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April 2021
CTAWA 2021 Grain Silo Art Tour
~1240km: Road bike - Some hills, Tour, Touring bike
Due to capacity limits in some camping areas the tour is now full. No more entries can be accepted. Please read the Relaxation of Conditions. The tour is a "full" pannier tour with some limited support. With travel options outside of WA still limited this support is being provided to ensure greater participation of our membership. As we currently enjoy unrestricted travel within Western Australia, I have organised a longer duration cycle tour based upon FORM’s PUBLIC Silo Trail which showcases…
Find out more »City Beach for the Non Silo Tourers
~45km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
From the Gazebo at Burswood we follow the river past the city, up to Kings Park through the western suburbs for a coffee at City Beach then return via The Boulevard and Trainline PSP Meet at Burswood Gazebo at Charles Patterson Park.
Find out more »Bayswater to John Forrest National Park
~55km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Around 55km, moderate pace, mostly flat but one big hill climb. Meet 8am at Garratt Road Bridge Park, riding via Helena Valley to the John Forrest scenic drive. Stopping for coffee in the hills, and returning via Guildford. Mike - 0400.123.432
Find out more »Swanning the Swan
~45km: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Road bike - Some hills
45 km: Leisurely – Some hills Meet at the Raffles, Canning Bridge. We head north to the Narrows then pass through all the picturesque suburbs, as we hug the river to Fremantle. After crossing the Swan, it’s only a short distance to our coffee break at Point Walter. After our fill we then follow the river back to the Raffles. Leader: Kleber 9354 7877
Find out more »To Shelley and Beyond
~45km: 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. Coffee at Lo Quay
Find out more »May 2021
Ellenbrook Lakes for the Non Silo Tourers
~45km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
From Guildford Train Station we follow the river through the Swan Valley to Ellenbrook where we’ll pass many ornamental lakes and enjoying the autumn colour of the vines. After coffee at Ellenbrook we’ll return to Guildford TS using the West Swan Road PSP. Meet at Guildford Train Station on James Street
Find out more »Tour of the Lakes
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
We will ride through the western suburbs along 5 lakes. We will ride the full loop of 50kms and have coffee at the end of the ride. Meet at the Burswood western carpark near the toilets. Ride leader Connie 0407640012
Find out more »Mothers Day Markets to the Beach
~35km: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at the overflow car park at the Stirling City Council. If you need a coffee before you ride, the markets are in the main car park area close by. We will ride on the PSP south along the freeway then cross over at West Perth onto the PSP along the railway line towards Freo veering off after Shenton Park to head towards the beach. Morning tea is at the Floreat Beach Kiosk. Then along the beach to Scarborough where…
Find out more »Swan Valley Meander
~20km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at Guildford Railway Station at 8.15am for a meander through Viveash, and beyond. Coffee on the way back at our new favourite café in Bassendean.
Find out more »Reid Tonkin to Basso (non acheivers)
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Follow the Reid and Tonkin highways to our new favourite spot for coffee
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
Find out more »Leapfrogs
~60km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Start at Mayland’s train station along the railway bike path to Tonkin Highway, Hepburn Road with toilet stop at Waldecks nursery. Along bike paths around the various lakes and through Neil Hawkins park to Leapfrogs. After coffee continue to circle lakes taking the bike path through Greenwood along Mitchell Freeway, Leederville ,North Perth and back to Mayland’s train station.
Find out more »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 »One Way Ticket to Ride
~50km: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Road bike - Flat, Road bike - Rolling
50km, leisurely, mostly flat, road bike O800 at the Raffles for 0815 departure. We will pass the Narrows, so you can also start from there, 0830 (sharp) departure. One way ride through Subiaco to City Beach, (not planning to go up Reabold Hill, but it is there if you want to?), then along the coast to Burns Beach for coffee. Then to Currambine Station for a train back to the start at Canning Bridge. (No need to return to the…
Find out more »Guerrilla Surprise
~55km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Meet at the Gazebo Burswood to join the group taking a route through the backblocks of Guildford, skirting Midland and via lower Greenmount across some of Swan View’s foothills. After a coffee stop in Woodbridge, the return journey follows the Midland Rail line PSP back to the City. Trevor 9345 1048, 0402 029 608 teebs50@gmail.com
Find out more »June 2021
Forrestfield Loop
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Meet at Burswood western carpark near the toilets under a shelter at 7.30am. This ride takes us on bike paths, rural roads and some hills with a well deserved coffee at the end
Find out more »Century Challenge Achievement Ride
~160km: Achievement, Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
100 miles (160km) Brisk, 8:00am for an 8:30am sharp 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 and water as the last 80km are travelled through open country with no facilities. I will bring maps , details are to be found here…
Find out more »Social Night
: Meeting, SocialSee you at the Social Night on 24th June (7 to 9 pm, Maylands Recreation Centre 'The Rise'). Please remember to bring you own cup or mug. Hope to see you there. Charlie Social Co-ordinator
Find out more »July 2021
10000 in 8 Achievement Ride
~115km: Achievement, Leisurely 15-20km/h, Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Hilly, Strenuous 30-35km/h
8:00 am for 8:30 am sharp start 115 km, hard, road-bike, hilly Meet at the Kelmscott Railway Station for registration and map/ride description (you will need it). This is the clubs hilliest ride which requires you to climb and descend 10,000ft within 8 hours. You will climb a total of 2100 metres. Contact: John 0400 361 406 or achievementrides@ctawa.asn.au
Find out more »August 2021
200k Achievement Ride
~200km: Achievement, Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Hilly
200km Hard, 6:00am for a 6:30am sharp start.Start and finish at Deepwater Point, Mt Pleasant. 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 criteria (see The CTA Achievement Ride Series) or similar. Contact achievementrides@ctawa.asn.au with details by email. Time Limit 13 hours 20 mins (average 15km/hr). Lights are a must. Possible…
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