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National Bike Week - 14th to 21st June
By Geoff Liffy, Cycling Ireland
11 Jun 2009,
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This Sunday sees the start of National Bike Week. From Sunday 14th of June to Sunday 21st of June there will be a series of events taking place throughout the country to encourage people back on their bikes.
Activities range from Family Cycles, Free Bike Checks, Mass Participation Cycle, Workshops and a major opening event in the Phoenix Park. Cycling Ireland is hosting a number of regional workshops delivered by some of Ireland’s leading coaches and cyclists. These workshops are ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about cycling and will be particularly relevant to leisure cyclists and those interested in trying their hand at bicycle racing. For further details on these workshops and other key activities during the week, see below.
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National Bike Week Events Summary
Sun 14th June
Family Fun Day Dublin - Phoenix Park, 11am - 4pm. This event will include a mass cycle event for all the family, with a host of activities including a world record attempt, music and entertainment besides.
Kildare - Maynooth Family Cycle, Contact: Maynooth Cycling Campaign, Location: Beside Roman Catholic Church, Time: 14.30
Waterford - Family Cycle. Contact: pcleary@waterfordcity.ie Location: Peoples Park,Time: 12.00
Mon 15th June
Mayo - Cycling Ireland Workshop, Location: Days Hotel, Lanagh Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Time: 7pm-9pm. Contact: admin@cyclingireland.ie
Waterford - Cycling Ireland Workshop, Location: St. Joseph's Primary School, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Time: 7pm-9pm. Contact: admin@cyclingireland.ie
Tue 16th June
Dublin - Cycling Ireland Workshop, Location: Room 3051, Arts Block, Trinity College Time: 7pm-9pm. Contact: admin@cyclingireland.ie
Galway - Cycling Fair, Suppliers of all types of cycling equipment and gear will be on hand to answer queries and help you decide what bike best suits your needs. Location: Orbsen Building, NUI, Galway Campus, Time: 11am - 3pm. Contact: Organised by NUI, Galway.
Wed 17th June
Clare - Cycling Ireland Workshop, Location: Cois na Habhna, Gort Road, Ennis, Time: 7pm-9pm. Contact: admin@cyclingireland.ie
Dublin - Bike to Work Day, Wednesday, June 17 is "Bike to Work Day". Whether you're a regular or an occasional bike commuter, or have often thought about cycling to work, June 17th is the day for you.
Dublin - Dublin City Cycle, On Wednesday evening there will be a City Cycle through Dublin's City Centre. A special cordon will be placed along a selected route where cyclists can travel freely along unencumbered from most of the usual busy traffic. Join us for a unique trip through the capital's streets.
Galway - Skills Workshop and Bike Check, Location: Kingfisher Sports Centre, Time: 3.30 –5.30, Contact: Sinéad Higgins, NUI, Galway, Tel 091 495944
Waterford - Bike to Work Day, Contact: pcleary@waterfordcity.ie
Thur 18th June
Dublin - Cycling Ireland Workshop, Location: Artane/Beaumont Recreation Centre, Artane, Dublin 5. Time: 7pm-9pm. Contact: admin@cyclingireland.ie
Meath - Cycling Ireland Workshop, Location: Simonstown GAA Club, Navan, Co. Meath, Time: 7pm-9pm. Contact: admin@cyclingireland.ie
Fri 19th June
Clare - Cycle to Work Day, Contact: Róisín Ní Gháirbhith: 087-0531324.
Waterford - Bicycle Workshop, Location: John Roberts Square, Time: 12:00-17:00, Contact: pcleary@waterfordcity.ie
Waterford - Family Cycle to Dunmore East, Location: Woodlands Hotel, Time: 18.00. Contact: pcleary@waterfordcity.ie
Sat 20th June
Clare - Tour de Burren, Contact: john@claresportspartnership.ie
Sun 21st June
Donegal - Tour of Inishowen, North Pole Cycling Club, Contact: myles@activedonegal.com
Galway - Cycling Treasure Hunt, Location: NUI Galway, Sports ground pavilion, Galway. Time: 12pm – 6pm, Contact: Galway Cycling Campaign, Tel 087 9935993.
Meath - Alzheimer’s Bike day, Contact: Navan Road Club
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