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 9th Feb departs WGH at 09:00. Distance = 83K Coffee stop in Caslelmartyr (The Village Greengrocer) Reply if going for numbers (WhatsApp, Email) Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29297053
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 …
Sunday Cycle 3rd Feb departs Costa Coffee Little Island 09:30. Distance = 40K. Two Groups. Note the change in departure point and start time. Reply if going for numbers (whatsApp, Email)
Saturday Cycle 2nd Feb is CANCELLED due to forecast for Icy conditions. Sunday Cycle 3rd Feb may depart from Little Island and is To be Confirmed.
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 …
Level 3 Cycle Sunday 27th Jan. Departs WGH at 09:00. 40K Reply to Niamh if going Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29238445 Those interested in taking part in the EQ Team Time Trial should be ready to depart Midleton at 09:00 (Market Green / Tesco Car Park) Distance = 72K.
Saturday Cycle departs WGH 09:00 from WGH. Distance = 79K Two Groups: one at 24-26K pace, second at 27-29K pace. Reply if going for Numbers and Groups Saturday route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29232571 Sunday Training for those interested in the Earthquake 19 Challenge departs from Midleton at 09:00 Distance = 72K. Meet at MarketGreen Car Park 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 …
Sunday Cycle 20th Jan departs WGH at 09:30 Two Groups, 60K for EQ Training Group and 40K for Level 3 Group. Note the later departure time. Level Three (at lower pace) heading Glenville-Whitescross-Sallybrook-WGH. Coffee Stop in Grandons Reply of going to Donal (WhatsApp, Email) Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29204727 EQ Training (at higher pace) Read More …
Saturday Cycle 19th Jan. Departs WGH at 09:00 sharp. Distance = 82K. Food Stop = Castlemartyr. Reply of going for numbers and groups (WhatsApp, Email) Route Details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29181827