Cork Cycling Arts Festival

Reinvent the Two-Wheel!

The Bicycle Ballet

Swirling, Weaving, Spinning, Twirling, Whizzing, Ambling, Whirling Dance!

The Bicycle Ballet is a dance of cycling, a spectacular choreography about riding a bike.

This urban ballet explores the feelings of ecstatic joy when you get on your bike with the wind behind you and the sun on your face, tempered by the gritty reality of manoeuvring amongst traffic and pollution.

This original art street piece (Irish premiere) is choreographed by Chloé de Buyl-Pisco, performed by No Frontiers Dance Company in collaboration with local young people skilled in urban vehicle freestyle.

The Bicycle Ballet is to be performed on Grand Parade on the 20th and 21st of June 2008 at 1 pm, as part of Cork Midsummer Festival: http://www.corkmidsummer.com/2008/events/bicycle

Transport

Cycling

We advise of course all participants, where possible, to leave cars at home and use their bikes to reach the different venues of the festival!

Bicycle racks are disposed on Grand Parade, Saint Patrick’s Street, South Mall and Parnell Place. Special arrangements like bicycle parking spaces and cloakrooms for cycling gear and clothes will be provided at the different festival venues, where possible.

If you need to dust off, repair or check that you bicycle is in good working order, or if you want to rent a two-wheel please check Cork Cycling Campaign website for a list of bike shops in Cork: http://www.corkcyclingcampaign.com/shops.htm

Alternatively, Cork Community Bikes is developing a do-it-yourself bike workshop for the community to use, which is opened to the general public every Saturday afternoon. The workshop is a centre of training and a social focus for anybody with an interest in bicycles in Cork:
http://www.corkcommunitybikes.com/

When Cycling…

Check all fastenings are secure, wear a helmet, wear high-visibility armband, belt, vest or jacket to be easily seen in traffic and use good front and rear lights at night.

The rules of the road and traffic laws apply to cyclists: signal before turning, use correct lane, stop at red lights, etc. Good road sense includes being vigilant in traffic, waiting/regrouping away from junctions and being alert for pedestrians unaware of silent cyclists.

Don’t forget that a little courtesy goes a long way!

Bus Éireann City Bus Services

Bus Éireann provides direct coach services from Cork Airport and Cork City centre and operates suburban and intercity national bus services.

Please check ticket fares, bus routes and timetables on:
http://www.buseireann.ie/

University College Cork: bus routes No. 5, 8 or 10

Atlantic Pond: bus route No. 2 (via Blackroad Road)

Black Ash Park & Ride

The Black Ash Park & Ride is a parking area off the South City Link Road which leads into the city from South Ring Road by passing the city. The Black Ash Park & Ride Buses operate Monday – Saturday between 7:30 am and 7:30 pm. They serve the city centre (Lapp’s Quay) every 15 minutes off-peak and every 10 minutes at peak hours.

Please check timetables on:
http://www.corkcity.ie/ourservices/roadstransportation/trafficdivision/blackashparkandride/

GoCar

Riding your bicycle everyday and using a car only when you really, really need one… Now it’s possible with GoCar in Cork since July 2008!

GoCar is a cost-effective alternative to owning your own car. It gives you access to a car when you need it, from a place near your home or workplace. The car can be used for short trips lasting as little as an hour or booked for a few days. You only pay for the hours you keep the car and the distance you drive.

To get more information on GoCar, the first and only Irish pay-as-you-drive service, please visit:
http://www.gocar.ie/

Miscellaneous

Emergency Services

Cork Garda Station (Anglesea Street): 021 452 2000

Hospital: 999 or 112

Fire Brigade: 999 or 112

Wheelchair Access

For visitors requiring wheelchair access, please note that all the festival venues have fully accessible entrances.

Helping people with disabilities identify accessible shops, restaurants, pubs, accommodation and entertainment venues in Cork City:
http://www.accesscork.ie/

Festival Information Point

A Festival Information Point will be located at the Unitarian Church at the opening hours of “The Sense of Cycling” art exhibition (10am – 6pm).

Unitarian Church

The entrance in the Unitarian Church is restricted to a maximum of 70 persons. Please arrive early at the different events held in that venue as seats will be available on a “first arrived first served” basis.

Smoking and beverage alcohol possession or consumption is prohibited in the Unitarian Church. Please keep the premises clean and tidy and properly dispose of the contents of the rubbish bin.

Family Picnic

As “A Wonderful Afternoon” is a family event we ask you to not drink alcohol during this event.

Tidy City

In respect of the environment and residents please keep the different festival venues tidy by using bins provided.

Festival Organisers’ Liability

Cyclists who take part in the “Cycling picnic”, “Red Singing Bikes” events and in the different bicycle rides of the festival release and discharge the festival organisers and associated partners from any and all claims, demands, actions and/or liabilities on account of any injury to them or damaged or stolen items of equipment which may occur from any cause whatsoever, including negligence or other fault on the part of anyone released hereunder, during their participation in or transportation to or from said rides / events.

Festival Programme Alterations

The organisers reserve the right to change, alter or combine parts of the programme as necessary.

Where To Eat?

Located on Oliver Plunkett Street, one of Cork's busiest social streets, Milano is the perfect choice for business lunches, shopping breaks, and evening meals. The menu offers Italian cuisine made to the highest standard at affordable prices. The modern chic surroundings, soft jazz tones and professional friendly staff all combine to create a memorable dining experience.

The spacious restaurant is ideal for large parties and special occasions and with their new children’s "piccolo" menu, it is the perfect venue for families.