Kerry Bicycle Festival http://kerrybicyclefestival.org Kerry Bicycle Festival 2011 - Go n-éirí an Rothar leat Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:20:14 +0000 en hourly 1 KBF V http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/kbf-v/544/ 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.
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.
]]> http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/kbf-v/544/feed/ 0 Tralee to Fenit http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/tralee-to-fenit/541/ 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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bikeweek.ie/kerry

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

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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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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.

]]> http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/call-for-submissions/327/feed/ 0 Update… http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/update/317/ http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/update/317/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:56:22 +0000 admin http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/?p=317 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 last years festival !

]]> http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/update/317/feed/ 0 Back in the Saddle ! http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/back-in-the-sadle/312/ http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/back-in-the-sadle/312/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:40:25 +0000 admin http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/back-in-the-sadle/312/ Hey folks,
The wheels are in motion for this years Kerry Bicycle Festival, so mark the 6th to the 13th of May into you diary.

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Here a little video of  Macdara Ó Maolbhuaidh playing his  Spherichord instalation during last years festivla.

]]> http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/308/308/feed/ 0 Bikes, Bees and Bzzzzzzzz ! http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/305/305/ http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/305/305/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:55:47 +0000 admin http://kerrybicyclefestival.org/?p=305 Hey Folks,

The Tralee Tri Club are organising a Vuvuzela inspired Flashmob this Monday [05 July] , and are calling for people to get on their bike dressed in Black and Amber [ any cycling Rockies out there ?]

  • Meet: 7pm Sports Complex Car Park,Tralee, Monday 5th July 2010
  • Mission details: Find the Bee and follow the Bee. The rest of the Mission will be revealed on the night!!
  • Requirements: You must be on a bike and bee wearing tri suit or black & amber/yellow on your person, bring a vuvuzela if you have one to create a buzz.

Facebook Event Page

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