Coronovirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
In line with Western Australian government regulations of 19 May 2020 the limit on CTAWA day rides is lifted to 20 riders per group (larger attendances will be split into groups of 20 and groups separated by 50 metres to approximate the recommendations for multi-site fixed venues). Tours and Social Evenings are still suspended pending further relaxation of Covid-19 regulations. Read Stu’s full letter here.
(The bimonthly calendar of rides is available here)
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March 2020
Stuart’s Farewell Dinner for TransAmerica
~8000km: Social
StragglingStu USA TransAmerica 2020 Soon I willI fly to Vancouver to start a bicycle trip across the USA. My partner Robyn is afraid that in my tent I will be a ‘bear burrito’ or that I will start talking politics with locals in West Virginia. Rita and Lynda are just afraid I will freeze in the Rockies. All Stu’s friends and fellow riders from the CTAWA are invited to celebrate my trip by joining me for a farewell dinner at…
Find out more »CTAWA Annual General Meeting
: Main Events, Meeting, SocialThe CTAWA Annual General Meeting is on Sunday 8th March 2019 at 9:45am for a 10:00am start. The venue is The RISE Community Centre, 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands. Click here for the Agenda. Full Agenda papers are available here. Please take the time to read the papers before the meeting and think about: Nominations for CTAWA committee positions Voting for the 2019 single day and multi day rides of the year Nominations for the CTAWA 2019 Cycle Tourist of the…
Find out more »December 2019
CTA Christmas Lunch, Pinelli Restaurant, Swan Valley
: SocialThis year there is a change of venue! These are the details: Venue and date: Pinelli Restaurant, https://www.pinelliwines.com.au/swan-valley-restaurant/ 114 Benara Road, Caversham, Swan Valley (5 km from Guildford Train Station). Sunday, 8 December 2019. Details and Menu: Pinelli Wines are offering free wine tasting at around 11:30 am (just around the corner from the Restaurant). The menu is set and is as follows: Antipasto Platters with fresh bread, commencing at 12:15 pm Mains – Choice of: Chicken Maryland braised in…
Find out more »September 2019
Social Night: Cycle Swap/Sell Market, plus Touring in Australia & Canada
: Meeting, SocialDo you have any cycling gear and/or clothing that you no longer want? Maybe this is exactly what someone else in the CTA has been looking for. Bring along anything cycling related that you would like to give away or sell, and lets make a night of trading. In addition join 3 of your fellow cycle tourists on various journeys across Australia and Canada. Charlie has recently returned from a supported ride through the Macdonnell Ranges, around Alice Springs and…
Find out more »July 2019
Social Night: Touring & the History of Bicycle Gears
: Meeting, SocialEver wondered what it was like cycling 100 years ago. Want to hear about some recent cycle tours, then join us for an evening of both. Alan Nabar, from the Historic Cycle Club, will discuss the history of bicycle gearing. Back in the good old days, if you were wealthy enough to own a bike, multiple gears were not an option. It has taken more than 100 years to get to the easy changing, multi wide ratio gears of today.…
Find out more »May 2019
Social Night: Fitness and ageing with good health
: Meeting, SocialJoin Sally, a Personal and Master REHAB Trainer, for the evening, as she discusses the importance of cross-training for cyclists in order to get the most out of your riding. Information will include strength training, flexibility and nutrition, and an understanding that there is more to staying fit and healthy into our mature years than just riding the bike, not taking away from the fact that this is a very good start. Sally will cover typical muscle imbalances that can…
Find out more »February 2019
CTAWA Annual General Meeting
: Main Events, Meeting, SocialThe CTA Annual General Meeting is on Sunday 24th February 2019 at 10:00am for a 10:15am start. The venue is The RISE Community Centre, 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands. Click here for the Agenda. Full Agenda papers will be sent out closer to the event. Please take the time to read the papers before the meeting and think about: Nominations for CTA committee positions Voting for the 2018 single day and multi day rides of the year Nominations for the CTA…
Find out more »November 2018
Christmas Long Table Lunch
: Meeting, SocialPut an entry in your diary for our now traditional long table lunch at the Tradewinds. Come along to discuss your cycling (and other) adventures for the past year and plans for next year. RSVP to Stephen.
Find out more »Cycle to the Tradewinds
: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat, Social, WeekendFor those of you who want (or need) to work up an appetite for the Long Table Lunch Steve will be leading a ride from East Perth Train Station via The Arena to the Tradewinds in Fremantle. The ride will start around 10:00am in East Perth and pick up anyone who wants to join at The Arena at 10:30. Contact Steve for further details. He may want you to RSVP.
Find out more »October 2018
Social Night – Slides and Swap or Buy
: Meeting, SocialJoin us for a diverse night of events next Thursday when we'll be enjoying 2 slide shows and the chance to sell, buy or swap spare bike gear plus there's a serious sale on some our very own club apparel. Slide show 1 is of the colourful recent Pilbara /Karajini unsupported bike tour by Bruce and Stuart Slide show 2 is of a great group bike ride in northern Africa presented by Karen. If you have any bikes, parts or…
Find out more »July 2018
Social Night – What’s new and Mechanical in Cycling
: Meeting, SocialThursday, 19 July at Loftus Centre, Leederville, meeting in the middle room on the right of the entrance. Join us at 7 pm to hear of the latest in gear for your bike and how the science and mechanics of our trusty 2 wheelers are developing. We have 2 experts from TBE bikes to tell us all. If you have any questions please send them to me at social@ctawa.asn.au so our guests can provide a comprehensive answer. Don't forget the…
Find out more »April 2018
April Social Night
: Meeting, SocialHear and See of CTA WA's origins and history from founding member and Master photographer Dale Neill at The Learning Room, Loftus Centre, Loftus St LEEDERVILLE. Drinks and light supper follow. Please RSVP snap22@iinet.net.au for catering. Dale was one of the the three founders of the Cycle Touring Association in 1974 alongside Jim Harwood and Wayne Lally. However Dale's cycle touring journey started in 1958. At age 14, Dale, with his mate Ozzy built two trailers from jarrah, cast iron…
Find out more »February 2018
CTAWA Annual General Meeting
: Main Events, Meeting, SocialThe CTA Annual General Meeting is on Sunday 25th February 2018 at 9:30am for a 10:00am start. The venue is The RISE Community Centre, 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands. Agenda papers will be sent out closer to the event. Please take the time to read the papers before the meeting and think about: Nominations for CTA committee positions Voting for the 2017 single day and multi day rides of the year Nominations for the CTA 2017 Cycle Tourist of the Year…
Find out more »December 2017
Taskforce 72
~40km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat, Social
Now here is an interesting ride. Taskforce 72 is a radio controlled model boat club, which Tony H is a member of, and they have a meet at the beautiful Jackadder Lake. 72 stands for the scale 1:72 which is huge. Some of their WWII ships are over 3 m long. These models are not toys, they are sophisticated and highly detailed ships. Meet at the Loftus Community Centre, Leederville. Come for an easy and interesting ride to view these…
Find out more »November 2017
Christmas Long Table Lunch
: SocialThis year we'll revisit the Tradewinds in Fremantle for our now traditional long table lunch. Come along to discuss your cycling (and other) adventures for the past year and plans for next year. RSVP to Stephen.
Find out more »Cycle to the Tradewinds
: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat, Social, WeekendFor those of you who want (or need) to work up an appetite for the Long Table Lunch Steve will be leading a ride from East Perth Train Station via The Arena to the Tradewinds in Fremantle. The ride will start around 10:00am in East Perth and pick up anyone who wants to join at The Arena at 10:30. Contact Steve for further details. He may want you to RSVP.
Find out more »Kleber’s Karaoke Karryon
: Social, WeekendEvent is fully booked! 0 km cycling, your choice km walking pace, flat. Confused ? This will be a NON cycling long weekend, open to all CTA members. On Friday, members will have the opportunity to take their non cycling partners on a pleasant drive through the areas that we cyclists have had the pleasure of riding through. We will be staying at the Stirling Range Retreat in the Stirling Range National Park. Saturday there will be an opportunity to experience…
Find out more »October 2017
The “trip” from a different perspective
: SocialMeeting in the middle room on the right of the entrance. One or two of our intrepid travellers who road from Cairns to Darwin will present their trip "from a different perspective". Come along and enjoy the company of fellow members and cyclists and hear what they have to say and show. Please let Stephen know if you will be attending for catering purposes.
Find out more »July 2017
Munda Biddi Track
: SocialMark your calendars for our next Social Night when all the talk will be about the Munda Biddi Track. Hear personal accounts of the ride and we'll look at what you should take and some of the conditions which will test you and your bike. Tea, Coffee and supper after the show. Please let Steve know you're planning to attend - contact (and venue) details below.
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