** 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
The EDams Ride with Liz (no e-bikes)
Dome Armadale 10 Orchard Avenue, Armadale, WA, AustraliaFollowing the roaring success of the 2 Dams ride in August, Swiss Liz is back to lead the slightly more challenging EDams Ride. For the benefit of those of a certain age, EDams is txtspeak for 3Dams - so now you may have slightly more understanding of your grandchildren. So anyway, this is just [...] → Continue Reading The EDams Ride with Liz (no e-bikes)
Don’t Canter to Ascot with Vanessa
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaIt was going to be a decorous canter to Ascot (and back!) with Vanessa. No prizes for finishing first - everybody gets to be an 'also ran' this time. But now - new and improved! - it's going to be 'just a river loop' (sic). Perhaps somebody has been put on the 'gambling risk' [...] → Continue Reading Don’t Canter to Ascot with Vanessa
200km Achievement Ride
Banks Reserve 60 Joel Tce, Mt Lawley, WA, Australia200km Hard, 6:00am for a 6:30am start. Now start and finish is at Banks Reserve, East Perth. 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 [...] → Continue Reading 200km Achievement Ride
Ken’s Unicycle Extravaganza
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaPresident Ken will be leading this ride, but apart from that there's not much to go on - other than a cryptic request for no 'funny bikes'. So I have been left to flesh things out a bit, and I have only been able to interpret this to mean that Ken will be showing [...] → Continue Reading Ken’s Unicycle Extravaganza
Plant Shopping with Rita
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaSpring is in the air, so it's time to go plant shopping. Rita has kindly stepped up to guide the ride, and to guide your plant selection. Perth could do with a few more maple trees. Or maybe part of that last sentence may not be quite true, so come along to find out! [...] → Continue Reading Plant Shopping with Rita
Tour of the Lakes with Connie
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Busloads of tourists visit Pompeii every day to marvel at the ancient wheel-ruts ground into the paving stones by the passing of untold numbers of wagons. But why go to all that bother and expense, when you could follow Connie on her tour of the lakes, right here in Perth? English language tours also [...] → Continue Reading Tour of the Lakes with Connie
In Allwen’s World, All Roads Lead to Lo Quay
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaAllwen is off to Lo Quay again, but she can't do it alone - no one person can eat that much muffin à la lemon curd. All are welcome to join her at the High Table, so don't be shy. Suitable for all bikes (apparently), so maybe that means that Terry is being allowed [...] → Continue Reading In Allwen’s World, All Roads Lead to Lo Quay
Let’s Do the Zig Zag
Cannington Station East CanningtonMeet at Cannington Station at 8:00am for a 8:15am start. The ride will go mostly via Roe Highway before heading up the zig-zag to Kalamunda for coffee. Then it's back down the hill, via Crystal Brook Road to Cannington.
The Old Faithful with Silvia
Maylands Station MaylandsAre you old? Are you faithful? Then this is the ride for you! Follow Silvia as she strives to demonstrate exactly what being old and faithful is all about. Perhaps. Sunrise at 05:21 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for a 08:30 start. Start Location: Maylands Train Station Description: We will be following the Tonkin and [...] → Continue Reading The Old Faithful with Silvia
Wireless Hill with Ex-President Stu
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaJoin Ex-president Stu on his endless quest for the holy grail of cakes. Rumours abound that one (or even two) other ex-presidents may be free to join us today. But that may be Fake News. Sunrise at 05:15 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Toilet block vicinity, southern end [...] → Continue Reading Wireless Hill with Ex-President Stu
5 Dams Ride clashes with the committee meeting. Instead, lets ride to the Surfing Lizard Coogee.
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at the Narrows Bridge southside 8.oo am for an 8.15 start. We ride south on the freeway psp until Beeliar drive. Turn right and head to Coogee surf lifesaving club for a coffee break at the 30k point. After the calorie top up we will follow the coast north to Fremantle, then onto the [...] → Continue Reading 5 Dams Ride clashes with the committee meeting. Instead, lets ride to the Surfing Lizard Coogee.
Jacaranda Joy with Noel the Usurper
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaDespite a sustained campaign from his many admirers, The Magnificent Arthur has been Usurped at the last minute as ride leader by the shameless Noel, who is desperate to win his invitation to the ride leaders barbecue. Sunrise at 05:10 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for a 08:15 start. Start Location: Raffles Hotel (outside), [...] → Continue Reading Jacaranda Joy with Noel the Usurper
Pump Station No. 1, with Liz
Following an overwhelming demand for more hills, Liz has generously accepted the challenge and is raring to go. Don't be left eating her dust. Sunrise at 05:08 Start Time: Meet at 09:45 for a 10:00 start. Start Location: Midland Train Station, near the bus station but even nearer to the pay parking machine. Description: [...] → Continue Reading Pump Station No. 1, with Liz
Fremantle culture with cake
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaWarm up riding from the Narrows to Wireless Hill, then reverse loop to South Fremantle and coffee at the Fremantle Arts Centre (if cakes are up to standard). Straight line back to Booragoon and the Narrows.
Joondalup Jaunt with Brian and Michael
Greenwood Station -31.818704 115.783953It has been a long time since any member has been brave enough to lead a ride up to Joondalup - but Brian is up for it. So long as Michael comes along to ensure his safety. It may even be possible to spot some progress on the new freeway bike path, but no [...] → Continue Reading Joondalup Jaunt with Brian and Michael
