Cork County Council is encouraging people of all ages to discover the joys of cycling during Bike Week Cork 2026.

The week-long festival running from Saturday May 9th to Sunday May 17th will feature over 300 events catering for all ages across Cork to showcase the many benefits of cycling. 

This year’s festival comes at a turning point for active travel in the region. 

According to the 2025 Cork Walking & Cycling Index, 73% of residents now support the development of cycle paths physically separated from traffic. 

With over €100 million invested in active travel schemes across the county since 2021, Cork County Council is using Bike Week 2026 to highlight these new safer routes and encourage everyone to cycle more.