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 current 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 ...
There was fierce competition at the club TT last Wednesday night. Weather conditions were ideal on the 15km out and back course, from the national school to Killydonoghue. Guest rider, Tomas Kennefick put in a blistering performance stopping the clock at 24:02. This brought out the best in Alan Heffernan and Jimmy Condon who rose Read More …
Sunday Route 28 April departs WGH at 0900. 53K. For those not on Bantry trip https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29377469
Wednesday Evening 24th April Cycle is an individual Time Trial. 14K Course. Warmup from 18:30. Start at 19:00 sharp. This event is suitable for all levels Reply if going (WhatsApp, Email) to be added to the timer in advance. Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29738041
The past week has been a busy one, with members taking advantage of the fine weather and holidays to hit the road. Wednesday evening saw the commencement of the club TT. This is a 15km out and back course, from the national school to Killydonoghue. Fastest cyclist on the night was Jimmy Condon who is Read More …
Easter Sunday cycle 21st April departs WGH at 0900, distance 45K. Reply if going (WhatsApp) Route details available at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29770963
Saturday Cycle 20th April departs WGH 0800. Reply if going for numbers and groups (WhatsApp) Food stop Castlemartyr. Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29761063 Brian
Reminder a Club General Meeting will be held on Friday 19th April 20:00-21:00 in the Arts Centre Watergrasshill.All members are welcome. RSVP if you plan to attend.
Club Time Trial this Wednesday 17th April from near the National school. Warm up from 6.15pm. First bike off at 7pm. New members welcome. Suitable for all levels. Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29666303
Last Wednesday evening saw the first mid week spin of the year take place. A large group left the village at 7pm and headed for Glanmire. From there it was on to Brooklodge, out the New Line to Pigeon Hill with a gentle climb to Broderick's Cross. The group turned left and headed for the Read More …
Sunday Cycle 14th April CANCELLED due to Weather Warning. More details are available at: https://www.met.ie/warnings