Bike Week - Fingal 2025
Bike Week takes place across Ireland from Saturday 10 May to Sunday 18 May and we have a number of events across Fingal that might interest your families from your school, I would be grateful if you would have a look at the below and please spread the word among your families. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with me.
The Fingal Superhero Cycle
On Friday 16 May, we are looking for as many schools to encourage students to bling their bike and dress up as their favourite superhero and most importantly, cycle to school! Schools who register and take part will go into the draw to win one of three €150 One 4 All Vouchers for your school. All you need to do is register HERE and send us a picture of your school taking part on Friday 16 May
Childline Breakfast
Fingal are teaming up with The ISPCC this Bike Week to help promote Childline Breakfast. We’re inviting community groups, clubs, creches and schools to host their own Childline Breakfast—a simple, joyful moment of connection over breakfast, all in aid of Childline’s 24/7 listening service for children. More information on this vital fundraiser is available at www.childlinebreakfast.com
Balheary Park – Pop Up Cycling Skills Course
We're delighted to partner up Fireride Local, a mobile pop-up cycling activation that inspires and gets people of all ages and abilities moving. – an entirely free-to-participate, pop-up event taking place in Balheary Park, beside the Skate Park in Swords on Friday 16 May from 9:30am - 3pm.
The event will bring BMX fun to the public with pro rider stunt demos and children's skills course. We are offering schools the opportunity to avail of 45min slots throughout the day. All Helmets and bikes are provided for participants and each slot can accommodate up to 30 students.
Fireride Local is all about breaking down barriers and getting the whole community moving—together.
The Mayors Cycle
On Saturday 17 May, Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Brian McDonagh is hosting a 12km Cycle from Portmarnock Train Station to Swords Castle where families can enjoy an outdoor film in the castle grounds. The event is being supported by Syls Cycling Club in Malahide and while it is a free event, spaces are limited so booking is essential. More information can be found at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1319760452039?aff=oddtdtcreator
Malahide Pedal Parade
On Sunday 18 May at 10:50am we are hosting a Pedal Parade from New Street in Malahide to our Family Day at Malahide Castle. Participants will have the opportunity to have their bike decorated by the team at Green Roots Project, with the theme being Bees and Nature, all costumes and decorations are upcycled so it is a great opportunity to enjoy a leisurely group cycle up to the Castle.
Malahide Family Fun Day
Our week of events finishes with a Family Fun Day on the main lawn in front of Malahide Castle. The day will feature attractions and activities for people of all ages. We’ll have the Turning Tides Marine Aquarium, Free Bike Repair, Pedal Powered Games like Scalextric, Street Games for Children, Yoga Sessions and we’ll be showing Despicable Me 4 at 1:30pm and Moana 2 at 4pm on the Lawn. The entire event is free and no registration is needed.
The full list of activities can be found at - https://www.fingal.ie/activetravel/bikeweek
