Waterford events for bike week announced
There are a number of events taking place in County Waterford for Bike Week
Waterford City and County Council in conjunction with the NTA (National Transport Authority) have compiled a packed programme of events for Bike Week 2025, which takes place from Saturday, May 10, to Sunday, May 18.
A spokesperson for the local authority told Waterford News & Star that among the events planned are the Durrow to Dungarvan cycle, cycle training for older adults, a Waterford Greenway night cycle and an event called 'the Bike, Beach and Yoga'.
Bike Week is an annual celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling, with hundreds of family friendly events scheduled to take place across the country including heritage cycles, maintenance workshops and learn-to-cycle courses.
All 31 local authority areas are involved in Bike Week with events being organised jointly through the local authorities and local sports partnerships.
Hugh Creegan, Acting CEO of the NTA emphasised the importance of the week saying: “The engagement from the local authorities and local sports partnerships has once again been fantastic this year. It’s great to see so many events taking place all around the country."
“There really is something for everyone, from the popular family bike festivals and community cycles to local heritage and greenway cycles to school’s events," said Mr Creegan.
"I’d encourage everybody to get involved," he added.
Meanwhile, Emma Smyth, Bike Week Co-ordinator with Waterford City and County Council, said: "There is a wide range of free and fun cycle events taking place in Waterford over Bike Week 2025. The programme has something that will appeal to all, so if you are new to cycling or have clocked up the miles on the roads of Waterford, Bike Week will certainly have something that will suit your ability, your age and your pace.”
For more information and to see what events are taking place throughout Waterford city and county visit www.bikeweek.ie
Those taking part in Bike Week are encouraged to share photos or videos to social media using #BikeWeek and tagging their local authority and Transport for Ireland @TFIUpdates.
