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Bike Week Cork Sat 11th May Events 2024

Bike Week Cork 2024 Events

Saturday 11th May
Down the Line for a 99 Family Fun Cycle
Down the Line for a 99! Fun and sociable cycle for families/ occasional cyclists. Start at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, cycle along ‘The Line’ to Passage West for a free ice cream and back!

Time: 11am

Date: Sat, 11th May 2024

Location: Pairc Ui Chaoimh (Marina entrance)

Suitability: Children over 10 years of age, adults, families

For more information click: https://eventmaster.ie/event/qEzVCP7SQq

eBike Morning Magic Mogeely To Midleton 
eBike Morning Magic: Mogeely to Midleton Farmers Market. Participants have the opportunity to try an ebike and cycle the newly opened section of Greenway between Mogeely and Midleton to visit the Midleton Farmer’ Market.

Time: 10.30am

Date:  Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Mogeely Greenway Entrance

Suitability: Participants must be 14+ years old

For more information email: https://eventmaster.ie/event/qEzVCP7SQq

An Oige Leisure Cycle To Haulbowline Park
Cycle to Amenity Park Ringaskiddy, Coffee stop in Park or Cafe in Ringaskiddy, Return via Carrigaline, Douglas.

Time:  9.30am

Date: Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Opera House

Suitability:  Active cyclists (Approx 45km)

For more information email: corkkerryregionalgroup@anoige.ie
Bike Week Olympics Fun & Games Picnic
A fun play focussed event aimed particularly and children and families but open to all to discover their fun side. A social picnic will be accompanied by fun bike games such as a slow race obstacle course etc.

Time: 2.30pm-6pm

Date: Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: the skate park on the Mardyke

Suitability: All, static event suitable for all abilities, aimed particularly at families and children

For more information click: https://eventmaster.ie/event/qEzVCP7SQq
Bike Week Opening Night Midnight Cycle Of Lights
A fun slow & social bike parade to open bike week along the cycle lanes of the city center with lights to light the dark.

Time:  11:30pm-1:30am

Date: Saturday 11th May 2024

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

Suitability: :All will be shorter, slower route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists

For more information click: https://eventmaster.ie/event/qEzVCP7SQq

Bike Doctor @ Douglas Market
Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event.

Time:  1pm-3pm

Date:  Saturday 11th 2024

Location: Douglas Market

Suitability: Adults, families

For more information email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com
Bike Week Cycle To Passage
A cycle out to Passage out the old railway greenway. There will be a break for a picnic in Passage before beginning the journey back to the city.

Time:  10am-2pm

Date: Saturday 11th May 2024

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

Suitability: Adults, will be marketed and themed to appeal in particular to cycle commuters and residents in the central City area, Cobh, and along the route. Will be suitable for all those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes.

For more information click: https://eventmaster.ie/event/qEzVCP7SQq
Cork Coffee by Bike With Cork Cycling Campaign 
Join Cork Cycling Campaign on a tour of the city’s best independent coffee spots by bike, discover new routes and sample new blends in this easy-going social cycle

Time:  10.00 – 11.30am

Date: Saturday 11th May

Location: Gathering Point: Michael Collins Statue, Grand Parade

Suitability: Cyclists of all ages, route is a mix of segregated and non-segregated roads.

For more information click https://corkcyclingcampaign.com/events/
Fix Your Bike & Guided Cycle 
This special Fix Your Bike session will allow people to learn how to fix their bikes with the help of mechanics from Cork Community Bikes. Guided rides to the workshop will leave Cork Opera House at 1.45pm and 3pm. Mechanics will run through full bike checks with you, and a limited amount of small parts will be offered for free for repairs. Refreshments provided.

Time:  2pm – 5pm

Date:  Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Cork Community Bikes

Suitability: Adults, families

For more information email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com
Bike Adventures & How To Plan Them
Cyclists from Cork Community Bikes will share their experiences and recommendations of longer bike trips and how to have the best chance of enjoying cycling holidays. We will be keen to answer any questions and hear any plans those attending have and offer advice.

Time:  5:30pm-7pm

Date:  Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Rebel Reads

Suitability: Adults

For more information email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

Bike Week City Street Art Tour
A cycle around a selection of street art installations recently installed at various location in the city with stops to talk about each peace and artist talks

Time: 7pm-10pm

Date: Saturday 11th May 2024

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

Suitability: All will be shorter, slower route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists

For more information click: https://eventmaster.ie/event/qEzVCP7SQq

“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: Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Youghal Bike Hire, O’ Brien’s Place, Youghal

Suitability: Adults, children, families.

For more information email: info@corkbikehire.com
Bishopstown GAA Cyclathon! How far can we get?
Encourage members of the club and our broader community to track their daily cycling kms and see do we make it to Croke Park between us all. Encourage members of the club and our broader community to track their daily cycling kms and see do we make it to Croke Park between us all during Bike Week cORK

Time:  9am

Date:  Saturday 11th 2024

Location: Bishopstown GAA and the surrounds.

Suitability: Everyone!

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.

Time: 

Date:  Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Across Cork County

Suitability: Children & Families and adults

For more information click: www.corkcoco.ie/en/resident/libraries
Community Tandem and Recumbrant Bike Renovation
Community Tandem and Recumbrant Bike Renovation. As a group to renovate 2 tandems and a recumbrant bicycle for the use of special needs at bike week events and throughout the year.

Time:  11am

Date:  Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Cycle Sense Workshop Skibbereen P81 FY79

Suitability: All ages

For more information email: cyclesense@gmail.com
Venture Greenway Cycle Day

Bringing 10 Venture scouts 15-17 year olds on a cycle through the Waterford Greenway to experience all Ireland has to offer in scenery and nature, Bikes will be hired on the morning in Dungarvan, and they will set off on the old railway line to the Clonea Road.on through the Ballyvolane Tunnel to Durrow, onto Kilmacthomas and to Kilmeaden and the railway station. That is approximately 35km so the Ventures will turn back at that stage after having had lunch.

Time: 8am

Date:  Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Dungarvan to Kilmeaden

Suitability: Venture Scouts and Scouters

For more information click: Closed Event
Schools Bar Cap Bonanza
Bar Cap Bonanza, free bar caps to school children/young people throughout the county during bike week

Date:  All week

Location: Schools in Cork city & county

Suitability: Available to all children and young people
Bike Doctor @ Coal Quay market
Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. They will explain what they are doing and give advice on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. 

Time: 10am-12pm

Date: Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Coal Quay Market

Suitability: Adults, families

For more information email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com
Macroom Girl Guides
Cycle Evening to encourage our youth members to develop cycling as an active daily/weekly exercise.

Date:  Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Macroom

Suitability: 5 – 18 year olds

For more information click: Closed Event
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:  Saturday 11th May – 19th May 2024

Location: Cork Bike Hire, Marina Market, Centre Park Road, Cork T12 YX76

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

For more information email: info@corkbikehire.com
Bike Doctor @Coal Quay Market
Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event.

Time:  10am-12pm

Date: Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Coal Quay Market, Cork City Centre

Suitability: Adults, families

For more information email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com
Fix Your Bike Special Session
This special Fix Your Bike session will allow people to learn how to fix their bikes with the help of mechanics from Cork Community Bikes. Mechanics will run through full bike checks with you, and a limited amount of small parts will be offered for free for repairs. Refreshments provided.

Time:  2pm – 5pm

Date: Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Cork Community Bikes, Blackpool

Suitability: Adults, families

For more information email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com
Bike Adventures And How To Have Them
Cyclists from Cork Community Bikes will share their experiences and recommendations of longer bike trips and how to have the best chance of enjoying cycling holidays. We will be keen to answer any questions and hear any plans those attending have and offer advice.

Time: 5.30pm-7pm

Date: Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Rebel Reads, Cork Marina Commercial Park

Suitability: Adults

For more information email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com
The Pushbike’s Companion
Develop confidence in bike maintenance. Want to be your bike? best friend? Come learn about free bike maintenance and repair courses available at the Bike Circus.

Time:  2pm-3pm

Date:  Saturday 11th May 2024 

Location: The Bike Circus, Clonakilty

Suitability: All welcome

For more information email: cisco_moran@yahoo.com
Bicycle Photo Exhibition
To encourage & promote cycling in our town. Photos will be displayed in shop windows around the town by Thady Tra – An exhibition of local cyclists

Date:  All Week

Location: Clonakilty Town
Brown Bag Picnic Cycle
A short cycle suitable for families to get confidence up.   BYO packed lunch and let’s go for a spin!  Starting at Emmet Square and headed to the back of Inchydoney, along the estuary and back.

Time: 12pm

Date:  Saturday 11th May 2024 

Location: The Bike Circus, Clonakilty

Suitability: Family friendly, 7km

For more informationemail: cisco_moran@yahoo.com
Pre-Flight’ Your Children’s Bikes For Safety
Safety Maintenance for kids bikes. Introduction to Vee Brakes. Brief tech talk, then Greasy Hands Time for all participants.  FollOwed by family ‘brown bag lunch’ cycle.

Time: 11am-12pm

Date:  Saturday 11th May 2024 

Location: The Bike Circus, Clonakilty

Suitability: Adults with Children

For more informationemail: cisco_moran@yahoo.com
Free Bicycle Safety Checks
To get bikes ready for the Clonakilty Bicycle festival & summer season, Come learn about the Bike Circus and what it means to become a member. Have your bike safety checked for free. Meet the Yard Dogz, our friendly crew of volunteers.

Time: 10am-3pm

Date:  Saturday 11th May 2024 

Location: The Bike Circus, Clonakilty

Suitability: Everyone

For more information email: cisco_moran@yahoo.com
Eyeries Family Fun Day
Family fun day of cycling around Eyeries as a mean to promote cycling as a means of transport for all.

Time:  1pm

Date: Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Eyeries Park

Suitability: Families

For more information email: derrydit@yahoo.com
Cycling in the Community: Mogeely to Midleton
Giving youths the opportunity to explore their environment using amenities within the community. Cycling the new greenway to Mogeely. Having a picnic in Mogeely, a few games and cycling back. Stopping for scavenger hunt itinerary and using the buddy system. Building friendships encouraging outdoor activity.

Time:  10am

Date: Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Killeagh

Suitability: Children aged 6 to 17 and accompanying adults

For more information: Closed Event
Bike Week Art Exhibition
A free public exhibition of cycling-related art to remain open for the duration of Bike Week with an opening reception. The opening will also feature a live musical performance

Time: Daily 5pm -11:30pm

Date: All week 11th-19th of May

Location: The Friary Shandon St.

Suitability: Adults, static event suitable for all abilities.

 

 

 

 
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