07/06/2026
An easy ride on a very safe purpose-built route - ideal for beginners or experts to enjoy a short out and back at their own pace and for a great cause.
Every rider gets a special edition water bottle and goodie bag and the first 200 entrants get a set of bike lights...not to mention a special treat for all finishers.
This is NOT a race! It's a leisurely ride with friends in small groups - Go as far as you like as fast as you like and don't forget to stop for a coffee and a chat along the way.
YOUGHAL RNLI CHARITY CYCLE IS BACK 🙌🛟⚓️🎉🚴♂️
On Saturday 8th August 2026, Youghal RNLI proudly presents a Fun Cycle on the local greenway which follows the path of the old railway line through the heart of East Cork, connecting the towns and villages of Youghal, Killeagh, Mogeely, and Midleton🙌
Our Event 🎉 All the 8’s
⏰ From 8am-8pm
🗓️ Sat 8th/Aug (8th)
💶Individual entries Cost €20 and Groups or families up to 5 can join for just €50.
Goodie Bags for all participants and some surprises along the route too! 🙌🎉
A leisurely cycle to help save lives at sea!🛟
THIS IS NOT A RACE!
🎟️Participants can register online on Eventbrite Link above in Bio and through iDonate⬇️⬇️
https://www.idonate.ie/event/YoughalRNLICharityCycle1
You can ride any distance, at whatever pace you wish, starting and finishing at the Youghal Trailhead where Event HQ will have Goodie Bags, refreshments and a few other surprises waiting for you when you return⚓️🚴♂️
The first group of riders will depart Youghal at 8am and small groups will depart every few minutes afterwards throughout the day. Last departure at 5pm.
This year we are teaming up with Youghal Athletics Club who will be hosting their Youghal Bay 10K and Half Marathon on Sunday (9th Aug).
About the RNLI
In 2025 lifeboats across the island of Ireland launched 967 times from its 46 lifeboat stations, bringing 912 people to safety, 17 of whom were lives saved. 280 of those launches were carried out in the hours of darkness.
Our volunteer crews are always ready to respond to a call for help but we can only do what we do thanks to the public’s generosity. Every launch represents someone in urgent need — and our volunteers drop everything to help.
Events like this fun cycle are simple, safe opportunities for the public to get behind what we do and ensure we have the equipment and training needed for whatever comes next.
About the Greenway
The new 23km Greenway is a paved cycleway providing a safe, accessible and attractive route on an easy gradient, which is suitable for cyclists of all ages and abilities.
Event Registration 🎟️
Registration is open on Eventbrite and on the Youghal RNLI iDonate Event page which can also be found from our station socials – Facebook, Instagram.
Meet the local lifeboat crew, join their families and friends for what promises to be a great day of sport and craic.
Event Sponsors
Youghal Bike Rental- Cork County Council - TriHub.ie - RSA
Event Guidelines
Bikes must be roadworthy, and helmets must be worn.
The last bikes must be off the trail by 8pm.
Sweeper vehicles, safety marshals and aid stations will be in place along the route, as well as medical and technical support for the duration.
Finally, if you don’t have a bike you can hire one at a special event discounted rate from one of the local bike shops (linked from the Eventbrite registration page).
