Plenty of Bike Week 2024 activities planned for County Longford

Includes family cycle, bikers’ lunch and Royal Canal cycle, starts Saturday, 11 May

Press Release: Friday, 3 May 2024 

Details of Bike Week 2024 have been announced by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Longford Sports Partnership, which runs from Saturday, 11 May to Sunday, 19 May.

Among the events planned in County Longford are a Family Cycle on Sunday, 12 May, a Bikers Lunch on Wednesday, 15 May, and a Royal Canal Leisure Cycle on Saturday, 18 May.

Bike Week is an annual celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling. Hundreds of events are taking place across the country, including family cycles, heritage cycles, maintenance workshops, and learn-to-cycle events.

All 31 local authority areas are involved in Bike Week with events being organised jointly through the local authorities and Local Sports Partnerships.

Speaking about Bike Week, NTA Chief Executive Officer Anne Graham said, “The engagement from the local authorities and Local Sports Partnerships has been fantastic again this year and it’s great to see so many events taking place all around the country. There really is something for everyone, from the popular family bike festivals and community cycles to local heritage and greenway cycles to schools’ events. I’d encourage everybody to get involved.”

Longford Sports Partnership Coordinator Donal Mulligan said, “We have a fantastic line up of events to suit everyone in County Longford. Events are open to the public and are also available for local schools. We really look forward to seeing everyone turn out, especially for our cycle along the Royal Canal on Sunday, 12 May and Saturday, 18 May. Refreshments will be provided to help everyone on their way. Find out more and book your spot at BikeWeek.ie!”

To see what Bike Week 2024 events are taking place in County Longford, visit BikeWeek.ie
Those taking part in Bike Week are encouraged to share photos or videos on social media using #BikeWeek and tagging their local authority and Transport for Ireland @TFIUpdates.