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KBF V

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 [...]
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Tralee to Fenit

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 [...]
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2011 Programme Launch

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 [...]
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Update…

We are currently putting together the programme of events for this years festival,a and will be updating this website soon. If you have any ideas for event, want to get involved or fancy supporting the festival, please get in touch. While you are waiting you can have a look back at this video montage from [...]
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Cycling Shorts Winners

After totting up the votes for our select team of judges as well as the audience vote, we are delighted to announce that first prize goes to Eric Dyer for his film Copenhagen Cycles, and second prize goes to Niamh Kennedy for Pedal Pushers. Thanks to all the film makers who submitted their works for [...]
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Frame X Award

We are delighted to announce the winners of our art award, the winners were selected by a group made up of artists and cyclists. First prize goes to Fiona Reilly for her piece EveryNothing and second prize goes to Shane Crotty for his piece The Policeman and the Bicycle. Congratulations to both Fiona and Shane [...]
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Victorious Treasure Hunters

The winners of the bicycle Treasure Hunt were Dawid Pula and Oskar Naborczyk, pictured here celebrating their win with their trophies !
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I o7o KY

Frame X exhibition opened to a great crowd Thursday evening. Check out the Sperichord musical instrument in the background which was hung from the centre of the round gallery. Fairplay Macdara. Swanky kbf t-shirts just arrived too !
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Automobike

Check out then Automobike from last years festival ! Automobike from Michaelkelly Kelly on Vimeo.
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Submission Deadline

Hey Folks, Don’t forget that the deadline for submission of art and film is fast approaching. Please get in contact if you wish to submit your work.
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