A Cycling Club for Everyone. Riding from Watergrasshill, County Cork, Ireland
Are you looking to improve your fitness and make new friends? Your local cycle club can provide both. We welcome new members all year round. We now meet at the National School in Watergrasshill Village and generally travel around the greater environs of North and East Cork. The circuits are rolling for the most part, Read More ...
We take a wide variety of routes throughout the year. They vary both in length and pace but are always aimed at maximising enjoyment for our members. You don’t need much to be able to participate but there is a short list of items which we recommend you don’t leave home without. Here is a Read More ...
Club Events 2026 The initial set of Club events planned for 2026 is as follows (subject to change): Friday cycles departing from Mescall’s Site between 09:30 to 10:00 Distances 60 km-90 km. Saturday and Sunday Weekly spins departing from Watergrasshill National School (Departure points may vary over winter months due to road conditions) Saturday Cycles Read More ...
Whatever your level, there's a place for you
Over The Hill Cycling Club was established in Cork in 2011 by a group of like minded people sharing a passion for the two wheeled pursuit of cycling. As the name would suggest, we’re not aiming to compete in the Rás just yet and for the OTH crew, social trumps competition. Some of the original Read More ...
Are you looking to improve your fitness and make new friends? Your local cycle club can provide both. We welcome new members all year round. We now meet at the National School in Watergrasshill Village and generally travel around the greater environs of North and East Cork. The circuits are rolling for the most part, Read More ...
We take a wide variety of routes throughout the year. They vary both in length and pace but are always aimed at maximising enjoyment for our members. You don’t need much to be able to participate but there is a short list of items which we recommend you don’t leave home without. Here is a Read More ...
Sunday Cycle (June 11th) departs from Watergrasshill at 09:00 sharp for all Levels. Distance = 48K. Reply to Donal if going (WhatsApp, Email, Text) Route details available at:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21987734
Saturday Cycle (June 10) is “The Vee”. Leaving Watergrasshill at 08:00 sharp. Heading Tallow, Lismore, “The Vee”, Clogheen, Mountain Barracks, Fermoy, WGH. Total Distance approx.104K. Food stop in Clogheen. If weather conditions are poor the route will be shortened. Reply to Donal if going (WhatsApp, Email, Text) Route Details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21910992
The inaugural Hillfest Duathlon took place on Saturday 3rd June. A big entry was blessed with good weather. The event commenced with a 3km run out the Glenville Road. Athletes then transitioned to the bike for the cycle leg to Killydonoghue Roundabout and returning to Watergrasshill Village. The final leg was a 5km run, out Read More …
The Wednesday evening cycle on June 7th will be a standard evening cycle (e.g. no Hill repeats). The routes and groups will be determined on the evening. Departure is at 19:00 from Mescalls. All are Welcome. Please have lights on your bikes. For those of you seeking inspiration; you can follow club member Donncha Cuttriss Read More …
Sunday Cycle (June 4th) leaves WGH at 09:00. Routes and Groups to be decided in the morning. All Welcome.
Thanks to all club members who marshalled, provided cakes / refreshments in the inaugural Hillfest Duathlon. Well done to the club members who took part. It was a pleasure to work with members of the Parents and Community Association and with Watergrasshill AC Two photos near the start of the event are included.
There are still some spaces available for the Duathlon on Saturday morning. Entries can be made on https://eventmaster.ie/event.php?event_id=1236. Entries will be accepted on the morning, on a strictly first come, first served basis.
Hi, Thanks again to all those who have agreed to marshal for the upcoming Duathlon on Saturday. We have 14 club members involved. Can all marshals assemble at Watergrasshill Nation School (NS) at 11:30 on Saturday June 3rd please. Note there will not be any parking at the NS as it is being used as Read More …
Wednesday Cycle (May 31) features Hill Repeats. This event is suitable for All Levels. There will be a 10 minute warm-up, then 75 mins of repeats followed by a warm-down. This will benefit leg power and endurance. Meeting at Mescall’s Watergrasshill at 7pm (19:00) sharp. Reply to Donal if going (WhatsApp, Email, Text). Route Details Read More …
The final countdown is now on for our Duathlon to be held on Saturday 3rd June, starting at 1230hrs. This promises to be a great event and an important part of the Hillfest weekend. Entries are still available. This event is being run in conjunction with Watergrasshill AC, as part of the Hillfest weekend. Spaces Read More …