Bike Week events set to bring joy of cycling to Gorey

This year’s Bike Week promises to be the biggest and best in Gorey so far, with a range of activities and events for all ages...

There are a number of events taking place around the Gorey area, all of which are detailed below:

Gorey Bike Fest: Sunday 11th May, 11am-1pm, Gorey Town Park

Organised by Wexford County Council, Gorey Pedestrian and Cycling Association, and other local community groups and businesses, Gorey Bike Fest is a family friendly event focused on all things cycling.

Riverchapel’s Bike Buddies will be in attendance, providing balance bikes and fun cycling games for children.

Those who are curious about electric bicycles will have a chance to cycle one around the park and discover a great way to get around, without even breaking a sweat.

Attendees are encouraged to ‘Bling your bike or sparkle your scooter,’ using ribbons, flags, repurposed materials and other items, to be in with a chance of winning a cycling-themed prize.

Slow and steady will be the name of the game in the ‘Slow Bicycle Race,’ where participants in adult and child categories will compete to beat the slowest time and win a cycling-themed prize.

Family Friendly Slow Roll: Sunday 11th May at 12pm

This event is departing from the Hollyfort Road entrance of Gorey Town Park.

A highlight of Gorey Bike Fest is a “Slow Roll,” a fun all-ages cycle from the park to the town centre and back again. Everyone taking part will receive a refreshment voucher for The Coffee Pod.

Children must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must wear a helmet and hi-vis.

Biodiversity Bike Ride: Sunday 18th May, 11am-1pm

Gorey Pedestrian and Cycling Association is also organising a Biodiversity Bike Ride in collaboration with Wexford Environmental Network, to celebrate the crossover of Bike Week and Biodiversity Week.

Biodiversity expert Natasha Ariff will lead the group on a tour of some of Gorey’s biodiversity areas, and discuss how we can do more to protect nature in the town. The event will conclude at The Coffee Pod in Gorey Town Park, with free refreshments for all taking part.

Find out more and book your place on biobikes.eventbrite.ie.

Bike week children’s art competition

Children are invited to take part in a Bike Week art competition, organised by Gorey Pedestrian and Cycling Association.

The theme this year is ‘The joy of Cycling,’ and all of the entries will be displayed in the library during bike week, for the whole community to enjoy.

The competition is open to children aged 4-12, and entries can be dropped into Gorey Library on or before May 9th. Make sure to include the child’s name, age, and a parent or guardian’s phone number on the back of your entry.

Bike Buddies Adults Only BMX Session: Riverchapel Community Complex, Friday 16th May from 7.30-8pm.

Bike buddies are holding an adult only BMX session at Riverchapel Community Complex on Friday 16th May from 7pm to 8.30pm. There will be a BMX specific level 2 coach and a level 1 coach running this session. The session will be for adults over the age of 18yrs, and is for adults who can cycle. Find out more or book your place by emailing bikebuddiesirl@gmail.com.

Bike Week Children’s Story and Craft

Gorey library invites children to join a cycling-themed story and craft session, where participants will enjoy some fun cycling-themed stories and make a bicycle craft to bring home. The event takes place place on Friday 16th May at 3.30pm. The event is suitable for children aged 4-9 and you can contact Gorey Library to book your place.