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!
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 and can book your place here or by following the links in the table.
SATURDAY 14th May | WHERE & WHEN | ||
Cork Community Bikes Bike Doctor Who: Families & Adults Description: 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 advise on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Coal Quay 10.00 am | ||
Try BMX Racing (age 6 & over) Who: Anyone aged 6 and over Description: Short course using BMX race bikes at Cork BMX Club track in Tramore Valley Park Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Tramore Valley Park 10.30 am | ||
Transport & Mobility Forum Cycle to the Great Island & Cobh Who: Adults Description: A cycle out to Great Island out of 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. Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Grand Parade 10.50 am | ||
Down the Line with a 99 Family Cycle Who: Children over 10 years of age, adults, families Description: Fun and sociable cycle for families & occasional cyclists. Cycle to Passage West for ice cream and back. | Blackrock Castle carpark B 11.00 am | ||
Cork Cycling Campaign Cork Cargo Bike Open Day Who: Everyone Description: This event will include multiple cargo bikes on display, a bike doctor offering advice, and some play elements (chalking and music) too. Allows people an opportunity to view & test cycle cargo bikes and chat with cargo bike owners | Marina Park 1.00 pm (no registration required) | ||
Cork Community Bikes Bike Doctor Who: Families & Adults Description: 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 advise on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Douglas Farmers Market 1.00 pm | ||
Cork Community Bikes Sketch & Cycle Who: Families & Adults Description: A 2 hour guided creative exploration of our city’s beauty through cycling and sketching Cork’s iconic places. Materials provided. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Grand Parade 4.00 pm | ||
| Transport & Mobility Forum Sunset Cycle Through The Planets Who: Adults & Older Children Under Supervision Description: 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 Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Patricks Bridge 7.00 pm | ||
| Transport & Mobility Forum Full Moon Cycle Who: Adults Description: 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 the planets” to Blackrock Castle. The Cycle will finish back in the city centre. Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Blackrock Castle 10.00 pm | ||
SUNDAY 15th MAY | WHERE & WHEN | ||
Cork Cycling Campaign Lee 2 Sea Water Run Who: Adults Description: To promote the Lee 2 Sea Greenway, The event will involve several cargo bikes (with support vehicle) carrying water in a container from the Inniscarra dam to the sea in Crosshaven. Contact: tomhennessy07@gmail.com | Inniscarra Dam 9.00 am | ||
An Oige Leisure Cycle to Haulbowline Who: 45km suitable for active adult cyclists Description: Cycle to Amenity Park Ringaskiddy, Coffee stop at Perry Street Café, Ringaskiddy, Return via Carrigaline, Douglas Register: corkkerryregionalgroup@anoige.ie | Opera House 10.00 am | ||
Transport Mobility Forum Cycle to Mullinavasigh Waterfall Who: Those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes Description: A cycle out to Mullinavasigh Waterfall out through Ballincollig Regional Park's 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. Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Grand Parade 10.50 am | ||
Cork Community Bikes Bike Doctor Who: Families & Adults Description: 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 advise on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Marina Market 12.00 pm | ||
Cork Community Bike Ride to Rochestown Who: Families & Adults Description: A quiet ride to Rochestown, a total distance of 12km, with a refreshment break. Planned return to the Marina at 4 pm. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Marina market 2.00 pm | ||
Cork Community Bikes A bike that is right for you Who: Families & Adults Description: Seasoned cyclists from Cork Community Bikes will share their advice on what to look for in a bike and what to avoid, considerations for finding a bike that will match your needs, and how to make sure that riding is comfortable for you. There will be lots of opportunities to ask questions and ask for specific advice. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Cork Community Bikes Blackpool 4.00 pm | ||
Transport Mobility Forum Tune Trail Who: Adults & older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes Description: 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! Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Grand Parade 7.00 pm | ||
Learn to Cycle Online: Video 3 – Helmet Set Up | Watch here | ||
Limerick School Cycle Bus – Podcast (32 mins) | Listen here | ||
MONDAY 16th MAY | WHERE & WHEN | ||
Cork Community Bikes Check & Maintain Your Bike Who: Families & Adults Description: 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. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Cork College Of Commerce 12.00 pm | ||
Transport & Mobility Forum Bike Doctor & Cycle to Ballincollig Who: Those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes Description: 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 Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Grand Parade Bike Doctor 12.30 pm Cycle 1.30 pm | ||
Cork Community Bikes, Bike Gears & Chains Who: Families & Adults Description: Do you have problems with your chain slipping, gears misbehaving, or you’d like to understand how to use and adjust them better? Bring your bike along and mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will show you how to adjust your gears and check your chain for wear. Tools will be provided. If you don’t have a bike with you can learn from other bikes. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | The Hub UCCC 1.30 pm | ||
Cork Community Bikes Taster Session - Checking a bike Who: Families & Adults Description: 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. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Cork Community Bikes, Blackpool 6.30 pm | ||
Transport & Mobility Forum Cycle along the Old Railway Mahon Strand Who: Those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes Description: A cycle out the old railway greenway and around Mahon Strand. There will be a break in Blackrock before beginning the journey back to the city along the Marina Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Grand Parade 7.00pm | ||
Learn to Cycle Online: Video 4 - Striding | |||
Green Schools Podcast (41 mins) | |||
TUESDAY 17th MAY | WHERE & WHEN | ||
Cork Bike Week Cycle to Blarney & Bike Doctor Who: Those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes Description: A cycle out to Blarney Castle, onto the Blarney to Waterloo Greenway and back to Cork. There will be a break for a picnic at Blarney Castle. Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Grand Parade Bike Doctor: 12.30 pm Cycle: 1.30 pm | ||
Cork Cycling Festival Cork Artists Way Cycle Who: Everyone Description: Join the Cork Cycling Festival as they visit and stop by at several cultural and art venues in Cork city centre to connect artists to the community. Venues include MTU Gallery, Outlaw Studios, Circus Factory, Sculpture Factory and more Register: corkcyclingfestival@gmail.com | Berwick Fountain Grand Parade 2.00 pm | ||
Cork Bike Week City Parklets tour Who: Those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes Description: A cycle to each of the parklets we visited last year as well as the new city parklets recently installed at various locations in the city Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Grand Parade 7.00 pm | ||
Cork Community Bikes Taster Session - Fix your Brakes Who: Families & Adults Description: An intro session on brakes, 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. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Cork Community Bikes, Blackpool 6.30 pm | ||
Transport Mobility Forum Bike Week Cork Movie Night Who: Adults Description: In collaboration with UCC Italian dept. and the Italian film festival. To celebrate bike week the Friary Bar will treat us to a showing of Bicycle Thieves (Ladri di biciclette) a stunningly visual film with sparse but powerful dialogue. Free snacks & popcorn for everybody! Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | The Friary Bar 8.30 pm | ||
Learn to Cycle Online Programme: Video 5 - Gliding | Watch here | ||
Women and Children on Bikes - Podcast (41 mins) | Listen here | ||
WEDNESDAY 18th MAY | WHERE & WHEN | ||
An Oige Leisure Cycle to Kilcrea Abbey Who: 50km suitable for active adult cyclists Description: Leaving from the city on Corks Cycle paths, passing the Kinsley Hotel using the cycle path to Model Farm Road, St. Olivers Cemetery, visiting Rory Gallaghers Grave and onwards to Kilcrea Abbey to Rooves Bridge. Coffee in Griffins Garden Center. Return to the City via the cycle path through Ballincollig Park Register: corkkerryregionalgroup@anoige.ie | Opera House 10.00 am | ||
Cork Big Lunchtime Picnic with Games Who: Everyone Description: A free social cyclist picnic in Fitzgerald’s park with bike games, a bike doctor and a free picnic lunch Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Fitzgerald's Park 12.00 pm | ||
Transport & Mobility Forum Bike Doctor & cycle to Passage Who: Those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes Description: 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. Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Fitzgerald Park Bike Doctor 12.30 pm Cycle 1.30 pm | ||
Cork Community Bikes – Fix Your Wheels Who: Families & Adults Description: An intro session on wheels, 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 Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week
| Cork Community Bikes, Blackpool 6.30 pm | ||
Transport & Mobility Forum Wild Walks of Cork Who: Those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes Description: 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. Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Grand Parade 7.00 pm | ||
Slower Streets - Podcast (42 mins) | Listen here | ||
Learn to Cycle Online Programme: Video 6 - Braking | Watch here | ||
THURSDAY 19th MAY | WHERE & WHEN | ||
Cork Community Bikes Fix your Brakes Who: Adults Description: An intro session on brakes, 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. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Service Yard CUH 12.00 pm | ||
Transport & Mobility Forum Bike Doctor & Cycle to Kileens Who: Those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes Description: A Northside orbital cycle just beyond the urban edge showing quiet routes around the Northwest of the city relatively short but hilly with a picnic break Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Grand Parade Bike Doctor: 12.30 pm Cycle: 1.30pm | ||
Cork Community Bikes Try Out Adapted Bikes Who: Adults and families with special mobility needs Description: This is an opportunity for those with special mobility needs to try out and enjoy various bikes such as tricycles, handcycles, rickshaws and tandems, on a car-free road. There will be help and advice on hand from Cope Foundation and Cork Community Bikes. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Lee Rowing Club 2.00-5.00pm | ||
Cork Community Bikes Fix Your Gears Who: Adults & families Description: An intro session on brakes, 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. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Cork Community Bikes, Blackpool 6.30 pm | ||
An Óige – Leisure Cycle to Cobh Who: 35km suitable for active adult cyclists Description: Cycle to Monkstown using the cycle paths along the old railway line, cross the ferry to Cobh for Coffee and return to the City on this magical tour. Register: corkkerryregionalgroup@anoige.ie | The Opera House 7.00 pm | ||
Cork Bike Week Bat Cycle to Ballincollig Who: Those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes Description: 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 Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Grand Parade 7.00pm | ||
Learn to Cycle Online Programme: Video 7 – Pedal Ready | Watch here | ||
FRIDAY 20th MAY | WHERE & WHEN | ||
| Cork Community Bikes Bike Doctor CUH Who: Adults Description: 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 advise on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Cork University Hospital 11.00 | ||
Transport & Mobility Forum Bike Doctor & Parks & Greenways & Quite Ways of Cork Who: Those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes Description: 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 quiet estate roads to the Greenway parallel to the N22 between the Bandon Road and Wilton, though quiet 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 Greenway to Donnybrook, back through Douglas village to the Greenway behind Besskrook to Mahon Strand, past Blackrock Castle and alone the Marine back to the city. Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Grand Parade Bike Doctor 12.30 pm Cycle 1.30 pm | ||
Cork Community Bikes Bike Doctor UCC Who: Students, staff, public Description: 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 advise on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | University College Cork 1.30 pm | ||
Cork Community Bikes Fix Your Bearings Who: Adults & Families Description: An intro session on bearings, 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. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Cork Community Bikes, Blackpool 6.30 pm | ||
Transport & Mobility Forum Cork Street Art Tour Who: Those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes Description: A cycle around a selection of street art installations recently installed at various locations in the city with stops to talk about each piece and artist talks Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Grand Parade 7.00 pm | ||
Learn to Cycle Online Programme: Video 8 – Pedalling | Watch here | ||
History of Bike Advocacy in Ireland - Podcast (43 mins) | Listen here | ||
SATURDAY 21st MAY | WHERE & WHEN | ||
Cork Community Bikes – Bike Doctor Who: Adults & Families Description: 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 advise on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | City Library Grand Parade 10.00 am | ||
Who: Anyone aged 6 and over Description: Short course using BMX race bikes at Cork BMX Club track in Tramore Valley Park Register: corkbmxclub@gmail.com Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Tramore Valley Park 10.30 am | ||
Cork Cycling Campaign Graffiti Bicycle Tour Who: Everyone Description: This event will provide a guided tour by bike of various graffiti and art installations around the city area. It will be run in a cycle bus formation and will be family-friendly Contact: tomhennessy07@gmail.com | The Marina 12.45 pm | ||
Cork Community Bikes Bike Doctor Who: Adults & Families Description: 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 advise on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Entrance to Greenway, Mahon Point 1.00 pm | ||
Transport & Mobility Forum Bikers Big Bike Week BBQ Who: Everyone Description: Bring your bike to The Lough. 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. Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | The Lough 2.00 pm | ||
Cork Community Bikes Longer Trips & Holidays by Bike Info and Q&A Who: Adults & Families Description: Cyclists from Cork Community Bikes will share their experiences and recommendations for 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. Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Cork Community Bikes Blackpool 5.00 pm | ||
Cycling Without Age - Podcast (30 mins) | Listen here | ||
SUNDAY 22nd MAY | WHERE & WHEN | ||
Transport Mobility Forum Cycle to Crosshaven Who: Those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes Description: A cycle out to Crosshaven out the old railway greenway. There will be a break for a picnic in Crosshaven before beginning the journey back to the city. Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Grand Parade 11.00 am | ||
Cork Community Bikes Bike Doctor Who: Adults & Families Description: 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 advise on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | The Lough 11.30 am | ||
Cork Cycling Festival Leisure Cycle to Blarney Who: Everyone Description: Leisure cycle on the Lee Rd heading out towards Kerry Pike, Tower and Blarney. There will be refreshments there before heading to St Mary waterloo and back to Cork Register: corkcyclingfestival@gmail.com | Berwick Fountain Grand Parade 12.00 pm | ||
Cork Cycling Campaign IBOP Disco on Wheels Cycle Who: Everyone Description: Ibop premiered in Cork at last year's Cork bike week and we have run several Ibops (including Junior Ibops) since. The event involves cycling around the city streets in a cycle bus formation with a speaker in a cargo bike. It’s great fun and 100% family-friendly and inclusive. Contact: tomhennessy07@gmail.com | Grand Parade 12.45 pm | ||
Cork Community Bikes Ride To Ballincollig Who: Adults & Families Description: 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 4.30 pm Register: corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week | Berwick Fountain Grand Parade 2.00 pm | ||
Transport Mobility Forum 4 Cities History Cycle Who: Those capable of competent road cycling and covering short/medium distances including older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes Description: 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 them, get a feeling of the vastness of time and have some fun on the way Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | Grand Parade 7.00 pm | ||
| Transport Mobility Forum bike Week Closing Party Who: Adults Description: A chance to connect socially with the new friends you made at all the bike week events over the last ten days and celebrate the end of bike week. The relaxed social evening with free snacks and lots of fellow cyclists. Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/1EjlUwDHeM | The Friary 8.00 pm | ||