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Bike Week Cork Sat 18th May Events 2024

Bike Week Cork 2024 Events

Saturday 18th May
Midleton Greenway  Family Fun Cycle 
Family Cycle, To encourage families to spend time together cycling and expose them to the local amenity Greenway. Participants will be accompanied by ride leaders from Midleton Greenway Bikes & Bites in cycling from Midleton to Mogeely on the newly opened section of MY Greenway. A short stop will be made in Mogeely for a snack.

Time:  11am

Date: Saturday 18th May 2024

Location: Commencing at the Midleton Trailhead of the Midleton Youghal  Greenway (in the car park of Midleton Railway Station)

Suitability: Families who can all cycle (bikes can be provided for adults & children aged 7+, chariot trailers available for younger children)

Register for free: https://eventmaster.ie/event/qEzVCP7SQq

For more information email: info@corkbikehire.com

Super Cycle On The Lee
Come dressed as your favourite superhero and cycle a safe path on the riverside along with the best super tunes. 

Time:  14.00 – 15.30

Date: Saturday 18th May

Location: Fitzgerald’s Park, outside the café

Suitability: Kids and caregivers

For more information click HERE https://corkcyclingcampaign.com/events/
Bikers Big Bike Week BBQ
A fun celebration of cycling culture in Cork (& a free BBQ!) After the BBQ we’ll have a relaxed social evening in the pleasant surroundings of the Lough as well as some bike games.

Time:  3pm-10pm

Date: Saturday 18th May 2024

Location: The Lough

Suitability: All Static event suitable for all ages and abilities

For more information click: https://eventmaster.ie/event/qEzVCP7SQq
Ride the Thrill With Mountain Bike Club of Cork
Ride the Thrill: Intro to Mountain Biking. Giving curious new mountain bikers an introduction to biking. For this event participants will need a mountain bike in good working order, helmet, gloves and eye protection (highly recommended) clothes suitable for biking including a waterproof jacket and any food and drink you’ll need to keep the energy levels up!

Time:  2:30pm – 4:30pm

Date: Saturday 18th May 2024

Location: Tracton Woods, Minane Woods, Co. Cork

Suitability: Teens and adults

For more information and to register email: mbccork@gmail.com

More info: mbcc.ie/bike-week/
Bird Watch Estuary Sunset Cycle
Promote biodiversity & appreciate for our natural landscape, as well as promote cycling on our coastal roads, Cycle from town to the Inchydoney estuary identifying local birds species, in collaboration with Bird Watch Ireland

Time:  7pm

Date:  Saturday 18th May 2024

Location: Clonakilty, Emmet Sq

Suitability: All welcome

For more information check out www.clonakiltybicyclefestival.org or email: clonbikefest@gmail.com
Clonakilty Chakra Dance Cycle
Social & Well being, as well as promoting cycling on our coastal roads, Cycle to Ring (alt venue if bad weather) for a stress-release uplifting Chakra Dance with guest facilitator Ciara Holland – free booking essential, limited.

Time: 10am

Date:  Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Clonakilty, Emmet Sq

Suitability: Suitable for adults

For more information check out www.clonakiltybicyclefestival.org or email: clonbikefest@gmail.com
Clonakilty Kidical Mass’ Cycle
Promote & celebrate children cycling Another addition of our most popular event for kids.  Bring your bike to Emmet Square for an all ages lap around Clonakilty

Time: 3pm

Date:  Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: Clonakilty, Emmet Sq

Suitability: All welcome

For more information check out www.clonakiltybicyclefestival.org or email: clonbikefest@gmail.com
Wheel truing and building advanced taste
An intro session on straightening and building wheels, this will give a better understanding of how these should work. The focus will be on helping you to recognise when there are problems, and this may allow you to fix any issues that come up on your bike. Feel free to bring your bike along, and we may use it for demonstration, and you will have the chance to try out the repair work yourself. We will have wheels and tools to work on the wheels used. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event.

Time:  5.30pm-7pm

Date: Saturday 18th May 2024

Location: Cork Community Bikes

Suitability: Adults

For More Info 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. Guided rides to the workshop wil 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 18th May 2024

Location: Cork Community Bikes

Suitability: Adults, families

For More Info email info@corkcommunitybikes.com

Family nature cycle
A family-friendly bike ride stopping often to notice nature, led by local expert Chris Moody. The ride will start at the main entrance of Fitzgerald’s Park, going out to Lee Fields, back to North Mall and ending where it started. Free refreshments at café on the way.

Time:  11am-1pm

Date: Saturday 18th May 2024

Location: Fitzgerald’s Park

Suitability: Families, adults

For More Info email info@corkcommunitybikes.com
Kinsale Tri Club SPIN & WASH
KTC SPIN & WASH, Bring community of particularly beginner cyclists together for a guided 20k spin. Followed by a demonstration of how to clean your and maintain your bike.

Time:  9:30am

Date: Saturday 18th May 2024

Location: Kinsale community bike station

Suitability: All adults welcome

For more information: Kinsaletriclub@gmail.com

Leisure Cycle to Blarney with Cork Cycling Festival
To leisure cycle to Blarney, we would be leisure cycle from Grand Parade, Cork, to Blarney on Watercourse rd and Old Mallow rd and have a tea/coffee and cake break at Blarney Woods.

Time:  12pm

Date:  Saturday 18th May 2024

Location: Cork to Blarney

Suitability: Anyone

For more information: corkcyclingfestival@gmail.com
Bike Week Bike Bop
Bike Week Bike Bop. Music, fun, community and all on bikes. The disco on wheels hit the streets for the Bike Week special. Expect tunes, banter, bikes and coffee!

Time:  2pm

Date:  Saturday 18th May 2024

Location: City Centre

Suitability: Family friendly. Kids under 6 not on their own bikes

For more information tomhennessy07@gmail.com

Bike Fest Mahon
To promote cycling & create awareness of sustainable transport, bike maintenance workshop

Time:  11am

Date: Saturday 18th May 2024

Location: Mahon Community Centre

Suitability: Anyone

For more information contact Mahon Tidy Towns

Bike Maintenance Workshop Mallow
To gain the knowledge on how to maintain your bike, a workshop on the maintenance and repair of their bike.

Time:  10am

Date:  Saturday 18th May 2024

Location: Mallow, Co. Cork

Suitability: Adults

For more information contact Mallow Tri Club

Clonakilty Community Bike Project
Family Cycle, To start an ONGOING family cycle where children and families can cycle on quiet roads. We hope this will be the first monthly family cycle.

Time:  11am

Date:  Saturday 18th May 2024

Location: The Yard Aghafore

Suitability: All of the above; families are particularly encouraged to come along and get involved

For more information ulickobeirne@gmail.com
Ballinlough Residents Association Cycle
To bring people together from various groups in Ballinlough for a cycle over the new Vernon Mount Bridge

Time:  2:30pm

Date:  Saturday 18th May 2024

Location: Ballinlough

Suitability: Adults

For more information ballinloughra@gmail.com
Clonakilty Community Bike Project
Bike 4 Work, sourced and repaired bicycles for recent migrants, and introduce them to the cycling culture in Clonakilty with the intention of supporting integration.

Time:  9am

Date: Saturday 18th May 2024

Location: Clonakilty- Direct Provision Centre (The Lodge)

Suitability: All recent migrants/ people living in Direct Provision as identified by Donna Treya.

For more information ulickobeirne@gmail.com
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:  Saturday 18th May 2024

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:  Saturday 18th May 2024

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

Suitability: Adults, children, families.

For more information email: info@corkbikehire.com
“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:  Saturday 18th May 2024

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

Suitability: Adults, children, families.

For more information email: info@corkbikehire.com
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 18th 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 @ 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 18th May 2024

Location: Douglas Market

Suitability: Adults, families

For more information email: info@corkcommunitybikes.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
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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