** Important Notices **
Please check the events page on the day of the ride, as details may change at short notice.
Departure time is normally 15 minutes after the ride start time.
The bimonthly calendar of rides may be available here.
CTA events have to conform to the latest WA Government rules – see COVID-19 coronavirus. If you are unwell, please do not attend.
Pace
Beaches! Swamps! North with Mike
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaAnother new face in the pantheon of ride leaders, many thanks to Mike Ryan for stepping up to the challenge. A new route, and what's better - a new (to the CTA) café! What varieties of muffin wait to be tasted? What reaction will a horde of hungry smelly cyclists provoke? Will there be [...] → Continue Reading Beaches! Swamps! North with Mike
Northern Beaches, Led by Randell
Butler Station Butler Station, Butler, WA, AustraliaThe Great Randell Himself has agreed to leave his lofty northern estate and lead this ride through the Northern Beaches. An experience not to be missed. He has nominated a leisurely pace, and he is a trustworthy sort of chap, so there should be plenty of time to enjoy the vistas. Sunrise at 06:46. [...] → Continue Reading Northern Beaches, Led by Randell
Scott of the Antarctic, Just Going Out to Whiteman Park
Ashfield Station Ashfield Station, Bassendean, Western Australia, AustraliaSupport Scott on his second début as ride leader (he needs a second chance, after his first début Fast & Furious killer event) as he heads out into the unknowable vastness of Whiteman Park. Don't miss the opportunity to find out about his Antarctic experiences (no, seriously), how to avoid an overdose of Vitamin [...] → Continue Reading Scott of the Antarctic, Just Going Out to Whiteman Park
The Hill, Led by Ex-president Stuart
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Ex-president and Failed Dictator Stuart sees the light and takes on the Darling Scarp in the hope that the pain in his legs will finally free him from the pain of losing office. Salve your own pains on this quest to find the legendary Muffin of Kalamunda. Sunrise at 06:51 Start Time: Meet at [...] → Continue Reading The Hill, Led by Ex-president Stuart
Judy’s Backroads of Hope
Bull Creek Station BullcreekNot much to work with on this one, so we'll go with the CTA traditional bare facts description. Follow Judy to discover Hope in the back roads of Bibra Lake. Sunrise at 06:53 Start Time: Meet at 07:45 for 08:00 depart. Start Location: Bull Creek Station, ask for Judy. Description: Backroads to Coogee and [...] → Continue Reading Judy’s Backroads of Hope
Mount up! It’s Time for Dinner in Parkerville with Cliff (and he’s OK)
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaLights are compulsory, but a red uniform is optional on this ride into darkness with Cliff. The hot chips at the Parkerville Tavern will more than compensate for the drain on your headlight battery. There are plenty of other food options if the chips are not enough. Due to the high cost of brake [...] → Continue Reading Mount up! It’s Time for Dinner in Parkerville with Cliff (and he’s OK)
From Greenwood to Joondalup with Brian
Greenwood Station -31.818704 115.783953Following feedback that the ride descriptions are too verbose, a special effort has been made to encourage Brian into leading a ride. A man who spent his youth chatting too much to anybody who would listen, he now finds himself near the end of his quota and is forced to make every word count. [...] → Continue Reading From Greenwood to Joondalup with Brian
Lazy Leisurely Leaders – Ride No. 1 with Kleber & Michael
Greenwood Station -31.818704 115.783953Returning to the CTA's roots as a touring association, Kleber & Michael head off at a leisurely pace. Kleber has had a remote control fitted to Michael's throttle, just in case he starts to open up too much of a lead. Sunrise at 07:05, so you'll be waking up in the dark. Start Time: [...] → Continue Reading Lazy Leisurely Leaders – Ride No. 1 with Kleber & Michael
Swanning the Swan with Liz
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaAnother signature ride from Liz - is there no end to her imagination, originality and versatility? Join the ride and find out for yourself. Sunrise at 07:09 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: Midland Station Description: A moderate ride through the Swan Valley with coffee at the coffee hut. [...] → Continue Reading Swanning the Swan with Liz
Lazy Leisurely Leader – Ride No. 2 with Kleber
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaBack by popular demand to lead another touring-style leisurely ride, you can trust Kleber to keep his word and comply with being lazy. Sunrise at 07:13 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for 08:45 depart. Start Location: West end of Canning Brudge, Outside Raffles Hotel, where lycra is reputedly unwelcome. Description: We will be exploring [...] → Continue Reading Lazy Leisurely Leader – Ride No. 2 with Kleber
Liz Leads – Let’s Do Some Hills
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaGet your climbing legs on and follow Liz to the alpine heights of Mundaring, with its steeply-pitched roofs, yodelling bogans and charmingly crafted cuckoo clocks. Maybe. The downhill run back to Midland makes it all worthwhile. Sunrise at 07:18 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: Midland Station Description: A [...] → Continue Reading Liz Leads – Let’s Do Some Hills
Lo Quay Again? No – it’s Taka’s Ride to Point Walter
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaJoin Taka on The Ride of the Rising Sun and discover that life continues if you manage to ride past Lo Quay without stopping. Unless you have an enlarged prostate, in which case a brief toilet stop may be viewed in a sympathetic light. Sunrise today is at 07:18. Start Time: Meet at 08:00 [...] → Continue Reading Lo Quay Again? No – it’s Taka’s Ride to Point Walter
Lazy Leisurely Leaders – Ride No. 3 with Kleber & Michael
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaIs there no end to Kleber's & Michael's talent at developing leisurely rides for the lazy leader. Liberate yourself from the mad rush to go ever faster and discover the joy of the lazy lifestyle. Sunrise at 07:14 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for 08:45 depart. Start Location: Britannia Reserve, Leederville. Near the toilet [...] → Continue Reading Lazy Leisurely Leaders – Ride No. 3 with Kleber & Michael
Century Challenge Achievement Ride
Bakers Hill Pie Shop 4617 Great Eastern Highway, Bakers Hill, Western Australia, Australia100 miles (160km), 7.30 am for a 7.45 am start. Meet behind BAKER'S HILL Pie Shop, 4617 Great Eastern Highway, Baker's Hill. Parking - Behind Pie Shop We will be riding the 160km Take 2B course which takes us from Bakers Hill to York , Beverley and back to Bakers Hill. Please bring adequate food [...] → Continue Reading Century Challenge Achievement Ride
OYB Prologue with Roy
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaThose intending to go on the On Your Bike Sculptures to the Sea Tour 2024 (21-19 September) and anyone else are welcome to come along on the OYB 2024 Prologue Ride. This is a good chance to meet up with and get to know those going on the Sculptures to the Sea Tour as well [...] → Continue Reading OYB Prologue with Roy
Take the High Ground with Jeremy
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaScrew on your climbing legs and take on some hills as Jeremy takes the high ground, up the Darling Scarp to visit both Kalamunda and Mundaring on the same ride! What more could you ask for? You might not actually reach heaven on this ride, but it will feel like it. Particularly if you [...] → Continue Reading Take the High Ground with Jeremy
200km Achievement Ride (this date may change, check with John)
Banks Reserve 60 Joel Tce, Mt Lawley, WA, Australia200km Hard, 6:00am for a 6:30am start. Now start and finish is at Banks Reserve, East Perth. Riders must register with achievement rides coordinator! New safer and more varied route, with much less distance on major roads, and options of catching the train if you need. Note the ride is unsupported. Riders must meet qualifying [...] → Continue Reading 200km Achievement Ride (this date may change, check with John)
