A Cycling Club for Everyone. Riding from Watergrasshill, County Cork, Ireland
Midleton was the destination last Sunday morning for the earthquake cycle, a 72km loop around east Cork and west Waterford. The earthquake cycle is an annual event organised by Midleton based kiwi, Phil Cunningham. The event was originally held to raise much needed funds following the 2011 earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand. The event consisted Read More …
There was two groups hit the road last Saturday morning. Donal led a crack group on a short but testing spin which included the climb from Leary's Cross to the Creamery Farm. Peter Power led the time trial group from Midleton. The lads completed the earthquake route as a reconnaissance for next weekends event. The Read More …
There was two groups hit the road last Saturday morning. Martin Buckley led the time trial group from Carrigtwohill. They headed for Youghal where they turned and climbed for Tallow. There was a short stop in Tallow, before climbing to Murley's Cross. From there the group descended rapidly to Dungourney where there were some fans Read More …
A big group left the village on Saturday morning and headed for east Cork. The weather gods smiled favourably on the cyclists and the spin proved to be very enjoyable. Sunday saw two groups depart from Fermoy. Donal led the a team on loop though Mitchelstown and Glanworth. Nigel led the beginners group to Mitchelstown. Read More …
Turbo Thursday continues to draw big numbers, despite the freezing conditions last week. Participants didn't take long to warm up once Donal started to dish out the medicine.The sessions will continue in the First Fruits Arts Centre in Watergrasshill on Thursday evenings, commencing at 7.30pm. Members and non members are welcome to attend. Anyone wishing Read More …
Thursday night saw turbo training continue. The session was led by Nigel who brought his usual mix of high tempo pedaling and motivational tunes. The session finish with "Proud Mary" as usual. Atendess are starting to wonder if Nigel is the worlds biggest Tina Turner fan. The sessions will continue in the First Fruits Arts Read More …
The past week was a busy one for club members. On Thursday night turbo training continued. The session was led by Donal Scannell. Donal didn't earn the title of "minister for pain" by taking it easy. The session was tough but super rewarding for participants. The session also set a record as the best attended Read More …
Last Thursday night saw the return of turbo training. The session was led by Nigel Carroll who brought his super high level of energy and enthusiasm to the evening. It was fantastic to see a good number of new members attend. The sessions will continue in the First Fruits Arts Centre in Watergrasshill on Thursday Read More …
The Saturday spin commenced at Cobh Cross. The 90km route headed for Youghal and on to Tallow where the peloton stopped for coffee. The return route took in Dungourney and Midleton. The unseasonal good weather made for very enjoyable pedaling. On Saturday afternoon, Donal Scannell, Ellen Carroll, Nigel Carroll, Brian Atkinson, and Peter Power visited Read More …
Last Saturday saw us team up with the Lee Roadies for our annual cycle. A very large group departed Little Island train station and headed east for Midleton and Cloyne and on to the Village Green Grocers in Castlemartyr. All cyclists were fed and watered by the Walsh family without charge. The homemade sandwiches and Read More …