location: Fitzgerald’s Park, outside the café Suitability: Kids and caregivers For more information click HERE https://corkcyclingcampaign.com/events/ |
SUNDAY 19TH MAY 2024 |
Rainbow Cycle
This year Gay Project is teaming up with the newly formed Queer Bike Rides Cork to highlight the group and support their growth through this joint effort. The group provides a safe and inclusive space for individuals within the LGBT+ community to connect and build relationships while enjoying a shared interest in cycling. Additionally the event aims to promote physical activity and mental well-being to a community that faces unique health disparities. Social cycle for LGBTI+ adults along the Marina Greenway route followed by coffee and chats. The cycle will be led by trained ride leaders. Bikes can be provided for up to 20 participants so all members of the community have less barriers to participation. Participants are also welcome to bring their own bikes. Time: 11am Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Marina Market Suitability: Adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Bike Doctor @ Blackrock market
Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event. Time: 11am-1pm Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Blackrock Market Suitability: Adults, families For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Open Streets Wheels For All Showcase
Come and try our adapted cycling fleet, cargo bikes, trishaws and more on a closed off Patrick St. Lots of fun, games and activities throughout the car free streets of Cork City Time: 1pm-5pm Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Patrick St Cork City Suitability: Everyone For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Bike Ride to Ballincollig
A ride mainly on quiet roads or on cycle paths to Ballincollig Regional Park. Includes a refreshment break. Total distance up to 25km. Planned return to Cork at 4.30pm-5pm Time: 2pm-5pm Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Grand Parade Suitability: Families, adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Tune Trail
Tune Trail 2024 Highlight and Promote Cycling through a fun and exciting event. A fun cycling event for Cork. Cyclists are encouraged to dress up in their most colourful outfits – the more outrageous, the better! (All wheels welcome) Bling your bikes to the max – fairy lights, bike lights, reflective gear. The Tune Trail will start at the new Marina Park (by Páirc Uí Chaoimh) and stop at a couple of parks en route, for a break, chat and a dance! Playlist will be downloadable before the event – bring your bluetooth speakers – we’ll all press play at the same time! Time: 3pm Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Marina Park Suitability: Open to all ages For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Picnic Cycle to the Beach
Picnic Cycle to the Beach through beautiful Liss Ard estate , Aimed at children and families and members of the Skibbereen Cycle Bus to have a protected cycle to fun destinations with delicious food. Enjoy a gentle cycle with off road locations through beautiful Liss Ard Estate and stunning Tragumna beach. Delicous food will be provided before a cycle back through Liss Ard to Skibbereen. Time: 1pm Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Skibbereen – Liss Ard Estate – Tragumna beach and return Suitability: This cycle will be a marshaled protected cycle open to all. Cycle Bus members and Families and all ages able to cycle for 30minute at a gentle pace, before a rest and fun stop. (5km there and same back) For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Bandon Environmental Action Group
Cycle Skills workshop for children, To develop cycling skills and confidence for children to cycle independently Time: 2pm Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Bandon Playground/MUGA Suitability: Children and their parents/carers For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
OLD HEAD CARRAUNTOOHILLING
Group of cyclists to complete a hill repeat session of the old head until you’ve done the elevation of Carrauntoohill 1039 metres. Route is up and down the old head of Kinsale 15 times followed by social gathering for refreshments Time: 8am Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Old Head Kinsale Suitability: All adults with safe bicycles. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Beginners Cycle Watergrasshill
Encourage beginners to take up cycling for leisure and fitness, Beginners cycle chaperoned by experienced cyclists Time: 9am Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Watergrasshill Suitability: Adults, male and female For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Bike fitting for leisure and e-bikes to facilitate comfortable cycling
To allow members of the public who use cycling for leisure and commuting to bring their bike along and have it assessed experienced bike mechanics in this specialised area. This will be a service for hybrid bikes, e-bikes and commuter bikes. Answer any questions around bikes and especially painful/discomfort symptoms from cycling. Time: 10am Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Marina Market, Cork Suitability: Any adult with a hybrid, commuter and/or e-bike For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
LBTQI Fun Cycle
Social and inclusive event for LBTQI + badminton members and their family/friends, Meet and greet in Midleton Greenway bike hire, Cycle new Midleton Greenway To Mogeeley, coffee in Mogeeley , cycle back to Midleton and have dinner Time: 2pm Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Midleton Greenway bike hire 1.30pm Suitability: Adults For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Bandon Family fun cycle
To involve the local community, particularly families and lapsed cyclists, to join us for a bike ride, A bike ride from Bandon along the Quay Road, which is a safe cycling route and back to the local playground/park. There we will then have a community picnic with participants and show people how to use the bike repair facility located by the playground. Time: 11am Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Bandon Suitability: Children, adults, families. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Courtmac & Back
Fun and sociable cycle for leisure cyclists from Ballinspittle to Courtmacsherry for lunch and back Time: 11:30am Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Ballinspittle, parking opposite church Suitability: Adults. Children 16+ years accompanied by an adult. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Youghal Blue and Green Community Network
The Blue and Green Family Fun Cycle, The aim of the event is to make cycling an enjoyable event for both adults and children, and to get people excited about cycling again. This will give people an opportunity to get comfortable cycling around their town, and get used to the one way system in operation. At the end of the event there will also be an opportunity for people to learn a bit more about bike maintenance and repair, as well as have their bikes checked by a professional. Time: 10am Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Green Park, Youghal Suitability: Everybody, including children, adults and families. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Stop, Look, Listen cycle Clonakilty
Social & appreciation of music & nature. Cycle a lap of the town to the biodiversity garden at Bennetts Field, and listen to 3 pieces of music on the theme of nature and biodiversity. Time: 10:30am Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Clonakilty, Emmet Sq Suitability: All welcome For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
River cycle in collaboration with Clochán Uisce & Birdwatch Ireland
Promote biodiversity & appreciate for our rivers. A cycle to explore the biodiversity of our local rivers, learn about the birds that live along the Feagle, check its health including kick sampling and water testing as part of the EU drinkable rivers program. family friendly. Time: 3pm Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Clonakilty, Emmet Sq Suitability: All welcome For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
Festival Finale – ‘Waste Not, Want Not’ Curry & Bikeoke
Social, fun & family friendly celebration for the end of Bike Week – in collaboration with Clonakilty’s Waste Not, Want Not food waste reduction intiative. Curry & Bikeoke party! Meet at Emmet Square for a 5 km cycle around Clonakilty to arrive at O’Donovans for a curry feast prepared by local chef Gillian Hegarty followed by our super popular Bikeoke party! Time: 5:30pm Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Clonakilty, Emmet Sq Suitability: All welcome For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK CYCLE TO CROSSHAVEN
A cycle out to Crosshaven out the old railway greenway. There will be a break for a picnic in Crosshaven before beginning the journey back to the city. Time: 11am-6pm Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade Suitability: Adults, will be marketed and themed to appeal in particular to cycle commuters and residents in the central City area, Cobh, and along the route. Will be suitable for all those capable of competent road cycling and covering medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes. Will be longer, faster, and involve busier roads and so be particularly suited to more confident cyclists For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
OPEN FOR CYCLING
We lead cycles from key points of the city into the city centre which is Open for Cycling on this day. Date: Sunday 19th May Location: Various Starting Points leading to Patrick Street Suitability: Cyclists of all ages, routes are a mix of segregated and non-segregated roads. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
BIKE WEEK 4 CITIES HISTORY CYCLE
A gentle guided cycle visiting the four distinct towns that came to form Cork city hear the story of their history and unique identity. Time: 7pm-10pm Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Para Suitability: All will be shorter, slower route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists. For more information click www.corkbikeweek.ie |
For more information contact:
Website: Cork Bike Week
Email: Bike Week Cork