bike week 2013: 16-23 june “ the wheelie big festival ”
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Bike Week 2013: 16-23 June
“The Wheelie Big
Festival”
Draft Programme
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• Big Air in the Square
• Maiden City Criterium
• Cycling Conference
• Waterside Greenway Launch
• Tri-County Challenge
• Cycling for All
• Wide-range of community events in Derry and Donegal
Launch Event Big Air in the Square
When: Sunday, 16 June, 12-5pm
Where: Guildhall Square
What: Aerial stunt displays, BMX and MTB trials, interactive workshops
When: Tuesday 18 JuneTime: 7pm – 9pm Where: City CentrePro-Am road race around Walled City with cash prizesGreat spectator sportEstimated numbers: 100 cyclists, 1,000-1,500 spectators
Maiden City Criterium
International Cycling Seminar
When: Wednesday 19 June
Time: 9-5
Venue: TBC
Sponsored by DRD-Travelwise and CTC
Theme: How to create a cycling culture and increase active travel in the city/region?
Key note speakers from England and Europe and interactive workshops
Estimated numbers: 100-150
Waterside Greenway Launch
When: Thursday 20 June, 6-9pm
Where: New riverside path and St Columb’s Park House
What: Sponsored cycle to the St Columb’s Park along new greenway with BBQ and entertainment at Park House
Estimated numbers: 150-200
Bike to School & Work Days
When : Wed 19th (B2S) & Friday 21 June (B2W)
Bikers’ Breakfasts, workplace competitions, prizes, etc.
When: Sat 22nd, 9-4pmWhere: Derry-Lifford-Strabane return80m and 35m routesSponsored ride in aid of Donegal/Foyle Hospice & Sustrans
Estimated numbers: 400-500 cyclists
Tri-County Challenge
Cycling for All
• DSP Handcycling Programme
• RNIB Tandem Cycling
• AMH New Horizons - Cycling and Mental Health
• Dr Bike clinics (incl. bike tagging with PSNI/Guardí)• Accredited on and off road cycle training• Group rides: Pedalling picnics, greenway rides, midnight cycle
• Themed taster sessions: Mountain biking, cycling with children, those returning to cycling, encouraging women to cycle
• Demo bike day for local traders• Children’s Treasure Hunt by Bike
Community Events and Trainings
Contact Information
Derry~Londonderry & DistrictRoss McGill, Sustrans Area Manager
c/o Derry City Council
71 365151 (x6841)
DonegalMyles Sweeney, Donegal Sports Partnership Coordinator
Letterkenny
(353)74 9116078