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Artists

Cork Cycling Festival began as the “Cycling Arts Festival” and we have continued the tradition of reveling in Corks artistic atmosphere.

For this years festival we begin with a Retrospective Exhibition in the Friary Pub on Friday 14th at 7:00pm.

On Friday 21st at 6:00pm we visit our artist in the respective studios.

Intorducing;

Sarah Connor, Medium: wire, sculpture, drawing Contact: [email protected],
Emma Craig
Alexis Bannerman Medium: drawing, spoken word. Contact: [email protected]      Facebook: Alexis A. C. Bannerman art
Piotr Bibliw, creator of mystifying and beautiful Viking inspired jewellery, find his work on http://nordemporium.com/
Tim ‘Draven’ Meagher

and a visit to The Guesthouse Project.

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What’s On – FINAL WEEKEND Cork Cycling Festival

FRIDAY 27th July

18.00 Grand Bike Parade // Grand Parade

Whether you cycle for function, fun or fitness this city centre parade is for you. Listen out for music on the move! Wear a costume, ring your bell or customise your bike for the occasion, and enjoy a cruise around Cork’s streets in good company.

SATURDAY 28th JULY

13.00 Vintage Velo Run – Festival HQ, Grand Parade

Drag your high nellies out of the turf shed and dust off your tweeds for this jolly good vintage parade around the city. Relive the golden age and chivalry of ‘The Beautiful Machine’. Even if you don’t have skirts, tweeds or nellies come along anyway to join the craic of this rollicking ride!

18.30 Party and BBQ – The Quarter Deck, The Flying Enterprise, Sullivans Quay

Time to take our feet off the pedals. Festival go-ers and participants in the will gather at this iconic pub for food and fun – bicycles welcome! Entry to the party is free, food and drink is on sale.

SUNDAY 29th JULY

12.00-18.00 Bike Fair // Festival HQ, Grand Parade

Market stalls with luscious bikes and cycling accessories || Trike Trials || Bicycle Olympics || Family cycling || Cargo Bike show || Interactive science demo ‘The Beautiful Machine’ || Safety training workshops || Temporary tattoos || Live music || bike-powered refreshments || Bike Portraits
Week Long Events   

Kids luv Bikes exhibition! – Cork City Library 

Cork Cycling Festival has teamed up with Cork City Council’s SMILES project for a second year to bring you this colourful exhibition of children’s art. Awards will be presented at the Festival Opening, 13.00, Sat 21st @ Festival HQ, Grand Parade. Also on display will be the winning film in our Bike Shorts! Youth Film Competition.

Gallery on the Go! – Cork Cycling Festival’s first ever shop front cycle art exhibition.

Each shop front will form a gallery space for a different artist.  Audience Prize: The artist who creates Cork’s favourite window will receive a €300 voucher for Kilgrews Cycle Shop.  – Read On

*** Locations, Exhibition Map & Voting Info coming next week ******

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What’s On Today – Sunday 29th July

SUNDAY 29th JULY

12.00-18.00     Bike Fair    //  Festival HQ, Grand Parade

Market stalls with luscious bikes and cycling accessories || Trike Trials || Bicycle Olympics || Family cycling || Cargo Bike show || Interactive science demo ‘The Beautiful Machine’ || Safety training workshops || Temporary tattoos || Live music || bike-powered refreshments || Bike Portraits

Cork Cycling Festival 2012>Week Long Events   

Kids luv Bikes exhibition! – Cork City Library 

Cork Cycling Festival has teamed up with Cork City Council’s SMILES project for a second year to bring you this colourful exhibition of children’s art. Awards will be presented at the Festival Opening, 13.00, Sat 21st @ Festival HQ, Grand Parade. Also on display will be the winning film in our Bike Shorts! Youth Film Competition.

Gallery on the Go! – Cork Cycling Festival’s first ever shop front cycle art exhibition.

Each shop front will form a gallery space for a different artist.  Audience Prize: The artist who creates Cork’s favourite window will receive a €300 voucher for Kilgrews Cycle Shop.  – Read On

*** Locations, Exhibition Map & Voting Info coming next week ******

                                                                     Check Out Events for the Rest of the Week

Cork Cycling Festival is entirely free to the public, welcoming all ages and walks of life with a special focus on family-friendly events. The festival is run by a voluntary team who just love bikes as a great way to get about and want to inspire more people to cycle.

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What’s On Today – Saturday 28th July

SATURDAY 28th JULY

13.00               Vintage Velo Run – Festival HQ, Grand Parade

Drag your high nellies out of the turf shed and dust off your tweeds for this jolly good vintage parade around the city. Relive the golden age and chivalry of ‘The Beautiful Machine’. Even if you don’t have skirts, tweeds or nellies come along anyway to join the craic of this rollicking ride!


18.30               Party and BBQ  – The Quarter Deck, The Flying Enterprise, Sullivans Quay

Time to take our feet off the pedals. Festival go-ers and participants in the  will gather at this iconic pub for food and fun – bicycles welcome! Entry to the party is free, food and drink is on sale.

Week Long Events   

Kids luv Bikes exhibition! – Cork City Library 

Cork Cycling Festival has teamed up with Cork City Council’s SMILES project for a second year to bring you this colourful exhibition of children’s art. Awards will be presented at the Festival Opening, 13.00, Sat 21st @ Festival HQ, Grand Parade. Also on display will be the winning film in our Bike Shorts! Youth Film Competition.

Gallery on the Go! – Cork Cycling Festival’s first ever shop front cycle art exhibition.

Each shop front will form a gallery space for a different artist.  Audience Prize: The artist who creates Cork’s favourite window will receive a €300 voucher for Kilgrews Cycle Shop.  – Read On

*** Locations, Exhibition Map & Voting Info coming next week ******

Picnic Lunch Deal from the Natural Foods Bakery for Hungry Cyclists – €8 for sandwich, crisps, cake and a drink – Click to Order or see menu

Check Out Events for the Rest of the Week

 Cork Cycling Festival is entirely free to the public, welcoming all ages and walks of life with a special focus on family-friendly events. The festival is run by a voluntary team who just love bikes as a great way to get about and want to inspire more people to cycle.

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What’s On Today – Friday 27th July

FRIDAY 27th July

10.00-17.00     Countryside Cycle to Crosshaven  // Festival HQ, Grand Parade

A tour South-West to the picturesque harbour village of Crosshaven

13.00-14.00     An Abhainn sa Chathair  // Festival HQ, Grand Parade

A tour as Gaelige of the banks of our own lovely Lee. Your guide is Pádraig Ó Duinnín, host of TG4’s Muintir na Mara and founder of the Meitheal Mara maritime organisation.

18.00               Grand Bike Parade  //  Grand Parade

Whether you cycle for function, fun or fitness this city centre parade is for you. Listen out for music on the move! Wear a costume, ring your bell or customise your bike for the occasion, and enjoy a cruise around Cork’s streets in good company.

Week Long Events   

Kids luv Bikes exhibition! – Cork City Library 

Cork Cycling Festival has teamed up with Cork City Council’s SMILES project for a second year to bring you this colourful exhibition of children’s art. Awards will be presented at the Festival Opening, 13.00, Sat 21st @ Festival HQ, Grand Parade. Also on display will be the winning film in our Bike Shorts! Youth Film Competition.

Gallery on the Go! – Cork Cycling Festival’s first ever shop front cycle art exhibition.

Each shop front will form a gallery space for a different artist.  Audience Prize: The artist who creates Cork’s favourite window will receive a €300 voucher for Kilgrews Cycle Shop.  – Read On

*** Locations, Exhibition Map & Voting Info coming next week ******

Picnic Lunch Deal from the Natural Foods Bakery for Hungry Cyclists – €8 for sandwich, crisps, cake and a drink – Click to Order or see menu

Check Out Events for the Rest of the Week

Cork Cycling Festival is entirely free to the public, welcoming all ages and walks of life with a special focus on family-friendly events. The festival is run by a voluntary team who just love bikes as a great way to get about and want to inspire more people to cycle.

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What’s On Today – Thurs 26th July

THURSDAY 26th July

13.00-17.00     Touring Cycle to Blarney  //  Festival HQ, Grand Parade

A short cycle to Blarney and surrounding countryside. Moderate fitness required.

19.00 (Sharp)      An Oige Cycles   //  From CorkOpera House

These two regular cycles will welcome festival visitors. Long cycle leaves at 19.00 sharp, social cycle leaves 19.10.

Week Long Events   

Kids luv Bikes exhibition! – Cork City Library 

Cork Cycling Festival has teamed up with Cork City Council’s SMILES project for a second year to bring you this colourful exhibition of children’s art. Awards will be presented at the Festival Opening, 13.00, Sat 21st @ Festival HQ, Grand Parade. Also on display will be the winning film in our Bike Shorts! Youth Film Competition.

Gallery on the Go! – Cork Cycling Festival’s first ever shop front cycle art exhibition.

Each shop front will form a gallery space for a different artist.  Audience Prize: The artist who creates Cork’s favourite window will receive a €300 voucher for Kilgrews Cycle Shop.  – Read On

*** Locations, Exhibition Map & Voting Info coming next week ******

Picnic Lunch Deal from the Natural Foods Bakery for Hungry Cyclists – €8 for sandwich, crisps, cake and a drink – Click to Order or see menu

Check Out Events for the Rest of the Week

Cork Cycling Festival is entirely free to the public, welcoming all ages and walks of life with a special focus on family-friendly events. The festival is run by a voluntary team who just love bikes as a great way to get about and want to inspire more people to cycle.

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What’s On Today – Wed 25th July

WEDNESDAY 25th July

10.00-17.00     Long touring cycle to Mullinhassig   //  Festival HQ, Grand Parade

Some cycling experience and moderate fitness required. River side cycling, castle views and a route through forest to a hidden waterfall – bring your swimming gear!

13.00-14.00     HiddenCork  // Festival HQ, Grand Parade

Whether you’ve lived here all your life or are just passing through, there’s always something new to be discovered in this quirky city. Join Adam D’Arcy, architect and quirkologist for a curious trip!

18:00               Evening city tour: Signage  //   Festival HQ, Grand Parade

This gentle guided tour will take riders through several miles and over 100 years of Cork’s built environment. It will concentrate on the architecture, history and signage of the city since 1900, and be led by local author Tom Spalding, whose new book on Cork’s street signage is due out soon.

Week Long Events   

Kids luv Bikes exhibition! – Cork City Library 

Cork Cycling Festival has teamed up with Cork City Council’s SMILES project for a second year to bring you this colourful exhibition of children’s art. Awards will be presented at the Festival Opening, 13.00, Sat 21st @ Festival HQ, Grand Parade. Also on display will be the winning film in our Bike Shorts! Youth Film Competition.

Gallery on the Go! – Cork Cycling Festival’s first ever shop front cycle art exhibition.

Each shop front will form a gallery space for a different artist.  Audience Prize: The artist who creates Cork’s favourite window will receive a €300 voucher for Kilgrews Cycle Shop.  – Read On

*** Locations, Exhibition Map & Voting Info coming next week ******

Picnic Lunch Deal from the Natural Foods Bakery for Hungry Cyclists – €8 for sandwich, crisps, cake and a drink – Click to Order or see menu

Check Out Events for the Rest of the Week

Cork Cycling Festival is entirely free to the public, welcoming all ages and walks of life with a special focus on family-friendly events. The festival is run by a voluntary team who just love bikes as a great way to get about and want to inspire more people to cycle.

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What’s On Today – Tuesday July 24th

TUESDAY 24th July

10.00-19.00    East Cork Longer Touring Cycle  // from Festival HQ, Grand Parade

First stop Midleton and a coffee break. On to Dungourney and the seaside for ice-cream, and  Shanagarry for lunch. Through Cloyne to Midleton and on to Fota gate. Break at Bramble Lodge before returning toCork. 8 hours cycling and 1 hour eating. Total distance: 92km.

13.00-14.30     Histories and memories of the LeeValley  // Festival HQ, Grand Parade

Where the river meets the tide – a guided tour of the Lee Fields by historian and city councillor Kieran McCarthy. From city centre west to the Straight Road and back on the Lee Road: 90 minutes.

18:00              Community Gardens Cycle       //  Festival HQ, Grand Parade

Cork is cultivating a growing revolution in recent years – visit some community gardens and sample the tasty produce!

Week Long Events   

Kids luv Bikes exhibition! – Cork City Library 

Cork Cycling Festival has teamed up with Cork City Council’s SMILES project for a second year to bring you this colourful exhibition of children’s art. Awards will be presented at the Festival Opening, 13.00, Sat 21st @ Festival HQ, Grand Parade. Also on display will be the winning film in our Bike Shorts! Youth Film Competition.

Gallery on the Go! – Cork Cycling Festival’s first ever shop front cycle art exhibition.

Each shop front will form a gallery space for a different artist.  Audience Prize: The artist who creates Cork’s favourite window will receive a €300 voucher for Kilgrews Cycle Shop.  – Read On

*** Locations, Exhibition Map & Voting Info coming next week ******

Picnic Lunch Deal from the Natural Foods Bakery for Hungry Cyclists – €8 for sandwich, crisps, cake and a drink – Click to Order or see menu

Check Out Events for the Rest of the Week

Cork Cycling Festival is entirely free to the public, welcoming all ages and walks of life with a special focus on family-friendly events. The festival is run by a voluntary team who just love bikes as a great way to get about and want to inspire more people to cycle.

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What’s On Today – Mon 23rd July

MONDAY 23rd July

10.00-17.00     Long Touring Cycle to Barryscourt & Cobh  // Festival HQ, Grand Parade

A cycle aroundCorkHarbourvisiting medievalBarryscourtCastleand the Quays atCobh. Some cycling experience and moderate fitness required. *CrossRiverFerry ride fare: €1.50 return

13.00-14.00      Polish Cuisine Cycle  // Festival HQ, Grand Parade

Per4meЯ invites Cork cyclists to pedal around the city to track Polish cuisine. We’ll pay a visit to CoMix, Merkury, Pewex, Polonez, Pychotka, Taste Cafe, Wedlinka and get samples of best Polish food. As the cycle has a limited number of participants we’d like to invite first 25 cyclists who will get detailed information about the Polish Cuisine Cycle.
See you on Monday 23rd July 2012 at 1pm

17.30 – 20.30     Guide Dogs Cycle  // Festival HQ, Grand Parade

Cycle out to the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind centre and meet some of these four-legged heroes. ee the centre’s new puppies before returning to the city centre. Suitable for confident cyclists of all ages

Week Long Events   

Kids luv Bikes exhibition! – Cork City Library 

Cork Cycling Festival has teamed up with Cork City Council’s SMILES project for a second year to bring you this colourful exhibition of children’s art. Awards will be presented at the Festival Opening, 13.00, Sat 21st @ Festival HQ, Grand Parade. Also on display will be the winning film in our Bike Shorts! Youth Film Competition.

Gallery on the Go! – Cork Cycling Festival’s first ever shop front cycle art exhibition.

Each shop front will form a gallery space for a different artist.  Audience Prize: The artist who creates Cork’s favourite window will receive a €300 voucher for Kilgrews Cycle Shop.  – Read On

*** Locations, Exhibition Map & Voting Info coming next week ******

Picnic Lunch Deal from the Natural Foods Bakery for Hungry Cyclists – €8 for sandwich, crisps, cake and a drink – Click to Order or see menu

Check Out Events for the Rest of the Week  

Cork Cycling Festival is entirely free to the public, welcoming all ages and walks of life with a special focus on family-friendly events. The festival is run by a voluntary team who just love bikes as a great way to get about and want to inspire more people to cycle.

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What’s On Today – Sun 22nd July

SUNDAY 22nd July

13.00-15.00     Gallery on the Go! Guided Tour – Starting from Festival HQ, Grand Parade

Hop on your bike and be the first to take in the 2012 exhibition alongside some of the artists. Cast your vote for your favourite shop front.

Week Long Events   

Kids luv Bikes exhibition! – Cork City Library 

Cork Cycling Festival has teamed up with Cork City Council’s SMILES project for a second year to bring you this colourful exhibition of children’s art. Awards will be presented at the Festival Opening, 13.00, Sat 21st @ Festival HQ, Grand Parade. Also on display will be the winning film in our Bike Shorts! Youth Film Competition.

Gallery on the Go! – Cork Cycling Festival’s first ever shop front cycle art exhibition.

Each shop front will form a gallery space for a different artist.  Audience Prize: The artist who creates Cork’s favourite window will receive a €300 voucher for Kilgrews Cycle Shop.  – Read On

*** Locations, Exhibition Map & Voting Info coming next week ******

Picnic Lunch Deal from the Natural Foods Bakery for Hungry Cyclists – €8 for sandwich, crisps, cake and a drink – Click to Order or see menu

Cork Cycling Festival is entirely free to the public, welcoming all ages and walks of life with a special focus on family-friendly events. The festival is run by a voluntary team who just love bikes as a great way to get about and want to inspire more people to cycle.