Roisin Hickey - ‘On your Rothar’ cycling skills - 16/09/26

Roisin Hickey – from Kilkenny runs a company called ‘On your Rothar’ for the unsteady and half-ready peddlers to those looking to advance their cycling skills. She does a lot of work in schools around cycling. She wants to talk about an event she is involved in called ‘Wheels to Water’. It takes place on Tues 22nd & 29th Sept from 6 - 8pm. It involves a cycle + breathwork + a dip. Meet 6pm at The Parade and cycle to Bishop’s Meadows.It’s a bit of a different evening out – cycle, breathe and dip! We’ll start with a cycle around Kilkenny, meeting at the Parade at 6pm, cycle around the Kilkenny streets and then head to the River Nore at Bishop’s Meadows/Linear Park for a guided breathwork session with Marta Vera, followed by a dip in the river. Cycle starts at 6pm, Breath work at 7pm and dip afterwards. If people want to do either this is also possible. So you can do all or one or two of the activities. Marta is a breathwork and wellness practitioner who specialises in breathwork, movement and outdoor experiences. She’s a Master Breathwork Teacher and has also trained in the Wim Hof Method, and runs breathwork, cold-water and nature experiences around Ireland. Her website - www.martaverawellness.com You don’t need your own bike either, Specialized Ireland are supplying bikes, which can be booked for the evening. Bikes are limited. They just need to email Roisin to book one at [email protected]. It’s €10 per evening and is open to anyone who wants to try something a bit different and get outdoors. This event is being funded by the night time economy true Kilkenny County Council. She is part of the Kilkenny Cycling Campaign.