Bike Week Cork Mon 15th May Events 2023

Bike Week Cork 2023 Events

Monday 15th May
Long Cycle to Ballincollig & Proceeding Bike Doctor

Date & Time: Mon 15th May @ 1.30pm

Meeting Point: Grand Parade

Who: Older Children & Adults

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/E41WI4EF74

Learn to Cycle Using Balance Bikes

Date & Time: Mon, 15th May @ 5pm

Meeting Point: Skibbereen Sports Centre

Who: Children

Description: Participants will have fun on balance bikes while cycle instructors go through the stages of scooting, striding, gliding and introducing pedalling.

Register: cyclesense@gmail.com

Assistive & Adaptive Cycling Workshop for the Elderly & Less Abled

Date & Time: Mon, 15th May @ 12pm

Meeting Point: The Bike Circus Clonakilty

Who: Older Adults & Disability

Description: Assistive and adaptive cycling for the elderly and less abled. Presentation on electric assisted and specially constructed tandems, bikes, & trikes. Discussion introducing the Bike Depot Project, an initiative of The Bike Circus

Register: Register via Facebook @theBikeCircus www.facebook.com/thebikecircus

Be Wide Yo Ride’ Safety Workshop

Date & Time: Mon, 15th May @ 7pm

Meeting Point: Blackpool Community Centre

Who: Children 8-18yo

Description: Making young kids aware of bike safety safety on the road and to be seen. We will do this by inviting kids to brink their bikes to club and go through bike safety activities

Info: blackpoolyouthclub@gmail.com

Cycling Skills and Bike Maintenance

Date & Time: Mon, 15th May @ 5pm

Meeting Point: Bishopstown GAA club

Who: Underage players

Description: Introduction to cycling safety, helmet, lights, hand signals, safe stopping, breaking, making a turn to the right, making a turn to the left, merging into traffic from a bike lane, cycling with a hurley and helmet, and how best to manage this. We will also host a session on basic bike maintenance.

Info: l.crowley@ucc.ie

We Bike Here, Community Engagement Event | Hollyhill

Date & Time: Mon, 15th May @ 6.00pm

Meeting Point: Hollyhill Library, Harbour View Rd

Who: Adults

Description: A community building event with Cork Cycling Campaign for those who cycle in the area and also an opportunity for those who do not cycle to discuss what it’s like as a cyclist in their local area. We will have information on bike maintenance on hand and will discuss basic bike upkeep and bringing a bike back in to use for those who have not cycled in some time as well as having information on non standard bikes such as cargo, trike etc.

Info: northside@corkcyclingcampaign.com

Leisure Cycle Tune Trail

Date & Time: Mon, 15th May @ 6.50pm

Meeting Point: Grand Parade

Who: Adults

Description: A fun leisure 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/E41WI4EF74

Info: tmfcork@gmail.com

Cycling & Sustainability Display and showcase

Date & Time: Mon, 15th May @ 9.15am

Meeting Point: MTU Cork Library

Who: All MTU staff, students & families

Description: Information display for the duration of Bike Week 2023, of relevant books, e-books, artwork and more

Info: adrian.vaughan@mtu.ie

Cork Bike Hire “Cycle Freedom”

Date & Time: Mon, 15th May @ 10am-5pm daily

Meeting Point: Cork Bike Hire, Marina Market, Centre Park Road, Cork T12 YX76

Who: Adults and children aged 9+

Description: Free bike hire for children & adults who may have forgotten the freedom of cycling a bicycle. Limited daily places

Register: info@corkbikehire.com

SIVUH Bike to Work Challenge

Date & Time: Mon, 15th May @ Shift commencement

Meeting Point: South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital

Who: All staff

Description: Cycling to work challenge; Prizes for Best bike selfie, Newest cyclist, Longest single distance cycled and more

Cork College of FET Youghal Youthreach Leisure Cycle

Date & Time: Mon, 15th May @ 11.30am

Meeting Point: Cork College of FET Youghal

Who: 15 – 20 years

Description: Guided cycle from Youghal to Redbarn on electric bikes after an initial training session in Green Park, Youghal

Info: carol.newman@corketb.ie

How to Check Your Bike | Cork College of FET, Cork City

Date & Time: Mon, 15th May @ 12-1pm

Meeting Point: Cork College of FET, Cork City

Who: Adults

Description: Bring your bike along to the College of FET (old College of Commerce) 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: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

How to Check Your Bike | Student Hub, University College Cork

Date & Time: Mon, 15th May @ 1.30pm

Meeting Point: Student Hub, University College Cork

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 give advice on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away

Register: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

Basic Bike Checks & Maintenance | Blackpool

Date & Time: Mon, 15th May @ 6.30pm

Meeting Point: Cork Community Bikes, Assumption Rd, Blackpool

Who: 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: info@corkcommunitybikes.com

How to Check Your Bike | Deaf Enterprises

Date & Time: Mon, 15th May @ 4pm

Meeting Point: Sign & Cycle, Deaf Enterprises, Ballinlough Rd

Who: Deaf People

Description: 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 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: info@corkcommunitybikes.com