About Bike Week

In partnership with the National Transport Authority, Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling. This year, Bike Week will kick off on Saturday, May 11th and end on Sunday, May 19th 2024. 

Cycling Ireland have an action packed week of events catering for all cycling disciplines. 

Details of upcoming events are available below.

Bike Week Events 2024

Date and Time

Event

Description

Location

Saturday, 11th of May

10am

Come and Try Session

An introduction to BMX for all ages and abilities.

Bikes and helmets will be provided (please wear long sleeves, long trousers and gloves). 

Aimed at beginners with little to no experience of BMX – open to all ages.

Ratoath BMX Track,

Fairyhouse Racecourse, Co. Meath

Sunday, 12th of May

12pm

Come and Try Session

An introduction to BMX for all ages and abilities. 

Bikes and helmets will be provided (please wear long sleeves, long trousers and gloves).

Aimed at beginners with little to no experience of BMX – open to all ages.

Ratoath BMX Track, 

Fairyhouse Racecourse, Co. Meath

Tuesday, 14th of May 

6pm

Come and Try Session

An introduction to BMX for all ages and abilities.

Bikes and helmets will be provided (please wear long sleeves, long trousers and gloves).

Aimed at beginners with little to no experience of BMX – open to all ages.

Courtown BMX Track, Rivershapel Community Complex,

Co. Wexford

Wednesday, 15th of May 

6pm - 8pm

BMX Teenage & Adult Session

An introduction to BMX for teenagers and adults.

Bikes and helmets will be provided (please wear long sleeves, long trousers and gloves). 

Aimed at beginners with little to no experience of BMX. 

Courtown BMX Track, Riverchapel Community Complex, 

Co. Wexford

Thursday, 16th of May 

7pm - 8:30pm

Intro to BMX

An introduction to BMX for all ages and abilities. Bikes and helmets will be provided (please wear long sleeves, long trousers and gloves).

Aimed at beginners with little to no experience of BMX – open to all ages and abilities

Ratoath BMX Track,

Fairyhouse Racecourse, Co. Meath

Friday, 17th of May 

7pm = 8:30pm

Mixed Coaching

An introduction to BMX for all ages and abilities. Bikes and helmets will be provided (please wear long sleeves, long trousers and gloves).

Aimed at beginners with little to no experience of BMX – open to all ages and abilities.

Ratoath BMX Track,

Fairyhouse Racecourse, Co. Meath

Saturday 18th of May, 

12pm

Come and Try Session 

An introduction to BMX for all ages and abilities. 

Bikes and helmets will be provided (please wear long sleeves, long trousers and gloves).

Aimed at beginners with little to no experience of BMX – open to all ages.

Lucan BMX Track, 

St. Catherine's Park, Co. Dublin

Sunday, 19th of May

11am - 2pm

BMX Sunday Funday

Sunday Funday with local youth groups and some live music and refreshments: open to all.

Aimed at beginners and families with little to no experience of BMX. 

Courtown BMX Track,

Rivershapel Community Complex

Sunday, 19th of May 

12pm

Come and Try Session 

An introduction to BMX for all ages and abilities. 

Bikes and helmets will be provided (please wear long sleeves, long trousers and gloves).

Aimed at beginners with little to no experience of BMX – open to all ages.

Lucan BMX Track, 

St. Catherine's Park

Date and Time

Event

Description

Location

TBC

Family Cycle

A fun family cycle aimed a school children and their parents to take part in a 15km cycle between Barefield and Crusheen. Adaptive bicycles such as hand cycles and tandems will be available on the day.

Suitable for children and their parents of all ages and abilities including any person with a physical or developmental impairment

Barefield,

Co. Clare

Friday, 17th of May 

7pm

Family Cycle A 5km cycle for all the family with refreshments afterwards. Suitable for all ages and abilities

Cloghan Centre,

Cloghanbeg, Co. Donegal 

Date and Time

Event

Description

Location

Sunday 12th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th of May 

10am 

Mountain Bike Fest

Aimed at children and teens over the age of 12, skills session with free uplifts and bike hire.

Tickets must be books in advance. Beginner coaching free,. Advanced cost €15.  

GAP, Glencullen,

Co. Dublin

Saturday and Sunday, 18th and 19th of May 

10am

Kilkenny Bike Fest

A fantastic family event that will include a pump track demo, kids skills area, balance bike area, grass track cycling, introduction to road cycling.

Watt Bike power challenge, freewheel challenge, face painting, scavenger hunt, music, food and drinks.

A family event for all ages and abilities. 

Kilkenny Castle,

Co. Kilkenny 

Sunday, 19th of May 

11am - 4pm 

Bike Town

Bike Expo, Bike Tattoos, Free Safety Checks, Puncture Repair Lessons, Pedal Party, Accessible Bike Fleet Showcase, Trishaw Rides, Test Ride e-Cargo Bikes, Bike Polo Demo, Bike Jumble, Trade Stands.

Family friendly and people of all ages and abilities. 

Sundrive Velodrome, 

Co. Dublin

Date and Time

Event

Description

Location

Saturday, 4th of May 

12pm 

Grass Track Cycling 

A fun and inclusive event for children of all ages and abilities. Fun races held on an oval grass track.

All types of bikes can be used. Aimed at children and families of all ages and abilities. 

Gallery Park, Cooraclare Road,

Kilrush, Co. Clare. 

Wednesday, 15th of May 

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Grass Track Cycling 

A fun and inclusive event aimed at children of all abilities aged 4 to 14. Fun races on a grass oval track and more.

Children aged 4 to 14 of all abilities

Limerick Racecourse, 

Co. Limerick 

Friday, 17th of May 

9am - 2pm

Grass Track CyclingChildren aged 5 to 12 of all abilities. 

Pallaskenry Gaa Club,

Co. Limerick

Friday, 17th of May 

9am - 2pm

Grass Track Cycling

A fun and inclusive event aimed at children of all abilities aged 5 to 12. Fun races on a grass oval track and more. 

Open to children aged 5 to 12 of all abilities. 

Castletroy Park,

Co. Limerick

Friday, 17th of May 

7pm - 8pm

Grass Track Cycling 

A fun and inclusive event aimed at children of all abilities aged 4 to 14. Fun races on a grass oval track and more.

Children aged 4 to 14 of all abilities. 

Mungret Park,

Co. Limerick

Sunday, 26th of May 

10am

Grass Track Cycling and Fun Races

Suitable for beginners and children (aged 2-12) of all abilities.


Kingspan Breffni Park, 

Co. Cavan

Monday, 27th of May

6pm

Grass Track Cycling and Cycling Skills

A fun and inclusive event aimed at children of all abilities aged 8 to 14.

Fun races on a grass oval track, skills zone and more

St Pat’s Primary School,

Castlebar, Co. Mayo

Sunday, 26th of May

10am

Grass Track Cycling and Fun RacesSuitable for beginners and children (aged 2-12) of all abilities.

Mullingar,

Co. Westmeath

Thursday, 30th of May 

5pm

Grass Track Cycling and Fun RacesSuitable for beginners and children (aged 2-12) of all abilities.

Roscommon Community Sports Park, 

Co. Roscommon

Friday, 31st of May

5pm

Grass Track Cycling, , Come-and-Try Off Road Cycling & Cycling Skills

A fun and inclusive event aimed at children of all abilities aged 8 to 14.

Fun races on a grass oval track, skills zone and more.

Fair Green, Ballinasloe,

Co. Galway

Date and Time

Event

Description

Location

Saturday, 11th of May

3:30am

Darkness to Light'

Cycle Darkness to Light. The cycle will be accompanied by lead/broom car.

Helmets and lights are compulsory. 

Balla,  

Co. Mayo

Sunday, 12th of May

12pm

Coffee/Registration morning

and Kids Cycle

Join us for a coffee and a chat and see what were about. Receive a free gym voucher for F23 Balla when you register with BCC on the day.

Kids fun cycle around the play area. Helmets are compulsory.

Belcarra Community Centre, 

Co. Mayo

Thursday, 16th of May

7pm

Seat to Saddle

Anyone over 18 who wishes to start cycling.

Running for 4 weeks starting on Thursday the 14th. Helmets compulsory. 

Belcarra Church Carpark, 

Co. Mayo

Friday, 17th of May

7pm

Teens on Wheels

Calling all teenagers in the area to come & join us for a short local cycle and see if you fancy making it a weekly habit.

Helmets compulsory.

Belcarra Church Carpark, 

Co, Mayo


Saturday, 25th of May 


Beginner Cycle


Killorglin,

Co. Kerry

Date and Time

Event

Description

Location

Saturday, 11th of May 

10am

Dublin Mountain Cycling Festival

A fantastic family event that will include a range of cycling activities with refreshments. 

A family event for all ages and abilities. 

GAP, Glencullen,

Co Dublin

Sunday, 12th of May 

10am

Mountain Bike Fest

Skills session with free uplifts and bike hire. 

Aimed at children and teens over the age of 12. 

GAP, Glencullen,

Co Dublin

Saturday, 25th of May 


MTB Ride

A 25km road/rough terrain cycle with lunch afterwards. 

A reasonable level of fitness is required as we will be cycling on road and through rough terrain; this is a mixed group event. 

Cloghan Centre,

Cloghanbeg,

Co. Donegal

Date and Time

Event

Description

Location

Saturday, 18th of May

6pm - 8pm

Pump Track Open Day

A fun and inclusive event aimed at children, teens and adults of all abilities. 

Dun Laoghaire Pump Track,

Co. Dublin

Saturday, 18th of May

12pm

Pump Track Open Day

A fun and inclusive event aimed at children 8+, teens and adults of all abilities. 

Dodder Valley Pump Track,

Firhouse, Dublin 24

Wednesday, 29th of May

5pm

Pump Track Open DayA fun and inclusive event aimed at children 8+, teens and adults of all abilities. 

Fair Green, Ballinrobe,

Co. Galway

Date and Time

Event

Description

Location

Monday, 13th of May 

6:30pm

Women On Wheels

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. 

UL, East Gate Car Park,

Co. Limerick

Tuesday, 14th of May 

6:30pm

Women On Wheels

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. 

Newcastlewest, 

Co. Limerick

Tuesday, 14th of May

6:30pm - 8pm

Women On Wheels

A free 6-week beginners bike for life programme. 

Open to all beginner, female cyclists. 

Dungarvan, 

Co. Waterford

Friday, 17th of May

2pm - 4pm

Girls Mountain Bike Taster Session

Waterford Sports Partnership in partnership with Trial Bike  Body Mountain Bike Skills coaching are offering you the chance to do this. 

This free one-hour session offers you the chance to learn BMX skills such as balance, pumping and cornering on Fairlane Parks BMX Pump Track and we will also provide you with a suitable bike. 

BMX Pump Track, Fairlane Park, 

Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

Sunday, 19th of May 

10am

Women Only Cycle

A 25km cycle for women only with lunch afterwards. 

A reasonable level of fitness is required as we will be cycling through beautiful, rural Donegal and traversing some of our lovely Donegal hills. 

The Reelin Bridge Bar, Garvan,

Cloghan, Co. Donegal