Ballyhoura Bike Week 2026

Ballyhoura is celebrating the Bike Week 2026 with a fun-filled weekend of mountain biking adventures, skills sessions, and family-friendly rides at the Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail Centre.

Taking place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May, this year’s Bike Week is all about getting people of all ages outdoors, active, and back in the saddle — whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned rider.

Bike Week at Ballyhoura is free to attend and open to all. Whether you're taking your first ride or perfecting your skills, we’d love to see you on the trails.

Programme of Events:

Saturday, 9th May 

Drop-In Skills Area

• 11:00am – 4:00pm
• No booking required

Come and give mountain biking a go in our drop-in skills area. This supervised space will include flat-ground skills practice along with features such as ramps and an MTB Hopper, allowing riders to try out new skills in a safe and controlled environment. Just bring your bike and join in at any time during the day.

Try MTB – Teens & Adults

These beginner-friendly sessions are perfect for anyone trying mountain biking for the first time.

Each session includes:

• Bike set-up and helmet checks
• Introduction to braking, gears, and trail awareness
• A guided ride on the green loop

Session Times:

• 11:00am – 12:30pm
• 1:00pm – 2:30pm
• 2:30pm – 4:00pm

Pre-booking is strongly advised. Limited on-the-day spaces may be available.

Intermediate Mountain Biking - Own Bike Required

These sessions are aimed at riders with some off-road experience who want to build confidence and develop their skills further. Groups will head out on the blue trail and descend selected red sections.

Session Times:

• 10:30am – 12:30pm
• 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Pre-booking is strongly advised. If spaces remain, limited on-the-day sign-up may be available.

Advanced Skills Sessions - Own Bike Essential

These focused sessions are for more experienced riders who want to work on specific technical skills.

Session Options:

• Tabletops / Introduction to Jumps — 10:30am – 12:00pm
• Pump and Flow — 12:30pm – 2:00pm
• Technical / Fast Cornering — 2:30pm – 4:00pm

Advance booking required.

Sunday 10th May 

Sunday is all about the group rides. Guided group rides will run with four staff in total, with one leader at the front and one at the back of each group. 

• Group Ride – Blue Loop | 10:00am – 11:30am
  • A relaxed group ride on the blue loop. Children are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Group Ride – Longer Route | 9:30am – 12:00pm
  • A longer group ride for teens and adults, likely including some red trail sections.

Pre-booking is essential!

Reserve Your Space

For any further information, please contact Mike Cleary at [email protected] or 083-2049929.