Friday 17 June Cycle from Cork to Galway in aid of Chernobly
www.chernoblycycle.com
Cork City and County Bike Week Events 2011
- Sunday 19th June- Start Time 11am: Fun Family Cycle from Carrigaline to Crosshaven – a safe and scenic cycleway on old railway line. Meet at Kilnagleary Car Park (signposted on the day).
- Skibbereen Town Cycle Tuesday 21 June
Location: at Abbeystrewry Church Hall, Skibbereen
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Bike Doctors, Cycle Sense cycling skills games followed by a cycle around the town and back to refreshments at the hall. - Wednesday 22nd June, 1pm: Lunchtime Cycle in City Centre - the perfect way to beat the midweek blues! Meet at Albert Quay House, Albert Quay.
- Thursday 23rd June, 7pm – 9pm: History Cycle around the oldest part of Cork city. Meet at Grand Parade/South Mall junction.
- Thursday 23 June, 9pm The Cork Cycling Festival will hold a film night showing of some irish and international short films on the theme of cycling and bikes. Light refreshments will be available.
Location: Civic Trust House, 50 Pope's Quay, Cork - Friday 24th June: Big Bike Ride 2011 in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. Six Cork County Council Engineerswill cycle to every Town Council and Area Office in the County to raise awareness of Downs Syndrome Ireland, the Tour de Munster Charity Cycle and cycling generally within the Council. They’ll be collectively covering over 600km in one day in their “Big Bike Ride 2011”.Colleagues are encouraged to get on their bikes and join them for a short section after each stop so all are welcome! (Contact Catherine.Sheridan@CorkCoCo.ie)
This event is also supported by Cork City Council.
- Sunday 26th June- Start Time 11am: Fun Family Cycle from Passage West to Blackrock Castle – a safe and scenic cycle along the shore of Loughmahon and on to the castle for refreshments, entertainment and bike workshops. Meet in Passage West amenity park (signposted on the day)
- All Week: Lots of individual activities in local schools and communities
- All Week: Shopping Tour: Discounts offered to cyclists at city centre and shopping centres
- Children’s SMILES Project Art Competition: Theme – Kids Love Bikes!
Categories 4-8 years, 9-12 years, 13-18 years
Entries marked “SMILES Project Art Competition” to Reception Desk, City Hall by 16.00 on Monday 27th JuneGreat Prizes – prize giving during Cork Cycling Arts Festival in July
Entries on display in City Library from 16th-24th July