About Ready, Set, Cycle
Ready, Set, Cycle is a fun cycling programme that takes place annually and was held between Monday 11th May to Friday 29th May this year. The cycling challenge is usually open to all staff and students of Smarter Travel partner workplaces and campuses.
The programme aims to encourage and support staff and students to begin, continue or increase cycling on their commute and beyond. It also offers a toolkit and resources for organisations to support cyclists through the provision of bike clinics and tours of bike facilities.
Registration for Ready, Set, Cycle 2026 is now closed. You can express interest in the next Ready, Set, Cycle challenge by emailing us at cycling@nationaltransport.ie.
Important Dates
The Early Registration Deadline for the programme was 24th April 2026.
Ready, Set, Cycle 2026 launched on Friday 8th May 2026 with a participant launch webinar and the cycling challenge ran for a total of three weeks from 11th – 29th May.
Bike to Work Day 2026 took place on Wednesday 13th May.
*Organisations and Participants will be invited for the launch webinar and will be notified of pre-activities upon registration.
Participating Organisations 2026
Below is a list of organisations that participated in Ready, Set, Cycle 2026.
AirNav Ireland
Irish Blood Transfusion Service
Arthur Cox LLP
Jacobs
Business in the Community Ireland
Leopardstown Park Hospital
Central Bank of Ireland
National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh
CIE
National Transport Authority
Clúid Housing
Office of the Attorney General
Coimisiún na Meán
Office of the Planning Regulator
Cork City Council
Office of Public Works
daa
Ornua Co-operative Limited
DBFL Consulting Engineers
Our Lady’s Hospital Navan
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Rabobank Dublin
Department of Climate, Energy & the Environment
Rehab Group
Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Roughan & O’Donovan
Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
Department of Finance
Sligo University Hospital
Department of Foreign Affairs
South Dublin County Council
Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
St. Francis Hospice
Department of Social Protection
St. James’s Hospital
Department of Transport
St. Vincent’s University Hospital
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
Economic Social Research Institute
Systra
Eirgrid
Tallaght University Hospital
Fingal County Council
The National Maternity Hospital
Galway University Hospitals (UHG & MPUH)
Three Ireland
Health Products Regulatory Authority
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Henry J. Lyons Architects
Wexford County Council
Houses of the Oireachtas
Wicklow County Council
HSE Community Services North West
Cork ETB – Lavitt’s Quay
Trinity College Dublin
Dundalk institute of Technology
TU Dublin
IADT
University College Dublin
Maynooth University
University of Galway
Technological University of the Shannon
University of Limerick
Using the Active Travel Logger
Useful Video Tutorials for Participants
These short video tutorials will guide you through the basics and will help you get started quickly. They cover everything you need to begin using the Active Travel Logger with confidence:
- If you want to access the Active Travel Logger on your phone, you might find the tutorials below helpful:
Useful Video Tutorials for Team Captains
If you are a Team Captain, these short tutorials will help you manage your team easily. They walk you through the key tasks you may need to complete, from inviting team members to logging journeys on behalf of your team.
Useful Video Tutorials for Organisation Coordinators
If you’re coordinating Ready, Set, Cycle within your organisation, these short tutorials will help you manage everything smoothly. They walk you through how to view all the teams taking part, help you update team details and, and support participants throughout the challenge. These videos make it easy to oversee activity, troubleshoot issues, and ensure your organisation gets the most out of Ready, Set, Cycle.
Key Information
- To appear on the Weekly Leaderboard, all participants must ensure to log their cycle journeys by 2pm on Monday. If you miss logging your journey for a day, the window to back-log your journeys are eight days during the challenge.
- If you need to add or delete a team member, or change your team’s name, you can contact your organisation’s coordinator
Resources
A wide range of resources were made available to help promote and prepare for Ready, Set, Cycle 2026. These included posters and social media templates to help engage participants.
Resources will be uploaded soon.
| GUIDEBOOKS | PROMOTIONAL RESOURCES | SOCIAL MEDIA RESOURCES | COORDINATOR RESOURCES |
| Ready, Set, Cycle Winter Guidebook for Participants | Bike to Work Day Poster | Instagram – Ready, Set, Cycle Challenge | Sample email announcing Ready, Set, Cycle |
| Setting up a Bike Clinic Guide for Coordinators | Bike to Work Day Poster in Irish | Instagram – Bike to Work Day | Cycle to Work Scheme Poster |
| Ready, Set, Cycle Challenge Poster | Instagram – Ready, Set, Cycle Challenge in Irish | Cycle to Work Scheme Poster in Irish | |
| Ready, Set, Cycle Challenge Poster in Irish | X (Twitter) – Ready, Set, Cycle Challenge in English | Email Signature in English | |
| Ireland’s Fleet Bike Network | X (Twitter) – Ready, Set, Cycle Challenge in Irish | Email Signature in Irish | |
| Sample Social Media Caption Cheat sheet in Irish | Sample Social Media Caption Cheat sheet | Cycling Challenge – Editable Poster |
Stay Connected During the Challenge
Your organisation’s internal Coordinator, together with the national Coordinators at the NTA, will keep in touch throughout the challenge to update you on:
- Competitions
- Prizes
- Leaderboards
- Important announcements
Please keep an eye out for emails during the challenge so you do not miss any updates.
You can also follow us on social media for regular updates, tips on the challenge, competitions and to see who’s how you are ranking on the Leaderboard!
| TFI Smarter Travel Social Media |
| Instagram: @tfismartertravel |
| X: @TFISmartTravel |
Need Help?
If you need more information and for guidance on getting started or any questions you may have regarding Ready, Set, Cycle, feel free to refer to the Frequently Asked Questions Section.
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Ready, Set, Cycle – Getting Winter Ready
The Ready, Set, Cycle: Getting Winter Ready campaign launches on Monday, 2nd November and will run until Friday, 13th November. This information campaign is aimed at staff and students, helping them prepare to cycle safely and confidently throughout the winter months.
As the days grow shorter and weather conditions become more challenging, it is important for cyclists to remain visible, safe, and comfortable while commuting by bike. The campaign provides practical advice and resources to help cyclists prepare for winter cycling.
The campaign offers workplaces and campuses key tips and information on cycling safety, visibility, choosing appropriate clothing, and maintaining a bike during the winter months. A range of practical resources and interactive tools will be available to support cyclists at all experience levels. Organisations will also receive guidance on running bike clinics and supporting staff and students.
If your organisation would like to receive campaign information and resources, please contact us at cycling@nationaltransport.ie.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A cycling champion is a member of your organisation who is an avid cyclist and would like to encourage other participants to get involved and support the Smarter Travel Coordinator throughout the programme. There are several weeks where their involvement would be greatly beneficial. An example of this would be the cycling distance competition, and knowledge sharing during bike maintenance class week.
The top cycling champions are in with a chance to win some great prizes!
The try a bike day offers you the chance to try different types of bikes to understand which suits your needs the best. The Cycle to Work Scheme allows you to purchase anything from a hybrid bike to a cargo bike, so the try a bike day is perfect for new cyclists!
You can purchase bikes and bicycle equipment tax free through your employer. We will be promoting the Cycle the Work Scheme during the Ready, Set, Cycle programme. You can now purchase e-bikes and cargo bikes along with accessories like helmets, lights and reflective clothing for more information click here
A facilities tour ensures you know where your cycling parking is when arriving to work or campus, how to access it and park your bike confidently. You may also have addition facilities like a drying room, lockers and showers. The facilities tour week is a great way of promoting these facilities. You can organise a coffee morning to encourage participation in this week’s event.
A bike clinic is an on-site visit from a bike shop or bike repair service which facilitates any new or existing bike owners to get their bike serviced or repaired on-site or on campus. This is a great way to promote cycling on the commute, and encourage participants to ensure their bike is road ready!
Bike maintenance classes assist cyclists that would like to learn about small repairs and get confidence in puncture repair, gear tuning, and more. Visit here for more information and resources on bike maintenance and training.