A Cycling Club for Everyone. Riding from Watergrasshill, County Cork, Ireland
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 …
“>No easy feat, participants are motivated in their quest to raise vital funds and awareness for Down Syndrome Ireland Munster branches and individual beneficiaries. The annual Tour de Munster charity cycle has raised a phenomenal €2.78 million for its beneficiaries since 2001. With bicycles readied, there was a ceremonial roll to Cork City Hall for the Read More …
The Wednesday evening cycle was short but quick last week. The club was delighted to welcome Ben, a French cyclist who was holidaying in the area. The bank holiday weekend saw members hit the road in large numbers. Donal, Mike, Alec and Brian headed for a spin around East Cork on Saturday morning. Peter Power Read More …
The Wednesday evening cycle was short but quick last week. The club was delighted to welcome Ben, a French cyclist who was holidaying in the area. The bank holiday weekend saw members hit the road in large numbers. Donal, Mike, Alec and Brian headed for a spin around East Cork on Saturday morning. Peter Power Read More …
The Saturday cycle headed north for Kilworth, on to Araglin, climbing Higgins Hill befor ethe descent into Mithcelstown. After coffee, it was on to Ballyhooly, tking the middle road to Glenville, and a nice finish back in to the village. Further afield, Alan and Susan Crowley tackled the Skoda Ring of Clare cycle. This popular sportive Read More …
The past few weeks have seen a number of club members head to France for various events. First up on the 7th July was Joe O'Leary to tackle the Marmotte. The Marmotte Alps began at sunrise in the heart of Bourg d’Oisans. Once the starting shot sounded, the tension made way for adrenaline and determined Read More …
The Saturday cycle headed north for Glenville and over the mountain to Ballyhooly. From there it was on to Kilworth and Araglin, before crossing back to Ballyporeen. The return route was via Mitchelstown and Fermoy. There was two groups left the village on Sunday morning and headed for Glenville, and on to Beenaskehy. The Read More …
It was an early start last Saturday as six hardy bucks hit the road at 5.15am headed for Kenmare. Barry Looney, Brian Atkinson, Dermot Brosnan, Donal Scannell,Jeremy Duane, and, Peter Power pedaled to Kenmare where they met up with a big group from the club to cycle the ring of Kerry. Weather conditions were ideal Read More …
This weekend sees the inaugural Ironman Cork Triathlon on Sunday 23rd June . The event kicks off with a 3.8km sea swim from the sandy Claycastle beach in Youghal. This is followed by a 180km ( 2 * 90km loops) bike course along the undulating coastal roads and fishing villages of east Cork, before heading inland Read More …
The Munster Time Trial championships took place in Co Tipperary last Saturday. North Tipperary wheelers were the host club. The 29.77km course took the riders from the Birdhill roundabout in Birdhill to Five Alley roundabout and back again. Mike Gowen represented the club in this prestigious event. The windy conditions made it tough for cyclists on the day. Read More …