EVENTS IN KERRY 2011

national bike week

Following the success of 2010 Bike Week in Kerry in which over 358 people participated in a variety of cycling events; and con tinuing to get our county’s wheels in motion numerous events are planned across our county for 2011 Bike Week, which is taking place 18th - 26th June. Ever wondered how to fix a puncture?!! A number of bike maintenance ed ucational workshops, organised by local SAVE THE DATE!! This year will see the inaugural Family Pedal in cycling clubs, will be delivered countywide both for the cyclist and non-cyclist. the Park 10k Cycle , which takes place Friday 1st July. Why not bring along Topics to be discussed include: family members to National Park and join in the fun on the eve of • Choosing the right bike for your intended use the Ring of Kerry Cycle! All cyclists must wear a helmet and children U-10 • Basic bike maintenance especially puncture repair, tube replacement ac companied by an adult. or minor gear/brake adjustments as well as tips on general bike cleaning

Location Workshops Date/Time Venue Contact Countywide BIKE to your BOOKS promotion - Kerry Library June 18th-26th Kerry County Library Staff at Local Library, Library users who cycle to any Kerry Library during National Branches Bike Week will not be charged to borrow books. Cyclists must show their cycling helmet to staff to avail of the offer. Currow Cycling Club Leisure Tour Sunday 19th June Currow Community Centre Tom Kenny, Currow Cycling Club - 50 & 80km route options Sign On: 9am 087 412 9509 Start Time: 10am National Schools - Monday 20th June Killorglin Dan Aherne, Killorglin Credit Union Cycling Club Introduction to Bike Skills Training 10am-12 noon Douglas National School 086 156 5228 1pm-3pm National School Bike Maintenance Educational Workshop Tuesday 21st June Meeting Rooms, Marina Breedge Granville, Cumman Rothaiochta Dingle Hands On Workshop - Bring Your Own Bike! 7.00pm - 8.30pm Dingle 087 134 6566 Caherciveen National Schools Tuesday 21st June Dan Aherne, Killorglin Credit Union Cycling Club Introduction to Bike Skills Training 10am - 12 noon Coars N.S. 086 156 5228 1pm - 3pm Scoil An Fhaill Mor Caherciveen Bike Maintenance Educational Workshop Tuesday 21st June Caherciveen Community Centre Casey Cycles, Killorglin Credit Union Cycling Club 7.30pm - 9pm 066 947 2474 Countywide National COW Day (Cycle on Wednesday) Wednesday 22nd June Cycle to school or work ... or even better, cycle with your child to school and then cycle to work! Beaufort National Schools Wednesday 22nd June Kilgobnet N.S. Dan Aherne, Killorglin Credit Union Cycling Club Introduction to Bike Skills Training 10am - 12 noon 086 156 5228 Bike Maintenance Educational Workshop Wednesday 22nd June Meadowlands Hotel Tomas Crowley, Chain Gang Cycling Club 086 677 2668 & Training Programme Q&A Session 8pm - 9.30pm John O’Dowd, Tralee Cycling Club 086 177 7271 with Kerry Cyclist Paul Griffin Sneem Cycle on the Green Wednesday 22nd June South Square Louis Moriarty, Sneem Cycling 7pm - 9pm 086 838 7342 Killorglin Bike Maintenance Educational Workshop Friday 24th June Killorglin Sports Complex Peter White, Killorglin Credit Union Cycling Club 8pm - 9.30pm 087 325 1500 Sneem Bike Maintenance Educational Workshop Saturday 25th June North Square Michael Joe Burns Cycle Shop/Sneem Cycling 11am - 1pm 087 923 0002 Sneem Family Fun Cycle - 20km Sunday 26th June South Square Louis Moriarty, Sneem Cycling 086 838 7342 For children aged 12 years and above 12 noon Killarney Ring of Kerry Family Pedal in the Park Friday 1st July Deenagh Lodge Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership 066 718 4776 10km Cycle Registration: 6.30pm Killarney National Park Killarney National Park Start: 7.30pm Kerry Cycling Clubs For further information contact: Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership T : 066 7184776 E : [email protected] www.kerryrecreationandsports.ie