Bike Week 2025
We’re delighted to confirm that we will once again be supporting dozens of events across Co. Westmeath as part of Bike Week in May 2025.
The week-long celebration of all things cycling takes place this year, between Saturday May 10 and Sunday May 18.
Nationwide Events:
Family/Group Cycles – Saturday, May 10, Sunday May 11.
Bike to Work Day – Wednesday May 14.
COW Day ( Cycle on Wednesday ) Wednesday May 14.
Schools, clubs, community groups and organisations, as well as local businesses, are invited to apply for funding to organize their own FREE Bike Week event during Bike Week 2025 in Co. Westmeath.
The exact type of event is up to each applicant, however, applications that focus on the following event criteria will be prioritised:
The event MUST take place during 10th to 18th of May 2025;
The event must be FREE to take part in;
Fun Cycles (5k, 10k 30k etc.);
Recreational/Leisure Cycling events focusing on including non-club members, the lapsed cyclist, families, beginners etc;
Slow Bike Races, Cycling Obstacle Courses, Nature Cycles, Cycle to School Days, Lunch Time Cycles, Cycling Games and Activities, Cycle To Work;
Focus on inclusion, non-competitive, community focus, family, local school participation
Available Funding And Application Forms
Funding is available to support events taking place in three different settings and the application form for each strand is available below. The process will take around seven minutes and the closing date for receipt of applications is midday, April 02.
A maximum of €300 is available for events which will be organized and supported by communities or in public spaces.
You can find out more on how to apply as a Community Club, Groups or Organisation here:
A maximum of €300 is available for events or training which will be organized and supported by schools.
You can find out more on how to apply as a school here
A maximum of €300 is available for events which will be organized and supported by employers or businesses.
You can find out more on how to apply as an employer here
Key dates
Closing date for applications is 12.00pm on Wednesday, April 02.
Successful Applicants will be contacted on or before Monday April 14.
Inspiration
We enjoyed supporting lots of fun events last year encouraging people of all ages to get back on their bikes during Bike Week.
