The Drogheda Cycling Group has organised four events to take place locally during National Bike Week which runs from 10th – 18th May 2025.

This Sunday, May 11^th, hey are hosting a Women's Cycle. Meeting at Courtyard Coffee on Merchant's Quay at 10.30 am and finishing at approx 13.30. Distance 24km. Age 13+ but under 18's must be accompanied by an adult. The route is mostly flat and as far as possible will use quiet roads.

On Thursday, May 15^th, there will be an Evening Cycle, starting at St Peter's Church on West Street at 7.00 pm and finishing at approximately 8.30 with a distance of 21km. As this is an evening event its for age 18+.

“This cycle includes the PANCR with its segregated bike lane and the boardwalk. Where cycling facilities are provided we like to make use of them.” said group Chairperson Noel Hogan.

On Saturday, May 17th there s a Family Cycle, starting at the Abbey Car Park beside the Courthouse at 11.00 am and finishing at approximately 1.30 pm, with a distance of approximately 10 km. This event is suitable for all ages. This route is almost completely traffic free so it's suitable for young people who have recently learned to cycle independently.

On Sunay, May 18th there is an Adult Cycle starting at Courtyard Coffee at 10.30 AM and finishing at approximately 15.00. Distance 50km. Because of the longer distance this event is for age 18+. This is the most challenging event of Bike Week 2025, It's mostly on quiet country roads but there are some hills on the way. As usual, the pace will be leisurely so anyone with at least a moderate level of fitness should be fine.

“Our community cycles are for cyclists of all abilities and ages with all sorts of bikes. If you have an e-bike, a road bike, a mountain bike, a fold-up bike or anything else you will be welcome” said Vice Chairperson Linda Meehan.

“We also welcome all sorts of cyclists including people who are new to cycling or people who used to cycle but haven't done so in years. If you are a bit nervous about taking your bike out on our busy roads or you would just like some company on your cycles why not come along and try one of our events?”

“The pace on our cycles is very relaxed and we have a steward at the front and back of the group so that nobody is left behind. We will stop for refreshments on our daytime cycles.”

Chairperson Noel Hogan said: “ Bike Week is a great opportunity for people to get out and experience cycling in Ireland’s largest town. Drogheda will soon see the construction of cycle lanes through the town and this will make cycling easier and safer for all.

“Everybody on a bicycle is one less car clogging up the streets of Drogheda and studies consistently show that encouraging people to choose cycling for short journeys will make a big impact on congestion. The Drogheda Cycling Group is doing our part to encourage this mindset change and our local authority must do their part by speeding up the roll out of much needed safe cycling infrastructure.”

The Drogheda Cycling Group continues to advocate for and encourage cycling in Drogheda. The group engages with decision makers in Counties Louth and Meath to encourage the development of safe cycling infrastructure in Ireland’s largest town.

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