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September 2020
Down the Coast and up the River
~65km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Meet at the Narrows Bridge, South side, near the toilet block. Leaving the CBD behind, we will be heading North parallel to the Freeway to Stirling, where we head West towards Scarborough and the coast. Then we head South, to Fremantle, following the coast as much as possible for a well earned coffee break at the Mill Bakehouse. We will return to the Narrows Bridge hugging the North of the river as much as possible.
Find out more »Northern Loop
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Commencing Britannia Reserve car park in Leederville. PSP north to Reid Hey, then to North Link, Coffee at Caff on Broadway Bassendean. PSP to City. Along Aberdeen St, return to Britannia. 45 km, flattish course, medium pace.
Find out more »October 2020
2020 On Your Bike – Tiny Towns Tour
~550km: Main Events, On Your Bike, Road bike - Rolling, Tour, Touring bike
Tour Brochure, Entry Form Following undertaking a two-day reconnoitre of the proposed 2020 Tiny Towns tour route and consulting with all the relevant country stakeholders, the On Your Bike Team has decided the tour will proceed as planned. The tour will be conducted under Western Australia’s prevailing COVID-19 Phase 4 restrictions: Indoor gathering capacity limits based upon the 2 square metre per person rule; Continuation of physical distancing where possible; Maintenance of good personal hygiene. The reduced gathering capacity of venues…
Find out more »Meet up (non OYBer’s)
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at Mill Point Reserve for an informal ride. We will let the wind take us to our desired destination.
Find out more »Meet Up for non OYBers
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet up for a 50 km ride along the bike paths......... the new bike path on Reid to Midland
Find out more »Meet Up (non OYBer’s)
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at Burswood by western carpark for an informal ride. We will let the wind take us to our desired destination.
Find out more »Lets do some Hills
~46km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Hilly
It’s not as bad as it sounds: Meet at Midland Train Station at 8.30am. From there up through Darlington and the John Forrest National Park to Mundaring for coffee. After the break it’s mainly downhill!
Find out more »300K Achievement Ride – Brevet
~300km: Achievement, Brevet, Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Hilly
300km Very Hard. This ride will be run as a Brevet. Please refer to newsletter (or Using brevets) for more details. This is the clubs most challenging ride, having to complete 300km in 20 hours (average 15km/h) and is required to complete the Super Achiever Series. Riders need to have front and rear lights in good working order. Participants Must Book at least one week prior to the ride to arrange details, and to prove their ability to ride long distances…
Find out more »Around & About Mandurah Outskirts
~58km: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at Mandurah Train Station for a 9.15am departure. Trains from Perth Underground are 7.53, 8.08 or 8.23. We shall leave immediately after the 8.23 train arrives in Mandurah and be back at the station about 2pm. This is a flat ride to South Yunderup. We’ll head north and follow the coast for a short while before joining the freeway bike path to South Yunderup for an early lunch. We’ll return via Mandurah foreshore for those who would like another coffee…
Find out more »River, Ocean and Lakes
~52km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Meet at the south side of the Narrows bridge near the toilets at 8.30am. Along North side of Swan river to Claremont, then into Perry Lakes and across to City Beach (via a small bump called Reabold Hill). Coffee stop in Scarborough and then return via Lakes and Leederville.
Find out more »Ellenbrook Lakes
~45km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
From Midland Train Station we follow the river through the Swan Valley to Ellenbrook where we’ll pass many ornamental lakes. After coffee we’ll return via Guildford. Meet at Midland Train Station
Find out more »To Shelley and Beyond
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at the south side of the Narrows bridge near the toilets at 8.30am. Along the freeway bike path to Shelley with a bit of a detour through Applecross and the back of Cannington with coffee at Lo Quay travelling home through Waterford and Manning.
Find out more »November 2020
Tonkin Top to Tail Tootle
~140km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat, Road bike - Rolling
The Tonkin Highway is now open North to Muchea. So come and join your cycling friends, and ride the full length to Thomas Road mainly on PSP’s and some wide designated cycling lanes. Meet at Midland Train Station at 7.45am with some energy bars to eat on the way. The Tonkin Highway is actually 85km long, but the extra 55km is needed to arrive at the (Top) start at Muchea, and from the (Tail) Thomas Road to the finish of…
Find out more »Kep-ing or Road-ing to Northam
~170km: Mountain bike - Hilly, Tour, Touring bike, Weekend
We meet at Midland Train Station at 8.45 am for a 9am start. From there we make our way up the hill to Bakers Hill, where we have lunch at the pie shop. In the afternoon we pedal on to the Duke’s Inn in Northam for a well earned dinner and a bed for the night. You will have to book your own accommodation! On Sunday it’s the same way back to Midland. The distances are 85 kms on the…
Find out more »Serpentine River Flats
~50km: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at Kwinana Station at 8.50 at Kwinana station for a 9.05 am start. We will warm up on a short section along Thomas Rd before turning into quieter roads. We turn south to cross the gentle undulations of the Casuarina Sand Dunes before looping through the Serpentine River Flats. We mostly follow back roads but there is a 2 km section on Mundijong Road which does carry some traffic. There are no shops or facilities along the Serpentine…
Find out more »What goes up must come down
~52km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Hilly
Meet at 8am at Cannington Station. Up the Zig Zag for refreshments in Gooseberry Hill, then through the Bickley Valley before returning to the start. (730 m elevation) Ride leader: Liz 0423207258
Find out more »Retirees Spoke Tour Busselton
: TourPlease note this tour is full, however names will be taken for a standby list. This year’s Retirees Tour will be held in the south west town of Busselton. Located at the RAC Busselton Holiday Park, 97 Caves Road, Busselton. Phone: (08) 9755 4241 The format of The Retirees Spoke Tour will allow us to settle in one location and enjoy the rides that are plentiful in the area. All levels of accommodation will be available, feel free to bring your caravans, tents, or just…
Find out more »December 2020
CTA Christmas Lunch, The Henley Brook, Henley Brook
: SocialHere are the details for the CTA 2020 Christmas Lunch. Venue and date: The Henley Brook (The Hen), https://thehenleybrook.com.au/ 9810 West Swan Road, Henley Brook (5 km from Guildford Train Station). 12:00pm Sunday, 6 December 2020 Long Table style, everyone buys own lunch and drinks. Will be outside in a marquee on the lawn. There will be live music and families, could be busy. As it’s a busy time for the venue please RSPV me (social@ctawa.asn.au), no later than the…
Find out more »February 2021
2021 – New Zealand Mountain Bike Trails (on hold until further notice due to COVID travel restrictions)
~200km: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Mountain bike - Hilly, Tour
There are established trails at Queen Charlotte; Molesworth/Muster Trail; Rainbow Trail from Hanmer Springs; Golden Downs Trail; The Old Ghost Trail; Alps to Ocean (A2O); Central Otago Rail Trail & Clutha Rail Trail; Wanaka Trails + of course Queenstown MTB Trails. Most trails are Easy/ Intermediate with sections Advanced with parts of the Old Ghost Trail rated Expert. Limited numbers. Details to be confirmed - contact Noel at tours@ctawa.asn.au for more information
Find out more »March 2021
2021 – Qld Rail Trails – Full Pannier Tour (on hold until further notice due to COVID travel restrictions)
~800km: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Mountain bike - Rolling, Road bike - Unsealed roads, Tour, Touring bike
Contact Stuart: tours@ctawa.asn.au Sadly, the Queensland Rail Trails Full Pannier Tour scheduled for March 2021 has had to be put 'ON HOLD' until further notice. This has been necessary because of the uncertainty that travel restrictions between states will be lifted in sufficient time for intending riders to make arrangements. I also anticipate that lifting travel restrictions between east coast states will result in a mini-tourist boom which would make confirming booking accommodation in key towns difficult. My apologies for the…
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