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In line with Western Australian government regulations of 6 June 2020 the limit on CTAWA day rides is lifted to 100 riders.
(The bimonthly calendar of rides is available here)
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August 2020
Your Way or the Highways
~60km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
We will go along Great Eastern Highway, Tonkin Highway, Roe Highway and finally Kwinana highway. The traffic should be minimal on this day. Coffee will be probably at the Dome at Deep Water Point Distance approx. 60km Meet at the Burswood western carpark near the toilets
Find out more »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 »Bridges, Underpasses and Toilets of Perth
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Bridges and Tunnels provide a safe grade separated means of crossing busy roads railways and rivers. I’m sure I can show you some that you never know existed. Don’t miss this ride of all the essential infrastructure for riding around Perth. Join in and see how many Bridges Underpasses and Toilets we can find on this ride to nowhere, simply to find a coffee at the end. Meet at Charles Paterson Reserve (By the toilets).
Find out more »Leaders Choice
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
East west north south, probably towards Fremantle. Meet near the western car park under the gazebo
Find out more »Cycling to Coogee for Coffee
~65km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at Mill Point Reserve, Narrows bridge for a scenic ride between river and ocean and ultimately along Beeliar to PSP along Kwinana Fwy to Coogee.
Find out more »More of Tonkin and Reid
~51km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at South side of Narrows Bridge at 0830. Moderate pace. Coffee stop to be determined. Narrows, East Perth, Tonkin Highway, Reid Highway, Narrows. 51 kms, mainly on PSP.
Find out more »Munda Biddi Double Loop
~38km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Mountain bike - Hilly
Meet at 9am at the Pickering Brook Primary School. From there we do two loops, one to the observatory and back and the second one to the Carinya hut and back. Please take a picnic to eat at Carinya. Coffee at the Pickering Brook coffee shop on the way home. This is a demanding ride with some technical sections. The ride will only go ahead by nice weather, check website the night before.
Find out more »10000 in 8 Achievement Ride
~115km: Achievement, Leisurely 15-20km/h, Road bike - Hilly
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 »Scenic Cycle to Guildford for Non Achievers
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at the Burswood shelter beside the toilet block. Heading south along a mix of bikes paths and quiet roads before we head east to enjoy a coffee/chat in Guildford. From there is a easy ride back to the Burswood along the bike path.
Find out more »September 2020
Forrestfield Loop
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Meet at Burswood western carpark near the toilets at 8am. This ride takes us on bike paths, rural roads and some hills with a well deserved coffee along the way
Find out more »It’s A Bit Hilly
~52km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
This ride takes us to the little hills below Kalamunda. Through Forrestfield and to Ridgehill Rd returning through Helena Valley. Coffee will be at Hazelmere Meet at Bayswater railway station
Find out more »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…
Find out more »OYB Prologue
: Leisurely 15-20km/hTake this opportunity to ride with some of your fellow OYB tourers by joining the group at the Bayswater Train Station at 8.30am for a scenic ride to Whiteman Park for coffee / morning tea
Find out more »Avocados
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Meet at 8.30 at Kent Street Weir for a mostly flat ride to Avocados in Kelmscott. There is one steep Hill (Carawatha Avenue in Mount Nasura).
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 Note: The tour Entry Form has fillable form fields. It can be filled in online, saved and then emailed to oyb@ctawa.asn.au If you can't fill in the form due to device "issues" you can try using this alternative (Contact Angus, webmaster@ctawa.asn.au, if you need any help). Bright skies and big horizons await this cycling adventure exploring open landscapes and the tiny country towns dotted throughout Western Australia’s north eastern Wheatbelt region. Broad acre dry land farming is…
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 »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 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 the ride…
Find out more »Kep-ing or Road-ing to Northam
~170km: Mountain bike - Hilly, 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 »Retirees Spoke Tour Busselton
: TourThis 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 relax and enjoy the comfort of the park chalets. We would encourage you to bring…
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
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