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April 2021
Pre-Silo Tour Legs and Lungs Tester (for everyone)
~59km: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Hilly
After starting at Midland Train Station we will take the easy route up to Kalamunda via the Zig Zag cycle path and then cycle across to Mundaring Weir and Mundaring. After refreshments and recovery it will be all the way down hill back to Midland. It's a bit hilly, but not too bad as the big uphill is via the Zig Zag. Pace will be slowish and there will be stops to regroup along the way.
Find out more »Urban Crawl-Back Streets and Lanes of Perth (canceled storm coming)
~25km: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Road bike - Flat
This ride has been canceled Start and Finish : East Perth Train Terminal, Car park East Parade side Speed: SLOW Bike: One you're happy to take into a sealed back lane. Distance: About 25km Coffee Stop: Yes
Find out more »100K Achievement Ride . CANCELLED !
~100km: Achievement, Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Cancelled Due to Bad Weather Forecast ! 8.00am for an 8.30am sharp start. Meet at Armadale Train Station for registration and map/ride description. UPDATE ! Due to work on the railway lines , the trains will stop at Gosnells station and go no further. Those wanting to train it to Armadale will have to ride from Gosnells . Some roadworks will require detours , so affecting the cycle path along the rail line.. A pretty but demanding ride taking…
Find out more »Back Roads to Wanneroo
~60km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Distance: ~60km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike – predominately flat with a few hills Meet at Britannia Reserve, Leederville to join a route taking the group through some of the north eastern suburbs, around semi-rural Lake Gnangara to enter Wanneroo from the east. Coffee stop at the Wanneroo Dome with the return journey skirting the Yellagonga northern lake systems.
Find out more »Easy Easter Northern Burbs Bike Ride
~35km: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Road bike - Flat
Start at 8.15am from Butler train station. A circular ride starting and finishing on the bus stop side of Butler Train Station. Mostly flat ride covering bike paths, back roads and we'll do some coastal cruising. May even find some Easter Eggs along the way! Leisurely ride approximately 35km with coffee stop at beaut cafe with ocean views.
Find out more »March 2021
Coffee at Coogee
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Meet at the Raffles at 0800 for an 0815 departure. Through Applecross to Fremantle and onwards to Coogee for a coffee. Return via Bibra Lake and Freeway PSP. A leisurely Sunday ride, the emphasis being the coffee and cake! Leader David 0404 363 870, (although if you actually want to talk to someone, phone Sally 0424 986 334?)
Find out more »Social Night: Two Touring Talks
: Meeting, SocialSee you at the Social Night on 25th March (7 to 9 pm, Maylands Recreation Centre 'The Rise') where we will have two presentations: Solo Bike Touring in WA Guy Taylor on Solo Bike Touring in WA Off road bike tours Linda’s cycling companion, Pippa, will be talking about a "Bikepacking" trip from Darwin to Halls Creek - approximately 2,000km over three weeks in August 2019. She will cover Pre ride preparation and planning Bike choice and preparation What to…
Find out more »Northern Green Spaces and Sea
~40km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
We begin at Greenwood Station at 7:30am, heading east before turning north through the green spaces along the chain of wetlands from Lake Goollelal to Lake Joondalup. Meander through the grounds of ECU and Central Park before ascending Water Tower Park. Then west through the Iluka parks till we come to the sea. Along the coast with lovely ocean views till we arrive at Hilary Boat Harbour for a well earned coffee or tea. Then back to Greenwood Station. 40kms…
Find out more »(or Ride 2) 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 »(Ride 1) Seven Bridges (Plus Some)
~49km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at the southern end of the Narrows Bridge at 7:45am for a 8:00am start. Heading south we will ride over the Canning, Mt Henry, Riverton and Djarlgarra bridges. Then it is mainly northward, making a detour to stop in Vic Park for coffee and cake. After being refueled, we will cross the Windan, Horseshoe and Narrows bridges, returning to our starting point. Ride leader: Christine Ph: 0400 570077
Find out more »Lets Not Do Hills
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at the Narrows Bridge south side at 7.45am. We will do a Shelley loop with a detour through Applecross, coffee at LoQuay cafe in Riverton before heading back.
Find out more »Let’s do some Hills
~46km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Hilly
46 kms, moderate, road bike, hilly it’s not as bad as it sounds! We meet at Midland Train Station for a lovely ride through the John Forrest National Park, coffee at the bakery in Mundaring and then a different way back to the start. Leader: Liz 0423207258
Find out more »Follow the Freeway to Freo for a Feed
~65km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
65 km: Low Moderate, mainly flat Meet at the Raffles, Canning Bridge. We will ride South to Wandi on the Freeway PSP before turning West using quiet back roads to Woodman Point. Then heading North on PSP’s to Freo for our coffee break at The Mill Bakehouse. It’s then a pleasant ride following the river back to the start at The Raffles. Leader: Kleber 9354 7877
Find out more »The Last Night ride
~40km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Night ride, Road bike - Some hills
This will be the last night ride until next summer. Meet at Midland railway station to ride up the Zig Zag to the Vault restaurant in Kalamunda.
Find out more »River, Ocean and Lakes
~45km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Meet at Britannia Park Ride along PSP beside Mitchell Fwy south to city, then beside river to Nedlands, North into Claremont, and then through Perry Lakes to City Beach and morning tea in Scarborough. Then back through Karrinyup, Doubleview, Herdsman Lake and Lake Monger to Britannia Park.
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 »February 2021
Western Suburbs Wander
~45km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at Burswood at 07:30am. The title says it all
Find out more »Spoilt for Choice
~20km: Night ride, Road bike - Flat
Meet at the Narrows bridge south side at 5:30. A flat ride on bike paths and residential roads. Dinner at the food hall at Broadway Fair in Nedlands Enjoy the night lights of the city on the ride back. Ride Leader: Cliff Mobile 0401 951 919
Find out more »Freeway Burbs and Ocean
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Will begin at the the Raffles at 7.30 and travel south on Freeway bike path to Gateway. Along Beeliar to Coogee then along the coast to Attadale. At the 40km we will go up Reserve St to a well earned coffee at the Neighbourhood Cafe in Moreing Rd. Back along the river to the Raffles. 50 Kms in total.
Find out more »CTAWA Annual General Meeting 2021
: Main Events, Meeting, SocialThe CTAWA Annual General Meeting is on Sunday 21st February 2021 at 9:45am for a 10:00am start. The venue is The RISE Community Centre, 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands. The Agenda and all papers and reports for the AGM are available here.
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