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 2024.
The week-long celebration of all things cycling takes place again this year, between Saturday May 11 and Sunday May 19th.
Nationwide Events:
Family/Group Cycles – Saturday, Sunday 11th, 12th May.
Bike to Work Day – Wednesday 15th May.
COW Day ( Cycle on Wednesday ) Wednesday 15th May.
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 2024 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 11th to 19th of May 2024.
- 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, Wednesday April 3.
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 below:
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 below:
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 below:
Key dates
Closing date for applications is Midday Wednesday 3rd of April.
Successful Applicants will be contacted on or before Monday 15th April.
Inspiration
We enjoyed supporting lots of fun events last year encouraging people of all ages to get back on their bikes during Bike Week. A selected list is available here
Below is just a sample of some of the events that maybe you would like to see take place in your community or organisation this year :
Bike Week 2023 hailed as major success:
St Hilda’s Services, Athlone : Pedal Power
Lakeside Wheelers Cycling Club: Greenway Ice-cream Cycle
