** Important Notices **
Please check the events page on the day of the ride, as details may change at short notice.
Departure time is normally 15 minutes after the ride start time.
The bimonthly calendar of rides may be available here.
CTA events have to conform to the latest WA Government rules – see COVID-19 coronavirus. If you are unwell, please do not attend.
Moderate 20-25km/h
Forrestfield Loop
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Meet at Burswood western carpark near the toilets under a shelter at 8:15am. This ride takes us on bike paths, rural roads and some hills with a well deserved coffee half way through at Gracies cafe. The GPX route can be saved off from Ride With GPS. The link is below.
Waterfalls and Wildflowers to Lake Leschenaultia
cnr Morrison and Pechey RdsFrom the carpark on the corner of Morrison and Peachy Roads we follow the Heritage Rail Trail (gravel) through the John Forrest NP where we’ll pass waterfalls and wildflowers. After passing Lake Leschenaultia we stop for coffee at The Bay Tree Café in Chidlow then it’s mostly a gentle descent back.
South of River Loop Mk 2
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaDistance: ~ 42km, Moderate 20-25 km, Road Bike, some Hills Meat At Raffles/Canning Bridge West. Follows the rive up around to Point Walter, up the hill to Bicton, Riverside Drive, to Marine Terrace. Coffee @ Roasting Warehouse South Fremantle (old Port City Roasters). Then on South Terrace towards South Beach, through Hollis Park, to Hampton-Rockingham Road [...] → Continue Reading South of River Loop Mk 2
Sprinters Stage
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaTime: 8:30am Distance: ~54km, Moderate 20-25km/h (faster for the sprinters), Road bike-flat Ride leader: Linda 041 9933 998 Meet at the narrows bridge near the toilets. Warm up ride along the southern banks of the Swan River to Burswood, then SE to Tomato Lake. After Tomato Lake the sprinters get into position as the [...] → Continue Reading Sprinters Stage
CANCELLED – Road trip to Mundaring ‘meet up’
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaCANCELLED - DUE TO FORECAST RAIN The rain gremlins have struck again. Sunday's 29 August ride up to Mundaring has been cancelled. Get out your slippers. You could use the time to sign up for the CTAWA sponsored First Aid Training This ride has no leader, however meet at Midland train station and ride to [...] → Continue Reading CANCELLED – Road trip to Mundaring ‘meet up’
CANCELLED – Mountain Bikes– Head For The Bush
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaCANCELLED DUE TO RAIN Sunday August 29 8:30 am –Moderate Pace with “inclines”- Meet at Midland Train Station You could sign up to the CTAWA sponsored First Aid Training. From the grazes, sprains, breaks and knocks that I have heard of, mountain bikers would benefit from being competent in first aid. We will ride the [...] → Continue Reading CANCELLED – Mountain Bikes– Head For The Bush
Whiteman Park Caversham (cancelled 90% chance of rain)
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799~50km Road Bike- Flat, Leisurely Pace. Wednesday 30 June 2021, 8.30am to 12.30 Whiteman Park/ Caversham Leader Jeremy Ph. 0466 271 481 Depart Burswood- Finish Burswood. Meet at Gazebo Burswood @ 8.30am for a 8.45 departure and enjoy a flat ride along paths and roads to Whiteman Park and Caversham. Coffee stop about 2/3rds way [...] → Continue Reading Whiteman Park Caversham (cancelled 90% chance of rain)
Up Some Hills and Down Hills
Cannington Station East CanningtonMeet at Cannington station at 7:45am for 8:00am start. After a few undulations, we will go up the Zig-Zag to Kalamunda, then take some back streets and roads to arrive at our coffee stop in Pickering Brook. After refueling, it will be along Canning Road before descending Mills Road East to Gosnells. It is then a flat ride [...] → Continue Reading Up Some Hills and Down Hills
Foothills and Swan Valley Combo
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaFrom Guildford Train Station we’ll cycle along to the river skirting Midland to the Swan View and Jane Brook foothills then into the Swan Valley crossing the Maali Bridge and back to Guildford. Coffee break at Yahava Koffeeworks, West Swan.
Tour of the Lakes
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799This ride takes us through the western suburbs to 5 lakes. We will ride the full loop of 50kms and have coffee at the end. Meet at the Burswood western carpark near the toilets. Ride leader Connie 0407640012
OYB Prologue
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaStart Narrows Bridge at 0745. Moderate pace if a big group I will also offer a leisurely ride Narrows to Applecross to Fremantle following rail line back to the city via Claremont and back to Narrows. Coffee stop at Leighton. Come along and meet your fellow OYB Tourers Contact Brian 0438 110 571
Canning Excursion
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at toilet block at Narrows bridge at 8.15am. Distance approx 55km, moderate speed road bike We will travel through South Perth and Kensington past Curtin University to Shelley and then travel along the bike path following the Canning river to Gosnells. Once we hit the train tracks we will follow them to Queens [...] → Continue Reading Canning Excursion
Rockingham Bound cancelled
Mandurah Station Galgoyl Rd, Mandurah, AustraliaMeet at Mandurah Train Station for a prompt 9.15am departure. Best trains from Perth Underground are 8.08 or 8.23 We shall leave immediately after the 8.23am train arrives in Mandurah and plan to finish about 12.30pm A 50 km road ride with some ups, downs and plenty of flat. Some PSP, suburb touring and a touch [...] → Continue Reading Rockingham Bound cancelled
River, Ocean and River cancelled
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaMeet at 08:30 at The Raffles, Canning Bridge, for an 08:45 start. We will head north on the freeway PSP over the Narrows Bridge, (if you prefer you can start at the Narrows, we will pick you up as we go past, 09:00 sharp at the Narrows). Then through Subi, onto Salvado Rd to Sth [...] → Continue Reading River, Ocean and River cancelled
Connie’s Mystery Tour
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799This ride will be all about the coffee (and cake) Meet at the gazebo near the toilets at Burswood. We will end up in Bassendean to another café that offers great coffee and cakes after a 50ish km round loop
Swanning in the Swan Valley
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Meet up at the Burswood at 8:30 – heading into the Swan Valley for a lovely flatish ride along the river to our coffee stop of Yahava Coffee then a loop thru residential roads back to the Burswood. Ride leader: Rita Mobile: 0423 056 595
Lizzie’s Legburner
Gosnells Station Gosnells Stn, Gosnells, Western Australia, AustraliaSunday, 17th October 2021 9am until 2pm, Gosnells Station Roadbike, hilly, moderate, 54 km’s We meet at Gosnells Station at 9am. The bad news is that we have two very steep hills to climb (Crystal Brook Road and Walnut Road), the good news is that the rest is a piece of cake. Coffee probably at [...] → Continue Reading Lizzie’s Legburner
Pootling to Tranby
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at Burswood Gazebo at 0745 for an 0800 start. Eastern side of river to Guilford and then western side of river to Tranby for coffee. Continuing on to stadium bridge and back to Burswood. Distance 38 kms. Moderate speed, if large group will offer a leisurely ride as well. Contact Brian 0438 110 571
Guerrilla Surprise
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Meet 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
Swanning the Swan (Cancelled)
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaWednesday, 27th October, 8.30, Midland Station 45 kms, moderate, some hills, road bike. We meet at 8.30 at Midland Station. There are some undulations before the coffee break at the “Coffee Hut” in Herne Hill. Ride leader: Liz 0423207258
