Latest Laois Event: Bike Week 2021 Programme of Laois Events
Laois Programme of Events for Bike Week 2021
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS PLANNED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY TO CELEBRATE BIKE WEEK 2021
Bike Week is an annual celebration and promotion of all that’s great about bikes and cycling. This year, Bike Week will kick off on Sunday September 12th and end on Saturday September 18th.
Funding has been provided by the Department of Transport to Laois County Council and other Local Authorities across the country to contribute towards a variety of events both on the ground and online throughout the week.
During Bike Week, new and lapsed cyclists will be encouraged to get on the bike and make cycling part of their lifestyle. People across the country will be able to join in events in their counties and consider cycling as a convenient way to travel on the commute, for shopping trips and leisure.
Events in Laois include:
| Date | Event Name/Details | Time | Who are the target participants for this event? | Location(s) |
| Sunday12/9 | Family/Group Cycles – Vicarstown Cycling Group, and the Stradbally Cycling Group will cycle the new Barrow Blueway from Vicarstown towards Athy. The stronger cyclists to go all the way to Athy and back (24k in total), and the not-so-strong can turn back at the end of the blueway (12km) Family Cycle – A 5km family cycle which will be lead out by Laois Hurling and Camogie Stars, Ross King, Róisín Kilmartin, Paddy Purcell and Sarah Creagh | 12.00pm 10.00am | Families from the local area Families – Adults and Children | Vicarstown Old School, Co. Laois The Square, Rathdowney |
| Monday 13/9 | National Learning Network Cycle – Cycling for students of National Learning Network Portlaoise | All day | Students of National Learning Network, Portlaoise | National Learning Network Portlaoise |
| Tuesday 14/9 | Inclusion Cycle at Vicarstown Get Back on your Bike – The purpose of the event is to encourage adults to return to cycling and socialising with a group. Tuesday cycle- Vicarstown to Monasterevin with a stop-over and refreshments at the half-way point in Castlemitchell GAA Club | 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm | Families of people with Disabilities Adults Families from the local area | Vicarstown, Co. Laois The Square, Rathdowney, Co. Laois Vicarstown Old School |
| Wednesday 15/9 | Cycle on Wednesday – Pedals Away! Cycle Bus Trip! Cycle on Wednesday Rathdowney – The purpose of the event is to encourage school children to cycle to school. A promotional event will be held at Rathdowney National School for the children on their arrival. Cycle on Wednesday Errill – The purpose of the event is to encourage school children to cycle to school. A promotional event will be held at Rathdowney National School for the children on their arrival. COW Day – School cycle along the Barrow Blueway Cycle to Group Downtown Portlaoise “On Yer Bike Day”- Downtown members cycle to work and meet at Market Square at 8.45am. Local press will be present for a group photo to promote National Bike Week | 10.00am – 12.00pm 8.00am -9.00am 8.00am -9.00am 11.00am 2.45pm` 8.45am | 5th & 6th Class pupils from Portlaoise National Schools National School Children and their parents National School Children and their parents National schools in St Coleman’s NS & Cosby N.S Young People age 7years-13years from Mountmellick and surrounding areas. Downtown Portlaoise Members | Portlaoise Rathdowney National School Errill National School Vicarstown Old School Mountmellick Youth and Family Resource Centre Sports Complex Destination Market Square, Portlaoise |
| Thursday 16/9 | Cycle to Group | 2.45pm | Young People age 7 years-13years from Mountmellick and surrounding areas. | Mountmellick Youth and Family Resource Centre Sports Complex |
| Thursday 16/9 | Stradbally Cycle from Market House | 7.00pm | Adults & Children 10 years of age | Market House, Stradbally |
| Friday 17/9 | Bike Maintenance & Repair Workshop – The purpose of the event is to facilitate an understanding of basic bike maintenance through a workshop format. It will be followed by a short cycle. Bikes with Lights – starting from Old School Vicarstown, cycle towards Athy, 8 miles round trip | 6.00pm 7.00pm | Adults and Children Adults & Children over 7 years of age | Rathdowney Old School, Vicarstown |
| Saturday 18/9 | ||||
| Sunday 19/9 | Timahoe 10km Family Cycle – with Tea/Coffee treat afterwards in the Tower & Bean Coffee shop | 11.30am | Families- children should be competent cyclists | Church Car Park, Timahoe |
Further details on events will be available on www.bikeweek.ie over the coming weeks.