FEATURES: National Bike Week, which takes place annually, returns to Co Donegal this summer from Saturday, 11th June to Sunday, 19th June.
Enjoy eight days on two wheels celebrating and promoting all that is great about cycling.
There are a wide range of events taking place throughout the county including:
- 10k Family Cycle – Falcarragh Town 16th June
- Ray Community Fun Cycle – Ray 12th June
- Inishowen Pedal Picnics -15 & 17th June
- Slieve League Challenge – 18th June
- Family Fun Cycle & Barbeque – Ballybofey – 15th June
All of the events are organised by local cycling clubs, community organisations and schools from throughout County Donegal.
For a full list of events and to join in a cycling adventure this June, log onto www.bikeweek.ie.
Bike Week not only promotes the leisure and fun aspects of cycling as a family, with friends, to sightsee, it also highlights why it is important to choose cycling as a means to commute to work, to do the crèche or school run or to run errands.
SmarterTravel.ie estimates that approximately 400,000 people in Ireland travel 4 kilometres or less to work or school or college by car every day – distances that could easily be cycled.
Cycling is the fastest mode of transport for journeys of 6 kilometres or less in urban areas;
It is also a great solution to beating traffic congestion in our towns and cities imagine no more sitting in traffic jams!
Cycling as an everyday pursuit is a healthy way to travel too and it has many physical benefits.
Studies have shown that cycling is one of the most efficient ways to lose weight. And, cyclists who cycle regularly are seen to be on the same fitness level to those ten years younger.
Also, three hours of cycling per week can reduce the risk of heart disease by 50%! There are also mental health benefits derived from cycling.
Bike Week is a fun-filled family event, as well as catering for cycling enthusiasts. There is quite literally something for all ages and ability, from free bike checks, fun cycles, lunchtime city rides, school cycling races bikes festivals and much much more, Bike Week has something for everyone.
Demonstrating the social, health and environmental benefits of cycling, Bike Week is coordinated at a national level by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and locally in Donegal by Donegal Sports Partnership with the support of Donegal County Council.
For more information, please visit www.bikeweek.ie, follow Bike Week on Twitter @BikeWeekie or on Instagram @BikeWeekie or like Bike Week on Facebook www.facebook.com/bikeweekie.
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