A Cycling Club for Everyone. Riding from Watergrasshill, County Cork, Ireland
The Covid 19 restrictions have seen cycling activities on the road grind to a complete halt. The restrictions have seen members turn to technology in an effort to get their fix of pedaling. The most popular online cycling platform is Zwift. Members pay a monthly subscription to access the platform. A stationary trainer is used, and connected to a Read More …
All club events and gatherings have been cancelled for the foreseeable future due to the Covid 19 virus. This has had a big impact on some members. Donal, Jeremy, Eric, Mike H and Mike C had all signed up for the Mallorca 312 sportive. The Mallorca 312 is one of the toughest endurance events in the sportive Read More …
It was great to get back on the road this weekend after cycles being canceled in recent weeks due to the inclement weather. Saturday saw Brian Atkinson lead a good group east for Youghal returning via Tallow and Fermoy. Sunday saw a huge group depart the village and roll leisurely to Glanmire, and on to Douglas Read More …
The Christmas holiday season has been a busy one for the club. Saturday 21st December saw our annual joint cycle with the Lee Roadies. The cycle headed east with a food stop at the Village Greengrocer in Castlemartyr. The cyclists were provided with complimentary food and refreshments by the Walsh family. A collection for Penny Read More …
Preparations for the annual spinathon which will takes place on Saturday 21st December at Ross' Centra are being finalised. Nigel Carroll has assembled a who's who of the cycling world to turn the turbos for a very worthy cause. Be sure to drop in if passing though Watergrasshill on the day. It was a quiet Read More …
A big group from the club headed to Marymount Hospice in Curaheen for the annual Christmas Cracker Cycle. This cycle is one of the best supported charity spins and raises funds for a truly worthy cause. The spin headed south for Bandon and Kinsale, returning via Ballinhassig. The group was led by Deccie Brady and Read More …
The club AGM was held in the First Fruit Arts Centre last Saturday night. The meeting saw a record attendance on the night. Chairman, Pat McHugh opened the meeting, and gave an account of events that took place during the year. Pat spoke poignantly about two special members we lost during the year, Dave Bryan and Read More …
The Friday crew is growing in reputation and numbers. The lads headed for a very enjoyable spin around north Cork this week. The inclement weather on Saturday morning meant that numbers on the road were small. Peter Power and Pat Ryan braved the icy rain to get a few kilometers in. They were rewarded with Read More …
———- Forwarded message ———From: OTHCC PRO <othccpro@gmail.com>Date: Sun, Nov 3, 2019 at 9:10 PMSubject: Over The Hill Cycling Club Notes 3rd November 2019To: Kevin Howard <info@avondhupress.ie>, <info@midletonnews.com>, Brian Atkinson <brian.atkinson@iol.ie>, <glanmireareanews@gmail.com> The past few weeks have been somber for club members following the tragic passing of two much loved members. Dave Bryan passed to his eternal Read More …
The club was well represented at the West Cork Peaks Challenge last Saturday. Alan Heffernan, Peter Power, Barry Looney, Damian Collins, Donal Scannell, Stephen O'Connell, and, Jimmy Condon, all headed west for this popular sportive . This is one of the toughest sportives in the country, mainly due to the route which sends riders over the legendary Priest's Leap, ranked Read More …