‘Bike Week’ is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling and takes place from Saturday 9th to Sunday 17th May. Cycling is one of the most sustainable forms of travel and a family friendly activity. As a transport option cycling has one of the lowest impacts on the planet and the environment, impacting positively on air and noise pollution. There’s never been a better time to get on a bike! The purpose of Bike Week to encourage new, occasional, and seasoned cyclists to make cycling part of their lifestyle. Bike Week 2026 will run from Saturday 9th – Sunday 17th May

Start the day the right way watching the sun rise over Dublin Bay on this relaxed 10km cycle. Join us at the Sails Statue on the corner of Alfie Byrne Road and Clontarf Road to start the day the right way with a sunrise cycle in the beautiful Dublin Bay. Enjoy a leisurely 10km morning cycle in Clontarf watching the sunrise. This cycle is open to all levels of cyclists and will all be on a protected bike lane. We will finish with coffee and a chat in Clontarf. Visit Dublin City Council Bike Week for a full list of events.

The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon returns for its 44th year on Bank Holiday Sunday, 31st May, 2026. This year’s theme, BEST TIME EVER, isn’t about the numbers on the clock. Its about the moments that make this event unforgettable. The early starts and nervous excitement, the music and the madness, the friends who become family, and the reasons that carry you to the finish line. It’s taking part for a cause close to your heart, in memory of someone special, or simply for the joy of doing something extraordinary together. This year we’re celebrating every story, every cheer, every