** 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
Waldeck’s Nursery Ride
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaMeet at Britania Park Leederville, we will head north to Lake Goolelal along bike paths and residential roads. Coffee is at Waldecks Nursery before heading back to our starting point Britania Park. If the weather is quite hot on the day will do a shorter ride option, but from the same starting point
Zig Zag
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaLets go up the Zig Zag and beyond. Meet at Guildford Station at 08.00am to go through Helena valley to Kalamunda via the Zig Zag, then through Forrestfield to Gracie's for coffee. Return through Midland Connie 0407640012
Jacaranda Ride?
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Ride Through North Perth; Mt Lawley; Inglewood, then across to Rivervale looking for purple flowers on trees. Coffee towards the end of the ride in East Victoria Park. Tour of the Jacaranda's Mt Lawley
Four National Parks Ride
Kalamunda WA, Australia****The Midland Train Line will be closed ***Meet Midland Railway Station 8:00 for 8:15 start This pretty but demanding ride is a redo of an old AOA ride. Although the climbs are challenging, the pace will be gentle. No rider left behind! You can find the route on https://ridewithgps.com/trips/134015078
Laika Coffee Run
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaLeave from the Narrows south side and head down the Freeway PSP to Parry Ave, head east to join Roe Hwy PSP. Head north to Armadale on PSP and make a stop at Laika in Lathlain at 34 km We return through Burswood to South Perth Leader Bruce Shaddock 0419417659
300K Achievement Ride – POSTPONED – Date to be re-assesed.
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 [...] → Continue Reading 300K Achievement Ride – POSTPONED – Date to be re-assesed.
Canning River Meander
East Perth Station East Pde, East PerthMeet 8:15am at East Perth Railway Station. Lo Quay for coffee
My friend Crystal (Brook)
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Meet at the Burswood picnic shed for a moderate paced ride to The Dome in Kalamunda via Kenwick and Crystal Brook. Return via Kalamunda Road, Roe, Tonkin and Leach Highways to Burswood. This will be good training for Bridgetown 'We Love Hills' a week later. It will be warm so remember to bring adequate water.
Lighthouse Ride
Cottesloe Train Station Cottesloe Train Station, Cottesloe, Western Australia, AustraliaMeeting at Cottesloe Train Station for a scenic ride along the coast from Cottesloe to Woodman Point, with a few stops on the way to (re)discover our beautiful lighthouses, some very well known, others a little more mysterious. Coffee at the Surfing Lizard in Coogee about 2/3 into the ride.
Tomato Lake
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Meet at Burswood at 7.15am to ride to Tomato lake and beyond Coffee in Bassendean
Northern Suburbs Christmas Eve Ride
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaProve to Santa you have been nice and get a last ride in before the festivities start. We will meet at Britania Reserve for a gentle cruise around the suburbs
Airport Loop
Banks Reserve 60 Joel Tce, Mt Lawley, WA, AustraliaMeet at Banks Reserve at 745 for an 8 am start, or alternatively join at Burswood on the way 15 mins later, which will reduce the ride to 53 km. Be aware of the roadworks around Burswood. The break will be at City View Cafe at the end of the ride.
End of Year Hills Ride
Banks Reserve 60 Joel Tce, Mt Lawley, WA, AustraliaMake your last ride of the year a good one! Meet at Banks Reserve at 745 for 8, or alternatively at Midland Station at 845 which reduces the distance to 36km. We will ride in the hills with a break at Dome Kalamunda at the midway point. Bring lots of water
New Year Ride
Maylands Station MaylandsJoin me for an early start at 7am at Maylands train station to ride new PSPs, a few hills in Forrestfield and coffee at Dome Happy New Year
Bridges, Underpasses + Dunnies of Perth
Charles Patterson Park, Burswood Park Charles Patterson Park, Burswood Park, Perth, AustraliaMeet at Charles Paterson Reserve By the toilets (of course). Come and explore the newly opened paths associated with the Tonkin Hwy upgrade. Keep account of the Bridges and Underpasses and make a mental note of any Dunnies for future use! Pass the sites of gorilla concrete work done on some of the on ramps to [...] → Continue Reading Bridges, Underpasses + Dunnies of Perth
Kalamunda Hotel Night Ride
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaWe meet at Midland Station at 5.30pm. Sorry, but we have to go uphill before it goes downhill. You get a choice between Kalamunda Road and Gooseberry-hill Road. The reward is a dinner at the Kalamunda Hotel and of course the ZigZag on the way back to Midland. You need front and rear lights. [...] → Continue Reading Kalamunda Hotel Night Ride
A Long Way to Kings Park
Mill Point Reserve Mill Point Reserve, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at the southern end of the Narrows Bridge at 7:45am (for a 8:00am start) for a ride that takes in the South Perth foreshore and through several suburbs to Redcliffe Bridge before heading south on the bike paths along the Midland and Freo lines to our coffee stop at Zamia Café in Kings Park. [...] → Continue Reading A Long Way to Kings Park
In Quest of Urban Undulations
East Perth Station East Pde, East PerthMeet at East Perth Station on the cycle path side at 7 30 for a moderate pace ride. Our quest for substantial undulations in our urban setting takes us westward to Cottesloe before turning northwards then returns to Leederville for a well earned coffee on our way back to East Perth.
Western Suburbs Wander
Mill Point Reserve Mill Point Reserve, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at the Millpoint Reserve south side of the Narrows bridge, then to Jutland Parade, Swanbourne, coffee at Leighton, then back through Applecross.
Around the River Ride
Mill Point Reserve Mill Point Reserve, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaJoin Brian for a scenic round the river ride, starting at the narrows and going via Applecross with coffee at Leighton beach, then returning via bike path on the rail line.
