National Bike Week runs from 12th-18th September this year so keep your eyes peeled for events near you! “Bike Week will be great this year”’ says Ruth Bullough from Cycle Sense in Skibbereen, “ Our programme includes a Mystery Cycle Buffet, Bike Fun and Art Day at our workshop and taster cycle sessions for adults and children”. In Clonakilty the schedule includes a Wellbeing Cycle, several educational workshops and a family day. All events are free, see full details below.
Bike Week 2021 – Events in Skibbereen and Clonakilty this month
| Sat 11th 2-3.30pm | Teach your child to cycle without stabilisers. Learn the stages of cycling and try our balance bikes, we can remove stabilisers if requested. We can also help transition to pedalling. @ Skibbereen Sports Centre Booking 087 9242222 (Skibbereen) |
| Sat 11th 3.45-5.15 | Adult Learn to Cycle Taster Learning to cycle can feel daunting, come and see how the Adult Learn to Cycle course could help you learn in a safe and supportive environment, meet the instructors and try our bikes. @ Cycle Sense Workshop, Skibbereen. Booking 087 9242222 (Skibbereen) |
| Sun 12th 12.30 | Cycle Buffet An afternoon of mystery and discovery! Cycle with us to enjoy the delights of West Cork food at beautiful West Cork locations. Booking essential – 087 7589716 (Skibbereen) |
| Monday 13th – 11am-noon | Workshop ‘Messing with Mechs’ – Come down to the Bike Circus or visit us via Facebook Live to learn about all things derailleurs. (Clonakilty) |
| Tues 14th – 11:30am | Touring and E-Bikes webinar – tune in on Facebook Live or pop down to the Bike Circus (Clonakilty) |
| Tues 14th – 3pm | Wellbeing Cycle – a leisurely 10-15km cycle, all welcome meet at the Bike Circus (Clonakilty) |
| Thurs 16th – 11am | Accessibility Cycling workshop and webinar with Jack. See some great cycling options for people with mobility issues, via Facebook or pop down to the yard (Clonakilty) |
| Thurs 16th – 12-2pm | Cycling without Age – Come see and learn about our Silver Bullet Trishaw and why it is so important to our community (Clonakilty) |
| Fri 17th – 3pm | Family Day – Come down to Croppy park with your small ones and have some fun. (Clonakilty) |
| Fri 17th 6.30-8pm | Women on Wheels Taster Are you a beginner/novice cyclist? Find out how the Women on Wheels course could be for you. 1.5hr cycle session once a week for 5 weeks. Designed to improve confidence, stability and increase knowledge by cycling with others and on your own. @ Cycle Sense Workshop, Skibbereen. Booking 087 9242222 (Skibbereen) |
| Sat 18th 2-5pm | Bike Art, Bike Cleaning Station and Cycling Games Through fun and games learn why it’s important to keep your bike clean and how to do it. Also learn about bike parts by being creative. Partake in an art installation and take home something made of bike parts. Plus enjoy a cycle round an obstacle course. @ the Cycle Sense Workshop (Skibbereen) |
| Sat 18th – 3pm | ‘Kidical Mass’ Cycle – a celebratory lap of the town, all welcome – especially kids! Meet at the Bike Circus (Clonakilty) |
| Sat 18th – 3:30pm | In Appreciation of our Apprentices – Pop down to the Bike Circus to learn about our free apprenticeship program and meet and mingle with some graduates as well as reconnect with other Bike Circus Members. Drinks & nibbles provided. We will also be launching our new community notice board, for carpooling, bike swapping and gear sharing! (Clonakilty) |
