Enjoy eight days on two wheels during Bike Week 2023 in Offaly

Bike Week, a celebration of cycling, is back for 2023 and takes place from Saturday, May 13 to Sunday, May 21.

Enjoy eight days on two wheels celebrating and promoting all that is great about cycling. There is quite literally something for all ages and abilities, from free bike checks, fun cycles, lunchtime rides, school cycle events, bike festivals and much more.

In Offaly, there are a wide range of events taking place including: - Saturday, 13th May - Grand Canal Greenway Relay Two route options available: - Option 1 (experienced cyclists) - George’s Bridge, Edenderry to Pollagh Community Shop & Grand Canal Greenway Café; departing George’s Bridge, Edenderry at 9.30am (50k with an option for return trip from Pollagh to Edenderry totalling 100km, completed at own risk)

Option 2 (recreational cyclists, families, etc.) – “stages” event.

Stage 1 - George’s Bridge, Edenderry to Molesworth Bridge (greenway carpark), Daingean; departing George’s Bridge, Edenderry at 10am (17km).

Stage 2 – Molesworth Bridge, Daingean to The Old Warehouse, Bury Quay, Tullamore; departing Molesworth Bridge (greenway carpark), Daingean at 11.30am (14.5km),

Stage 3 – The Old Warehouse, Bury Quay, Tullamore to The Thatch, Rahan; departing The Old Warehouse, Bury Quay, Tullamore at 12.45pm (8.5km)

Stage 4 – The Thatch, Rahan to Pollagh Community Shop & Grand Canal Greenway Café; departing The Thatch, Rahan at 1.30pm (8km) Refreshments available at each “stages” stop: - i. Molesworth Bridge (greenway carpark), Daingean; ii. The Old Warehouse, Bury Quay, Tullamore; iii. The Thatch, Rahan; and iv. Pollagh Community Shop & Café.

Ride leaders will be on hand to support less experienced riders and families to complete the “stages” sections. Shuttle service and Limited bike hire also available.

Pre booking essential at the link below – https://BikeWeek2023-OffalySP-Grand Canal Greenway Relay.eventbrite.ie Ticket sales for this free event close on Sunday, 7th May.

Other events on offer include: - School / Club cycles in Ferbane and Tullamore (supported by Lynx and Tullamore Cycling Clubs) Lunchtime cycle on Wednesday, 17th May in Birr; departing 12.30pm from Birr Civic Offices (supported by Wolftrap Cycling Club).

For further information on local events taking place in Offaly please contact Olivia Murphy, Offaly Sports Partnership on 057 93 57462 / 086 7966451 or by email to sports@offalycoco.ie.