Bike Week Cork Thurs 15th May Events 2025

Bike Week Cork 2025 Events

Thursday 15th May

Cork Cycling Campaigns | Novice Ladies Bike Ride

Fun social leisure cycle for novice or nervous female cyclists! A nice, easy & gentle spin, perfect if you’re new to cycling or just haven’t been on the bike in a while. It’s a lovely way to get out, meet a few people, and enjoy the craic for Bike Week! Just bring your bike, a helmet, and yourself – we’ll take it nice and handy.

Time: 6pm-8pm

Date: Thursday 15^th May 2025

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

Suitability: Women Individuals | Beginners | 18+ Years

For more information email: www.eventbrite.ie/e/novice-ladies-bike-ride-bike-week-2025-tickets-1339591396929?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

An Oige Leisure Cycle From Cork Opera House

Long and short cycle options for Active cyclists. Approx 15km and 45km to choose from

Time: 7pm-9:30pm

Date: Thursday 15^th May 2025

Location Opera House

Suitability: Individuals | Intermediate | 18+ Years

For more information: [email protected]

Cork Harbour Greenway Cycle

A two‐hour guided cycle tour along the scenic Cork Harbour Greenway. Over 95% of the route is on cycle paths or traffic‐free routes, making it ideal for those who might be nervous about cycling in an urban environment. The tour begins and finishes at St Patrick’s Quay and follows Centre Park Road, Marina Promenade, the Old Blackrock Railway, Mahon Greenway, Marina Park, and Monaghan Road. Along the route, there will be brief stops at key points of interest, offering historical and natural commentary. Eight bikes, helmets, and hi‐viz will be provided, ensuring that the event is accessible to all.

Time: 6pm-8pm

Date: Thursday 15^th May 2025

Location: St Patricks Quay beside Mary Elmes bridge

Suitability: Individuals | All Levels | 18+ Years

Register for free: https://eventmaster.ie/event/pOrBivyTyo/V8BdswyTJ

Fix Your Gears taster

An intro session on gears, this will give a better understanding of how they should work. The focus will be on helping you to recognise the different types of problems, and this may allow you to fix any issues that come up on your bike. Feel free to bring your bike along, we will provide bikes for you to try out the repair work yourself. We will have materials and tools provided.

Time: 6pm-8pm

Date: Thursday 15^th May 2025

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

Suitability: 18+ | Adults & Families | All levels

For more information: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week

Bike Doctor @ CUH

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: 2pm-4pm

Date: Thursday 15^th May 2025

Location: Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork City. T12 EC8P

Suitability: 18+ | Adults | All levels

For more information: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week

Cork City to Cobh & Great Island Cycle

A cycle out to Great Island out the old railway greenway. Cross on the ferry before cycling around Great Island There will be a break for a picnic in Marlog before Cobh with panoramic views of Cork harbour and beginning the journey back to the city.

Time: 12pm-7pm

Date: Thursday 15^th May 2025

Location:Meeting point Michael Collins statue on the Grand Parade

Suitability:16+ Younger children welcome in bike seat or trailer | This will be one of the longer, faster cycles of the week and so will be particularly suited to more confident cyclists.

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

Cork City Gallery Tour

A relaxed social tour of a number of Cork City Galleries’ current exhibitions. Come join us for inspiring works of art, cultured conversation, sophisticated canopies, and a lovely evening cycle.

All welcome free refreshments included. We are limited to 20 participants due to gallery capacity so please book your space to avoid disappointment.

Time: 6pm-9pm

Date: Thursday 15^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 very slow and easy cycle particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.

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: 11am-12pm

Date: Thursday 15^th May 2025

Location: Meeting point Michael Collins statue on the Grand Parade

For more info email: [email protected]

Evening Collage Making Workshop

A fun evening of bike-themed art! Internationally renowned collage artist Silvio will provide everything you need and some gentle guidance for you to create your own bike-themed masterwork celebrating the joy and freedom of cycling. And all free!

Time: 7-9pm

Date: Thursday 15^th May 2025

Location: Laneway Gallery Cork City

Suitability: 18+

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

Inniscarra Kids BikeFest

Childrens fun cycle event involving local schools to take place in Muskerry Rugby grounds on Thursday 15th May

Time: 7pm-9pm

Date: Thursday 15^th May 2025

Location: Inniscarra Community Centre

Suitability: All Ages | Families | All Levels

For more information email: [email protected]

Clonakilty Town Kidical Mass’ Cycle

Bring your bike to Emmet Square for an all ages lap around Clonakilty

Time: 5pm-7pm

Date: Thursday 15^th May 2025

Location:Leave Emmet Sq cycle, lap of the town

Suitability: All Ages | Suitable for All | All Levels

For more information email: [email protected]

Ring Cycle Picnic

Cycle to Ring for a group picnic and a bit of bike love.

Time: 6pm-8pm

Date: Thursday 15^th May 2025

Location: Emmet Square Clonakilty

Suitability: All Ages | Suitable for All | All Levels

For more information [email protected]