Bike Week in Wexford: Skills sessions, street cycles and rainbow decorating workshops part of free events
Wexford PeopleWexford County Council (WCC) is hosting a range of free events to coincide with Bike Week which runs from Saturday, May 9 to Sunday, May 17. Designed for people of all ages and abilities, these free events begin at the South East Greenway in Rosbercon, New Ross at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 8 with adapated bike taster sessions.
This event is for those with limited mobility who would like to try out a variety of adapted bikes from trikes to tandems, tri-shaws to wheelchair platform bikes. Shielbaggan Outdoor Education Centre will be on hand to assist participants try out a range of bikes suited to their particular needs.
Suitable for adults with additional physical needs, this event will be run by Sports Active Wexford and places can be booked online, for free, at eventbrite.ie
The following morning, starting in St Peter’s Square at 10 a.m., a Wexford town street cycle takes place. Participants are invited to bring their own bikes or use the Bolt bike-share scheme for an event which will also serve as a way to familiarise people with the main cycling routes around Wexford town.
The route will go from St Peter’s Square, along School St and John St, down Hill St, Redmond Square, along the Quay, King St, before finishing at Kellys Corner Food Yard.
Under 18s must be accompanied by a cycling adult (one child per adult). Participants must be 10 years old or over. Helmets and hi-viz must be worn.
Also on Saturday, May 9, from 2-4 p.m., Slaney Cycling, in association with Cycling Ireland, hosts mountain bike skills session. This will be aimed at kids of all ages and will comprise of hands-on training to improve rider confidence, technical ability, and safety. These sessions are aimed at beginners or cyclists looking to take their biking off-road for the first time.
This event will be held in the Showgrounds, Enniscorthy and participants are invited to bring their own bikes.
Meanwhile, in Gorey Library from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., a rainbow bike decorating workshop takes place.
Bring your bike – or scooter - and a helmet to Gorey Library for a fun bike decorating workshop. Afterwards, bring your colourful bike the park the next day for Gorey Bike Fest, and be in with a chance of winning a prize for Best Dressed Wheels. This event is suitable for children aged 5-12. Accompanying grown-ups are welcome to decorate their bikes too.
If you need any assistance to participate in this event, contact Gorey Library on 053 648 6820 or email gorey.library@wexfordcoco.ie
The Gorey Bike Fest begins at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 10 and will feature a number of family events in the town park. There will be a slow bike race, prizes for best dressed bike, and face painting, while Balance Bike Buddies will be on hand to teach some basic cycling skills to younger children.
Children must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must wear a helmet and high vis.
Also on Sunday, from 3 – 5 p.m. at the South East Greenway car park in Rosbercon, a community cycle to Glenmore takes place. Refreshments will be served afterwards in Rosbercon.
The first of two events demonstrating how to use a bolt bike or scooter takes place at Wexford General Hospital at 12.30 p.m. on Monday, May 11. One-to-one tuition will provided with no app or payment required. This event will be held again on Friday, May 15.
Younger children might enjoy bike week storytime and craft at Wexford Library on Tuesday, May 12 at 3.30 p.m. Designed for kids aged 6-9, participants will design colourful bike-themed artworks, get crafty making handle- bar streamers and their very own bike reflector.
That evening, at 7 p.m., a webinar discussing what it’s like to be a cyclist in Co Wexford in 2026 will be held. Featuring contributions from a local cyclist who has recently moved to Copenhagen, the webinar will look at how Ireland compares in terms of cycling infrastructure and culture, and what it’s like navigating Irish roads as a commuter.
On Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m in Wexford Library an experienced bike mechanic will be on hand to demonstrate how to maintain your bike and keep it in tip-top condition. Topics include puncture repairs, “M check” technique, adjusting gears and brakes, best cleaning methods and anything else you want to ask.
This event will also be held in New Ross Library on Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m.
On Friday, May 15, the pupils of Scoil Mhuire in Rosslare Strand will embark on a cycle to school, assembling in the beach car park from 8.30 a.m.
The following day, at the Nicky Rackard statue in Selskar Street, there will be an opportunity to learn more about e-bikes and folding bikes. Presented by WexBUG (Wexford Bicycle Users Group) and The Bike Shop this event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Also on Saturday, May 16, Enniscorthy Library will celebrate bike week with a fun bicycle themed storytime and craft session. Children will enjoy some fun stories about cycling and make a bike-themed craft to bring home, as well as receiving a free bike week goodie bag.
This takes place at 10.30 a.m. and there is no booking required.
A 5km fun cycle in Foulksmills Park begins at 7 p.m. on the same day. Cyclists must wear a helmet and hi vis and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Registration is essential for this free event as numbers are limited to ensure safety. Book online at wexfordcoco.ie
The last event of the week takes place in Gorey on Sunday, May 17 from 11 a.m. where the local pedestrian and cycling association will host a biodiversity bike ride through the town.
There will be stops at several key biodiversity sites in the area during an event which is suitable for cyclists aged ten and over. The meeting point is Gorey Orchard, next to the fire station.
For further details on any of these events please contact your local library.