Welcome to The Bike Week Events Page for Donegal.
EVENT LISTING
| SATURDAY 11TH MAY 2024 |
| LUNCHTIME SPIN
An information session followed by a group cycle to aim to promote cycling in the area and to promote the new N56 Cycleway Time: 12pm-4pm Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Donegal Town Suitability: Open to all |
| RETURN OF THE BIKE
Leisure Cycle (40km) with full marshals and 2 safety vehicles, aimed at people who are new to cycling or to people who would like to return to cycling who may have fallen away from it Time: 10am – 1pm Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Market Hall, Glenties Suitability: Adults looking to either start cycling or to get back into cycling |
| DOCTOR BIKE
Bike Mechanics will set up a mobile bike servicing station with the help of some club members. There will be tea and coffee for the public to come to enjoy while availing of free bike servicing/repairs and having a chat with club members Time: 10am-12.30pm Date: Saturday 11th May 2024 Location: Glenties Suitability: Anyone looking to get their bike checked over |
| SUNDAY 12TH MAY 2024 |
| CHILDREN’S CYCLE TREASURE HUNT
Children will be accompanied by their parents in Bonny Glen Woods, which is a vehicle free wooded area with different paths etc. They will hunt for clues to find a magical cycling word. Time: 2pm-4pm Date: Sunday 12th May 2024 Location: Bonny Glen Woods, Glenties Suitability: Children able to cycle |
| MONDAY 13TH MAY 2024 |
| SCHOOL CYCLING EXPERIENCE
TY Students will attend a talk on Bike Safety and take part in a cycling experience in Glenveagh National Park Time: 10am-2pm Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: Glenveagh National Park Suitability: TY Students |
| MURROE BEACH CYCLE
Children, teachers and parents from Murroe NS will be joined by local Gardai in a cycle to the local beach. They will do a beach clean up and then have lunch. The younger children will return to school by bus while the older classes will cycle back to the school. There will also be an opportunity for the children to have their bikes serviced by a bike mechanic Time: 9.30am-3pm Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: Murroe NS – Dunfanaghy Beach Suitability: Children, teachers and parents from Murroe NS |
| SAFETY CHECK AND GREENWAY CYCLE
Pupils from Scoil Naomh Bríd Muff will conduct a guided cycle along the new greenway from Muff towards Quigley’s point. This will be preceded by a safety check of bikes, helmets etc. Pupils will also be encouraged to cycle to school throughout the week also with a tally to be kept of those who cycle each day. Any pupil who cycles to school twice throughout the week will receive a small reward on Friday. Time: 1pm-3pm Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: Scoil Naomh Bríd Muff Suitability: Pupils in Scoil Naomh Bríd |
| CULLY CYCLE SAFE
Community bike safety event that aims to educate cyclists of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds on the importance of bike safety while providing a fun and engaging space for attendees to meet like-minded individuals. Some pieces of safety gear will also be provided to attendees Time: 7pm-9.30pm Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Location: Cully Orange Hall Suitability: All ages and abilities |
| TUESDAY 14TH MAY 2024 |
| EVENING COMMUNITY CYCLE
This event aims to encourage participation in the form of a social group cycle, featuring both members from the local cycling club and nonmembers interested in getting into cycling. There will be a 25km and 40km route with full road marshalls etc for safety. Cycling related spot prizes for those taking part. Time: 7pm-9.30pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: Ballybofey Suitability: Over 18s who are able to cycle |
| BIKE WEEK SCHOOLS VISIT
Members of the local cycling club will visit 5 of the local schools to demonstrate and promote cycling in an attempt to attract more young people to cycling in the area. Students will be provided with cycling themed goodie bags and water bottles. Time: 9am-3pm Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: Glenties Suitability: Children in local schools |
| BIKE WEEK LOCAL RADIO INTERVIEW
Chairperson and secretary of a local cycling club will do a local radio interview aiming to promote the events taking place over Bike Week and also to highlight the benefits of cycling. Time: 10am-10.30am Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Location: Letterkenny Suitability: All listeners |
| WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY 2024 |
| GLENVEAGH CYCLE
Pupils from Drumman NS will take part in a cycle on the grounds of Glenveagh National Park. They will hire bikes from a company which can provide bikes which cater to children with additional needs also in order to ensure that it is a fully inclusive event Time: 10am – 2pm Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Glenveagh National Park Suitability: All children in Drumman NS |
| LADIES CYCLE
Finn Wheelers CC will host a Ladies only cycle event to encourage women to get more involved in cycling and to build up female participation in the club. Participants will be encouraged to get involved to get involved in a Couch to 30k program that will start after Bike Week Time: 7pm-9.30pm Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Ballybofey Suitability: Women over the age of 18 |
| SCHOOL CYCLING TRIP
Students from St Safan’s NS will travel to Glenveagh National Park to take part in a guided cycling tour, preceded by a bike safety talk. Time: 12pm-2pm Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Glenveagh National Park Suitability: Pupils of St Safan’s NS |
| ALL ABOUT THE BIKE
Children from the local schools will attend a talk about the benefits of cycling and will be provided with light refreshments. This will be followed in the evening by a gathering for those involved in the Dublin to Drimarone Charity Cycle involving a short cycle followed by some refreshments. Time: 5.30pm-8.00pm Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024 Location: Bluestack Centre Drimarone Suitability: Fully Accessible |
| THURSDAY 16TH MAY 2024 |
| DRUMFAD BEACH CYCLE
Children, teachers and parents from Drumfad NS will be joined by local Gardai in a cycle to the local beach. They will do a beach clean up and then have lunch. The younger children will return to school by bus while the older classes will cycle back to the school. There will also be an opportunity for the children to have their bikes serviced by a bike mechanic Time: 9.30am – 3pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Drumfad NS – Dunfanaghy Beach Suitability: Children, teachers and parents from Drumfad NS |
| LUNCHTIME SPIN
Staff from the Public Services Centre in Donegal will enjoy a leisurely cycle, healthy lunch and will be reminded about the importance of exercise for our wellbeing. Staff will be informed about the ‘Cycle to Work Scheme’ and encouraged to try out some new ‘Electric Bikes’. Time: 12.30pm-2pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Donegal Town Suitability: Public Services Centre Staff |
| BICYCLE SAFETY AND FUN DAY
This event aims to promote cycling in a safe environment regardless of ability or disability. Instructors from Grassroutes will facilitate a bike safety and skills session for participants. There will also be light refreshments and bike themed spot prizes on the day. Time: 11am-3.30pm Date: Thursday 16th May 2024 Location: Letterkenny Community Centre Suitability: All abilities |
| FRIDAY 17TH MAY 2024 |
| ST MARY’S STRANORLAR BIKE FUN DAY
A teacher from St Mary’s and another instructor will take pupils for different fun bike themed activities such as slow bike races and bike obstacle courses. There will also be a demonstration on bike maintenance. Children will also be encouraged to cycle to school throughout the week with those that do being receiving small rewards. Time: 10am-3pm Date: Friday 17th of May 2024 Location: St Mary’s NS Stranorlar Suitability: Pupils of St Mary’s NS |
| SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2024 |
| CYCLE ACTION LETTERKENNY
In conjunction with the weekly Farmers Market in ATU Letterkenny, there will be a number of bike orientated activities, they include an adult beginners course, where tutors will support those new to cycling or those who may not have cycled for a long time, in practicing the basics and growing in confidence on a bike in a safe, vehicle free area of ATU car park. There will also be a pop up Bike clinic in which bike mechanics will examine and service bikes for anyone who drops in. There will be an effort made to encourage people to commute to the ATU campus by bike with anyone who arrives on bike being entered into a raffle to win a range of different cycling themed prizes. Time: 10am-1pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: ATU Letterkenny Suitability: Beginners course open to adults only with everything else open to the general public |
| INCLUSIVE BIKE RIDE
An inclusive bike ride for our families who have children with a disability facilitated by Far and Wild. Children who have never been on a bike before will be brought on a cycling adventure. Time: 10am-12pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Carndonagh Suitability: Fully accessible to all |
| LUNCHTIME SPIN AND CHAT
A fun filled lunchtime cycle around Cashelard. Participants will be able to pick up some cycling safety tips to help make the cycling experience more fun and enjoyable to do with family and friends. Time: 12pm-3pm Date: Saturday 18th May 2024 Location: Ballyshannon Suitability: Open to all |
| SUNDAY 19TH MAY 2024 |
| SUNDAY BREAKFAST CYCLE
The event will be a 30km or 40km route with a breakfast stop at mid distance for participants. The goal is to encourage participation in a social group cycle for club and non-club members. There will be full road marshals etc. for safety. Time: 9am – 12pm Date: Sunday 19th March 2024 Location: Ballybofey Suitability: Participants must be over 18 |
| BARRACK HILL TOWN PARK FAMILY CYCLE
A fun community event aimed at getting the whole community involved to rediscover the joy of social cycling. Participants will find out how convenient cycling can be for a quick trip to the shops etc. There will be more accessible bikes available for anyone with additional needs. There will also be a bike obstacle course at the event on the day as well as an opportunity to get some bike accessories such as bells and reflectors. There will be refreshments afterwards in the town hall. Time: 11am-1pm Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Barrack Hill Town Park, Carndonagh Suitability: Open to all |
| FAMILY FUN CYCLE DAY AND BBQ
The family fun cycle day will involve running a small skills-based obstacle course in the carpark of the Community Centre for the children, to help develop and improve coordination and balance, before gathering everyone together to go on a guided cycle around the Maghery area. Finishing up back at the Community Centre for a BBQ. The event will help bring together the whole community including the current Ukrainian families that are in the area and help integrate the children and families. It will also encourage those who have still been hesitant to get out and active after the winter to join in a fun filled event and inspire them to continue being active. Time: 4pm-7pm Date: Sunday 19th May 2024 Location: Ionad an Mhachaire, Maghery Suitability: Open to all |
For more information:
Contact: Karen Guthrie, Donegal Sports Partnership
Website: Active Donegal
Email: Donegal Sports Partnership