** 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.
Social
Mary’s Mum Baked at Wembley
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaEx-president Stu is back in action! Due to this being Mother's Day in Australia, he was tasked with finding a mother-free zone for coffee. What better place than Bayswater Bunnings?! The coffee there is rumoured to be perfectly acceptable, which is always a bonus. Sunrise at 06:55 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an [...] → Continue Reading Mary’s Mum Baked at Wembley
Crystal Brook, with Stuart
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799The return of Ex-president Stu to his rightful place at the front should ensure that this ride rests where the muffins are best. I think he's had that printed on the back of his cycling jersey. Sunrise at 06:17 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Burswood Pavilion, near (not [...] → Continue Reading Crystal Brook, with Stuart
A Few Humps, with Stuart
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Burswood to Ridgehill Road to look up at the Zig Zag and decide it is too far. Then roll down to Bassendean for coffee.
2024 Ride Leaders Free Lunch (By invitation only)
It’s time for the 2024 Ride Leaders BBQ. This event is a luxury slap-up meal fully funded by CTA membership fees. There may even be BBQ Spam on the menu. This event is by invitation only, for those who actually led two or more rides during 2024. There will be bouncers in attendance. For anybody [...] → Continue Reading 2024 Ride Leaders Free Lunch (By invitation only)
Christmas Lunch
The Last Drop Elizabethan 25 Canns Road, Bedfordale, WA, AustraliaIt's time for our annual Christmas catch up. Join us for lunch between 11.30am - 3pm at The Last Drop Elizabethan. Bring your partner, spouse, cycling buddy for a jolly good time. This year, there is no need to predict what you feel like eating on the day as we don't need to pre-order. Just [...] → Continue Reading Christmas Lunch
Date Change due to Covid … Social Night: Touring the Continents
The RISE Community Centre 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands, Western Australia, AustraliaTo round off the "Around the world on 2 wheels" theme for 2024, our last social night will cover another continent - Africa. The second talk will be a wrap up for the year - a comparison of cycle touring in different countries and what not to expect. Cycle Touring in West Africa Who would [...] → Continue Reading Date Change due to Covid … Social Night: Touring the Continents
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
MTB lunch ride
Bellevue RSL 2 Purton Place, Belleview, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at Bellevue RSL parking lot at 10.30 for a 10.45 departure. For those taking the train, this is a 15 minute ride from Midland Station. We will ride up the Railway Reserve Heritage Trail north side to the Mt Helena Tavern, take a right turn to Mundaring, where lunch will be at Mojo's. It's [...] → Continue Reading MTB lunch ride
Water Water Everywhere with Linda
Point WalterJust in case you've been pining for a bit more water in your life, Linda has chosen to lead a ride featuring rivers, lakes and at least one ocean. If you're lucky there may even be a bit more water lying around on the ground or even falling from the sky. Make the most [...] → Continue Reading Water Water Everywhere with Linda
Social Night: A Taste of ASIA
The RISE Community Centre 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands, Western Australia, AustraliaThis Social Night is going to be all about Asia. Three great speakers have been lined up to take you through 4 countries to cycle in and in different styles. As it is the CTA's 50th Anniversary, Dale, one of the co-founders of the CTA, has been lured out of his retirement. He will provide [...] → Continue Reading Social Night: A Taste of ASIA
The Hill, Led by Ex-president Stuart
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Ex-president and Failed Dictator Stuart sees the light and takes on the Darling Scarp in the hope that the pain in his legs will finally free him from the pain of losing office. Salve your own pains on this quest to find the legendary Muffin of Kalamunda. Sunrise at 06:51 Start Time: Meet at [...] → Continue Reading The Hill, Led by Ex-president Stuart
Try a Tandem with WATCAC
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to try out a tandem, or two - there are plenty of different models to meet every taste. Stokers will be provided for those who are unable to supply their own - there are also plenty of different models to suit every taste. OK, so it's not an official [...] → Continue Reading Try a Tandem with WATCAC
By Invitation – 2023 Ride Leaders BBQ
Banks Reserve 60 Joel Tce, Mt Lawley, WA, AustraliaFinally - it's time for the 2023 Ride Leaders BBQ. This event is a luxury slap-up meal fully funded by CTA membership fees. There may even be BBQ Spam on the menu. This event is by invitation only, for those who actually led rides during 2023. There will be bouncers in attendance. Location: Banks [...] → Continue Reading By Invitation – 2023 Ride Leaders BBQ
Social Night: Cycle Touring, a Taste of Europe & Silent Auction
The RISE Community Centre 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands, Western Australia, AustraliaDoug and Rickus : Europe - Really not sure why we did this! The advent of Covid had many of us putting European and other holiday plans on hold, Rikus and Doug included. So when 2023 came round and most of the world opened up again, it seemed a good idea to put these stalled [...] → Continue Reading Social Night: Cycle Touring, a Taste of Europe & Silent Auction
CTA Christmas Lunch – The Last Local
The Last Local 507 Nicholson Rd, Canning Vale, WA, AustraliaChristmas is coming! CTA Christmas lunch is, of course, about enjoying good food and having fun with your cycling buddies. This year, it’s going to be held on 10 Dec 12pm at The Last Local. Non-cycling partners are definitely welcome to the lunch too. For the menu, there is a choice: the Christmas set menu, [...] → Continue Reading CTA Christmas Lunch – The Last Local
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.
Chittering Valley Ride
Great Northern Hwy, Bullsbrook Great Northern Hwy & Chittering Rd, Bullsbrook, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at carpark corner of Gt Northern Hwy and Chittering Rd. 9.00am for 9.15am start. This ride is the same as the 50k achievement ride , but without the time limit. Social pace to enjoy the winter scenes. Bring water and a muesli bar to break the journey. Coffee at the end at Tailwinds Cafe, [...] → Continue Reading Chittering Valley Ride
Christmas in July 2023
Golden Ponds Baldavis 355 Mundijong Rd, Baldivis, WA, AustraliaMerry Mid-Year Greetings to you all! This year’s Christmas in July will be at the Golden Ponds Restaurant, Baldivis Road Baldivis on Sunday July 23rd, at 12.00pm. The menu is attached for your perusal. CTA Christmas in July Menu 2023 Please RSVP to Allwen by Thursday, July 13 at social@ctawa.asn.au, also providing your menu choices.
Ride to Christmas in July
Meet in the park on the south side of the Narrows Bridge to leave at 9:15 am for a gentle ride to Christmas in July at the Golden Ponds restaurant on Mundijong Road, Baldivis (remember to RSVP to the Christmas in July organiser). A chatty relaxed ride along the Kwinana Freeway bike path to work [...] → Continue Reading Ride to Christmas in July
Social Night: Murray River Review
The RISE Community Centre 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands, Western Australia, AustraliaCome and join us for what will no doubt be a wonderful review of the extensive Murray River tour undertaken recently by a group of the club's hardiest cyclists. Christine will be presenting this review which I’m sure will be very entertaining and informative. Also, for those members who are unaware, this will be the [...] → Continue Reading Social Night: Murray River Review
