Bike Week Cork Fri 16th May Events 2025

Bike Week Cork 2025 Events

Friday 16th May

Bike Doctor @ UCC

Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. They will explain whats been done and give advice on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. outdoor event.

Time: 12:30pm-2pm

Date: Friday 16^th May 2025

Location: The Student Hub, University College Cork, College Road, Cork City. T12 YF78

Suitability: 18+ | Adults & Families | All Levels

For more information: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week

Exploring the World of Bike Adventures

Join cyclists from Cork Community Bikes as they share their top tips and unforgettable stories from long bike trips. Learn how to make the most of your next cycling trip and get insider advice on planning your own epic bike adventures. Bring your questions, share your plans, and get ready for expert guidance to help you hit the road with confidence!

Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm

Date: Friday 16^th May 2025

Location:Rebel Reads, Unit O2, Marina Commercial Park, Cork City. T12 VW53

Suitability: 18+ | Adults | All Levels

For more information: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week

Parks Greenways & Quiteways of Cork City

A relaxed social cycle around the Southside 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 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 16^th May 2025

Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade

Suitability: 16+ Younger children welcome in bike seat or trailer | This cycle will be shorter flatter, slower and involve a lot of off road route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists.

To register for free: https://eventmaster.ie/event/pOrBivyTyo

Cycle Through Time

A guided cycle through the first 20 Billion years of the universe from the big bang at St Patrick’s Bridge through the birth of the first stars. the birth of the Earth, the evolution of life, to today and on to the death of the sun and merger of our milky way galaxy with Andromeda at Blackrock Castle. The Full Moon Cycle will follow from this cycle and begin at Blackrock Castle Observatory

Time: 7pm-10pm

Date: Friday 16^th May 2025

Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade

Suitability: 16+ Younger children welcome in bike seat or trailer | A mix of urban roads and off road cycle ways

To register for free: https://eventmaster.ie/event/pOrBivyTyo

Free Bike Doctor Sessions Grand Parade

Learn how to check your bike, spot problems before they are serious and fix simple problems like adjusting brakes, changing brake pads or tubes. Or have me pump up your tyres, adjust your gears and brakes, oil everything and check everything is in safe working order. And all free!

Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm

Date: Friday 16^th May 2025

Location: Meeting point Michael Collins statue on the Grand Parade

Full Live Music, Poetry, Dance moon cycle

Join us for an unforgettable journey into the night as we cycle from Blackrock Castle out around Mahon strand and back along the Old railway line. Always one of our most popular and memorable cycles of the year. The journey will be broken by unexpected sensory experiences, which may include music, poetry, performance, light and dark. This event will follow on directly from the “Bike Week Sunset Cycle Through the Planets” to Blackrock Castle. Cycle will finish back in the city centre

Time: 10pm-12am

Date: Friday 16^th May 2025

Location: Meeting point Blackrock Castle

Suitability: Due to the time this is targeted at adults | A very slow and easy cycle particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.

To register for free: https://eventmaster.ie/event/pOrBivyTyo

Conna Community BikeFest

Free coffees and treats for anyone who cycles to the hall in partnership with Full of Beans coffee trailer. A visit from a Garda to speak about cycling and road safety . A kids’ competition for the best decorated cycling helmet. Bike maintenance workshop at the welcoming café space for the day to encourage people to gather, chat, and celebrate cycling.

Time: 3pm-5pm

Date: Friday 16^th May 2025

Location: Conna Community Hall

Suitability: All Ages | Families | All Levels

For more information email: [email protected]

Clonakilty Historical Tree Cycle and Bioblitz

Join us for a lap of Clonakilty with local historian Con O’Neill and National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Ranger Claire Deasy. We will be learning the history of some of our most iconic trees while doing a ‘Bioblitz’ counting the number of species we see.

Time: 5pm-7pm

Date: Friday 16^th May 2025

Location: Emmet Square Clonakilty

Suitability: All Ages | Suitable for All | All Levels

For more information email: [email protected]

Music for Biodiversity – Clonakilty evening dinner edition

Cycle on down to Bennet’s Field and join us for a live musical performance by composer and violinist Justin Grounds who will create a live improvisation in response to the biodiversity of the park – no booking required. Bookings available for by donation

Time: 6:30pm-9pm

Date: Friday 16^th May 2025

Location: Bennett’s Field Clonakilty

Suitability: All Ages | Suitable for All | All Levels

For more information email: [email protected]

Cork County Council Library & Arts Service

Bike Week Design a t-shirt competition & Bike Sense ‘Cycling for everyone’ workshop x 2/3. To promote cycling as a form of recreation for children & Educate public on bike care and maintenance. Art competition would be promoted thoughout the library branch network, as well as directly to Primary schools in Cork County. The children would be invited to submit a drawing, with a cycling related theme, with the chance that each branch winner would have their design printed on a t-shirt for them to keep & Educate workshop attendees on to how care and maintain their bikes.

Date: Friday

Location: Across Cork County

Suitability: Children & Families and adults

“Cycle Freedom” 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: Friday

Location: Youghal Bike Hire, O’ Brien’s Place, Youghal; 10am – 5pm daily

Suitability: Adults, children, families.

For more information email: [email protected]

“Cycle Freedom” – Midleton Greenway Bikes & Bites

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 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: Friday

Location: Midleton Greenway Bikes & Bites, 57 Main Street, Midleton 10am – 5pm daily

Suitability: Adults, children, families.

For more information email: [email protected]

Bike Week Cork Hire Cycle Freedom

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 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: Friday

Location: Cork Bike Hire, Cork

Suitability: Adults, children, families – kids bikes available from 7+ year olds. Chariot trailers available for young children

For more information email: [email protected]

Bike Week Art Exhibition

A free public exhibition of cycling-related art to remain open for the duration of Bike Week. The opening will also feature a live musical performance

Time: Daily 5pm -11:30pm

Date: All week 10^th-18^th May

Location: The Friary Shandon St.

Suitability: Adults, static event suitable for all abilities.