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Bike Week Events: Saturday May 9th 2026

April 15, 2026
Bike Week 2026 kicks off in style on Saturday, 9 May, with a brilliant mix of events happening across Cork City and County. From family-friendly fun cycles and beginner sessions to social spins, inclusive cycling events and activities for young children and adults alike, there’s something for every age and ability. Expect traffic‑free greenways, coastal routes, playful balance bike sessions, early‑morning wellness cycles, and community-led events that celebrate the joy of getting outdoors on two wheels.

Eyeries Fun Cycle | Eyeries

Aim of The Event: Promote Cycling for Fun

Event Description: Cycle from community Centre to Village

Event Location: Eyeries Park

Event Start Time: 13:00

Meeting Time & Location: Eyeries Park Car Park at 13:00

Who can take part: Everyone

Registration/Queries: [email protected]

 

Down the Line for a 99 | Parc ui Chaoimh (Marina entrance)

Aim of The Event: Fun, social cycle for families with older children

Event Description: We’ll meet at Parc ui Chaoimh (Marina entrance) and cycle along ‘The Line’ to Passage West for an ice cream and back. 16km round trip. The event will finish with a raffle for Bike Week goodies.

Event Location: Parc ui Chaoimh (Marina entrance)

Event Start Time: 11am

Meeting Time & Location: Meet at 10.45am, Parc ui Chaoimh (Marina entrance)

Who can take part: Children over 8 years of age, adults, families.

Registration/Queries: [email protected]

Balance Bike Buddies | Marina Park, Red Sheds/Central Hall

Aim of The Event: Advice on getting young children cycling using balance bikes

Event Description:  We will offer advice to parents on getting children cycling using balance bikes and give children a taste of using a balance bike on a small obstacle course..

Event Location: Marina Park, Red Sheds/Central Hall

Event Start Time: 3pm

Who can take part: Children 2-5 years

Registration/Queries: [email protected]

Train-Run-Ride | Midleton

Aim of The Event: Women’s Wellness Event 

Event Description: To get the train in midleton, attend the park run and cycle the midleton greenway as one of our women’s wellness events. 

Event Location: Midleton 

Event Start Time: 8:30am

Meeting Time & Location: Kent station 08:30

Who can take part: Cork Tri Club members 

Registration/Queries: [email protected]

Cycling Event for kids with a physical disability | Marina Walkway Cork

Aim of The Event: Provide members with the opportunity to try out a bike

Event Description: We will organise a cycling event on a Saturday morning as part of our Saturday Morning down the Marina Walkway. We will bring along various options handcycles, para running bike trikes etc and have some members and siblings on their own bikes. We want to allow kids try out the various options and explore what suits them best and then have a fun family cycles where all are included followed by treats and a picnic. In advance we have Triathlon Ireland coming to club running sessions with the members teaching them some drills, building up to having a mini triathlon and explaining the importance of bike safety, proper fitting helmets etc

Event Location: Marina Walkway Cork

Event Start Time: 10:30am

Meeting Time & Location: 10.30 by five point cafe

Who can take part: Families who are members of an IWA Sports Club – this is for insurance reasons

Registration/Queries: [email protected]

Early Morning Cycle & Sauna Blackrock | Parc Ui Chaoimh to Passage West

Aim of The Event: Social cycle combined with sauna

Event Description: Meet by Parc Ui Chaoimh and cycle on the greenway to Rockville/Passage West. Cycle to Suaimhneas Saunas, Blackrock Road for a 30 min sauna, then it’s a short cycle back to Parc Ui Chaoimh. All cycling on greenway, with the exception of a 1km stretch from Blackrock Village to Blackrock Castle. Four ebikes will be available to use (ID/deposit required).

Event Location: Parc Ui Chaoimh to Passage West

Event Start Time: 7am

Meeting Time & Location: Parc Ui Chaoimh, Monahan Road side

Who can take part: Over 18 years only

Registration/Queries: [email protected]

Family Friendly Greenway Cycle – Cork Harbour

Aim of The Event: To give adults and families the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed group cycle on the Cork Harbour Greenway using mainly traffic-free cycle paths. The event aims to help people feel comfortable cycling while getting outdoors and discovering one of Cork’s most scenic cycling routes.

Event Description: Participants will meet on St Patrick’s Quay in Cork City before setting out on a relaxed guided cycle towards Marina Park using the city cycle lanes. From there the group will join the Cork Harbour Greenway and follow the old Blackrock railway line through Blackrock and Mahon. The cycle will pass several well-known locations including Blackrock Castle and the Marina before returning to the city. The route uses cycle lanes and greenways and is approximately 95% traffic free. Bikes and helmets can be provided for participants who need them.

Event Location: Cork Harbour Greenway

Event Start Time: 11am

Meeting Time & Location:  10:50 am Meeting Point: St Patricks Quay. Beside the river, directly across the Street from 34 St Patrick’s Quay

Who can take part: Adults and children 12 years +

Registration/Queries: [email protected]

Learn the key to braking success | Skibbereen

Aim of The Event: For particpants to understand the fundamentals of brakes, general maintenance and pick up tips about cycling on the road 

Event Description: Drop by with or without your bike to learn how to adjust and keep the all important brakes working well while cycling. And try out our new ultrasonic cleaner! Pick up other tips to keep you safely on-the-road

Event Location: Cycle Sense, Skibbereen, P81 FY79

Event Start Time: 2-4pm

Who can take part: families and individuals 

Registration/Queries: [email protected]

Leisure Cycle to Amenity Park Ringaskiddy | City Centre

Aim of The Event: To encourage cycling participation 

Event Description: Cycle to Amenity Park Ringaskiddy, Coffee stop in Park or Cafe in Ringaskiddy, Return via Carrigaline, Douglas. Approx 30km

Event Location: Opera House

Event Start Time: 9:30pm

Who can take part: adults with reasonable level of fitness 

Registration/Queries: [email protected]

Ballyhoura Bike Week - MTB for all | Ballyhoura

Aim of The Event: To encourage participation in Mountain Biking with a particular focus on beginners (of all ages) and on social bike riding.

Event Description: Try-A-Bike for kids and teenagers / Family and Social Group Rides for all ages and abilities.

Event Location: Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Centre

Event Start Time: 9.30am

Meeting Time & Location: Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Centre – 9.30am 

Who can take part: Children / Beginners / Family & Social Rides

Registration/Queries: [email protected]

Bike Doctor at the Skibbereen Market | Skibbereen

Aim of The Event: To help people diagnose problems with their bikes, do basic repairs and learn to keep their bike well maintained for the future 

Event Description: Free Bike Doctor at the Skibbereen Market

Event Location: Skibbereen Market, The Fairfield, Skibbereen 

Event Start Time: 11am-1pm 

Meeting Time & Location: 11am at the Skibbereen Market

Who can take part: children and adults

Registration/Queries:  [email protected]

Bike Maintenance Workshop | Tory Top Park

Aim of The Event: Teach people how to fix and maintain their bikes to promote environmentally friends modes of transport and healthy activities

Event Description: We’d like to once again run a community bike Maintenance workshop. This year we hope to incorporate it into our annual Community Picnic to encourage higher participation 

Event Location: Tory Top Park, Ballyphehane 

Event Start Time: 12noon

Who can take part: Anyone 

Registration/Queries: [email protected] 

Passage Cycle | Cork City

Aim of The Event: To get people on their bikes in a pleasant and social atmosphere, secondarily to familiarise people with the various routes, parks, greenways etc.

Event Description: A social 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.

Event Location: Meeting point Michael Coilin on a bike statue on the Grand Parade

Event Start Time: 10am to 2pm

Who can take part: This cycle will be shorter flatter, slower and involve a lot of off road route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists.

Registration/Queries: [email protected]

Street art tour | Cork City

Aim of The Event: To get people on their bikes in a pleasant and social atmosphere, secondarily to familiarise people with the various routes, parks, greenways etc. 

Event Description:

A relaxed social tour of the Street art around Cork City.
We’ll find out more about iconic works we all know and find some hidden gems you might not know about.
A very slow and easy cycle particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.

Event Location:  Meeting point Michael Coilin on a bike statue on the Grand Parade

Event Start Time: 7pm to 10pm

Who can take part: A very slow and easy cycle particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.

Registration/Queries: [email protected]

Bike Olympics, Fun & games Picnic | Mardyke

Aim of The Event: To reach the largest possible number of people living in Cork with positive images of cycling and inform them of bike week and the events during the week.

Event Description: 

We’ll ​have a cycle fun day and games in the Skate Park, Mardyke Walk.
The day will be filled with Bike Olympics events such as slow bike races and bike salom in what is sure to be a fun-filled day.
Or you can relax with a picnic and watch the fun.
Suitable for all from toddlers on balance bikes to the very oldest.

Event Location: Skate park, The Mardyke

Event Start Time: 2:30pm to 6pm

Who can take part: Suitable for all from toddlers on balance bikes to the very oldest.

Registration/Queries: [email protected]

Opening night midnight cycle of lights | Cork City

Aim of The Event: To create opportunities for people to bond socially with cyclists in a manner that creates an ongoing social expectation to cycle and forms the habit of utility cycling around everyday social activity.

Event Description:

Join us for an inspiring journey into the night as we cycle around the cycle lanes of Cork City Center at midnight all a glow with free lights to open Cork Bike Week 2024.
Please deck your bikes out with bike lights, fairy lights etc and will have some extra lights to finish turning your bike into a magical glowing stead.

Event Location:  Meeting point Michael Coilin on a bike statue on the Grand Parade

Event Start Time: 11:30pm to 1:30am

Who can take part: A very slow and easy cycle particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.

Registration/Queries: [email protected]

Bike Doctor @Coal Quay Market | Cork City

Aim of The Event: To offer free checks, minor repairs and advice

Event Description: Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain and give advice on looking after your bike.

Event Location: Coal Quay Market, Cornmarket Street, Cork City. T12 X9Y9

Event Start Time: 9:30am to 11:30am

Meeting Time & Location: Coal Quay Market, end closest to the river. Call in any time 9.30-11.30a.m.

Who can take part: Adults, families

Registration/Queries:  [email protected]

Bike Doctor @Douglas Market | Douglas

Aim of The Event: To offer free checks, minor repairs and advice

Event Description: Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain and give advice on looking after your bike.

Event Location: Douglas Market, E Douglas St, Douglas, Cork City. T12 D862

Event Start Time: 12:15 to 14:15

Meeting Time & Location: Douglas Market, near Bank of Ireland. Call in any time 12.15-2.15p.m.

Who can take part: Adults, families

Registration/Queries: [email protected]

Singing Cycle - family friendly | Grand Parade

Aim of The Event: To sing and share evocative songs on a bike tour of Cork

Event Description: A gentle cycle for all ages with stops for us to share songs inspired by Cork’s history, nature and our journey.

Event Location: Berwick Fountain, Grand Parade, Cork City. T12 CKV9

Event Start Time: 2pm to 4pm

Meeting Time & Location: Grand Parade, 2p.m

Who can take part: Families, adults

Registration/Queries:  [email protected]

Fix Your Bike special session | Blackpool

Aim of The Event: To help people learn to fix their own bike

Event Description:  This special Fix Your Bike session will allow people to learn to fix their bike with help from mechanics. 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

Event Location: Cork Community Bikes, Cork Foyer, Assumpton Road, Blackpool, Cork City. T23 FDT4

Event Start Time: 2pm – 5pm

Meeting Time & Location: Cork Community Bikes. Call in any time 2pm – 5pm.

Who can take part: Adults, families

Registration/Queries: [email protected]

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