PedalPower Dublin
Times & Dates
WHAT: PedalPower Dublin, a FREE Family-Friendly Bike Festival for ALL
WHEN: 12noon to 4.00pm, Sunday 11th May
WHERE: Sundrive Velodrome, Eamonn Ceannt Park, Clogher Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12
TICKETS: FREE
PedalPower Dublin is a FREE cycling event for all ages and abilities, taking place in Sundrive Velodrome, Eamonn Ceannt Park, Crumlin from 12noon to 4.00pm on Sunday 11th May.
A wide range of family-friendly outdoor events will be held in the park to get people moving and to promote a more sustainable urban mobility culture, such as children’s activities, food trucks, bike maintenance workshops, BMX demonstrations, pedal-powered workshops and much more!
Our PedalPower Cycle Parade will be happening immediately before the festival at 11.00am along a 7km route. The theme is bees and flowers, with many of the participants putting on colourful costumes. Join us at any of the four pick up points of the parade for a buzzing good time, the pick-up points are Bangor Circle, Mount Argus Park, Harold’s Cross Park and Parnell Road (Fire station) for final Kiddie Kilometre ending at Eamonn Ceannt Park.
PedalPower is a celebration of the benefits of cycling and demonstrates how anyone can incorporate it into their everyday life through interactive workshops, engaging panel discussion and exciting activities.
This event is brought to you by Dublin City Council, supported by the National Transport Authority, Climate Action Week and National Bike Week and organised by Limelight Communications.
For more information, visit: www.dublincity.ie/pedalpower
Pedal Power Parade
Kick off the day with a colourful parade of cyclists! Bring your decorated bike and join the ride of joy.
Staging from 10.45am.
Registration required here www.pedalpowercyclingparade2025.eventbrite.ie
Dublin City Council Cycling School
Learn from the best! Bike skills and safety tips for all ages.
- Pedal Power Stage
We’re bringing you a fantastic mix of live music from incredible local talent, engaging panel discussions, and a feel-good atmosphere that’ll keep your wheels spinning.
- Fire Ride: Pop-Up Cycling Activation & Pro Rider Demos
- Pedal-Powered Workshops with Cycling Ireland
Spin to power your fun — eco-friendly education in motion. - Guided Cycles – Accessible Bike Fleet
Everyone's included! Try adaptive bikes and explore the area. - Bike Safety Check – The Bike Hub
Get your bike ready to roll with a free check-up. - Try a bike Zone
- Face Painting Station
Colourful designs for cyclists of all ages. - Autism-Friendly City – SENCO Bus
A sensory-friendly break zone with supportive staff and quiet fun. - Woobly Circus – Bike-Themed Entertainment
Laughs, tricks, and cycle-themed performances for the whole family. - Giant Games & Kids Entertainment
Oversized fun and family-friendly games all day. - Dublin City Council Library Bus
Chill out with a good book or join in on bike-themed storytime.
- Tie Dye Lollipop – Art dye tie designs are customised handmade pieces
- Free Tie Dye if you bring an old t-shirt friend!
- Swap Clothes – Refresh your wardrobe, sustainably
- Bring stuff you no longer wear and take home something “new to you”!
- Old Velos & Shay Elliot Exhibit – A trip down two-wheeled memory lane
- Outdoor Screen – Short films and cycling highlights throughout the day
- Special feature of Shay Elliot: Cycle of Betrayal
- Hear from experts! – Dublin Bike, Bleeper, Moby Bike, Life in Motion, Cycling Ireland and more.
- Food Court & Chill Area – Great eats, comfy seats, and good vibes
Showing at 1:30pm on the Outdoor Screen
| Time | Description | Registration |
| 12.30 – 1pm | Lollipop Tie Dye Workshop: Art tie dye designs are customised handmade pieces | https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lollipop-tie-dye-workshop-as-part-of-pedalpower-bike-event-1230pm-tickets-1335241516319?aff=oddtdtcreator |
| 1pm – 2pm | Sew Simple day: you'll learn basic hand sewing techniques in a relaxed and creative setting. Using colourful scrap fabrics, we'll guide you through simple projects like making your own scrunchie, stitching a unique bookmark, or designing a mini fabric creature to take home. | https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/change-clothes-sew-simple-workshop-as-part-of-pedalpower-bike-event-tickets-1335289439659?aff=oddtdtcreator |
| 2.30 – 3.30pm | Draw you Cycling Super Hero with Alan Nolan | Drop in session |
| 3.30 -4pm | Lollipop Tie Dye Workshop: Art tie dye designs are customised handmade pieces |
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| 1pm, 2pm and 3pm | Are you ready to be swept off your feet by a climate crisis clown? Look no further - Europe's leading female clown Angelica Santander AKA Juanita the Cleaner is sure to keep your event (and its guests!) looking clean and tidy | Drop in session |