Limerick City and County Council, in partnership with Limerick Sports Partnership, has announced a programme of events for Bike Week Limerick 2026, taking place from Saturday 9th May to Sunday 17th May.
Bike Week is a national celebration of cycling, coordinated by the National Transport Authority, with hundreds of free, family‑friendly and inclusive events taking place across the country. In Limerick, events will run across the city and county, offering opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to cycle, build confidence, and explore local routes and greenways.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, said:
“Bike Week is an important annual event in Limerick, offering people of all ages and abilities an opportunity to experience the benefits of cycling in a welcoming and supportive way,” adding that it brings communities together and highlights cycling as part of everyday life across the city and county.
Flagship city‑centre event: Limerick Rolls
The main public event of Bike Week Limerick 2026 is Limerick Rolls – City Centre Street Party and Group Cycle, taking place on Davis Street.
The event combines a city‑centre street party with a relaxed 5 km group cycle, suitable for families and cyclists of all ages and abilities. To support participation from across the city, guided group cycles will travel into the city centre from Mayorstone Quarry Park (north), Castletroy Park (east) and Mungret Park (west), led by experienced bike leaders. Participants will also have the option to cycle home as part of a guided group at the end of the event.
Speaking about the flagship event, Príomh Chomhairleoir of Limerick City and County Council, Councillor Catherine Slattery, said:
“Limerick Rolls captures the fun spirit of Bike Week, bringing people together on bikes in the heart of the city and promoting cycling as a social, accessible and enjoyable way to move around Limerick.”
Get to Know Your Cycle Lanes
A key focus of Bike Week Limerick this year is helping people better understand the cycling infrastructure in their own neighbourhoods and how routes connect across the city.
Three guided Get to Know Your Cycle Lanes events will take place during the week: Thomond Thread, Castletroy Cruise and Mungret Meander. These group cycles are intended to build confidence and familiarity with local cycle lanes.
Director General of Limerick City and County Council, Dr. Pat Daly, noted that Limerick now has over 150 kilometres of cycle lanes, including almost 40 kilometres along the Limerick Greenway, with significant Active Travel investment delivered over the past five years. He said the Get to Know Your Cycle Lanes events play an important role in helping people see what infrastructure exists locally, how routes connect, and how cycling can support everyday journeys.
Senior Manager at Limerick Sports Partnership, Phelim Macken, said:
“Bike Week is about making cycling accessible and enjoyable for everyone, and that’s central to the work of Limerick Sports Partnership. Alongside our community programmes, we are particularly focused on creating opportunities for people who may not traditionally engage in cycling. Through our adaptive cycling sessions and supported 'Come & Try' events, we’re helping people build confidence, and experience the freedom of cycling.”
Greenway, inclusion and cycling supports
Bike Week Limerick also includes a range of Greenway‑based and inclusive events, including the Generational Cycle, which brings children, parents and grandparents cycling together, and a Disability Greenway Cycle, delivered in partnership with Limerick Sports Partnership using adapted and supported bikes.
Additional events during the week focus on cycling skills, safety and culture, including a Vintage Bicycle Exhibit at Arthur’s Quay and a Bike Check and E‑Bike Experience Day, offering basic safety checks and supervised e‑bike try‑outs.
Anne Shaw, CEO, National Transport Authority, said:
“The engagement with Bike Week from all the local authorities has again far exceeded expectations. It’s fantastic to see so many events taking place all around the country. There really is something for everyone this year and I would encourage everybody to get involved.”
Find out more
The full programme of events organised by Limerick City and County Council is available at: www.limerick.ie/discover/whats-on/festivals/bike-week-2026
Further Bike Week events are being delivered by Limerick Sports Partnership, with additional activities continuing to be added to the schedule at limericksports.ie.
