Coronovirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
CTA events have to conform to the latest WA Government rules – see WA.gov.au.
Departure time is normally 15 minutes after the ride start time. (The bimonthly calendar of rides is available here)
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January 2022
Low Key Meander to Lo Quay
~22km: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Road bike - Flat
It's Australia Day and could be hot, so it's all about the coffee and lemon curd muffins, (and the scrolls aren't too bad either). Meet at The Raffles at 0730 for a quiet meander to Lo Quay - or make your own way to Lo Quay for 0830. After coffee and a discussion about the appropriate date for Australia Day, a gentle ride back to the Raffles or make your own way home.
Find out more »Embers
~30km: Night ride, Road bike - Hilly
Road bike, moderate, one hill. We meet at 5.45 pm at Midland Station, the route goes via Midland Road, Sadler Drive and Kalamunda Road to the Embers in Gooseberry Hill for dinner. With our bellies full we enjoy the Zig Zag downhill back to the start. Front and rear lights are a must. Ride leader: Liz 0423207258 ps:Liz asks that only double vaxxed members come along
Find out more »I’m Baaaaack- Swim Ride (please note early start time)
~30km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Meet at the Narrows Bridge South side near the toilet block, second pick up from the Raffles around 6.45. Haven’t been able to lead a ride for a while so here I am. This ride is along the freeway and our beautiful Swan River foreshore eventually ending up at Point Walter for a swim and coffee and something to eat. So bring your cossies, bathers, budgie smugglers, bikini, onesie, whatever you like to call them. Finishing back at the Narrows via…
Find out more »February 2022
Northwards, Westwards, Southwards and Eastwards, (more or less)
~46km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Could be hot, so an early start at 0700 at The Raffles. We will do a loo stop at the Narrows, so you can start from there at 0730 sharp if you prefer. Then it's through Subi, past Reabold Hill (optional ascent), to Sth City Beach, south along the coast to Leighton for coffee on the grass. Back on the south side of the river via Bicton to the Raffles. David will lead a second more leisurely group, (not going…
Find out more »Forrestfield Loop
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Meet at Burswood western carpark near the toilets under a shelter at 6:45am to beat the heat. This ride takes us on bike paths, rural roads and some hills with a well deserved coffee half way through at Gracies cafe.
Find out more »City Lights Ride
~25km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Mountain bike - Some hills, Night ride
25km, Road bike, moderate, flat, one mongrel hill (Mount St-sorry). Meet at the Narrows, south side, near the toilet block. Simple ride around the river to see our beautiful city lights across and around our river. Yes, before a feed in Subiaco we will climb (or crawl) up Mount St. Must have good working front and rear lights. Leader: Stan Phone: 043 9955 241
Find out more »City to Beach
~45km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Hilly, Road bike - Some hills
Meet at the Britannia Park in Leederville for a ride that will take us northwest to the ocean for a coffee/chatter at the beach. Returning thru City Beach and Herdsman and Lake Monger. A mix of bike paths and residential roads, some “inclines”. Ride Leader: Rita Mobile 0423 056 595
Find out more »50K Achievement Ride
~50km: Achievement, Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Distance: ~50km: Achievement, Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills 7:30am for an 8:00am sharp start. Meet at the corner of Chittering Road and Great Northern Highway in Bullsbrook for registration and map/ride description. The time limit of 3 hours 20mins (average 15km/h) should ensure that everyone has a chance of completing the distance. Contact: Email: achievementrides@ctawa.asn.au
Find out more »River Run
~45km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Distance: 45 km, moderate, road bike, flat. Meet at 7:45 am at the south side of the Narrows bridge opposite the toilet block. We will head south and east along the bike paths of the Swan and Canning rivers. We will have refreshments at Lo Quay cafe before heading back to the Swan River and the Narrows. Organiser: Silvia Phone: 0466242971
Find out more »The long way round: Banks Reserve to Claisebrook
~25km: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Night ride
Meet at Banks Reserve for a leisurely evening ride to dinner at Claisebrook Cove.
Find out more »CTAWA Annual General Meeting 2022
: Main Events, Meeting, SocialThe CTAWA Annual General Meeting is on Sunday 27th February 2022 at 9:45am for a 10:00am start. The venue is The RISE Community Centre, 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands. The Agenda and all papers for the AGM are available here. Reports will appear there prior to the AGM. Remember to bring your own mug and the meeting will conform to the latest WA Government rules regarding COVID (WA.gov.au).
Find out more »March 2022
Stirling Wall Art
~55km: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Meet at Banks Reserve for a leisurely ride to admire the painted walls in Stirling. This is a frequently stopping ride to look at the murals & take photos, with a few short hills along the way. Coffee in Trigg and for those who have the time, lunch in Leederville.
Find out more »Fast and Furious to Freo
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Moderate Pace mainly flat with a few bumps Meet at the Narrows South side at 8am. We will be going up Mount Street to get the heart pumping and then a few bumps along the way to Freo for our caffeine replenishment. We will return south of the river with a couple of more bumps! Ann 0439 913 906
Find out more »Cycle Around Lake Goollelal
~48km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Meet at Brittania reserve for a northwards ride to and around lake Goollelal
Find out more »Alfred’s Kitchen
~25km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Night ride, Road bike - Flat
Meet at East Perth Station at 5.30pm. We will meander along the south side of the river to Guildford and return via PSP to East Perth
Find out more »in Search of Dolphins – Mandurah to Rockingham
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at Mandurah Station. Train departs Perth Underground at 7.26am, arrives 8.23am. start from Mandurah station and follow the flat coastal roads and paths to coffee at Rockingham. It is then 5km to Rockingham station. GPX available at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38365179 Co-ordinated by Connie
Find out more »100K Achievement Ride .
~100km: Achievement, Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Run as a Brevet, no designated ride leader. 8.45am for a 9.00 am start. Meet at Armadale Train Station for registration and map/ride description. A pretty but demanding ride taking in Mundijong, Serpentine Dam (coffee stop), keep going uphill to Jarrahdale, and then back to Armadale. The middle section is hilly. Time limit is 6hrs 40mins. This works out to be a leisurely pace average. gpx route files are available at 100 km. achievementrides@ctawa.asn.au 100k Take 2 is the…
Find out more »April 2022
Retiree’s Run 2022
~330km: Gravel bike, Mountain bike, Road bike - Rolling, Tour, Touring bike
To participate in this event, riders must: be current financial members of the Cycle Touring Association of Western Australia (Inc) be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 carry proof of vaccination status comply fully with all prevailing WA Government health directives The 2022 CTA Retiree’s Run will be an unsupported tour over 6 riding days, exploring some tiny towns within the periphery of the northeast wheat belt region. Five overnight stops will be in the towns of Wongan Hills, Ballidu, Kalannie, Dalwallinu…
Find out more »5000 in 4 Achievement Ride
~55km: Achievement, Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Hilly
8:30am for an 9:00am sharp start. Meet in the car park on the left cnr of Gilwell Ave and Page Rd across Albany Hwy from Kelmscott Train Station for registration and map/ride description. Please note it is best to park at Kelmscott Station due to parking restrictions at Gilwell. The course promises 5,000' of uphills and down dales around the Armadale & Roleystone area. Time limit is 4 hours. achievementrides@ctawa.asn.au
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