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Cork Bike Week 2024

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National Bike Week was launched to raise the profile of cycling as a fun and sustainable mode of transport and as a healthy physical activity. It is organised by the National Transport Authority, via the network of local authorities and their partners.

Cork Bike Week is organised by Cork City Council in conjunction with the Cork Sports Partnership, local community groups, youth groups, clubs, schools and other organisations.

This year, there are over 100 cycling-related events to choose from. So, join us, get on your bike, and enjoy a week of cycling activities!

Cork Bike Week

Public Events

The table below lists some of the events that are open to the public. Please note that all events are free but you must register, and places are limited on some events. You'll find full details by following the links below.

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

 

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 centre 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: 

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

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!

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

 

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

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 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.

 

 

 

Bike Week Cycle To Mullinavasigh Waterfall

A cycle out to Mullinavasigh Waterfall out through Ballincollig Regional Park old railway greenway. There will be a break for a picnic at the Waterfall before beginning the journey back to the city. Longer faster cycle.

Time:  11am-6pm

Date: Sunday 12th May 2024

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

Suitability: Will be suitable for all those capable of competent road cycling and covering medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes. Will be longer, faster, and involve busier roads and so be particularly suited to more confident cyclists

 

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

Bike Week Islands Of Cork History Cycle

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

Time:  7pm-10pm

Date: Sunday 12th May 2024

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

Suitability: All, will be shorter, slower or involve a lot of off-road route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists

 

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

Urban Living Bike Crawl

Republic of Bike Urban Living Bike Crawl. An event to showcase several urban sustainability projects by bike . City centre route. c. 2 hour event including 3/4 stops at various urban locations demonstrating sustainability in their approach.

Time:  2pm

Date: Sunday 12th May 2024

Location: City centre route

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

 

For more information email: tomhennessy07@gmail.com

Basic Bike Checks & Maintenance Intro

Bring your bike along and mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will show you how to check a bike to make sure it’s safe and comfortable to cycle. This will help you be more aware as problems develop and save you money on repairs. Tools provided. Come with or without a bike.

Time:  5.30pm-7pm

Date: Sunday 12th May 2024

Location: Cork Community Bikes, Blackpool

Suitability: Adults, Teenagers

 

For more information email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

 

Cork City Sketch & Cycle

A 2-hour guided creative exploration with Cork Community Bikes of our city’s beauty through cycling and sketching Cork’s iconic places. Materials provided.

Time:  11am-1pm

Date: Sunday 12th May 2024

Location: Grand Parade

Suitability: Adults, families

 

For more information email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

Bike Doctor @ Cork Marina

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:  11am-3pm

Date: Sunday 12th May 2024

Location: Cork Marina

Suitability: Adults, families

 

For more information email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

Basic Bike Checks & Maintenance intro

Bring your bike along and mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will show you how to check a bike to make sure it’s safe and comfortable to cycle. This will help you be more aware as problems develop and save you money on repairs. Tools will be provided if needed. No problem if you don’t have a bike with you, you can learn from other bikes.

Time:  5.30pm-7pm

Date: Sunday 12th May 2024

Location: Cork Community Bikes

Suitability: Adults

 

For more information email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

Bike Week Poetry Night

A cycling themed evening of poetry and spoken word.

Time:  8:30pm-11:30pm

Date: Sunday 12th 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 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:  Sunday 12th 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

Basic Bike Checks & Maintenance Intro

Bring your bike along and mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will show you how to check a bike to make sure it’s safe and comfortable to cycle. This will help you be more aware as problems develop and save you money on repairs. Tools provided. Come with or without a bike.

Time:  5.30pm-7pm

Date: Sunday 12th May 2024

Location: Cork Community Bikes, Blackpool

Suitability: Adults, Teenagers

 

For more information email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

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

Location: The Friary Shandon St.

Suitability: Adults, static event suitable for all abilities

 

 

Bike Week Daytime Long Cycle To Ballincollig

A cycle out the Curraheen greenway to Ballincollig Castle and back via the Ballincollig Regional Park. There will be breaks for a picnic at Ballincollig Castle and the Regional Park.

 

Time:  1:30pm-6pm

Date: Monday 13th 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 Tune Trail

A cycle around a selection of the live music free at various locations in the city with stops to hear a few tunes at each stop.

 

Time: 9pm-2am

Date: Monday 13th May 2024

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

Suitability: Aimed at adult participants including less confident cyclists

 

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

Bike Week Sunset Cycle through The Planets

A guided cycle through the Solar System. From the sun at Patrick’s Bridge to Neptune at Blackrock Castle. We will stop at each Planet, learn a little about it, get a feeling of the vastness of space and have some fun on the way.

Time:  7pm-10pm

Date: Monday 13th May 2024

Location: Patrick’s Bridge

Suitability: All will be shorter, slower and involve a lot of off-road route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists

 

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

How to Check Your Bike Session

Bring your bike along and mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will show you how to check a bike to make sure it’s safe and comfortable to cycle. This will help you be more aware as problems develop and save you money on repairs. We will also show some quick repairs based on any problems you find on your bike. Tools will be provided if needed. No problem if you don’t have a bike with you, you can learn from other bikes.

Time:  1:30pm

Date: Monday 13th May 2024 

Location: UCC

Suitability: Students, staff, general public

 

For More Info email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

Fix Your Brakes Taster (rim type)

An intro session on brakes (rim/non-disc type), 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 materials and tools to work on the bikes used. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event.

Time: 6.30pm-8pm

Date: Monday 13th May 2024

Location: Cork Community Bikes

Suitability: Adults

 

For More Info email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

 

Bike Fitting For Leisure and E-Bikes To Facilitate Comfortable Cycling

To allow members of the public who use cycling for leisure and commuting to bring their bike along and have it assessed by myself using my experience in this specialised area.  This will be a service for hybrid bikes, e-bikes and commuter bikes.  I will also be able to answer any questions around bikes and especially painful/discomfort symptoms from cycling.

Time:  10am

Date: Monday 13th May 2024

Location: Penrose Dock

Suitability: Any adult with a hybrid, commuter and/or e-bike

 

For more information email: info@thebikefitphysio.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.

Date:  Monday 13th May 2024

Location: Bishopstown GAA and the surrounds.

Suitability: Everyone!

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:  Monday 13th 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 Week Bike 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: Monday 13th 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

Treat Your Bike Right

Bike Maintenance, Workshop on checking and maintaining your bike.

Time:  12pm

Date: Monday 13th May 2024

Location: Cork College of FET Morrison’s Island campus

Suitability: Students and staff

 

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.

 

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

 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.

 

Bike Week Big Lunchtime Picnic In Fitzgerald’s Park

A free social cyclist picnic in Fitzgerald’s park with bike games, a bike doctor, music, goodies and a free picnic lunch.

Time:  12.30pm-2pm

Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024

Location: Fitzgerald’s park

Suitability: Suitable for all ages and abilities

 

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

 

Cork Through The Spokes

In association with Cork Folklore Project. Come to share your Oral History of Cycling in Cork in the past. Do you remember the bike delivery boys, do you have a story about cycling down Patrick’s Hill? We’d love to hear about that and anything else, come join us for a chat.

Time:  14.30 – 16.30

Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024

Location: North Cathedral Visitor Centre

Suitability: Open to all, especially aimed at older people of Cork

 

For more information click HERE: corkcyclingcampaign.com/events/

 

 Bike Week Cycle To Killeens

A North side orbital cycle just beyond the urban edge showing quite routes around the Northwest of the city relatively short but hilly with a picnic break.

Time:  2:30pm-6pm

Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024

Location: Fitzgerald’s park

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.

 

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

 

Leisure Cycle To Kilcrea Abbey

St. Olivers Cemetery, Rory Gallaghers Grave and onwards to Kilcrea Abbey,  Return via Kilumney. 

Time:  10am

Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024

Location: Opera House

Suitability: Active cyclists (Approx 40km)

 

For more information: corkkerryregionalgroup@anoige.ie

 

Bike Douglas Street

An event for businesses of Cork to discuss making their businesses and the city friendlier to cycling. We will have bikes on hand for a guided cycle of the area as well as a sampling of treats from local businesses.

Time:  13.00 – 14.30

Date: Wednesday 15th May

Location: Parklet, Douglas Street

Suitability: Open to all, no cycling experience necessary

 

For more information click HERE: https://corkcyclingcampaign.com/events/

 

Bike Week Bat Cycle To Ballincollig

In collaboration with biodiversity week. A cycle out to Ballincollig regional park out along the river the Mardyke and Lee Fields. There will be a break for a picnic before the journey back to the city, as the sun sets there will be opportunities for bat watching. Participants will have an opportunity to use a bat detector.

Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024

Time:  7-10pm

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.

 

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

 

Lunchtime Loop with eBike Ease

Cork Bike Hire – Getting the workforce active in the middle of the day – Refresh, Recharge, and Return Ready to Conquer the Afternoon!”  Participants cycle the Cork Harbour Greenway or part of it during their lunchtime on an ebike. Pending on the time available to participants a route will be suggested to them.

Time: 11am – 3pm

Date:  Wednesday 15th May 2024

Location: From The Marina Market along the Cork Harbour Greenway

Suitability: Adults

 

For more information email: info@corkbikehire.com

 

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

 

Rebel Wheelers Duathlon Event in Association with Triathlon Ireland

Open up the idea of participating in Duathlon and Triathlon Events to those with physical disabilities, Hoping to hold the event in the Crann Centre in Ovens again this year with members and their families partaking in bike training and running, pushing etc.  We would have training drills and finish with a mini duathlon event.

Time:  10:30am

Date:  Wednesday 15th  May 2024

Location: Crann Centre, Ovens – awaiting confirmation of venue

Suitability: IWA Sport members

 Fixing bikes with Blackpool Youth Club

Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will check bikes brought in and carry out any small repairs as needed, with the help of young people attending. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after bikes with bike prescriptions to take away.

Time: 6pm-8pm

Date:  Wednesday 15th May 2024

Location: Blackpool Community Centre

Suitability: Children

For More Info email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

SIVUH Bike Week

To encourage a healthier more environmentally friendly commute to work, providing prizes to encourage staff to cycle to work: Best bike selfie, newest cyclist, longest cumulative distance cycled across the week etc.

Time:  Shift commute

Date: Wednesday 15th 2024

Location: SIVUH

Suitability: All staff

Fixing Bikes With Ukranian Refugees

Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will check bikes brought in and carry out any small repairs as needed, with the help of refugees attending. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after bikes with bike prescriptions to take away.

Date:  Wednesday 15th May 2024

Location: Blackpool Community Centre

Suitability: Adults, families

 

For More Info email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

Fixing Bikes With Afghan Refugees

The group of refugees will be invited to bring bikes along and mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will show them how to check a bike to make sure it’s safe and comfortable to cycle. An Afghan interpreter will help with this. Mechanics will carry out minor repairs on the bikes. No problem if you don’t have a bike with you, you can learn from other bikes.

Date:  Wednesday 15th May 2024

Location: Test Site

Suitability: Adults, families

 

For More Info email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

Bike Week Art Exhibition

A free public exhibition of cycling-related art to remain open for the duration of Bike Week.

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.

 

Bike Week Gallery Cycle Tour

A guided cycling tour visiting 5 Galleries for a guided tours of their current exhibitions with a reception at the final gallery.

Time:  6pm-9pm

Date: Thursday 16th May 2024

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

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

 

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

 

Bike Week Cycle To Great Island & Cobh

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 beginning the journey back to the city. Longer faster cycle.

Time:  12pm-7pm

Date: Thursday 16th 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 medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes. Will be longer, faster, and involve busier roads and so be particularly suited to more confident cyclists

 

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

 

Bike Week Evening Collage Making Workshop

A workshop by international renowned collage artist Silvo Servano will guide participants in creating a bike themed collage celebrating cycling and freedom granted by a bike. Materials provided and each participant will have the opportunity to create their own piece of art.

Time:  9pm-11:30pm

Date: Thursday 16th May 2024

Location: The Friary Shandon St.

Suitability: Adults, static event suitable for all abilities

 

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

 

 An Oige Leisure Cycle

Long and short cycle options. 

Time:  7pm

Date: Thursday 16th May 2024

Location: Opera House

Suitability: Active cyclists (Approx 15km and 45km)

 

For more information email: corkkerryregionalgroup@anoige.ie

Fix Your Bearings Advanced Taster

An intro session on bearings, 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 materials and tools to work on the bikes used.

Time:  6.30pm-8pm

Date: Thursday 16th May 2024

Location: Sign & Cycle

Suitability: Adults

 

For More Info email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

 

Bike Week Bike 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: Thursday 16th 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 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.

 

 

Bike Week Full Moon Cycle

An unforgettable journey into the night as we cycle from Blackrock Castle out around Mahon strand and back along the Old railway line. Always a most popular and memorable cycle, the journey will be broken by unexpected sensory experiences, which may include music, poetry, performance, light and dark. This event will follow directly from the “Cycle through time” to Blackrock Castle. The Cycle will finish back in the city centre.

Time:  10pm-2am

Date: Friday 17th May 2024

Location: Meeting point Blackrock Castle

Suitability: All will be shorter, slower/ involve a lot of off-road route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists.

 

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

 

Bike Week Sunset Cycle Through Time

A guided cycle through time. From the formation of the earth, the beginning of life, dinosaurs, etc. to the present day. We will stop at various landmarks in time, learn a little about it, get a feeling of the vastness of time and have some fun on the way.

Time:  7pm-10pm

Date: Friday 17th May 2024

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

Suitability: All will be shorter, slower/ involve a lot of off-road route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists.

 

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

 

Parks Greenways & Quiteways of Cork City

The majority of this cycle will be off road and most of the rest on very quiet roads, it will be slow and easy so is particularly suited to those who are less confident cyclists  A Cycle out along the river to the Lee Fields, then along the Greenway behind CIT to Curraheen, though quite estate roads to the Greenway parallel to the N22 between the Bandon Road and Wilton, though quite estate roads and across the Cycle/Pedestrian bridge to Togher cross to join the Greenway Parallel to the N22 into the Tramore Valley Park for t a picnic stop, leave the park via the Greenway Parallel to the N22 to Douglas Village, through the village to the Park on to the Green way to Donnybrook, back through Douglas village to the Green way behind Besskrook to Mahon Strand, past Blackrock Castle and alone the Marine back to the city.

Time:  1:30pm-6pm

Date: FrIday 17th May 2024

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

Suitability: are aimed at adult participants particularly less confident cyclists, also suitable for older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes.

 

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

 

Bike Week Bike 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: FrIday 17th 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 Morning Collage Making Workshop

A workshop by international renowned collage artist Silvo Servano will guide participants in creating a bike themed collage celebrating cycling and freedom granted by a bike. Materials provided and each participant will have the opportunity to create their own piece of art.

Time:  10am-1pm

Date: Friday 17th May 2024

Location: The main City Library on Grand Parade

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

 

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

Bike Doctor @UCC

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:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: UCC

Suitability: Students, staff, general public

 

For More Info email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

 

Fix Your Brakes Advanced Taster (Disc Type)

An intro session on brakes (disc type, including hydraulic brakes), 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 materials and tools to work on the bikes used. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event.

Time:  6:30pm-8pm

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: Sign & Cycle

Suitability: Adults

 

For More Info email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

Deaf Enterprises Sign & Cycle

Bike Maintenance For Irish Sign Language Users The purpose of this event is to provide essential knowledge and skills for bike maintenance to the Deaf and hard of hearing community, while also welcoming participation from all. Participants will learn how to inspect their bikes for safety and comfort with guidance from mechanics fluent in sign language. By offering this opportunity, attendees can detect and address issues early, leading to savings on repairs. This event is specially catering for the Deaf and hard of hearing, but everyone is welcome to join. Bring your bike along and mechanics from Sign&Cycle will show you how to check a bike to make sure it’s safe and comfortable to cycle. This will help you be more aware as problems develop and save you money on repairs. We will also show some quick repairs based on any problems you find on your bike. Tools will be provided if needed. No problem if you don’t have a bike with you, you can learn from other bikes.

Time:  10am

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: 2A Sundrive Park, Ballinlough

Suitability: Adults, children

 

For More Info email: info@corkcommunitybikes.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:  Friday 17th 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 fitting for leisure and e-bikes to facilitate comfortable cycling

To allow members of the public who use cycling for leisure and commuting to bring their bike along and have it assessed by myself using my experience in this specialised area.  This will be a service for hybrid bikes, e-bikes and commuter bikes.  I will also be able to answer any questions around bikes and especially painful/discomfort symptoms from cycling.

Time:  All day

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: Cork Penrose Dock

Suitability: Any adult with a hybrid, commuter and/or e-bike

 

For more information: info@thebikefitphysio.com

 

Bike Week Art Exhibition

A free public exhibition of cycling-related art to remain open for the duration of Bike Week. 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.

 

 

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

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

Leisure Cycle to Blarney

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: corkkerryregionalgroup@anoige.ie

 

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 email: 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

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 email: ballinloughra@gmail.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

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.

 

Bike Week Wild Walls Of Cork

In collaboration with biodiversity week. A guided tour of the nature and wildlife to be found living in on and around old walls in Cork city centre.

 

Time:  7pm-10pm

Date: Sunday 19th May

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

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

 

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

 

City Streets Open For Cycling

Cork Cycling Campaign will lead cycles from key points of the city into the city centre which is Open for Cycling on this day.

 

Time:  11.00 onwards

Date: Sunday 19th May

Location: Various Starting Points leading to Patrick Street

Suitability: Cyclists of all ages, routes are a mix of segregated and non-segregated roads.

 

For more information click HERE: https://corkcyclingcampaign.com/events/

Rainbow Cycle

The Rainbow Cycle with Gay Project & Queer Bike Rides Cork! This year Gay Project is teaming up with the newly formed Queer Bike Rides Cork to highlight the group and support their growth through this joint effort. The group provides a safe and inclusive space for individuals within the LGBT+ community to connect and build relationships while enjoying a shared interest in cycling. Additionally the event aims to promote physical activity and mental well-being to a community that faces unique health disparities. Social cycle for LGBTI+ adults along the Marina Greenway route followed by coffee and chats. The cycle will be led by trained ride leaders. Bikes can be provided for up to 20 participants so all members of the community have less barriers to participation. Participants are also welcome to bring their own bikes.

 

Time:  11am

Date: Sunday 19th May 2024

Location: Marina Market

Suitability:  Adults

 

For more information email: konrad@gayproject.ie

 

Bike Doctor @ Blackrock 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:  11am-1pm

Date: Sunday 19th May 2024

Location: Blackrock Market

Suitability: Adults, families

 

For More Info email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

 

Bike Ride to Ballincollig

A ride mainly on quiet roads or on cycle paths to Ballincollig Regional Park. Includes a refreshment break. Total distance up to 25km. Planned return to Cork at 4.30pm-5pm

Time:  2pm-5pm

Date: Sunday 19th May 2024

Location: Grand Parade

Suitability: Families, adults

 

For More Info email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

 

Tune Trail

A fun cycling event for Cork. Cyclists are encouraged to dress up in their most colourful outfits – the more outrageous, the better! (All wheels welcome)  Bling your bikes to the max – fairy lights, bike lights, reflective gear.  The Tune Trail will start at the new Marina Park (by Páirc Uí Chaoimh) and stop at a couple of parks en route, for a break, chat and a dance! Playlist will be downloadable before the event – bring your bluetooth speakers – we’ll all press play at the same time!

Time:  3pm

Date: Sunday 19th May 2024

Location: Marina Park

Suitability: Open to all ages

 

For more information: tunetrail@mail.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:  Sunday 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 @ Blackrock 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:  11am-1pm

Date:  Sunday 19th May 2024

Location: Blackrock Market

Suitability: Adults, families

 

For more information email: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

 

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.

 

For further information on National Bike week, see www.bikeweek.ie