Kerry Bicycle Festival » admin http://kerrybicyclefestival.org Kerry Bicycle Festival 2011 - Go n-éirí an Rothar leat Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:39:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 KBF Cycle Shorts Submission Call 2012 http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/kbf-highlights/586/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kbf-highlights http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/kbf-highlights/586/#comments Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:51:02 +0000 admin http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/?p=586 KBF_Cycling Shorts_Submission Call

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Kerry Bicycle Festival 2012 call for Short Films http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/kerry-bicycle-festival-2012-call-for-short-films/578/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kerry-bicycle-festival-2012-call-for-short-films http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/kerry-bicycle-festival-2012-call-for-short-films/578/#comments Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:45:52 +0000 admin http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/?p=578 KBF film night was in the lovely surrounds of Blennerville Windmill last
year, and punters were treated to 14 short films from all over the globe,
all inspired by, and/or featuring bicycles. We accept DVDs, and hi res
quicktimes in any format. Deadline is the 7th of September. We are open to
approaching film makers that have posted their work on Vimeo or Youtube (or
anywhere else) so if you have seen a worthy film online, by all means, send
us on the link!
Email: film@kerrybicyclefestival.org

For an over view of what we’ve done over the last few years, have a look at our online brochure, or at a short montage of the highlights here.

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Bicycle Shorts – Killarney http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/bicycle-shorts-killarney/569/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bicycle-shorts-killarney http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/bicycle-shorts-killarney/569/#comments Sat, 28 Jul 2012 09:29:41 +0000 admin http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/?p=569 Kerry Bicycle festival and Killarney Summerfest present a selection of short films inspired by or featuring bicycles.
Thursday 2nd August 8pm
Upstairs at Cortneys Bar, Killarney,

KBF Bicycle Shorts @ Killarney Sumerfest

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B’Spoke – Developing Cycle Tourism in Kerry http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/bspoke-developing-cycle-tourism-in-kerry/550/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bspoke-developing-cycle-tourism-in-kerry http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/bspoke-developing-cycle-tourism-in-kerry/550/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:24:17 +0000 admin http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/?p=550

This upcoming seminar might be of interest:

B’SPOKE KERRY – Developing Cycle Tourism in Kerry

The seminar which is organised by the Institute of Technology, Tralee in association withNEKD will we taking place at the IT Tralee on APRIL 21st 2012 – Registration commences at 9 AM. The seminar runs from 9.30 to 1pm.

A Q & A session will follow each presentation. During this half day seminar we will hear from those directly involved in the development and promotion of other locations as cycling hubs within the island of Ireland.

Rick Cookeof “Sustrans” Northern Ireland will address the seminar with regard to the “Safe Routes” concept currently in operation in the UK and Northern Ireland.

Padraig Philbin from Mayo County Council who spearheaded a project on the old Great Western Railway line will give an account of how the development of a cycle route has generated €7.2 million in extra revenue for the area.

Liam O’ Mahony who co-ordinated a voluntary project to develop the old Great Southern Railway line between Abbeyfeale and Rathkeale as a cycle track will highlight the process they underwent.

Micheál Colcannon, Former President of Cycling Ireland, will present an update on the proposed downhill cycle trail at Shroneaboy, Glenflesk

Declan Murphy from Fáilte Ireland will present Fáilte Ireland’s tourism policy in relation to its support for new product development.

For further information and bookings please contact:

Mary Rose Stafford, Centre Manager, Hospitality & Tourism Unit, Institute of Technology Tralee Co. Kerry. Tel 066-7191664.

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KBF V http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/kbf-v/544/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kbf-v http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/kbf-v/544/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:20:14 +0000 admin http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/?p=544 Plans are underway for the 5th annual Kerry Bicycle Festival, we would like next years festival to be bigger and better than ever. This year we are moving the festival to the other side of the summer , keep the 15th to the 22th of September free !
If you have any great ideas,  suggestions, would like to help out, organise an event or would just like to find out what the festival is all about, you are invited to come along to an open meeting next Thursday [1st Dec.] at 8pm in o’Donnells Bar & Restaurant, Mounthawk Tralee.
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Tralee to Fenit http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/tralee-to-fenit/541/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tralee-to-fenit http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/tralee-to-fenit/541/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:44:07 +0000 admin http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/?p=541 Walk the Line Tralee Fenit cycleway

The conversion of the old Tralee to Fenit rail line into a trail for walkers and cyclists has been mooted many times in the past. It has been specifically  identified  by both Tralee Town Council [ in the Town Transport plan, and LUTS report] and Kerry county council [in the County development plans]

Things moved forward a bit in 2009 when funding was granted to Spa/Fenit Community Council to completed the Fenit to the Spa section, Kerry County Council then decided to back the project by assisting with the remaining section of the line to Tralee.

Work initially started on the project but has since stopped, and there are now fear that the project will, if you excuse the pun, become derailed.

Recently  a number residents from along the route, Fenit, Spa and Tralee have come together to promote the project, under the Banner Friends of the Tralee/Fenit Pathway.

They are calling on all supporters of the project to come out on Sunday 23rd Oct. to walk the Rock Street to Mounthawk section of the line.

Every year during the Bicycle Festival we cycle to Fenit, hopefully for next years festival we will be able to do it on the old railway

Check out the Tralee-Fenit cycleway website for more information.

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Bike Week in Kerry http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/bike-week-in-kerry/538/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bike-week-in-kerry http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/bike-week-in-kerry/538/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 08:56:21 +0000 admin http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/?p=538 National Bike Week kicks off today,  for details on all the events happening in Kerry check out the Bike Week website:

bikeweek.ie/kerry

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Festival & Exhibition Launch http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/festival-exhibition-launch/527/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=festival-exhibition-launch http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/festival-exhibition-launch/527/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 10:17:30 +0000 admin http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/?p=527

On your bike for the launch of the 4th annual Kerry Bicycle Festival 6.30pm at Siamsa Tire, Tralee.

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2011 Programme Launch http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/2011-festival-launch/335/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2011-festival-launch http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/2011-festival-launch/335/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:32:56 +0000 admin http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/?p=335 Kerry Bicycle Festival 2011 Poster

Kerry Bicycle Festival 2011 Poster

The Festival will be launched on Saturday 23rd of April at 5 pm in Roundy’s Bar, Tralee by Arthur Spring and Jimmy Deenihan. We would love to see as many people there to support the festival, enjoy a cuppa and celebrate the simple joy of the bicycle.

There is a link for each festival event above and a full overview of the programme is available by clicking the PROGRAMME button to the left.

Here’s a little snippet from our brochure below which will be distributed early next week.

DID YOU KNOW …
… that outside of Dublin and Galway, Tralee has the highest percentage of commuter cyclists in the country. Not only is it safe, healthy, and sustainable, but it’s also great fun, and that’s why the Kerry Bicycle Festival came about.

Come along to the Kerry Bicycle Festival launch and exhibition at 6.30 pm, Friday, May 6th at Siamsa Tire and take a peek at what’s going on.  We would also love to see cyclists of all ages and abilities saddle up for the BIG CYCLE on Saturday, May 7th at 3 pm.

Tralee has the potential to become a more cycle-friendly town. To find out more or get involved, come along to the Transition Town Cycle Advocacy talk at the Carlton Hotel on Thursday the 28th April at 8pm.

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Call for Submissions http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/call-for-submissions/327/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=call-for-submissions http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/call-for-submissions/327/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:47:38 +0000 admin http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/?p=327 Hello there,
The 4th Kerry Bicycle Festival is happening this May, and we are looking for visual art, and films for the festivals art programme, you can find details here.

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