Donegal Sports Partnership is inviting applications to support a range of cycling events planned across the county next month.
It’s all part of 2023 National Bike Week which takes place in May, running over eight days from Saturday, May 14th to Sunday, May 22nd.
Donegal Sports Partnership’s Community Sports Development Officer, Karen Guthrie, said: “We are encouraging community groups, disability groups, cycling groups, workplace organisations, primary schools and secondary schools to get involved and be part of National Bike Week.
“New groups are also being invited to make an application.”
The funding allocated to Donegal Sports Partnership by the National Transport Authority will cover a range of events including family fun days, community cycles, come ‘n try cycles, bike maintenance events, ladies’ cycles, treasure hunts and club spins with support towards bike hire, refreshments, promotional materials, spot prizes, and instructor and tutor costs.
“The growth in the number of people taking up cycling is continuing and that’s great to see,” Karen said.
“It’s a low impact way of engaging in physical activity and is suitable for all levels of fitness. Once again, the emphasis on National Bike Week here in Donegal will be on fun and participation.”
Main pic: Pupils from Scoil Naomh Bríd in Muff pictured at the launch of last year’s National Bike Week
The closing date for submissions is Friday, April 7th at 5pm.
Funding applications and criteria are now available on Donegal Sports Partnership’s website:
https://activedonegal.com/national-bike-week-13th-21st-may-2023/
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A separate submission must be made for each event that is being planned.
Next month will see Donegal being part of National Bike Week for the 14th successive year.
