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!
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.