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 ...
Sunday Cycle 20th August departs Watergrasshill National School at 09:00. Distance = 63K. Heading Rathcormac, Castlelyons, Upper Aghern, Aghern, Ballynoe, Murtey's Cross. Ironman viewing near Murtey's Cross. Return via Conna Coffee Stop in Spar Rathcormac RSVP if going (Group WhatsApp or Email) Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44123738
This cycle is CANCELLED due to strong winds and debris on the roads.
Coffee Stop Mitchelstown. Route details are at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38495177
RSVP if going. Lights are required. Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44068376
Dear Club Member At the 2022 AGM we agreed to have a gravel cycle during 2023. Aidan has devised a 41K route based around Hogans' Wood near Ardglas / Dungourney. The route features 30% tarmac and 70% forest road similar to Moanbaun Wood. Any kind of Mountain Bike, Gravel bike or Cyclo-Cross Bike should be suitable to take part. The starting point Read More …
Saturday cycle 12th Aug departs Watergrasshill National School at 08:00. Distance = 91K. RSVP if going. Coffee Stop at The Village Greengrocer (57 K) Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43895326
Wednesday evening cycle 9th Aug departs Watergrasshill National School at 18:45. Distance =44K. RSVP if going. Lights are required. Heading Glenville, Whitescross, Rathcooney, Hazelwood, New Line, WGH. Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43990232
Sunday Cycle 6th Aug departs Watergrasshill National School at 09:00. Distance = 62K. RSVP if going. Heading Hazelwood, Brooklodge, Cobh, Carrigtwohill Service Station (Coffee Stop), Leamlara, WGH. Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43948226
The Club cycle for Saturday 5th August is CANCELLED due to the Yellow Wind Warning that will be in place. A Club cycle on Sunday 6th August should go ahead as planned at 09:00 from Watergrasshill National School. Details to follow.
Lights are required. Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43899509