National Bike Week is a celebration of cycling and everything that we love about it. Here at Cycle Superstore, we’re very excited about what we have coming for the NBW. Cycling means everything for us, so we’re really happy that these kinds of initiatives happen and we praise them.
Courtesy of the National Transport Authority, we present to you the events that take place around Dublin during National Bike Week.
Sunday – 12th September
Pedalpalooza
When: 1PM – 5PM
Who: Families, all ages, open to the public
Where: Fairview Park
Pedalpalooza is our flagship Bike Week event. It’s a family-friendly bike festival, taking place in Fairview Park
Pedalpalooza aims to celebrate and promote the benefits of cycling through workshops, guided cycles and fun activities. A wide range of activities, suitable for all ages and abilities, will be held in the park to get people moving and to promote a more sustainable urban mobility culture, such as e-bike and cargo bike demos, information tents, children’s workshops, bike maintenance workshops, and much more!
We are encouraging people to walk or cycle to this event, where possible. Free bike parking will be available in the park.
Activities include: Guided cycles, Cycle bus drop-on session, Cycle fashion upcycling workshop, Bike maintenance workshop, Pedal-Powered Workshops, Fitness for Kids, Cycling Obstacle Course, Yoga in the Park
Monthly Cycles Bike Week Cycle – 12PM
Monthly Cycles are a Dublin-based initiative, with the aim of bringing women in Dublin together each month for an inclusive cycle around the city. These are social events, with the added bonuses of exploring the capital, sharing experiences, exchanging tips, and (very importantly) enjoying cake.
To sign up for this event, please complete the online registration.
Guided Cycle to Clontarf promenade
When: 1PM
Who: Open to all
Where: Fairview Park
This 7km cycle leaves from Fairview Park and travels along the Clontarf promenade to the wooden bridge. To sign up for this event please complete the online registration.
Guided Cycle to Royal Canal
When: 3PM
Who: Open to all
Where: Fairview Park
This 4km cycle leaves from Fairview Park and brings participants to the new premium cycle route along the Royal Canal. To sign up for this event please complete the online registration.
Monday – 13th September
City Centre Lunchtime Cycle Tours
When: 1.30PM
Who: Open to all
Where: City Centre
Join an exciting bike ride highlighting the best of Dublin led by Cycle Dublin Bike Tours. Ride past Dublin’s most famous attractions and historical sites. You’ll be taken through the most beautiful and interesting characteristics of the city and learn about its rich, strange history as well the quirks that makeup Dublin’s culture. The tour will start at Whitefriar Place, beside Aungier Street. Bicycles will be provided for this tour. The tour lasts one hour.
The tour is free to attend but booking is essential. Groups numbers are limited to 15 per tour. Book your place by emailing cycledublinbiketours@gmail.com
Dublin’s Sporting History by Bike:
When: 6PM – 9PM
Who: Open to all
Where: The Lazy Bike Tour Company, Drury Street Multi Story Car Park, Dublin 2
Explore Dublin with a genuine sports fanatic who is full of fun interesting facts from a broad range of sports. This is a fully guided tour and will sports ranging from cricket to Gaelic games. As well as filling you in on fun facts your guide will supply you with a bike, helmet, hi-viz and make sure you are safe at all times. This tour will be led by the Lazy Bike Tour Company and bikes will be supplied.
This tour is free of charge but registration is essential. Register online now.
Tuesday – 14th September
Bike Clinic
When: 8AM – 2PM
Who: Open to all
Where: Wilton Terrace, Grand Canal
City Centre Lunchtime Cycle Tours
When: 1.30PM
Who: Open to all
Where: City Centre
Join an exciting bike ride highlighting the best of Dublin led by Cycle Dublin Bike Tours. Ride past Dublin’s most famous attractions and historical sites. You’ll be taken through the most beautiful and interesting characteristics of the city and learn about its rich, strange history as well the quirks that makeup Dublin’s culture. The tour will start at Whitefriar Place, beside Aungier Street. Bicycles will be provided for this tour. The tour lasts one hour.
The tour is free to attend but booking is essential. Groups numbers are limited to 15 per tour. Book your place by emailing cycledublinbiketours@gmail.com
Lunchtime Cycle for Dublin City Council staff
When: 1PM
Who: Dublin City Council Staff
Where: Dublin City
Wednesday – 15th September
City Centre Lunchtime Cycle Tours
When: 1.30PM
Who: Open to all
Where: City Centre
Join an exciting bike ride highlighting the best of Dublin led by Cycle Dublin Bike Tours. Ride past Dublin’s most famous attractions and historical sites. You’ll be taken through the most beautiful and interesting characteristics of the city and learn about its rich, strange history as well the quirks that make up Dublin’s culture. The tour will start at Whitefriar Place, beside Aungier Street. Bicycles will be provided for this tour. The tour lasts one hour.
The tour is free to attend but booking is essential. Groups numbers are limited to 15 per tour. Book your place by emailing cycledublinbiketours@gmail.com
Thursday – 16th September
City Centre Lunchtime Cycle Tours
When: 1.30pm
Who: Open to all
Where: City Centre
Join an exciting bike ride highlighting the best of Dublin led by Cycle Dublin Bike Tours. Ride past Dublin’s most famous attractions and historical sites. You’ll be taken through the most beautiful and interesting characteristics of the city and learn about its rich, strange history as well the quirks that make up Dublin’s culture. The tour will start at Whitefriar Place, beside Aungier Street. Bicycles will be provided for this tour. The tour lasts one hour.
The tour is free to attend but booking is essential. Groups numbers are limited to 15 per tour. Book your place by emailing cycledublinbiketours@gmail.com
Lunchtime Cycle for Dublin City Council staff
When: 1PM
Who: Dublin City Council Staff
Where: Dublin City
Explore Glasnevin & Ballymun by Bike
When: 6PM – 8.30PM
Who: Open to all
Where: Opposite the entrance to Glasnevin Cemetery
Take a leisurely cycle around the Glasnevin/Ballymun Area.
This a fully guided tour and stops will be made along the way where your guide will give you information and answer any questions you may have. Stops along the way include Glasnevin Cemetry, Tolka Valley, Botanic Gardens & Griffth Avenue. Bike and all safety equipment is provided as well as a friendly guide to take you safely around the routes.
This tour is free of charge but registration is essential. Register online now.
Friday – 17th September
City Centre Lunchtime Cycle Tours
When: 1.30PM
Who: Open to all
Where: City Centre
Join an exciting bike ride highlighting the best of Dublin led by Cycle Dublin Bike Tours. Ride past Dublin’s most famous attractions and historical sites. You’ll be taken through the most beautiful and interesting characteristics of the city and learn about its rich, strange history as well the quirks that makeup Dublin’s culture. The tour will start at Whitefriar Place, beside Aungier Street. Bicycles will be provided for this tour. The tour lasts one hour.
The tour is free to attend but booking is essential. Groups numbers are limited to 15 per tour. Book your place by emailing cycledublinbiketours@gmail.com
Discover the Grand Canal & Inchicore by Bike
When: 6PM – 8.30PM
Who: Open to all
Where: Richmond Barracks, Dublin 8
Take a leisurely cycle around the Inchicore area and the Grand Canal. This a fully guided tour and stops will be made along the way where your guide will give you information and answer any questions you may have. Some of the stops include Richmond Barracks, Goldenbridge Cemetery, Kilmainham Goal/Royal Hospital Kilmainham & Irish War Memorial Gardens. This tour will be led by the Lazy Bike Tour Company and bikes and safety equipment will be supplied.
This tour is free of charge but registration is essential. Register online now.
Saturday – 18th September
Discover the Docklands and Grand Canal by Bike
When: 2.30PM – 5PM
Who: Open to all
Where: Grand Canal Quay
Take a leisurely cycle around the Dublin Docklands and the Grand Canal area of Dublin. This is a fully guided tour and stops will be made along the way where your guide will give you information and answer any questions you may have. Stops along the way include Hanover Quay, Windmill Lane Recording Studios, Irishtown & The Great South Wall. This tour will be led by the Lazy Bike Tour Company and bikes and safety equipment will be supplied.
This tour is free of charge but registration is essential. Register online now.
Royal Canal Cycle
When: 10AM – 12:30PM
Who: Open to all
Where: Cross Guns Basin, Phibsborough
Take a leisurely cycle along the Royal Canal and surrounding area. This is a fully guided tour and stops will be made along the way where your guide will give you information and answer any questions you may have. Stops along the way include Royal Canal, Phoenix Park, Grangegorman & Phibsborough. This tour will be led by the Lazy Bike Tour Company and bikes and safety equipment will be supplied.
This tour is free of charge but registration is essential. Register online now.
