The sound of bicycle bells and laughter will fill up Kilkenny on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th of May 2023
Exploring Kilkenny Countryside, all depart from Kilkenny Castle.
9.15am – 50km - Kilkenny Pedallers
10am – 40km Cycle with Charlie*
4pm – 40km Cycle with Helena
*Booking required click link. For 18+ age group. Helmet and bike required.
Join us from 7.30pm in Billy Byrne’s to hear from Mary Reynolds on rewilding our spaces, followed by a screening of the story of Dervla Murphy’s life and her worldwide travels by bike.
7.45pm – Rewilding Your Garden and City with Mary Reynolds
8.45pm – A screening of the documentary “Who is Dervla Murphy?
Exploring Kilkenny City, all depart from County Hall.
10am – 12km Kilkenny’s Streets and Laneways with Charlie*
2pm – 12km Kilkenny’s Six Bridges with Charlie*
*Booking required click link. For 18+ age group. Helmet and bike required.
Kilkenny County Hall will be transformed into a cycling haven and a celebration of sustainability. For people of all abilities and ages. So don’t let the kids have all the fun!
CYCLING
12pm – 1pm Slow Roll – Weird and wonderful bikes are welcome!
1.30pm – 3.30pm Learn to Cycle / Balance Bike Games /Scooter Fun
2pm and 3pm E-Bike Spin*
3pm – 4pm Grass Track Bike Racing
1pm – 4pm BOLT E-Bike Display and Demo
1pm – 4pm Adapted Bikes
1pm – 3pm Mountain Biking Tasters and Coaching
1pm – 3pm Mini Obstacle Course
1pm and 2.30pm Cycling Stunts Workshop
1.30 – 3.30pm Build a Bike Workshop,*
3pm Get back on your bike – cycle with confidence
BRIGHT FUTURE CONVERSATIONS
1.45pm – The Acorn Project Maura Brennan
2.15pm – Organic Growing Kitty Scully
3.00pm – Cycle Tourism in Kilkenny Michael Whelan, Harry Everard
3.30pm – Trad Sessions with Kilkenny Musicians
WELLBEING
1pm – 1.30pm, 2pm – 2.30pm Yoga
2pm – 4pm Activator Walking
1.30pm – 2.15pm, 3pm – 3.45pm Drumming with Rhythm Makers*
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES
Watt Bike Challenge
Hang Tough
Power Tower
Bike Maintenance Workshop
Nore Vision
Orienteering Maze
Orienteering on the Riverbank