A Cycling Club for Everyone. Riding from Watergrasshill, County Cork, Ireland
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, with the odd stiff climb here or there but nothing that can’t be taken care of with a 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 2024 The current set of Club events planned for 2024 is as follows (subject to change) : Saturday and Sunday Weekly spins departing from Watergrasshill National School (Departure points may vary over winter months due to road conditions) Saturday Cycles range from 80K-150K and depart 08:00, 08:30 or 09:00. Routes and departure times 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 ...
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, with the odd stiff climb here or there but nothing that can’t be taken care of with a 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 ...
Wednesday evening cycle 17th April departs Watergrasshill National School at 18:45. Note the early departure time. Distance = 31K. Lights are required. Heading Glenville*, Rathcormac, Dr Barry's Bridge, Bartemy*, WGH. There will be two groups depending on numbers, going at steady pace. RSVP if going (WhatsApp Poll) Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46217478
Sunday Cycle 14th April departs Watergrasshill National School at 09:00. Two Routes 72K and 64K. Coffee Stop in Glanmire Service Station for both routes. RSVP if Going (WhatsApp Poll) 72K Route Details are available at: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5996812543 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/261037625 64K Route Details are available at: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5996791915 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/261037887 Reminder Summer Gear Fitting from 19:30 and Bike Maintenance Overview from Read More …
Saturday Cycle 13th Apr departs Watergrasshill National School at 08:30. Distance = 106K. Heading Dr Barry's Bridge, Conna, Tallow, Cappoquin, Mount Melleray, Lismore, Conna, WGH. Coffee Stop in Lismore (68K) 106K Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42133264 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/255351310 A Shorter 76K option is available too. For this route return directly from Lismore and omit the Mount Read More …
Sunday Cycle 7th April departs Watergrasshill National School at 09:00. A decision will be made circa 08:00 on Sunday as to whether the cycle will go ahead (weather permitting). There are two Routes 63K or 74K. Coffee Stop in Spar Service Station Fermoy for both routes. RSVP if going (WhatsApp Poll) 63K Route details are available Read More …
Saturday cycle 6th April is CANCELLED due to Storm Kathleen and the associated Orange Weather Warning.
Sunday Cycle 31st March departs Watergrasshill National School at 09:00. Two Routes, 63K or 69K. Heading Glenville, Killavullen, Castletownroche, Ballyhooly, Fermoy, WGH. Coffee Stop in Mace Service Station Fermoy. RSVP if going (WhatsApp Poll) 63K Route details are available at: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5975667259 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/257262447 69K Route details are available at: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5975555104 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/257262622 Note the clocks go Read More …
Saturday Cycle 30th Mar departs Watergrasshill National School at 08:30. Distance = 91K with shorter 67K option. Heading: Glanmire-New Line-Carrigtwohill-Midleton-Ballinacurra-Cloyne-Garryvoe-Mogeely-Midleton-Water Rock-AOC-Knockraha-WGH. Coffee Stop at The Village Greengrocer, Castlemartyr (54K). The 67K route goes direct from Midleton to Castlemartyr avoiding the Garryvoe loop. RSVP if going (WhatsApp Poll) 91K Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45478328 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/253958396
Sunday Cycle 24th Mar departs WGH NS 09:00 sharp. Two Routes 55K or 69K. Coffee Stop in Whitechurch Service Station. RSVP if going (WhatsApp Poll) 55K Route details are available at: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5967029956 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/255612287 69K Route Details are available at: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5967022132 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/255612535
Saturday Cycle 23rd Mar departs Watergrasshill National School at 08:30. Distance = 106K. Heading Dr Barry's Bridge, Conna, Tallow, Cappoquin, Mount Melleray, Lismore, Conna, WGH. Coffee Stop in Lismore (68K) 106K Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42133264 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/255351310 A Shorter 76K option is available too. For this route return directly from Lismore and omit the Mount Read More …
Sunday Cycle 17th Mar departs from Watergrasshill National School at 09:00 Two Routes 61K or 49K. Coffee Stop for both routes in Mace Fermoy. RSVP if going (WhatsApp Poll) Please download the relevant route in advance. 49K Route details are available at: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5957349220 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/254183886 61K Route details are available at: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5958453385 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/254184103 Brian