Bike Week 13th to 21st May 2023
Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of all that’s great about bikes and cycling.
Bike Week is a national event co-ordinated locally by Sligo County Council and Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership with support from many local cycling clubs and community organisations. There are numerous free cycling related events running in Sligo throughout bike week 13th to 21st May listed below, you can view a full list national events at bikeweek.ie.
Events can be booked online at the links below
EVENT LIST AND BOOKING DETAILS BELOW
Balance Bike Come & Try Events - Various Dates
Balance Bike Come & Try
Come join us with your 2 to 5 years olds to find out what Balance Bikes are all about. A balance bike is a lightweight, pedal-less child’s bike which facilitates balance and propulsion. Children run along whilst seated, push off the ground to create forward movement and use their feet to slow down and stop safely. Balance Bikes help children develop gross motor skills, spatial awareness, bilateral co-ordination and enhance their physical literacy and is the first step to a life long skill of cycling.
- Bikes available – Balance Bikes and Helmets will be provided if needed – please select on booking
- Age Limit: 2 to 5 years
- Parents must stay onsite for the duration of the session
- Skreen Dromard Community Centre – Saturday 13th May – 11am – Book a ticket by clicking here
- Enniscrone Family Resource Centre – Thursday 18th May – 3.15pm – Book a ticket by clicking here
- St. John’s NS. Temple Street, Sligo – Friday 19th May – 2.30pm – Book a ticket by clicking here
- Cleveragh Park Sligo – Sunday 21st May – 11am – Book a ticket by clicking here
Further Information
theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie / 086 0716829
info@northwestadventuretours.ie / 087 1259594
Children’s Cycling Skills and Drills - Various Dates
Children’s Skills and Drills
A fun cycle session for Children aged 5 to 12 years delivered by experienced cycling coaches, sessions available for beginners, improvers and advanced. Children should bring their own bikes to best learn how to use them, but if bikes are needed these can be booked at registration. Make sure bikes have working brakes and pumped tyres. Helmets must be wore for the duration of the lesson. Children will learn skills around Balance, Pedalling, Braking and Cornering. Cycling takes place in an enclosed outdoor area safe from traffic. Bikes available – Bikes and Helmets will be provided if needed – please select on booking
- Skreen Dromard Community Centre – Saturday 13th May – 12noon & 1pm Book a ticket by clicking here
- Enniscrone Family Resource Centre – Thursday 18th May – 4.30pm – Book a ticket by clicking here
- St. John’s N.S, Temple Street, Sligo – Friday 19th May – 3.45pm & 5pm- Book a ticket by clicking here
- Coolaney Community Park – Sunday 21st May 4pm & 5pm- Book a ticket by clicking here
Further Information
theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie / 086 0716829
info@northwestadventuretours.ie / 087 1259594
Adult Guide Cycles - Cleveragh Park - Various Dates
Adult Guided Cycles – Click Here to Book
Not been on a bike in over 30 years or more! Never learned to cycle! Then come along to our adult guided cycles, where you will be guided back on to the bike. Small group size, suitable for beginner and novice cyclists, taking place on park cycle lanes away from busy roads, guided by friendly patient instructors. Come to one session or come to them all. Each session is 1 hour, bikes and helmets provided.
Pre booking essential – Limited places apply
- Date: Running Monday to Friday
- Time: 7pm
- Start/Finish Point: Cleveragh Park (entrance at the bottom of the hill)
- Bikes available – select on booking
- Age Limit: over 16years
Click Here to Book
Further Information
theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie / 086 0716829
info@northwestadventuretours.ie / 087 1259594
Photo Competition 13th to 21st May
Ballisodare Bay Cycling Club Photo Competition
Join the Bike Week Photo Competition and share your finest photos that capture the joy and advantages of cycling! Submit your entries on Ballisodare Bay Cycling Club Facebook Page, tagging @CyclingIreland, @transportforireland and @BallisodareBayCyclingClub. Don’t miss out on using the hashtags #BikeWeek and #bbccphotocomp for your entry to count. the winners will be rewarded with fantastic bike related prizes you won’t want to miss!
Further Information
Terms and Conditions
- The competition is exclusively open to individuals participating in cycling activities within Co. Sligo. Proof of residency or presence in Sligo may be required to validate entry.
- The submitted photo must be related to cycling and taken during Bike Week 13th to 21st May 2023
- Entries must be submitted on Ballisodare Bay Cycling Club Facebook Page, by tagging @CyclingIreland, @BallisodareBayCyclingClub using the #BikeWeek and #bbccphotocomp
- The entrant must be 18 or over
- Permission must be obtained from any individuals appearing in the photo to use thier image for the competition
- The competition closes at 11.59pm on the final day of Bike Week (21st May 2023)
- A panel of judges will select the winners based on their ability to capture the essence of cycling
- The judges’ decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into
- All photos must be taken within County Sligo
Prizes
- First Prize: €200 Voucher
- Second Prize: €150 Voucher
- Third Prize: €50 Voucher
- Addationally, the first 20 entrants will recieve a free cycling water bottle
- All Vouchers are redeemable at Scanlon Cycles Ballisodare.
Coastal Cruise Leisure Cycle - 13th May
Coastal Cruise Leisure Cycle – Click Here to Book
Join us for a easy leisure paced guided cycle along the costal roads of west Sligo and take in the beauty of the countryside by bicycle. This is a short easy paced cycle suitable for novice cyclists and those who have not cycled in over 20years. Rediscover the joy of cycling under the guidance of experience cycle guides, and enjoy some sweet refreshments afterwards.
- Date: Saturday 13th May
- Time: 6.00pm
- Start/Finish Point: Dunmoran Strand Beach Carpark
- Bikes available – select on booking
- Age Limit: over 14years only
Click Here to Book
Further Information
theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie / 086 0716829
info@northwestadventuretours.ie / 087 1259594
Family Fun Cycle Festival - 14th May
‘National Bike Week – Family Fun Cycling Festival’
Cleveragh Park, Sligo Sunday 14th May from 12.30pm to 3.00pm
All ages and abilities! Free fun for everyone!
Skills and drills fun with bicycles and balance bikes.
Park will be closed to cars, come enjoy safe fun cycling on the bike paths of Cleveragh Park.
Bikes must be road worthy with working brakes and both adults and children must wear helmets when cycling.
Book a ticket by Clicking Here
Pedal Parade - 14th May
Pedal Parade
Tots to Twelve wheeling, scooting, pedalling with parents/guardians. All abilities welcome!
Slow Roll Pedal Parade through the streets of Sligo.
- Meeting TBC
- Time TBC
For Further Information and Booking
sligocycles@gmail.com
087 9622234
Lough Bo Pedal to Paddle - 14th May
Lough Bo Pedal to Paddle – Click Here to Book
Join us for a leisurely cycle through the lake filled hills around Lough Bo, Lough Arrow and Lough Na Suil before arriving at Lough Bo where we walk on water with a tour of the lake on Stand up Paddle Boards.
Pre booking essential – Limited places apply
- Date: Sunday 14th May
- Time: 6.30pm
- Start/Finish Point: Lough Bo
- Bikes available – select on booking
- Age Limit: Over 12years
Click Here to Book
Further Information
theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie / 086 0716829
info@northwestadventuretours.ie / 087 1259594
Bird Song by Bike - Dawn Course - May 17th
Dawn Chorus Cycle – Click Here to Book
Join us on Wednesday 17th May at 6.30am for a Dawn Chorus Cycle Tour. Cycle in through Doorly Park along the Garavogue River. Get yourself up early and enjoy one of nature’s miracles as you spin along enjoying the beautiful bird song followed by a quick chat about the birds that you are hearing.
Pre booking essential – Limited places apply
- Date: Wednesday May 17th
- Time: 6.30am
- Start/Finish Point: Doorly Park Play Ground Car Park
- Bikes available – select on booking
- Age Limit: 8years
Click Here to Book
Further Information
theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie / 086 0716829
info@northwestadventuretours.ie / 087 1259594
Cycle to Work Day - 17th May
Wednesday 17th May is National Cycle to Work Day for Bike Week. So leave that car at home and take the bike instead.
Lunch Time Cycle - Bike for Lunch - May 17th
Lunch Time Cycle – Click Here to Book
Join us at 1.15pm for a 30minute guided leisure cycle on the cycle paths through charming Doorly & Cleveragh Park. Followed by lunch time refreshments at Riverside Hotel.
Pre booking essential – Limited places apply
- Date: Wednesday May 17th
- Time: 1.15pm
- Start/Finish Point: Riverside Hotel
- Bikes available – select on booking
- Age Limit: all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Click Here to Book
Further Information
theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie / 086 0716829
info@northwestadventuretours.ie / 087 1259594
Biodiversity Foraging Cycle - 17th May
Biodiversity Foraging Cycle
Join us for a easy leisure paced Biodiversity Foraging Cycle with Gaby Wieland, Neantóg. Participants are welcome to meet us at Cranmore Community Garden at 5 30 pm or Doorly Park Playground at 6pm. Cycle will take place in the Doorly Park and Cleveragh Park areas, suitable for all abilities.
Further Information and Booking
sligocycles@gmail.com
0879622234
Spin to Zen Enniscrone - May 18th
Spin to Zen in Enniscrone – Click Here to Book
Enjoy an evening leisure cycle along county roads of Enniscrone and finish at Enniscrone Beach followed by a taste of Beach Yoga while the sun sets to the sound of the Ocean. What a way to end the day.
- Date: Thursday 18th May
- Time: 6.30pm
- Start/Finish Point: Beach Car PArk behind the Ocean Sands Hotel
- Bikes available – contact organisers
- Age Limit: Over 18years
Click Here to Book
Further Information
diane@sligosportandrecreation.ie
Enniscrone Spin and Splash - May 19th
Sunrise Spin and Splash – Click Here to Book
Start your weekend right by enjoying the beautiful coastline of Enniscrone as the sun begins its journey out of bed with spectacular views of the Wild Atlantic Way, followed by a dip in the ocean to refresh and wake you up for the weekend ahead.
Pre booking essential – Limited places apply
- Date: Friday May 19th
- Time: 6.30am
- Start/Finish Point: Enniscrone Beach Lifeguard station
- Bikes available – contact organisers
- Age Limit: Over 18years
Click Here to Book
Further Information
diane@sligosportandrecreation.ie
Intro to MTB - 20th May
Beginner MTB sessions
As Ernest once said: ‘It is riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them’ and we couldn’t agree more. Join us for a beginner mountain biking lesson and let a bike take you places that a car never will.
Learn the basics of this wonderful sport on Coolaney Mountain Bike Trails. Each lesson is 1.5hrs long. Various age groups and session available see below to book.
Pre booking essential – Limited places apply
- Women’s Beginner MTB Lesson – 9am to 10.30am – Click here to book
- Men’s Beginner MTB Lesson -11am to 12.30 am – Click here to book
- 8 – 12 years MTB Lesson – 1pm to 2.30pm – Click here to book
- 13 -15 years MTB Lesson – 3.30pm to 5pm – Click here to book
- 16 – 19 years MTB Lesson -5.30pm to 7pm – Click here to book
Further Information
theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie / 086 0716829
info@northwestadventuretours.ie / 087 1259594
Women’s Mountain Biking Coaching Day - 21st May
Women’s Coaching Day with NorthWest MTB Club
Women’s coaching by Cycling Ireland coaches. Beginner to Advanced catered for.
Book online at https://eventmaster.ie/event/vGQyUPoSb4 – Cancelled
- Sunday 21st May
- Union Woods, Sligo
For Further Information
Bike Orienteering Family Fun - May 21st
BIKE ORIENTEERING – CLICK HERE TO BOOK
- Sunday May 21st at 12.30pm Cleveragh Park Sligo.
- Something for the whole family to enjoy.
- Taking place in an enclosed park, cycle the bikes trails while following your map to locate the markers, finish the course to get a reward.
- Suitable for all ages and abilities.
- Some Bikes and Helmets available to use or bring your own, must be road worthy. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian on the course at all times (short course parent/guardian may walk beside children, (Some balance bikes, handcycles, trikes available, please call the office to enquire)
- Event must be pre-booked.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK
Further Information Contact:
Theresa Kilgannon, Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership Tel: 0860716829 or Email theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie
Coolaney Community Leisure Cycle - 21st May
Coolaney Community Leisure Cycle – Click Here to Book
Join us for a easy leisure paced guided cycle along the country roads of Coolaney and take in the beauty of the countryside bicycle. This is a short easy paced cycle suitable for novice cyclists and those who have not cycled in over 20years. Rediscover the joy of cycling under the guidance of experience cycle guides, and enjoy some sweet refreshments in Café Fia afterwards and have a chat about future adult cycling programmes for the area.
- Date: Sunday May 21st
- Time: 6.30pm (40min cycle)
- Start/Finish Point: Café Fia
- Bikes available – select on booking
- Age Limit: over 14years only
Click Here to Book
Further Information
theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie / 086 0716829
info@northwestadventuretours.ie / 087 1259594
Ox Mountains Cycling Club Recruitment Spin - 21st May
Ox Mountains Cycling Club Recruitment Spin
The club will host a Sunday Morning Club Recruitment Spin for anyone interested in joining a small friendly club on the side of the Ox Mountains.
Ideal opportunity for solo cyclists or small groups out cycling on their own to join a club and be part of an energetic group of people in the South Sligo area.
Open to all abilities, the route we have chosen is relatively flat at 70km and can be shortened depending on the group we have on the morning.
Refreshments served back at the Centre on your return.
We look forward to welcoming you all on the morning of our event!
Helmets, bikes in good working order and front and rear lights are required.
- Date: Sunday May 21st
- Time: 9am
- Start/Finish Point: Ox Mountain’s Centre, F91 PAF8
- Age Limit: over 18years
Further Information
jharan83@hotmail.com / 087 786 9019
https://www.strava.com/routes/3011380743867464124
Innisfree Wheelers Club Sunday and Open Day - 21st May
Innisfree Wheelers Club Sunday and Open Day
The event will be a spin on open roads and catering for all levels of cyclist. Groups will do roughly 30km, 65km or 85km. We will depart ATU (Knocknarea Arena carpark) following a route briefing and safety talk, at 10am.
We would ask non-club cyclists to come early so they can discuss their abilities and see where they will be most comfortable.
Highlight of the Club Sunday Morning will be the coffee and scone stop at Castle Dargan, mid spin. The easy-going nature of the Club Sunday Spin is always a good introduction to group cycling for newcomers.
Helmet and Hi-Viz mandatory.
- Date: Sunday May 21st
- Time: 10am
- Start/Finish Point: ATU Knocknarea Arena Carpark
- Age Limit: over 18years
Further Information
secretary@innisfreewheelers.com
086 243 6740