Cycling festival gears up for St Anne’s

THE sound of bicycle bells and laughter will fill St Anne’s Park, Raheny, on Saturday, June 14 when Cycling Ireland’s Bike Fest will see the park transformed into a cycling haven for all the family.

Cycling Ireland’s free annual family cycling festival once again marks the launch of National Bike Week, offering an opportunity for all ages to enjoy their bike, from the 18-month-old avid balance bike enthusiasts, to the older children, with cycling activities for everyone.

This is the second year that the festival will take place at St Anne’s Park, with the aim of providing a fun learning experience on the bike to children of all ages.

The festival offers a good balance between the learning of new skills in coached skills zones featuring Sprocket Rocket, Gearing up off Road, Strider Bikes and a mini cycle track, and a relaxed atmosphere in the picnic area with MC Ray Shah, live music and a range of food stalls.

Ambassador for Bike Fest, comedian PJ Gallagher, said:

“I’m really delighted to be an ambassador for Bike Fest, there’s going to be something there for everyone. Who doesn’t love cycling their bike?

“This will be a great mix of cycling in all the zones, and enjoying everything that’s good about an outdoor festival. St Anne’s will definitely be the place to be on June 14.

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Live cycling entertainment will be provided courtesy of Dirt Monkeys, the BMX stunt crew, who will be performing stunts, and coaching BMX skills. BMX coaches will also be present to introduce kids to the sport of BMX in Chuckies BMX track, located within St Anne’s Park.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is providing a road simulator, for everyone to test their road awareness skills, and Doctor Mechanic will be on hand to answer any bike mechanic questions.

Guaranteed fun for all the family is promised, and all that is required is a bike, a helmet and a sense of adventure.

Entrance is free to Bike Fest, which will take place from 11am to 4pm.