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 ...
Saturday Cycle 31st August is Club Day Trip from Dungarvan. Distance = 107 km. Rolling at 09:30 from the Park Hotel. Free Parking is available at the Greenway Car Park circa 200m from the Dungarvan Park Hotel. RSVP if going (WhatsApp Poll) Coffee / Food stop at The Coach House Kilmacthomas on the Greenway. 107 km route details are available Read More …
Wednesday evening cycle 28th Aug departs Watergrasshill National School at 18:45. Distance = 38km. Steady pace. Lights are required. RSVP if going (WhatsApp Poll). Heading Bartlemy*, Castlelyons, Rathcormac, Glenville*, WGH. Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48196515 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/302783861
Sunday Cycle 25th Aug departs Watergrasshill National School at 09:00. Distance = 76 km. Heading Glenville, Rathduff, Glanmire, New Line, Coolquane, WGH. Coffee Stop Glanmire. RSVP if going (WhatsApp Poll). Two groups depending on numbers. Route details are available at: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6202724143/
Saturday cycle 24th Aug departs Watergrasshill National School at 08:30. Distance = 98 km. RSVP if going (WhatsApp Poll) There will be two groups if sufficient numbers. Steady pace if one group. Coffee Stop The Village Greengrocer Castlemartyr, 60 km. Route details are available at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46473105
Hi, This cycle (Wed Evening 21st Aug) is CANCELLED due to strong gusts of wind that are forecast. Brian Wednesday evening cycle 21st Aug departs WGH NS 18:45. Distance = 38 km. Lights are required. Heading Hazelwood, AOC, Carrigtwohill*, Leamlara, WGH. Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48100138 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/300633754 Note: Cycle is dependent on favourable weather Read More …
Wednesday evening cycle 21st Aug departs WGH NS 18:45. Distance = 38 km. Lights are required. Heading Hazelwood, AOC, Carrigtwohill*, Leamlara, WGH. Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48100138 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/300633754 Note: Cycle is dependent on favourable weather conditions this evening.
Sunday Cycle 18 Aug departs WGH NS 09:00. Distance = 71 km. RSVP if going (WhatsApp Poll) There will be two groups depending on numbers. Coffee Stop Kildorrery Service Station. Route details are available at: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6193038016 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/299579245 Care is required on the return leg from Rathcormac to WGH due to roadworks and bollards on the hard shoulder.
Saturday Cycle 17 Aug departs Watergrasshill National School at 08:30. Two options 115 km or 75 km. Coffee Stop in Lismore (68 km on the longer route). RSVP if going (WhatsApp Poll) Heading: Conna – Tallow – Cappoquin – Mount Melleray – Lismore – Conna – Rathcormac – Keame – WGH. The 75 km option returns Read More …
Wednesday Evening Cycle 14th Aug departs Watergrasshill National School at 18:45. Distance = 47 km. Lights are required. Please familiarise yourself with the route in advance, if taking part. RSVP if going (WhatsApp Poll) Route details are available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47986067 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/298002203
Sunday Cycle 11th Aug departs Watergrasshill National School at 09:00. Distance = 77 km. Heading Bottlehill, Killavullen, Castletownroche, Ballyhooly, Fermoy, Castelyons, Rathcormac, WGH Coffee Stop Fermoy Spar Service Station (56 km) There will be two groups depending on numbers. RSVP if going (WhatsApp Poll) Route details are available at: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6035416222 or https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/297074607