Bike Week Returns to Fingal with Free Family Fun Days and Events

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Bike Week 2026 kicks off on Saturday 09 May, with Fingal County Council delivering a vibrant programme of free, family‑friendly events taking place across the county. Funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and delivered locally by Fingal’s Active Travel Unit, the week celebrates cycling, sustainable transport and active lifestyles through a wide range of engaging activities. 

From historical cycling tours and school workshops to adapted bike sessions and sunset cycles, Bike Week 2026 offers activities for everyone, whether discovering cycling for the first time or building on existing experience. A major highlight of this year’s programme is three free Family Fun Days taking place across Fingal: 

• Fingal Climate Action & Bike Week Family Fun Day, Millennium Park, Blanchardstown, Saturday 09 May, 12pm–6pm, featuring a street velodrome, archery, street games, free bike repair, the Turning Tides pop‑up sea aquarium and activities from the Dublin 15 Toy Library. 

• Bremore Castle Family Fun Day, Saturday 16 May, 11am–4pm, providing bike safety checks, street games and the popular Fireride Cycling Skills Course, encouraging confident and safe cycling in a fun and supportive environment. 

• Malahide Castle Family Fun Day, Sunday 17 May, 11am–6pm, offering a pop‑up BMX skills track, free bike repair, street games, Cycling Without Age trishaw rides, pedal‑powered cycling games, bike orienteering and outdoor movie screenings. 

Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Tom O’Leary said: ‘’Bike Week highlights the many benefits of cycling, from improving health and wellbeing to bringing families and friends together in towns and villages across Fingal. With a wide range of free events and activities for all ages, everyone is encouraged to get involved and get out on their bikes’’. 

Beyond the Family Fun Days, Bike Week in Fingal features themed cycles and pedal parades, offering additional opportunities to get involved throughout the week. 

Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, AnnMarie Farrelly, stated: “Bike Week is fast approaching, and this year’s fantastic programme of events promises something for all ages and abilities. Fingal County Council is committed to promoting active travel and sustainable transport through improvements to our infrastructure, education within communities and endorsing cycling as an enjoyable, accessible and healthy means of transport. We are delighted to support Bike Week activities again this year and with such a variety of events happening across the county, I hope you all enjoy this celebration of cycling.” 

David Storey, Director of Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel and Sport at Fingal County Council said: ‘’ A key focus of Bike Week is supporting people to develop the skills and confidence needed to cycle safely, whether they are new to cycling or returning after many years. Through interactive activities, group cycles and engaging local events, we aim to remove barriers and ensure cycling is a safe, accessible and enjoyable option for more people across Fingal.’’ 

Bike Week 2026 is a celebration of sustainability, wellbeing and community connection, and everyone is invited to take part. Full event details, including locations, dates and times, are available at https://www.fingal.ie/activetravel/bikeweek.