** 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.
Midweek
Offroad with Liz on the Donkey Orchid Trail
KalamundaJoin Liz, the most prolific ride leader of 2023 (possibly of all time), on her favourite ride. If Liz likes it so much, it has to be good. Guaranteed to be so good that you won't even care about your bruised ribs. Sunrise predicted to be at 06:31. Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for [...] → Continue Reading Offroad with Liz on the Donkey Orchid Trail
East & South with Christine
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaToday Christine has kindly offered to leave her night vision goggles behind and lead a ride in the sunshine. Sunrise is at 06:34. No comment. Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Narrows Bridge, south side near the toilet block. Description: This is a fairly flat ride along the South Perth [...] → Continue Reading East & South with Christine
Arthur’s Doghouse Run
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaThe Magnificent Arthur has graciously offered to lead this amazingly flat ride. Sunrise is at 06:39 so it will probably already be light by the time you have to wake up. Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for 08:15 depart. Start Location: Canning Bridge, adjacent to the Raffles Hotel. Description: Cross the Canning Bridge to join [...] → Continue Reading Arthur’s Doghouse Run
Beaches! Swamps! North with Mike
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaAnother new face in the pantheon of ride leaders, many thanks to Mike Ryan for stepping up to the challenge. A new route, and what's better - a new (to the CTA) café! What varieties of muffin wait to be tasted? What reaction will a horde of hungry smelly cyclists provoke? Will there be [...] → Continue Reading Beaches! Swamps! North with Mike
Judy’s Backroads of Hope
Bull Creek Station BullcreekNot much to work with on this one, so we'll go with the CTA traditional bare facts description. Follow Judy to discover Hope in the back roads of Bibra Lake. Sunrise at 06:53 Start Time: Meet at 07:45 for 08:00 depart. Start Location: Bull Creek Station, ask for Judy. Description: Backroads to Coogee and [...] → Continue Reading Judy’s Backroads of Hope
Mount up! It’s Time for Dinner in Parkerville with Cliff (and he’s OK)
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaLights are compulsory, but a red uniform is optional on this ride into darkness with Cliff. The hot chips at the Parkerville Tavern will more than compensate for the drain on your headlight battery. There are plenty of other food options if the chips are not enough. Due to the high cost of brake [...] → Continue Reading Mount up! It’s Time for Dinner in Parkerville with Cliff (and he’s OK)
Low Key Ride to Lo Quay, Led by Allwen
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaThe Redoubtable Allwen has spent weeks developing an all-new route to Lo Quay! Come and discover the secret byways, heretofore known only to residents from south of the river. Oops, wrong description - it's the reassuringly familiar Allwen Route again, although there is the chance of a surprise if her Garmin has its way. Sunrise [...] → Continue Reading Low Key Ride to Lo Quay, Led by Allwen
From Greenwood to Joondalup with Brian
Greenwood Station -31.818704 115.783953UPDATE: Michael will be bringing Brian on his tandem and they are a bit rusty. They have a few trust issues to work out, so the pace has been adjusted accordingly. Following feedback that the ride descriptions are too verbose, a special effort has been made to encourage Brian into leading a ride. A [...] → Continue Reading From Greenwood to Joondalup with Brian
Lunchtime Ride to Guildford, Led by Yew Li
Banks Reserve 60 Joel Tce, Mt Lawley, WA, AustraliaJoin Malaysian Food Lover Yew Li on the 2024 inaugural Thursday Lunchtime Ride. Initially conceived two years ago (by Yew Li, of course), the Lunchtime Ride series is less about the ride and more about the food. If you have the Entertainment Book, be prepared to use it. There may also be a Seniors [...] → Continue Reading Lunchtime Ride to Guildford, Led by Yew Li
West Coast & Lakes, Led by Ian
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, Australia'Coast & Lakes' has the ring of a nice flat ride for those who would shun the challenges and rewards of the mountains. But beware! Ride leader Ian has managed to sneak a quick ascent of Reabold Hill into the route, hoping you wouldn't notice. Although he may permit you to bypass on the [...] → Continue Reading West Coast & Lakes, Led by Ian
Lo Quay Again? No – it’s Taka’s Ride to Point Walter
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaJoin Taka on The Ride of the Rising Sun and discover that life continues if you manage to ride past Lo Quay without stopping. Unless you have an enlarged prostate, in which case a brief toilet stop may be viewed in a sympathetic light. Sunrise today is at 07:18. Start Time: Meet at 08:00 [...] → Continue Reading Lo Quay Again? No – it’s Taka’s Ride to Point Walter
Lazy Leisurely Leaders – Ride No. 3 with Kleber & Michael
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaIs there no end to Kleber's & Michael's talent at developing leisurely rides for the lazy leader. Liberate yourself from the mad rush to go ever faster and discover the joy of the lazy lifestyle. Sunrise at 07:14 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for 08:45 depart. Start Location: Britannia Reserve, Leederville. Near the toilet [...] → Continue Reading Lazy Leisurely Leaders – Ride No. 3 with Kleber & Michael
Lunchtime with Old Mates, Led by Liz
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaIt's Swiss National Day! So head up the mountain with Swiss Liz, and don't forget to bring your alpine horn. Despite the ride name, you don't have to be that old. You don't even have to have any mates. We'll take anybody. Sunrise at 07:05 Start Time: Meet at 10:00 for 10:15 depart. Start [...] → Continue Reading Lunchtime with Old Mates, Led by Liz
Take the High Ground with Jeremy
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaScrew on your climbing legs and take on some hills as Jeremy takes the high ground, up the Darling Scarp to visit both Kalamunda and Mundaring on the same ride! What more could you ask for? You might not actually reach heaven on this ride, but it will feel like it. Particularly if you [...] → Continue Reading Take the High Ground with Jeremy