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 ...
Saturday Cycle 18th May is The Vee. Departs WGH at 07:45. Distance = 118K There will be two groups Reply if going for groups and numbers (WhatsApp, Email) Food stop in Cappoquin after circa 70K. Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29966213
Wednesday Evening Cycle 15th May departs WGH (near Mescalls) at 19:00. Distance = 41K. There will be two groups. Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29966239 Time Trials will resume next week for four more weeks.
This week was seen a big exodus from the club to Mallorca for some warm weather cycling. Tom O'Sullivan and Stephen O'Connell were the first to depart for the sunny island as an advance party. They were met there by Donncha Cuttriss who traveled direct from his home in the Netherlands. The remained of the Read More …
Sunday Cycle 12th May departs WGH at 09:00. Distance = 38K Groups will be organised to suit all levels including beginners Reply if going for Numbers and groups (WhatsApp, Email) Coffee stop in Carrigtohill Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29957826
Saturday Cycle 11th May departs WGH at 08:00. Distance = 104K Food stop Tallow Start of Training for Club Ring of Kerry event on 22nd June. Reply of going for groups and numbers. Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29948501
Wednesday Evening Cycle 8th May is 29K Time Trial. Two loops of the 14.5K course. Meeting point is near the National School. Warm-up from 18:30. Start at 19:00 sharp. Lights required. Rules of the road apply. Suitable for all levels. Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29666303
Sunday Cycle 5th May departs WGH at 09:00. Distance = 58K. Heading Rathcormac*, Lisgoold, Midleton, Fota*, Leamlara*, WGH A level 3 Option / Beginners option is available too. Reply for numbers and groups. Food stop in Carrigtohill Service Station. Route Details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29895856
The Club Meeting planned for Friday 3rd May has been moved to Friday 10th May at 20:00 in the Arts Centre. RSVP if you plan to attend this meeting.
Saturday Cycle 4th May departs WGH at 08:30. Distance = 80K. Food stop in Lismore. Return via Ballyduff and Coolagown Reply to Declan or Brian if going for numbers and groups (WhatsApp, Email) Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29883628
Individual and Team On-Line entry for the Hillfest 2019 Duathlon is now open at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/hillfest-duathlon-tickets-60493734388