Cork Cycling Festival isn’t your average festival. Embrace the fun of Cork with others, on our bicycles.
Please note, the festival events are free to the public and usually no registration is needed, however we ask participants to express their interest via [email protected], message us on Facebook or mark the Facebook event as “Going” due to actual numbers required for the train rides prior to boarding.
Please ensure to turn up at least 10 minute prior to the event starting time.
We have two meeting points this year: the fountain on Grand Parade, Cork and Kent Train Station, Cork (next to the bike rental stand).
Wednesday 16th of July
9.30am Festival Opening ceremony and Roche’s Point Lighthouse cycle
@ Cork Kent Train station (Lower Glanmire Road entrance next to Bikeshare station)
After our Festival opening ceremony at Kent Train Station, Cork we will take the train to Midleton at 10.15 and cycle south to visit the beautiful countryside and Roche’s Point Lighthouse with a guided tour before taking a lunch break.
Around 45-50 km cycling, return to city around 5-6 p.m.
Special thanks to Irish Rail for taking all of us from Cork to Midleton.
6.50pm Bikes and Bites
@ The Fountain on Grand Parade
Join us on a tasty tour of Cork’s culinary gems! We will ride to local eateries for delicious bites and good craic. Registration via email or Facebook needed due to limited space.
Thursday, 17th of July
10:00 a.m. Cycle to Haulbowline Island
@ The Fountain on Grand Parade
Enjoy the scenic ride along the greenway through Monkstown to the historic Haulbowline Island with our experienced volunteer crew. This is one of our longer cycles. Approx. 50 km round trip.
7:00 p.m. An Oige Cycle
@ Cork Opera House ( T12 DW6P)
Take an evening spin out with An Oige. Great group, good fun.
Friday, 18th of July
10:00 a.m. Great Island Cycle
@ Cork Kent train station (Lower Glanmire Road entrance next to Bikeshare station) – gathering at 9.45am
Hop on the 10 a.m. train with us to visit Fota Victorian Garden, cycle the scenic loop with stunning views of Cobh and a coffee stop in John F. Kennedy park. Returning on the ferry and cycle back from Passage West to Cork on the greenway, with a final stop at Ardfoyle Garden.
Approx. 40 km cycling.
7.00 p.m. Hidden Cork Cycle
@ The Fountain on Grand Parade
Scroll around in Cork with Adam D’arcy to learn more about the history of the city.
Saturday 19th of July
10:00am Monard Glen Cycle
@ The Fountain on Grand Parade
Pedal out to Monard Glen for a relaxing morning trip and hear from a special guest speaker, Tom O’Byrne about the area’s rich history and vibrant ecosystem.
4:00pm Carrignavar swim cycle
@ The Fountain on Grand Parade
We will take a gentle incline all the way to Carrignavar to the local outdoor heated swimming pool, so bring your swimsuit. Changing facilities are available. We will have some tea/coffee and a sandwich break in their relaxing backyard.
Sunday, 20th of July
10.00 am Curraghbinny Woods Cycle
@ The Fountain on Grand Parade
Cycle with us to Curraghbinny Woods via the greenway and Monkstown for a picnic and swim – don’t forget your lunch and swimwear. This is a longer cycle, we are expected to be back in Cork around 3-4 p.m.
4.00 pm Festival closing party
@Crawford & Co bar (T12 CXN8)
Celebrate the end of the wheelie good week with music, friends and fun!