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SATURDAY 11TH MAY 2024
CARGO BIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The cargo bike championship is a fun-filled family event. There will be a large array of cargo bikes on the show participating in various mini fun races.
The objective is to showcase their capabilities and manoeuvrability to the public while having a ton of fun in the process!
There will be prizes to win on the day, this will be a family-friendly event.
Time: 10:30am – 3pm
Date: Saturday 11th May 2024
Location: Dún Laoghaire Harbour, Old Ferry Terminal Car Park
Suitability: Open to everyone
DUBLIN CYCLING CAMPAIGN FAMILY CYCLE
The Dublin Cycling Campaign are hosting a Family Friendly Cycle.
The cycle will start from Blackrock Dart Station, joining Seapoint Avenue and finishing at the Ferry terminal in Dún Laoghaire harbour.
This event is in partnership with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council who will kindly provide free ice cream to participants.
Time: 11am
Date: Saturday 11th May 2024
Location: Blackrock Dart Station
Suitability: Beginners, Family friendly
CYCLING TRAINING WORKSHOPS
10.30am - 11.30am – Women-only cycling
Bring your bike and get input on skills for safety and getting around on your bike.
11.30am - 12.30pm – Children’s Learn to Cycle
Come along and see the stages of learning to cycle independently – get tips and find out where to access resources, you may even see a child cycle for the first time. Suitable for 4 years and upwards.
13.00pm - 14.00pm – Children’s Skills
Bring a child to this session to take part in fun skills that will help them better handle their bikes.
14.00pm - 15.00pm – Parent and child session
Come along with your bike and child, learn skills for cycling with a child, where to position, how to support a child in becoming a confident cyclist and practice safe cycling on the road.
Time: 10:30am – 3pm
Date: Saturday 11th May 2024
Location: Dún Laoghaire Harbour, Old Ferry Terminal Car Park
Suitability: As per the listings
DUBLIN MOUNTAINS ACTIVE FAMILY NIGHT AT THE GAP
Join us for an unforgettable evening of outdoor adventure at the GAP in the Dublin Mountains! Bring your family and experience a fun-filled night with BBQ, mountain bike lessons, nature trail walks, and exciting activities.
This event, hosted in collaboration with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Cycling Ireland and the Dublin Mountain Partnership offers a perfect opportunity for families to bond and explore the stunning Dublin Mountains together.
You don’t need to be a seasoned mountain biker, so try something new, there’s plenty for everyone at the GAP Active Family Night. Discover this scenic location, test your skills with coaching for men, women, and children, and enjoy the thrill of outdoor exploration in a safe and welcoming environment.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with nature, get active, and create lasting memories with your family. Join us for the Dublin Mountains Active Family Night at the GAP and embark on a journey of adventure and fun!
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Date: Saturday 11th May 2024
Location: Glencullen Adventure Park, Dublin Mountains
Suitability: Families, Outdoor lovers, Mountain users, Active Families
For more information visit, The Dublin Mountains Active Family Night at the GAP - The Gap
CYCLING WITHOUT AGE: INCLUSIVE CYCLING DEMONSTRATION
Come along and experience this free service. Trained staff will be on hand to allow participants to try trishaws, tandems, trikes, wheelchair bikes, hand cycles and more.
Drop in, no booking is required.
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Date: Saturday 11th May
Location: The Bike Hub, Dún Laoghaire Harbour (opposite RNLI shop)
Suitability: Suitable for all.
For more information visit, https://cyclingwithoutage.ie/ or Home | The Bike Hub
SUNDAY 12TH MAY 2024
COASTAL MOBILITY ROUTE HERITAGE CYCLE TOUR
An easy heritage cycle hosted by the dlr Heritage Officer, Deirdre Black along the coastal mobility route.
Discover the origin stories of this part of Dublin; King Laoghaire’s fort, 18th-century coffee shops, shipwrecks, the first trains and the eternal appeal of fresh sea air!
End the trip with an optional free tour of the Joyce Tower Museum at Sandycove.
Max: 15 attendees
Time: 11 am -12 pm
Date: Sunday 12th May 2024
Location: Salthill to Sandycove. Assemble at Longford Gardens on the Coastal Mobility Route (the seating area beside Salthill and Monkstown Dart station) and finish at the Joyce Tower in Sandycove.
Suitability: Open to all ages
To book your place kindly email: activetravelteam@dlrcoco.ie
(please state Coastal Mobility Route Heritage Cycle Tour in your e-mail)
MONDAY 13TH MAY 2024
LUNCHTIME BIKE SAFETY CHECKS
Free Lunchtime Bike Safety Checks at “Hub 17” Sandyford
“The Bike Hub is popping up all over Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County for Bike Week! Mechanics will be available for free safety checks on your bike and let you know if you’re ready to cycle into summer”.
The Bike safety check is an inspection of a bicycle to ensure it is in good working condition and safe for riding. During a safety check, a technician will inspect various bike parts such as the brakes, tyres, wheels, pedals, chain, gears, and handlebars, among others.
Time: 11 am -2 pm
Date: Monday 13th May 2024
Location: Sandyford – Hub 17
Suitability: Open to all ages
For more information visit, Home | The Bike Hub
FREE TUNE-UP - UCD BIKES
Is your bike in good condition? Want to know for sure? Monday is the day you'll have the chance to have your entire bike adjusted for free, in addition to receiving super tips on how to make it even better!
Book your spot via Eventbrite and we'll take care of the rest.
Time: 12:30pm - 13:30 pm
Date: Monday 13th May 2024
Location: UCD Bikes, University College Dublin, Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4, Ireland
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Suitability: Open to all ages
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-tune-up-ucd-bikes-bike-week-2024-tickets-896213678237?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
TUESDAY 14TH MAY 2024
LUNCHTIME BIKE SAFETY CHECKS
Free Lunchtime Bike Safety Checks at Dundrum Town Centre
“The Bike Hub is popping up all over Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County for Bike Week! Mechanics will be available to do free safety checks of your bike and let you know if you’re ready to cycle into summer”.
The Bike safety check is an inspection of a bicycle to ensure that it is in good working condition and safe for riding. During a safety check, a technician will inspect various components of the bike such as the brakes, tyres, wheels, pedals, chain, gears, and handlebars, among others.
Time: 11 am - 4 pm
Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024
Location: Dundrum Town Centre Courtyard (near the fountains)
Suitability: Open to all ages
For more information visit, Home | The Bike Hub
BIKE ACCESSORY GIVEAWAY (BLACKROCK)
Members of the Dublin Cycling Campaign, An Garda Síochána and Dlrcc will provide some lucky commuters with free bike accessories.
Time: 5 pm
Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024
Location: Blackrock Park
Suitability: Open to all ages
LAUNCH OF THE NEW DUNDRUM TOWN CENTRE BIKE PARKING FACILITIES
Come along and join us for the official opening of the new Dundrum Town Centre Bike parking facilities, located on level 2M in our Red Car Park.
Time: 10 am
Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024
Location: Dundrum Town Centre Red Car Park 2M
Suitability: Open to all ages
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY: UCD BIKES, BIKE WEEK 2024
Don't know what kind of bike to buy? Have you tried an electric bike, road, cargo or foldable bike? Are you planning to buy a baby car seat or a trailer, but you don't know each one? If you like to have the experience first to make up your mind, This is your chance! On Tuesday, we will have the opportunity to try any bike or accessory from our shop with the expert assistance of our team to solve all your doubts.
Time: 10:30 am - 16:30 pm
Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024
Location: UCD Bikes, University College Dublin Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4, D04 PR94, Ireland
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Suitability: Open to all ages
For more information click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/try-before-buy-ucd-bikes-bike-week-2024-tickets-896219696237?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY 2024
SOFA TO SADDLE
Cycle Programme for older adults aged 55+ Beginner / Novice Cyclists – Programme Launch.
The free 6-week Programme will run from Wednesday the 15th of May until Wednesday, June 19th.
The Bike Hub, Age & Opportunity and Dlr Sports Partnership developed and supported the programme.
Please note participants will be required to bring their bicycles.
Time: 10 am
Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024
Location: Blackrock Park
Suitability: Over 55’s
For more information contact: Kmalone@dlrcoco.ie
or to register visit: https://sofatosaddle2024.eventbrite.ie
BIKE TO WORK DAY
National Bike to Work Day – Why not consider cycling to work today? The potential benefits of cycling are hard to deny, so what are you waiting for? Get those tyres pumped up, hop on and give it a try!
Time: All day
Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024
Location: Countywide
Suitability: Open to all ages
For more information visit, Home | The Bike Hub
BIKE ACCESSORY GIVEAWAY DUNDRUM
Members of the Dublin Cycling Campaign, An Garda Síochána and Dlrcc will provide some lucky commuters with free bike accessories.
Time: 5 pm
Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024
Location: Dundrum Luas Stop
Suitability: All
LAUNCH OF DLR SPORTS PARTNERSHIP BALANCE BIKE PROGRAMME
This programme is delivered in local Primary Schools and provides ten bikes/helmets on loan for 4-6 weeks, alongside tutorial videos to support teachers and students learning the basics of cycling.
Date: Wednesday 15th May
Location: St.Colmcille Junior National School Ballybrack
For more information on the programme contact our Community Sports Development Officer, Louise Callan (lcallan@dlrcoco.ie) or visit, https://dlrsportspartnership.ie/primary-schools/
FREE BICYCLE SAFETY CHECK AND BIKE TATTOOS
Free Bicycle Safety Checks and Bike Tattoos at Dundrum Library
The Bike Hub is popping up all over Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County for Bike Week! Mechanics will be available for free safety checks on your bike and will let you know if you’re ready to cycle into summer.
The Bike safety check is an inspection of a bicycle to ensure it is in good working condition and safe for riding. During a safety check, a technician will inspect various bike parts such as the brakes, tyres, wheels, pedals, chain, gears, and handlebars, among others.
Free Bike Tattoos
Bike Tattoos are permanent, but they don’t hurt, we promise! Get a design of your choice “tattooed” onto your bike for free by expert bike painter: Explicit Bikes
Time: 3 pm - 7 pm
Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024
Location: Dundrum Library
Suitability: Open to all ages
For more information visit, Home | The Bike Hub
WORKSHOP - UCD BIKES - BIKE WEEK 2024
Are you tired of spending money on punctures or have an issue with the bike halfway through and not having anything to do? UCD Bikes will offer you the solution, Knowledge! Wednesday is the day that we will offer a masterclass on basic bike care, we will teach simple maintenance like fixing punctures that everyone can do, and we will use all our experiences acquired in these long years of cycling to get you out there. And even better, it's not just food for your brain, but we'll also provide food for your stomach. Catering service is included. Avoid mistakes, save money and time, learn new things, and evolve with us. Making cycling more enjoyable and powerful is our mission, and sharing knowledge is the beginning of a new stage. Secure your spot on the Eventbrite app and don't miss out on this class that will change your life in the bike world.
Time: 12:30 pm -14:30 pm
Date: Wednesday 15th May 2024
Location: UCD Bikes, University College Dublin Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4, D04 PR94, Ireland
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Suitability: Everyone
For more information click HERE, WORKSHOP - UCD BIKES - BIKE WEEK 2024 Tickets, Wed 15 May 2024 at 12:30 | Eventbrite
THURSDAY 16TH MAY 2024
FREE BICYCLE SAFETY CHECK AND BIKE TATTOOS
Bicycle Safety Checks and Bike Tattoos at the Lexicon (Dún Laoghaire).
Bicycle Safety Checks – The Bike Hub is popping up all over Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County for Bike Week! Mechanics will be available for free safety checks on your bike and will let you know if you’re ready to cycle into summer.
Bike Tattoos – Bike Tattoos are permanent and won’t hurt, we promise! Get a design of your choice “tattooed” onto your bike for free by expert bike painter: Explicit Bikes
Time: 3 pm - 7 pm
Date: Thursday 16th May 2024
Location: The Lexicon Library (Dún Laoghaire), lower-level entrance near the cafe
Suitability: Open to all ages
For more information visit, Home | The Bike Hub
FRIDAY 17TH MAY 2024
CYCLE TO THE SHOW / REHAB CARE
It’s got to be 50:50!’ – Rehab Care Festival of Inclusion Concert – Cycle to Show event supported by Dlr Bike Week. Supervised bike parking and bike goodies are available for those who travel by bike.
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Date: Friday 17th May 2024
Location: Assembly Hall, Dlr County Council, County Hall, Dún Laoghaire
Suitability: Open to all ages
For more information click here: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/dlr-events/event/its-got-be-5050-rehab-care-festival-inclusion-annual-concert
FREE BOLT E-BIKE TRIAL
National Bike Week gives you a chance to evaluate your relationship with cars. Why not consider taking fewer car journeys this week and see if walking or cycling can replace some of your trips?
To support you, Bolt and Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council together are offering free e-bike trips*(1 return trip, up to 20 mins each way) to Bolt users in Dlr on Friday 17th May 2024.
Try the e-bikes and discover the enjoyment and fun that cycling can bring!
Time: 00:00 am - 11:59 pm
Date: Friday 17th May 2024
Location: In all Bolt operating areas across Dlr
Suitability: For all new and existing e-bike riders over 18 years of age.
For more information visit,
It’s time for Bike Week, Ireland! | Bolt Blog
ART CHALLENGE - UCD BIKES - BIKE WEEK 2024
Join UCD Bikes for an exciting ART CHALLENGE during BIKE WEEK 2024! Get ready to unleash your creativity and show off your artistic skills. We want to see photographs, drawings, paintings, music, any kind of art that evokes emotions, tells stories and encapsulates the essence of cycling for you.
To participate, tag us on social media or email us and, at the end of Bike Week we will select the 3 best to give away super prizes.
Time: Anytime
Date: Friday 17th May 2024
Location: Artworks to be shared online
Suitability: Open to all ages
For more information click here, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-challange-ucd-bikes-bike-week-2024-tickets-896252694937)
Send your email to: info@ucdbikes.com or tag us on our social media
@ucd_bikes
https://www.instagram.com/ucd_bikes /
www.facebook.com/people/UCD-Bikes
SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2024
SLANG GREENWAY HERITAGE CYCLE TOUR
An easy heritage cycle hosted by the Dlr Heritage Officer, Deirdre Black along the Slang Greenway from Dundrum to Marlay Park. Enjoy new viewpoints on this part of Dublin; the creative innovation of Dun Emer Industries, Slang River nature, local cycling champions, views to mountain top monuments and historic Marlay Park.
Assemble at the Ardglass entrance to the Slang Greenway and finish at Marlay Park.
(Limited Places)
Time: 11 am - 12 pm
Date: Saturday 18th May
Location: Assemble at the Ardglass entrance to the Slang Greenway and finish at Marlay Park.
Suitability: All age groups
To book your place kindly e-mail: activetravelteam@dlrcoco.ie
(please state Slang Greenway Heritage Cycle Tour in your e-mail)