Waterford gears up for Bike Week 2025 with events for all ages
All events are free, but registration is required for most activities to help manage numbers and keep everyone safe
Dust off your helmet, pump up those tyres and get ready to roll because Bike Week 2025 is just around the corner!
Running from Saturday, May 10 to Sunday, May 18, Waterford is celebrating all things cycling with a brilliant line-up of free events for all ages and abilities.
This year’s programme is packed with many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, build your confidence on two wheels and discover some of Waterford’s most beautiful routes.
Things are kicking off in style with a 'Dawn Cycle' to Tramore on Saturday, May 10, at 6am which is an early start but well worth it for the sunrise! If early mornings aren’t your thing, there is plenty of lunchtime cycles too, including a 6km 'Picnic Cycle' from the House of Waterford Crystal on Wednesday, May 14.
The popular 'Waterford Wheels' events are also returning, offering guided Greenway cycles from Durrow to Dungarvan and Carriganore. If you’ve always wanted to try the Greenway but weren’t sure where to start, these are perfect as all you need is your bike and helmet.
Whether you’re new to cycling or looking to sharpen your skills, there is something for everyone across the week:
- 'Cycle Training' for older adults at the Regional Sports Centre offers a welcoming environment for getting comfortable on a bike again.
- A 'Beginner Cycling Session' at Carriganore on Tuesday, May 13 gives you a friendly introduction to the basics.
- The Men and Women’s Social Cycling Programme also offers four relaxed evenings of sociable spins.
Families can join the 'Tea Time Cycle' from Carriganore and the little ones can get involved too with the 'RSC Schools Cycling Festival' – helping the next generation discover the joys of cycling.
For those looking for something a little different, why not try:
- 'Bike, Beach and Yoga' at Walton Park, Dungarvan.
- A 'Bike and Hike' from Mount Melleray or Crough Wood Café, combining two of the best ways to experience Waterford’s natural beauty.
- 'An introduction to Mountain Biking' session at Fairlane Park.
There’s even a 'Waterford Walls' Cycle Tour, where you can pedal your way through some of the city’s stunning murals and street art.
Special highlights include the Waterford Greenway 'Night Cycle' on Friday, May 16– an unforgettable experience cycling under the stars and the '30K Waterford to Wexford Cycle' on Sunday, May 18 – for those ready for a longer challenge.
All events are free, but registration is required for most activities to help manage numbers and keep everyone safe.
Make sure you don't forget your helmet as it is compulsory for all rides!
For full details and to register, you can visit Waterford Bike Week.