Coronovirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
All CTAWA organised rides and group activities are suspended immediately due to risks of infection with the coronavirus. This includes Achievement Rides by brevet. This suspension will be in place until 30 June 2020 unless the government advises that ‘social distancing’ can be relaxed. Read Stuart’s full statement here
(The bimonthly calendar of rides is available here)
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April 2020
Hills of Perth Rejoice – Take 2 CANCELLED
~55km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Hilly
This ride will explore more of Perth’s hilliest roads and streets in the northern and western suburbs with a caffeine refreshment stop en route. So bring your hill climbing legs along to enjoy this hilly adventure. Ride Leader: Ann Phone/SMS: 0439 913 906
Find out more »Tour of the Lakes CANCELLED
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Start at 7:30am 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 »March 2020
5000 in 4 Achievement Ride CANCELLED
~55km: Achievement, Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Hilly
7:30am for an 8:00am 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 »River Night Ride CANCELLED
~30km: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Night ride
Meet at Burswood at 5.30 pm. Dinner at "Grilled" Subiaco Square, vegetarian options available, reasonable prices. South Perth, WA Uni, Subiaco and return via Elizabeth Quay, predominately on bike paths. Good working front and rear lights necessary!
Find out more »Let’s do some Hills CANCELLED
~45km: 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 at MO-JO. After the break it’s mainly downhill!
Find out more »Amongst the Vines CANCELLED
~45km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at Midland Train Station at 8 am for a loop around the Swan Valley with a coffee along the way.
Find out more »Ellenbrook Explorer
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at the Bayswater Train Station at 7.45am for an easy ride up the new Tonkin Highway PSP to Ellenbrook, stopping for a coffee break at the Dome. We’ll make our way back following the route of the former Lord Street, passing through various new and older suburbs to the train station. For more information call Trevor 0402029608
Find out more »Not Easter Sunday – Head for the Hills
~60km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Hilly
(The ride date has been changed due to cycleworks affecting the ride originally scheduled for this date.) Meet at Burswood, bring your climbing legs and we will head to Kalamunda via Leach/Tonkin/Roe Hwy bike paths then up Kalamunda Road. Stop for a well-earned coffee. We will return to Perth via Zig-Zag thru Guildford onto the bike path along the railway line finishing in Burswood. Ride leader: Rita Mobile 0423 056 595
Find out more »Stuart’s Farewell Dinner for TransAmerica
~8000km: Social
StragglingStu USA TransAmerica 2020 Soon I willI fly to Vancouver to start a bicycle trip across the USA. My partner Robyn is afraid that in my tent I will be a ‘bear burrito’ or that I will start talking politics with locals in West Virginia. Rita and Lynda are just afraid I will freeze in the Rockies. All Stu’s friends and fellow riders from the CTAWA are invited to celebrate my trip by joining me for a farewell dinner at…
Find out more »Night Ride: Circling the Canning
~30km: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Night ride
Meet at the Raffles, Canning Bridge. We will enjoy quite back roads and shared paths, as we circle the Canning River, on our way to Riverton Forum and a smorgasbord of food choices. After our fill it’s only a few km’s back to the start. Must have good working front and rear lights. Leader: Kleber 9354 7877
Find out more »FREO – The Way to Go
~45km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Meet at the Narrows Bridge – South side near toilet blocks This ride will take us to Freo and back – yes may find a few inclines but you can’t always have your coffee and cake without earning it first. Ride leader: Rita Mobile 0423 056 595
Find out more »CTAWA Annual General Meeting
: Main Events, Meeting, SocialThe CTAWA Annual General Meeting is on Sunday 8th March 2019 at 9:45am for a 10:00am start. The venue is The RISE Community Centre, 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands. Click here for the Agenda. Full Agenda papers are available here. Please take the time to read the papers before the meeting and think about: Nominations for CTAWA committee positions Voting for the 2019 single day and multi day rides of the year Nominations for the CTAWA 2019 Cycle Tourist of the…
Find out more »TO SHELLEY AND THEN SOME
~45km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Flat
Meet at the south side of the Narrows bridge near the toilets at 7.45. Along the freeway bike path (assuming it’s open by then) to Shelley with a bit of a detour through the back of Cannington with coffee at Lo Quay travelling home through Waterford and Manning. Ride leader Allwen 0416027573
Find out more »Urban Undulations
~55km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Hilly
meet 7:30 for a 7:45 start - some steep but not very high hills. Meet at East Perth station on the south east (river) side and we'll venture through the city to the western suburbs encountering some challenges as we go. This ride should have enough intensity to help prepare us for the rest of the achievement ride series. Don 0418 948 955
Find out more »February 2020
It’s Steak Night-cancelled
: Leisurely 15-20km/h, Mountain bike - Some hills, Touring bikedue to bad weather this event is cancelled. Have a nice evening at home in the Dry!
Find out more »Kalamunda Bush Ride
~25km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Mountain bike - Rolling
Meet at the start of the Bibbulmun Track (opposite Coles car park) at 7.45am. There is a mixture of single tracks and wider paths with some undulations and sandy parts. Coffee at the end of the ride in Kalamunda.
Find out more »Non Mountain Bikers
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Burswood Park at Western Carpark This ride is for the non mountain bikers. We will head north and then west to reach the coast to enjoy the sea breeze and then back again. Coffee somewhere along the way. Ride Leader: Connie Mobile 0407640012
Find out more »Serpentine Falls – Full Pannier Tour
~90km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Touring bike
This two day ride is mainly on back roads. After a pleasant ride through Wellard and along Kwinana Beach Rd we will stop for morning tea at Pengo's Cafe, admiring Penguin Island in the distance. From here we follow Warnbro Sound to Port Kennedy, then we leave the coast and head inland via back roads through Baldivis to the campground at The Serpentine Falls Park Home and Tourist Village. Bring your bathers so you can enjoy a swim in the…
Find out more »Forrestfield Loop
~50km: Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills
Meet at Burswood western carpark near the toilets at 7.45am. This ride takes us on bike paths, rural roads and some hills with a well deserved coffee along the way Leader Stuart
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
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