Bike Week 2023 across Offaly next month

Bike Week, a celebration of cycling, is back for 2023 and takes place in various locations across Offaly over eight days next month.

The event will be held from Saturday, May 13 to Sunday, May 21.

There is something for all ages and abilities, from free bike checks, fun cycles, lunchtime rides, school cycle events, bike festivals and more. In Offaly, there are a wide range of events taking place including the Grand Canal Greenway Relay on Saturday, May 13.

Two route options are available:

Option 1 for experienced cyclists) - George’s Bridge, Edenderry to Pollagh Community Shop and Grand Canal Greenway Café; departing George’s Bridge, Edenderry at 9.30am (50k with an option for return trip from Pollagh to Edenderry totalling 100km, completed at own risk)

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Option 2 (recreational cyclists, families, etc.) – “stages” event

Stage 1 - George’s Bridge, Edenderry to Molesworth Bridge (greenway carpark), Daingean; departing George’s Bridge, Edenderry at 10am (17km)

Stage 2 – Molesworth Bridge, Daingean to The Old Warehouse, Bury Quay, Tullamore; departing Molesworth Bridge (greenway carpark), Daingean at 11.30am (14.5km)

Stage 3 – The Old Warehouse, Bury Quay, Tullamore to The Thatch, Rahan; departing The Old Warehouse, Bury Quay, Tullamore at 12.45pm (8.5km)

Stage 4 – The Thatch, Rahan to Pollagh Community Shop & Grand Canal Greenway Café; departing The Thatch, Rahan at 1.30pm (8km)

Refreshments are available at each “stages” stop below:

Molesworth Bridge (greenway carpark), Daingean;

The Old Warehouse, Bury Quay, Tullamore;

The Thatch, Rahan; and

Pollagh Community Shop & Café

Ride leaders will be on hand to support less experienced riders and families to complete the “stages” sections. Shuttle service and limited bike hire will also be available.

Pre booking is essential at the link here

Ticket sales for this free event close on Sunday, May 7

Other events on offer include School / Club cycles in Ferbane and Tullamore supported by Lynx and Tullamore Cycling Clubs and the Lunchtime cycle on Wednesday, May 17 in Birr, departing at 12.30pm from Birr Civic Office supported by Wolftrap Cycling Club.