Bike Week

Bike Week in Kilkenny is a free, community‑wide cycling celebration with rides, competitions, workshops, and festivals across the county, aimed at encouraging people of all ages and abilities to cycle.

Bike Week 2026 runs for 10 days in May. It is organised by Kilkenny County Council with support from the National Transport Authority and Cycling Ireland to promote cycling as a fun, healthy, and sustainable lifestyle.

Across the week, there are dozens of events for children, adults, schools, workplaces, and communities. Please get in touch if you would like to organise an event for Bike Week.

Please contact activetravel@kilkennycoco.ie if you would like to host an event for Bike Week

Bike Share Scheme

The public bike share option in Kilkenny is the Bolt E-Bike scheme, alongside the Kilkenny Bike Library e‑bike trial programme. Users can locate available bikes via the Bolt app and map; bikes are rented through the app, with a defined usage fee. The Bike Share Map shows real‑time availability and bike counts.

Kilkenny County Council runs the Kilkenny Bike Library as a pilot scheme for people to try e‑bikes before buying. The bikes available include E‑bikes, long‑tail cargo bike, and box cargo bike (all with electric assist). The scheme costs €40 for a 6‑week period. Apply online via the Kilkenny Bike Library form; requires photo ID and address verification.

Please click here to book a bike.