Active Travel

Bike Week 2026

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Saturday 9th May 2026

♥︎ Slang Greenway Heritage Cycle (From Dundrum to Marlay Park)
 

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Join us for an easy guided cycle exploring the heritage along the Slang Greenway from Dundrum to Marlay Park.


Join the DLR Heritage Officer, Deirdre Black, on an easy guided cycle along the Slang Greenway from Dundrum to Marlay Park. Enjoy new viewpoints on this part of Dublin and hear about the creative innovation of Dun Emer Industries, Slang River nature, local cycling champions, views to mountain top monuments and historic Marlay House. Assemble at the Ardglas entrance to the Slang Greenway and finish at Marlay Park.


Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Ardglas, Dundrum
Suitability: All ages and all levels


To book your place, kindly register at: Slang Greenway Heritage Cycle Tickets, Saturday, May 9  •  11 AM - 12 PM | Eventbrite

Monday 11th May 2026

♥︎ Bicycle Safety Check, Deansgrange Library
 

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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 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.


Date: Monday, 11th May 2026
Time: 12-3 pm
Location: Deansgrange Library
Suitability: Open to all ages

For more information, visit https://thebikehub.ie
See more at https://libraries.dlrcoco.ie/deansgrange-library

 

♥︎ E Bike Tour of Three Rock Mountain – Ticknock National Mountain Bike Trail Centre
 

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These FREE sessions aim to give people an accessible way of experiencing the Three Rock Mountains and exploring the great outdoors on Dublin’s doorstep.


Riders will be shown the tracks and trails of Three Rock Mountain in an enjoyable way with magnificent skyline views of Dublin city and the east coastline of Ireland.


The National Mountain Bike Trail centre at Ticknock is one of the best Mountain biking sites in Ireland, offering graded trails of Blue, Red and Black, so all levels of Mountain biking experience are catered for.


Date: Monday 11th May and Wednesday 13th May
Time: 5.30 – 7.30 pm
Location: Ticknock National Mountain Bike Trail Centre
Suitability: Over 18’s session


To book your place, kindly email info@biking.ie (Booking is essential as places are limited.)


For more information, visit www.biking.ie

 

Tuesday 12th May 2026

♥︎ Bicycle Safety Check, Cabinteely Library 
 

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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 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.


Date: Tuesday, 12th May 2026
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Location: Cabinteely Library
Suitability: Open to all ages


For more information, visit https://thebikehub.ie
 

See more at: https://libraries.dlrcoco.ie/cabinteely-library


♥︎ Bike Accessory Giveaway (Booterstown Dart Station)


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Members of the Dublin Cycling Campaign and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will be giving away free bike accessories to lucky commuters.

 

Date: Tuesday, 12th May 2026
Time: 5 pm
Location: Booterstown Dart Station
Suitability: Open to all ages

 

Wednesday 13th May 2026

♥︎ Accessible Bike Fleet Showcase (Blackrock Park)


 

Join members of The Bike Hub and Cycling Without Age for an inclusive, age- and family-friendly event showcasing The Bike Hub’s accessible fleet, including tri-shaw, tandem, handcycle, and tricycle.


Take a trishaw ride or test-ride an E-cargo bike. Plus Free bike safety checks.

Date: Wednesday, 13th May 
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: Blackrock Park
Suitability: Open to all ages


♥︎ E Bike Tour of Three Rock Mountain – Ticknock National Mountain Bike Trail Centre

 

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These FREE sessions aim to give people an accessible way to experience the Three Rock Mountains and explore the great outdoors on Dublin’s doorstep.
 

Riders will be shown the tracks and trails of Three Rock Mountain in an enjoyable way with magnificent skyline views of Dublin city and the east coastline of Ireland.
 

The National Mountain Bike Trail centre at Ticknock is one of the best Mountain biking sites in Ireland, offering graded trails of Blue, Red and Black, so all levels of Mountain biking experience are catered for.

Date: Monday 11th May and Wednesday 13th May
Time: 5.30 – 7.30 pm
Location: Ticknock National Mountain Bike Trail Centre
Suitability: Over 18’s session


To book your place, kindly email info@biking.ie (Booking is essential as places are limited.)


For more information, visit www.biking.ie

Thursday, 14th May 2026

♥︎ Bicycle Safety Check: Dundrum Library


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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 that it is in good working condition and safe for riding. During the safety check, a technician will inspect various components of the bike, such as the brakes, tyres, wheels, pedals, chain, gears, and handlebars, among others.


Date: Thursday, 14th May 2026
Time: 3 – 7 pm
Location: Dundrum Library
Suitability: Open to all ages


For more information, visit https://thebikehub.ie/


See more at: https://libraries.dlrcoco.ie/dundrum-library

 

♥︎ Bicycle Accessory Giveaway (Dundrum Luas)
 

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Members of the Dublin Cycling Campaign and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will be giving away free bike accessories to lucky commuters.


Date: Thursday, 14th May 2026
Time: 5 - 6.30pm
Location: Dundrum Luas
Suitability: Open to all ages

 

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