Limerick

Welcome to the Bike Week events page for Limerick.

EVENTS LISTING

SATURDAY 11^TH MAY 2024
MOUNTAIN BIKING Come and Try Mountain Biking with trained tutors in the beautiful setting of Ballyhoura Mountain Trails. Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm or 1.00pm – 3.00pm Date: Saturday 11^th May Location: Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails Suitability: Ages 16+ For more information click HERE
DAWN CYCLE – DARKENESS INTO LIGHT Limerick Ladies Cycling Club invite you on a sunrise cycle in support of Darkness into Light. The cycle will commence in UL East Gate Car Park and travel out to Birdhill for some refreshments before returning to UL. Time: 5am Date: Saturday 11^th May Location: University of Limerick, East Gate Car Park Suitability: Ages 16+ For more information click HERE

SUNDAY 12^TH MAY 2024
FAMILY CYCLE Limerick Sports Partnership and Limerick City & County Council invite you on a family cycle along the banks of the River Shannon. Join us in UL and cycle the Riverbank all the way to O’Brien Park, where you can enjoy some light refreshments and enjoy the new playground and activity amenities. Time: 11am Date: Sunday 12^th May 2024 Location: University of Limerick to City Centre – UL Boat Club (meet at UL Western Car Park) Suitability: All ages & abilities For more information click HERE

MONDAY 13^TH MAY 2024
BALANCE BIKE PROGRAMME Tutor-led balance bike programme for pre-schools in Limerick City & County. Time: All week Date: All week Location: Countywide Suitability: Pre-schools
COMPETITION – CYCLE TO WORK INITIATIVE Local employers encourage staff to cycle to and from work during Bike Week. Participating organisations post this on social media, tagging Limerick Sports Partnership and Bike Week 2024. The company with the most social media interactions wins vouchers for local bike shops. Time: Commuting hours all week Date: Monday 13^th May to Friday 17^th May Location: Citywide Suitability: Employers / Workplaces For more information contact pquigley@limericksports.ie
INCLUSION COME & TRY CYCLING To celebrate Bike Week 2024, we are offering free inclusion cycling sessions on the Limerick Greenway. These sessions are guided by Like Bikes and will run from Abbeyfeale. Sessions are 45 minutes in duration. Time: 10.30 am Date: Monday 13^th May 2024 Location: Abbeyfeale Greenway Entrance Suitability: Disability service users For more information click HERE
WOMEN ON WHEELS CYCLING PROGRAMME Join our Women on Wheels (WOW) group and get back on your bike. This 8-week programme is the perfect way for you to get back cycling in a social setting. During the 8 sessions, participants will learn about gearing, braking, cadence, road safety, bike maintenance and how to cycle safely on the road in a group and as an individual. This programme is led by qualified and experienced road captains. Time: 6.30 pm Date: Monday 13^th May 2024 Location: UL East Gate Car Park Suitability: All abilities For more information click HERE

TUESDAY 14th MAY 2024
WOMEN ON WHEELS CYCLING PROGRAMME – NEWCASTLEWEST Join our Women on Wheels (WOW) group and get back on your bike. This 8-week programme is the perfect way for you to get back cycling in a social setting. During the 8 sessions, participants will learn about gearing, braking, cadence, road safety, bike maintenance and how to cycle safely on the road in a group and as an individual. This programme is led by qualified and experienced road captains. Time: 6.30 pm Date: Tuesday 14^th May 2024 Location: Newcastlewest Suitability: All abilities For more information click HERE
BIKE MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP Limerick Sports Partnership and the University of Limerick are teaming up for a bike maintenance workshop at the UL Farmers Market on Tuesday, 14th May, as part of Bike Week 2024. Join us for hands-on sessions to learn essential bike care skills from our expert mechanic. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, don’t miss this opportunity to keep your wheels turning smoothly! And while you’re here, why not stick around and enjoy some of the delicious, home-grown produce of the UL farmers’ market! Time: 9.00am – 11.00am Date: Tuesday 14^th May 2024 Location: University of Limerick Farmers Market, Students Union Courtyard Suitability: All ages

WEDNESDAY 15^TH MAY 2024
SPINNING SIXTIES CYCLE To celebrate Bike Week 2024, Limerick Sports Partnership and Locomotion Bike Rentals invite you on a social cycle along the beautiful Limerick Greenway. This cycle will go from Barnagh Hub to Abbeyfeale, then return to Barnagh for some refreshments in Platform 22. Bike & helmet will be provided. Time: 2.30pm Date: Wednesday 15^th May 2024 Location: The Barnagh Greenway Hub Suitability: Over 55s For more information click HERE

FRIDAY 17th MAY 2024
BICYCLE ENGINEERING ACADEMY – OPEN DAY Come to our open day on Friday in celebration of Bike Week 2024! Get a full tour of our facilities and courses on offer. We offer both full and part time Bicycle Technician and Engineering courses all funded by Limerick Clare Education Training Board (LCETB). Test your fitness on our stationary bike sprint challenge and see if you can top the leaderboard. Prizes to be won on the day! We look forward to seeing you on Friday 17th May. Apply for one of our fully funded blended courses today: · 3 weeks online (E-learning, In your own time) · 1 week in house practical training Courses are free of charge and funded by the Education Training Board. Courses available in Limerick, Dublin, Westmeath & Cork. All our courses are certified by City & Guilds To apply visit www.bea.ie/upcoming-courses Time: 11.00am – 2.00pm Date: Friday 17^th May Location: Bicycle Engineering Academy, Ballycummin, Raheen, Limerick V94NYP0 Suitability: All ages & abilities For more information click HERE or email applybea@gmail.com
EVENING CITY CYCLE Join us for a sunset cycle through Limerick City to celebrate Bike Week 2024! Hosted by Limerick City & County Council, Limerick Sports Partnership & Limerick Cycling Campaign, we invite you on a social cycle around our beautiful city. Starting at King John’s Castle, we will follow the iconic 3 Bridges route, taking in the stunning views of the River Shannon. From there we will return to Nicholas Street, where Treaty City Brewery will host us for some light food & refreshments. Dont’ have a bike? No problem! FREE bikes will be available! This event is open to all ages and is completely free of charge. Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of community, cycling, and fun! See you there! Time: 6.30pm Date: Friday 17^th May 2024 Location: King John’s Castle Suitability: All ages & abilities For more information click HERE

SATURDAY 18^TH MAY 2024
MOUNTAIN BIKING Come and Try Mountain Biking with trained tutors in the beautiful setting of Ballyhoura Mountain Trails. Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm or 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Date: Saturday 18^th May Location: Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails Suitability: Ages 16+

SUNDAY 19^TH MAY 2024
CYCLE 4 SICK CHILDREN – AWARENESS TOUR Cycle for Sick Children Cycling Club are delighted to announce that this year our Awareness Tour will raise funds for the Midwest School for the Deaf. This local school does amazing work with children who need an extra helping hand, and hopefully with our fundraising they can do even more. The weather is improving, so no excuses to start your training! Whether you are a club or team along the route, lets come together for this great cause. Sign up now on the link below. Time: 9.30am Date: Sunday 19^th May 2024 Location: Raw Cycles, Delta Retail Park, Ballysimon Rd, Crossagalla, Limerick, V94 FK61 Suitability: Ages 16+ For more information click HERE
CITY BIKE PARADE We will wrap up Bike Week 2024 with a bang in the heart of Limerick City! Join us for a fantastic festival of cycling activities, topped off with a scenic family ride around the iconic Three Bridges. Let’s pedal our way to a memorable finale together! Time: 2.00pm Date: Sunday 19^th May Location: Arthur’s Quay Park Suitability: All ages For more information click HERE

For more information:

Website: Limerick Sports Partnership

Email: Limerick Sports Partnership

Recommended cycle routes in Limerick

Route	Length in Km	Terrain	Skill Level (All, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)	Web link
Limerick Greenway	40km	Tarmacadam	All	Five distinct sections, waymarked with white directional arrows and suitable for all levels of fitness. For more information click here
City Centre to University of Limerick Riverbank shared walkway / cycleway	3.25 Km		All	For more information click here
City Centre to Shannon Fields Riverside shared walkway / cycleway	3.2Km		All
Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails	98 Km		Mixed	For more information click here
Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail	6 Km			The Green/Greenwood Loop (6kms, 45 mins, moderate) is a good introduction to the trails.For more information click here
Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail	17 Km		Intermediate	The Brown/Mountrussell Loop (17kms, 2 hours, difficult) is some technical features on it with more climbing and descending.For more information click here
Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail	35 Km		Advanced	The White/Garrane Loop (35kms, 4 hours, difficult) is a lot more challenging in terms of distance with sections of tight turns, steep descents and features such as small rock steps, exposed roots and elevated timber boardwalks.For more information click here
Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail	41 Km		Advanced	The Blue/Streamhill Loop (41km, 5 hrs, severe) is challenging in terms of distance but will take you to the remoter parts of the forest.For more information click here
Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail	51 Km		Advanced	The Red/Castlepook Loop (51km, 4-6 hours, severe) that is the ultimate loop of the Ballyhoura trails, being the longest and most demanding. It goes right to the southern fringes of the forest and presents you with the biggest climbs and most rewarding descents.For more information click here