About Bike Week
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Bike Fest – Waterford
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Saturday 13th May
10am – 2pm
Fairlane Park, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
This year, Waterford Bike Week will kick off on Saturday May 13th with BIKEFEST, with lots of fun cycling activities for all ages on the ‘Learn to Cycle Track’ in Fairlane Park, Dungarvan. We will have the talented Brendan Conroy (aka Djouce man) doing a stunt show throughout the afternoon as well as skills sessions. Bring your bike and helmet along with you and join in on the fun. A limited number of bikes will be available on the day.
Click here for more information
A number of Community Bike Rides, which are free group rides will set off from Dungarvan with varying distances to suit all abilities. Register for a ride here.
Bike Fest - Mayo

A series of skills sessions and cycles for kids will take place in Westport, Co. Mayo during Bike Week.
Saturday 13th
Get Kids Biking - Skills & Games
Mariner Hotel, Mill Street, Westport
Check in from 2:30pm
Start time: 3pm | Finish time: 4:30pm
Sunday 14th
Kids Ice Cream Greenway Cycle
Check in from 9:30am at Gaelscoil, Golf Course Road, Westport
Start time: 10am | Finish time approx. 12pm
Monday 15th
Skills and Greenway Cycle for Kids
Check in from 5:30pm at Gaelscoil, Golf Course Road, Westport
Start time: 5:30 | Finish time: 7:30pm
Boys and Girls ages 4-14+
Thursday 18th
Bike Safety and Maintenance and Skills Workshop with Kilmeena National School
For more information contact Daire Feeley:
+353 (87) 799 2857 | daire.feeley@cyclingireland.ie
Bike Fest - Kilkenny

Saturday 13th May
Leisure Cycles: Exploring Kilkenny Countryside, all depart from Kilkenny Castle (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
Join us from 7.30pm in Billy Byrne’s to hear from Mary Reynolds on rewilding our spaces, followed by a screening of the story of Dervla Murphy’s life and her worldwide travels by bike.
Click here to register and for more information
Sunday 14th May
12 - 4pm
Kilkenny County Council, John Street Lower
Cycling Ireland and Kilkenny County Council have teamed up to bring you this family festival which will mark National Bike Week, offering an opportunity for all ages to enjoy their bike, with cycling activities for everyone. On the day there will be lots of different biking zones, Balance Bike zone, Grass Track Racing, Off-Road zone, Sprocket Rocket zone and family cycle to name just a few.
Click here to register and for more information
Bike Fest - BMX

Courtown BMX Club
Wexford
Saturday 13th May
10am - 1pm
Come and Try sessions. Suitable for beginners. Choose from 5 sessions on the day:
10am - 11am Balance Bike Buddies
11:15am - 12pm under 12’s
12pm - 12:45pm under 12’s
1pm - 1:45pm 13 & over
1:45 - 2:30pm 13 & over
Bike and Helmets are available
Register here
Bike Fest - BMX

Lucan BMX Club
St. Catherines Park, Dublin
Saturday 13th May
10am - 3pm
Come and Try Sessions - everyone welcome from 5yrs to 50yrs
No registration required, just turn up. Bikes and helmets are available.
Sunday 14th May
12 - 2pm
Club race at Lucan BMX Track - Spectators welcome
Thursday 18th & Friday 19th May
Lucan BMX is hosting a series of 1 hour sessions from 10am to 3pm each day. Each session is a 15min equipment check and safety brief followed by 45 mins training with one of our coaches. Bikes and helmets will be provided by the Club.
This is for class groups of up to 28 kids from local schools and is being organised through Fingal County Council. If your school would like to get involved contact Fingal County Council Active Travel Department
Bike Fest - Vintage Expo

Sunday 14th
12pm - 4pm
Sundrive Velodrome, Dublin
As part of the Bike Week activities for 2023 the ‘OldVelos’ in association with ‘Fixed Gear Dublin’ are staging an exhibition of bikes in the Sundrive Velodrome.
OldVelos are well known for their passion for vintage bikes and ‘Fixed Gear Dublin’ are known for their passion for fixed wheel ‘state of the art’ street bikes. The merging of these disparate styles might seem unusual but what unites the groups is their love of bicycles. Participants must register in advance in order to secure their place. There will be awards for ‘Best Bike’, Best Vintage’ and best ‘Fixie’ based on an open public ballot. Entry will be open shortly.
Click here for more information and to register for the event
Bike Fest - MTB
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The GAP
Bike Week at The GAP offers a range of cycling activities, including coaching, bike rentals, uplifts, and pedal passes – all for FREE!
The activities aim to promote mountain biking and encourage more new people to get involved! Mountain biking is a fun and rewarding way to stay active, improve fitness, and enjoy the great outdoors.
For more information and to book your place please click here: https://eventmaster.ie/event/GGzxckKtpd
Bike Fest - MTB
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Biking.ie
- Free guided E Bike Tours of the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains. People will be introduced to the fundamental skills of Mountain biking while taking in some of the best MTB trails in the country with breathtaking scenery overlooking Dublin City and the Wicklow National Park.
- Free Mountain Bike Rental service for after work and school for people to discover the hidden gems of our National forests.
- Free guided Mountain bike Tours of the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains
- Free Introduction to Mountain biking sessions for Adults and Youths separately.
- E bike Training to the staff of Wicklow Businesses, so that staff can try out commuting to work starting in National Bike Week.
- Introduction to Mountain Biking sessions for secondary school Students from County Dublin and Wicklow.
Bike Fest - Cavan
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Saturday 20th
Cavan Leisure Centre
10am - 2pm
Cycling Ireland and Cavan Sports Partnership have teamed up to bring you this family festival which will mark National Bike Week, offering an opportunity for all ages to enjoy their bike, with cycling activities for everyone. On the day there will be lots of different biking zones, including: bike maintenance, e-bike taster, stunt show, cycling club stalls, cycling obstacle course to name just a few. A series of Community Bike Rides will also take place on the day.
For more information click here
Bike Fest - Road
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Over 50 Community Bike Rides are scheduled all over Ireland during Bike Week.
Group rides are a fantastic way to meet new people and connect with those living around you. They are a safe and sociable way to exercise. You also have the option of joining our growing community by taking part in a solo bike ride of your choice. These free rides are open to all adults (18 years and older).
Click here to find out more
Date | Organiser | Event | Where | More info |
7th May 10am | Calan Cycling Club | Callan Sportive - 12km & 40km | Callan, Kilkenny | Register here |
13th May 10am - 2pm | Bike Fest - Waterford | Family Festival | Fairlane Park, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford | More info |
13th May 9:30am | Community Bike Rides | 45km leisure group cycle | Drumragh Sarsfield GAC, Clanabogan, Tyrone | Register here |
13th May 10am | Community Bike Rides | 40km leisure group cycle - Paulstown Loop | The Parade, Kilkenny | Register here |
13th May 11am | Community Bike Rides | 46km leisure group cycle - Dungarvan to Kilmacthomas | Fairlane Park, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford | Register here |
13th May 11:30 | Community Bike Rides | 24km leisure goup cycle - Dungarvan to Durrow Viaduct | Fairlane Park, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford | Register here |
13th May 12pm | Community Bike Rides | 20km leisure group cycle - Dungarvan to Durrow Station | Fairlane Park, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford | Register here |
13th May 5am | Limerick Ladies Cycling Club | Dawn Cycle - 35km | East Gate Car Park in UL | Register here |
14th May 9:30am | Mullaghmeen MTB Club | MTB Club Spin | Mullaghmeen Forest Car Park | |
14th May 9:30am | Community Bike Rides | 35km leisure group cycle - New Ross to Inistioge | New Ross, The Quay Parking Lot (Pearse Park), Co. Wexford | Register here |
14th May 10am | Community Bike Rides | 12km leisure group cycle - Kilkenny City Spin | Bike Hub, County Council, Kilkenny | Register here |
14th May 2pm | Community Bike Rides | 12km leisure group cycle - 6 Bridges Kilkenny | Bike Hub, County Council, Kilkenny | Register here |
14th May 2pm | Community Bike Rides | 16km leisure group cycle - Lahinch Loop | Lahinch Car Park, Co. Clare | Register here |
14th May 10.30am | Embassy of Italy in Ireland | Giro d'Italia Ride Green - Adult 8km leisure cycle | Phoenix Park (Knockmaroon Rd Entrance) | Register here |
14th May 12pm | Embassy of Italy in Ireland | Giro d'Italia Ride Green - Family Access | Lucan House, Lower Main Street Lucan | Register here |
15th May 7pm | Community Bike Rides | 27km leisure group cycle - Murrintown to Killinick | Murrintown Community Centre, Wexford | Register here |
16th May 10am | Community Bike Rides | 50km leisure group cycle - Groomsport to Greyabbey | Groomsport Cenotaph (in centre of village), Down | Register here |
16th May 1pm | Community Bike Rides | 13km leisure group cycle - Shannon Loop | Stonehall Business Park, Clare | Register here |
16th May 5:30pm | Community Bike Rides | 32km leisure group cycle - Seskinore - Beragh | Village Inn, Killyclogher, Tyrone | Register here |
17th May 10am | Errigal Cycling Club | Women's only "Strawberry Tour" - 24 miles | The Lagoon, Termon, Co. Donegal | 087 6771566 |
17th May 5:30pm | Community Bike Rides | 22km leisure group cycle - Killyclogher and Glens | Village Inn, Killyclogher, Tyrone | Register here |
17th May 6pm | Community Bike Rides | 5km leisure group cycle - Beginner Friendly | Phoenix Park, beside Phoenix Park Bikes, Dublin | Register here |
17th May 7pm | Community Bike Rides | 21km leisure group cycle - Barntown to Killurin Bridge | Barntown Church Car Park, Wexford | Register here |
17th May 7pm | Islandeady Cycling Club | Family Cycle around Lough Lannagh | Islandeady Club House, Mayo | |
18th May 10am | Community Bike Rides | 55km leisure group cycle - Comber to Sketrick Island | Comber Leisure Centre, Down | Register here |
18th May 10am | Community Bike Rides | 35km leisure group cycle - Burnchurch and Kells Loop | Hotel Kilkenny Car Park, Kilkenny | Register here |
18th May 10:30am | Community Bike Rides | 59km leisure group cycle - Barony of Bargy Spin | GAA Park in Taghmon, Wexford | Register here |
19th May 5:30pm | Community Bike Rides | 30km leisure group cycle - Liffey Loop | Ashtown Dart Stop, Dublin | Register here |
19th May 7pm | Community Bike Rides | 32km leisure group cycle - Murrintown to Kilmore Quay | Murrintown Community Centre, Wexford | Register here |
20th May 9:30am | Community Bike Rides | 45km leisure group cycle - Killyclogher - Corkhill - Beragh | Village Inn, Killyclogher, Tyrone | Register here |
20th May 9:30am | Community Bike Rides | 62km leisure group cycle - Windgap to Kilmaganny Loop | Hotel Kilkenny Car Park, Kilkenny | Register here |
20th May 10am | Community Bike Rides | 25km leisure group cycle - Bikefest - Cavan | Car Park at Odeon Cinema, Cavan | Register here |
20th May 10am | Community Bike Rides | 11km leisure group cycle - Royal Canal and Phoenix Park | Royal Canal at Crossguns bridge, Dublin | Register here |
20th May 10am | Errigal Cycling Club | Beginners MTB spin | McCarrys, Creeslough, Co. Donegal | 087 6771566 |
20th May 6pm | Upperchurch Drombane Cycling | 30km Leisure Cycle (u18's must be accompanied by a parent/guardian) | Horse and Jockey Hotel (rear car park), Tipperary | |
21st May 12pm | Community Bike Ride | 15km leisure group cycle - Killeshandra Loop | Parking Bay on R199, Cavan | Register here |
21st May | North West MTB | MTB Women's Coaching for beginners to advanced | Union Woods, Sligo | Register here More Info: Email |
All Week | Ballisodare Bay Cycling Club | Bike Week Photo Competition | Sligo | More info: Facebook |