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Bike Week Cork Tues 14th May Events 2024

Bike Week Cork 2024 Events

Tuesday 14th May
Bike Week Cycle To Blarney
A cycle out to Blarney Castle, on to the Blarney to Waterloo Green way and back to Cork. There will be a break for a picnic at Blarney Castle.

Time:  1:30pm-6pm

Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024

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

Suitability: Adults. 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

Bike Week Doc And Bike Maintenance Intro
How to do a quick bike safety and maintenance check and demonstration of a few basic repairs and adjustments as require by participants. To make it easier for people to begin and continue cycling by enabling them to at least spot potential problems on their bike which would otherwise make cycling difficult and so discourage them from continuing cycling and ideally enable them to solve minor problems themselves.

Time:  12:30pm-1:30pm

Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024

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

Suitability: All Static event suitable for all ages and abilities
Bike Week Movie Night
To celebrate bike week the Friary Bar will treat us to a showing of classic Bicycle film

Free snacks & popcorn for everybody!

Time:  8:30pm-11:30pm (show to start at 9.15pm)

Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024

Location: The Friary Shandon St.

Suitability: Adults, static event suitable for all abilities.

For more information click: https://eventmaster.ie/event/qEzVCP7SQq
Bike Week 4 Cities History Cycle

A gentle guided cycle visiting the four distinct towns that came to form Cork city hear the story of their history and unique identity.

Time:  7pm-10pm

Date: Tuesday 14th 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
‘Thar Be Dragons!’ Ebikes For The Uninitiated
Introduce people to the wide range of e-bike options out there…without the marketing! Ebikes have taken the world, the market is awash in choices.  Why are some so dear, others selling as Internet bargains? This is a chance to learn about eBikes free of sales pressure. There will be bikes to examine and discuss. 

Time: 2pm-3pm

Date:  Tuesday 14th May 2024 

Location: The Bike Circus & recorded for online

Suitability: All welcome

For more information: cisco_moran@yahoo.com

Fix Your Puncture and Tyres Taster
An intro session on tyres, 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, such as punctures. 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 materials and tools to work on the bikes used. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event.

Time:  6.30pm-8pm

Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024

Location: Cork Community Bikes

Suitability: Adults

For More Info email info@corkcommunitybikes.com
Clonakilty Community Bike Project
Bike 4 Work, We source and repair bicycles for recent migrants, and introduce them to the cycling culture in Clonakilty with the intention of supporting integration.

Time:  9am

Date: Tuesday 14th 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: Closed event

Wind In Your Hair – Assistive Cycling
Electric and specially constructed tandems, bikes, & trikes to make cycling available for all. Tuesday 14th May – Come and see the range of cycles we have to make cycling accessible for all!  Silver Bullet spins around Clon all day.  Event details are for panel discussion.

Time: 2pm-3pm

Date:  Tuesday 14th May 2024 

Location: The Bike Circus

Suitability: Those looking for assisted cycles

For more information: cisco_moran@yahoo.com

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

Time:  9am

Date:  Tuesday 14th May 2024

Location: Bishopstown GAA and the surrounds.

Suitability: Everyone in the community and club

“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:  Tuesday 14th May 2024

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

Suitability: Adults, children, families.

For more information info@youghalbikehire.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:  Tuesday 14th 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

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

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:  Tuesday 14th May 2024

Location: The Bike Circus, Clonakilty

For more information allison@explodingtree.com
Schools Bar Cap Bonanza
Bar Cap Bonanza, Give away free bar caps to school children/young people.

Date:  All Week

Location: Schools in Cork city & county

Suitability: Available to all children and young people
Cycling On The Greens
A session of cycling games and simple bike repair skills for children from 8-12 years old

Time:  4pm-5pm

Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024

Location: Mayfield

Suitability: Children
Cope Foundation Bike Week
Cope Bike Week, to provide multiple opportunities across Cork for the people we support in Cope to try cycling. Event 1: Tory Top Park – within grounds of the park

Time:  10:30am

Date:  Tuesday 14th May 2024

Location: Tory Top park Ballyphehane

Suitability: The people we support in Cope Foundation

For more information: Closed event
Midleton & Area Chamber Of Commerce
Midleton Chamber Cycle Meeting, educate Businesses of Midleton on the benefits of cycling our amazing new Greenway.

Time:  1pm

Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024

Location: Midleton Greenway

Suitability: Adults

For more information colette@midletonchamber.com
SECAD Staff Cycle On Midleton To Mogeely Greenway
To encourage active travel and team bonding. A morning cycle for staff to encourage active travel and bringing staff together for a fun, safe cycle on the newly opened Midleton to Mogeely stretch of the Midleton Youghal Greenway. It is 8km to Mogelly and 8km back.

Time:  10am

Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024

Location: Midleton to Mogeely Greenway

Suitability: 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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