** 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
Tackling the Tonkin
Bayswater Station BayswaterMeet at Bayswater Train Station at 8.30am. According to some inside information from Mains Road engineer Terry Bailey, we should be able to ride on the Tonkin Highway PSP all the way to Ellenbrook. This will be a trial run for the proposed ride to Muchea on the Tonkin Highway PSP, hopefully by the end [...] → Continue Reading Tackling the Tonkin
The Last Indiana
Yagan Square cnr Wellington Street and William Street, Perth, AustraliaMeeting 8.15am Yagan Square Perth The last of the original Indiana Tea House building on Cottesloe foreshore .An iconic construction of Perth and featured in films and promotions ,well now somebody has decided to replace it with a glass and concrete version of nihilism . Something akin to( fairy floss), oh i mean sculptures by [...] → Continue Reading The Last Indiana
Around the river
Mill Point Reserve Mill Point Reserve, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at Narrows Bridge South side 0830 am start Leader Brian 0438 110 571
Canning Mills
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Meet at Burswood Park Playground rotunda at 8.15am. This is rolling ride with one big hill. Meet at the rotunda in James Patterson Park at Burswood. We’ll warm up riding along the bike path to Kenwick and then head up Canning Mills Road. After getting our breath back it will be a rolling ride on [...] → Continue Reading Canning Mills
Swanning to the Farm Cafe
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaMeet at Midland Train Station at 8.30. Starting with small undulations before it becomes a mainly flat ride through the wine and horse country. Coffee at the Farm Cafe in Baskerville.
3 dams
Armadale Station Armadale Stn, Armadale, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at Armadale Train Station at 8.45. This is the inaugural dams ride of the CTA. Yes we start with 3 only, then work our way up to 5 or 6. The first one is Wungong, then Churchmans Brook and last Canning dam. Coffee somewhere, let's hope we find somewhere open before we get back [...] → Continue Reading 3 dams
Spring around the river
Mill Point Reserve Mill Point Reserve, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaWith warmer temps let’s check out that familiar scenic route around the river including some new cycle paths that have come on stream during winter months. Meet at Narrows bridge (near toilet block) at 8am. Ride leader: Rita 0423 056 595
River, Lakes and Ocean
Point WalterMeet: Point Walter in front of Café Ride east along the river bike path then head South at Tompkins Park towards Piney Lakes Reserve, through Murdoch, then along the linked-lake system from North Lake to Yangebup Lake. Then head west towards the ocean to Woodman Point Reserve where we turn northwards along the ocean cycleway [...] → Continue Reading River, Lakes and Ocean
North and South of the river
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799This ride takes us along the northern and southern sides of the Swan river. Coffee will be at Bolt in Hazelmere Meet at the Burswood western carpark near the toilets at 8am. Ride leader Noel
Hills Training
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Burswood to Kalamunda. Coffee at Esters, down ZigZag via Midland back to Burswood.
OYB Prologue
Bull Creek Station BullcreekMeet at Bullcreek Station for a chance to meet some of your fellow OYB tourers before the big event. Those not coming on the OYB tour are still welcome. We will ride through some of Perth’s southern suburbs meandering past parklands and new housing estates on our way to a café in Riverton for morning [...] → Continue Reading OYB Prologue
Explore North link Take 3
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Meet at Burswood, gazebo near the toilets and outdoor cinema. This is a flat ride and takes us east to Tonkin Hwy where we will turn north to chart a route into the un- known. Coffee is a must when we get to Ellen Brook. Leader: Connie
Wildflowers and mountain bikes
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaMeet at Midland Train Station 8:30am Moderate Pace Reserve Rail Trail is always a favourite. Coffee at Mundaring Bakery from there its all downhill to the start. Leader: Cliff/Rita Mobile 0423 056 595
Let’s do some Hills
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaIt’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!
Forrestfield Loop
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Meet at Burswood western carpark near the toilets at 8am. This ride takes us on bike paths, rural roads and some hills with a well deserved coffee along the way Leader Connie Phone 0407640012
Hills Training
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Meet at the Burswood for a hills ride. Going to Kalamunda via Tonkin and Roe Hwy bike paths – coffee in Kalamunda then down Zig-Zag back to the Burswood via Midland along bike path that follows the train line. Keep that fitness you gained from OYB and stay “Hill-fit” for Lizzie’s Retirees Ride. Ride organiser: [...] → Continue Reading Hills Training
Something Different
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Meet at Burswood carpark near the toilets at 8am. This ride takes us to Shelley and back over South Perth and Como Coffee along the way Leader Connie Phone 0407640012
Ocean Views
Mill Point Reserve Mill Point Reserve, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at the Narrows Bridge (toilet block) Heading into the western suburbs through quiet streets…over a few” inclines “to enjoy coffee at the beach before heading back to the hustle bustle of the city. Ride leader: Linda 0419 933998
Hills Training
Kenwick Station Kenwick Stn, Kenwick, AustraliaMeet at Kenwick Train Station (no toilet) at 8.30 for some training up to Pickering Brook. Leader (from behind) Liz 0423 207258
Retiree’s run 2019
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaThis years Retirees Run visits part of the Wheatbelt and Peel regions near Perth. It commences in Midland where we follow the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail (Kep Track) to Parkerville and then by road to Northam (the accommodation is Duke's Inn). Then on normal roads we travel Northam to Beverley (Hotel Beverley), Beverely to Pingelly [...] → Continue Reading Retiree’s run 2019
