** 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.
Weekend
The End of the Line, with Silvia
Joondalup Train Station 449 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, Western Australia, AustraliaAs the time draws near for the CTA Ride Coordinator to hand over the reins, have we really reached The End of the Line or are things about to improve beyond even your wildest imagination? If you don't want to follow Silvia to The Ends of the Earth (aka Cuba) - and who in [...] → Continue Reading The End of the Line, with Silvia
Inner Suburban Loop, with Christine
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaAn inner suburban ride that aims never to be more than ten minutes from an Emergency Department, in case of heat stroke. Possibly. You'll just have to show up and follow Xtine around to verify for yourself. Sunrise at 05:48 Start Time: Meet at 07:30 for a 07:45 start. Start Location: Narrows Bridge, southern [...] → Continue Reading Inner Suburban Loop, with Christine
Heritage Trail in Daylight, with Some Tree Removal.
Bellevue RSL 2 Purton Place, Belleview, Western Australia, AustraliaIt's time to release your inner lumberjack, so get your axe sharpened, dust off your flannel shirt and get your suspenders and bra on as Achievement John follows in the footsteps of his Dear Papa. The poetry's not quite up to Scott's standard, but at least he's trying. Sunrise at 05:46 Start Time: Meet [...] → Continue Reading Heritage Trail in Daylight, with Some Tree Removal.
Two Dams, or Not Two Dams? With Zil
Gosnells Dôme 2160 Albany Highway, Gosnells, Western Australia, AustraliaTwo Dams Ride? Dammed if you do, dammed if you don’t! Cycle Tourist of The Year 2025, Zippy Zil is back with a vengeance, so take your place in line behind her as she storms up a few hills. Sunrise at 05:28 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Gosnells, in [...] → Continue Reading Two Dams, or Not Two Dams? With Zil
MTB off the Cliff, with Cliff
Bellevue RSL 2 Purton Place, Belleview, Western Australia, AustraliaIf you've had enough of camels, donkeys, possums, etc. then why not join a merry band of lemmings as the aptly-named Cliff heads off on his suicide mission. Last one to break a rib is a wimp. Cliff has already done his, showing true dedication to leadership. Sunrise at 05:11 Start Time: Meet at [...] → Continue Reading MTB off the Cliff, with Cliff
Christinemas Ride, with Christine
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaWith temperatures forecast to be in the high 30s, it's beginning to feel a lot like christmas. In the interests of gender equity this year we're coining the word Christinemas - and who else could we bank on to take the lead but Christine herself! As a special seasonal treat she will be wearing [...] → Continue Reading Christinemas Ride, with Christine
Stuart’s Ride, with Stu
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaAfter last week's desperate last-ditch attempt to win a coveted invitation to the 2025 Ride-leaders Extravaganza BBQ of a Lifetime, ex-president Stu is making a post-last-ditch effort. Some unkind person might even think he's trying a bit too hard and is now leading every available ride to make sure nobody else can be invited. [...] → Continue Reading Stuart’s Ride, with Stu
Last Saturday Suffer-fest, with Nick
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaIf you’re looking for pain and more pain with nothing to gain, then official club sadist Nick has the ride for you. Just don’t come crying to me afterwards. This month it's a double bill featuring The Swan Valley paired with The Hills of Brigadoon. Sunrise at 05:04 Start Time: Meet at 07:45 for an [...] → Continue Reading Last Saturday Suffer-fest, with Nick
Tour des Lacs avec Connie
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Busloads of tourists visit Pompeii every day to marvel at the ancient wheel-ruts ground into the paving stones in antiquity by the passing of untold numbers of wagons. But why go to all that bother and expense, when you could follow CTA First Lady Connie on her tour of the lakes, right here in Perth? [...] → Continue Reading Tour des Lacs avec Connie
PSP Loop with Nick
Bayswater Station BayswaterThe sun is out, and so is Nick the CTA official mascotochist. Sunrise at 05:09 Start Location: Bayswater Train Station carpark on Railway Parade (opposite the Bayswater Hotel Restaurant). Toilets available at the train station. Start Time: Meet at at 07:45 for an 08:00 start. Description: Tonkin Hwy South → Roe Hwy South → Kwinana [...] → Continue Reading PSP Loop with Nick
To Byford With Jeremy
East Perth Station East Pde, East PerthLate Change: Jeremy just noticed the official title of the ride has a spelling mistake due (apparently) to the use of a less-than-optimal speech-to-text app. It doesn't help that none of these apps are yet able to fully understand the Kiwi accent. His aging Hyundai is on its last legs and has been condemned, [...] → Continue Reading To Byford With Jeremy
The IV National Park Ride, with Sarah
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaIf you're having withdrawal symptoms because you haven't been to a National Park recently, Sarah's here in the nick of time to administer the old IV. Sunrise at 05:18 Start Time: Meet at 08.00 for an 08:15 start Start Location: Guildford Train Station, car park on northern side. Description: A demanding but pretty ride, [...] → Continue Reading The IV National Park Ride, with Sarah
Last Saturday Suffer-fest, with Nick
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaA Mundaring Weir loop isn't much of a suffer-fest by official club sadist Nick's standards - unless you consider the early start time at a remote location. Sunrise at 05:26 Start Time: Meet at 07:45 for an 08:00 start Start Location: Guildford Train Station, car park on northern side - next to the SmartParker [...] → Continue Reading Last Saturday Suffer-fest, with Nick
Water, Water – Everywhere! with Linda
Point WalterBring a snorkel, just in case, because Linda is promising to find water wherever she goes. At least there won’t be crocodiles. Probably. Start Time: Sunday October 12 @ 08:15 for an 08:30 start. Start Location: Point Walter – in front of Walter’s River Café on the banks of the Swan River. Description: Ride east along the Swan River, [...] → Continue Reading Water, Water – Everywhere! with Linda
More Beeliar Lakes, with Christine
Bull Creek Station Bull Creek Station, Bateman, Western Australia, AustraliaJust when you thought you had seen all the lakes in Beeliar, along comes Christine to reveal that she has somehow managed to find more. It must really have rained a lot this winter. Sunrise at 05:58 Start Time: Meet at 08.00 for an 08:15 start Start Location: Bull Creek Station. Can't be any [...] → Continue Reading More Beeliar Lakes, with Christine
OYB Prologue – River to Sea
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaNot sure which river. Not even sure which sea. Never mind, just get OYB and follow Lois to find out. Sunrise at 06:08 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Narrows Bridge, southern end. Near the toilet blocks. Just for something different, whoever is standing closest to the toilets at [...] → Continue Reading OYB Prologue – River to Sea
Yanchep via The Outback, with Silvia
Edgewater Train Station Edgewater Station, George Grey Place, Edgewater, Western Australia, AustraliaThere has been a lot of discussion about whether WA has any 'Outback'. Well, it looks like the argument may finally be put to rest. Silvia has gone bush and has returned with extravagant claims to have found it. So, if you have ever wondered where 'The Outback' is, now is your opportunity to [...] → Continue Reading Yanchep via The Outback, with Silvia
Last Saturday Suffer-fest, with Nick
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaIf you’re looking for pain and more pain with nothing to gain (other than the promised 1,000 m), then official club sadist Nick has the ride for you. Just don’t come crying to me afterwards. Sunrise at 06:36 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Guildford Train Station carpark (north side [...] → Continue Reading Last Saturday Suffer-fest, with Nick
Le Petit Tour de York, avec Nick
Avon Park Car Park Avon Park Car Park, York, Western Australia, AustraliaThe Tour de France may be over for another year, but don't despair - Nick is continuing his efforts to shake the CTA awake by developing his own rival tour. Get in on the ground floor, before the whole circus gets way out of control. Sunrise at 06:44 Start Time: Meet at 09:15 for [...] → Continue Reading Le Petit Tour de York, avec Nick
Mundaring Mini-mini Tour, with Zil
A mini-mini tour, with Zippy Zil?! OK, so it's just an overnighter, but it's time we put a bit of T back into the CTA, so we'll take whatever we can get. Sort out your own accommodation. Sunrise at 06:52 & 06:51 Start Time: Meet at 09:00 for an 09:15 start. Start Location: Kalamunda, [...] → Continue Reading Mundaring Mini-mini Tour, with Zil
