** 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
Burns Beach, with Brian & Michael
Greenwood Station -31.818704 115.783953The famously laconic Brian & his sidekick Michael are back to lead another ride. And to produce another minimalist ride description. They intend to carry on leading rides only until they have managed to distill the description down to a single word. They still have a little way to go. Sunrise at 07:00 Start [...] → Continue Reading Burns Beach, with Brian & Michael
May the Fourth be With You! With Zil
Midland Train Station Midland Train Station, Midland, Western Australia, AustraliaYour knees should have recovered by now from Jeremy's jolly up to Mundaring Weir, so it's time to get your hill-climbing groove back on and follow Zippy Zil through John Forrest. May the Fourth be with you ! (you'll probably need it). I only wish I could join you, but alas! - my skills [...] → Continue Reading May the Fourth be With You! With Zil
Get Lost! in Whiteman Park, with Atir
Maylands Station Maylands Train Station, Maylands, Western Australia, AustraliaTime once again to enter the Twilight Zone of a Bermuda Triangle that is Whiteman Park. Who knows what might happen - we may all emerge ten years younger, or we may not emerge at all. But not to worry - the mysterious but ever-youthful Atir has promised a full refund to anybody who [...] → Continue Reading Get Lost! in Whiteman Park, with Atir
Rail Trail, with Rita
Bellevue RSL 2 Purton Place, Belleview, Western Australia, AustraliaIt's Easter, so what better way to celebrate than to stay at home stuffing your face with chocolate? Alternatively you could torture yourself by rolling out of bed and rocking up to Belleview RSL at some ungodly hour to follow Rita the Rocket up and down the Rail Trail as far as Mundaring. It's [...] → Continue Reading Rail Trail, with Rita
Joondalup Jaunt, with Brian & Michael
Greenwood Station -31.818704 115.783953The title may be 'Joondalup Jaunt', but spellchecker was convinced it should read 'Joondalup Joint'. With Brian & Michael leading the ride, who can be sure? Come and find out - it might be more fun than you thought. Sunrise at 06:36 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: Greenwood [...] → Continue Reading Joondalup Jaunt, with Brian & Michael
Two Dams Ride, 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, The Inimitable Zil is back with a vengeance, so take your place in line behind her as she storms up a few hills. Sunrise at 06:31 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Finally - somebody [...] → Continue Reading Two Dams Ride, with Zil
Yabba Dabba Doo! With Sarah
Neil Hawkins Park Neil Hawkins Park Car Park, Joondalup, Western Australia, AustraliaFrom the murky depths of my email spam folder rises a ride that is so last-minute that I am having to write it up whilst trying to steer down the highway to Albany for the imminent spoke tour. Thanks, Sarah. Fortunately I have an expert back-seat-driver along for the ride who has promised to [...] → Continue Reading Yabba Dabba Doo! With Sarah
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. Sunrise at 06:22 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for an 08:30 start. Start Location: Point Walter. That's all I've been given, so you'll just have to home in on Linda when [...] → Continue Reading Water, Water – Everywhere! with Linda
A Shady Ride up the Swan, with Randell
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaOnce again descending from South Geraldton at great personal expense, Randell Himself promises to find every last spot of shade along the entire length of the Swan river. Come along and marvel at his cockroach-like instincts as he scuttles from one shady spot to the next. Sunrise at 06:07 Start Time: Meet at 07:45 [...] → Continue Reading A Shady Ride up the Swan, with Randell
Full Moon Ride to Mt Helena, with Sarah
Bellevue RSL 2 Purton Place, Belleview, Western Australia, AustraliaSarah's favourite ride is back, and it's a full moon so don't let yourself get cut off from the pack. It will be dark - very dark - so fully functioning front and rear lights are essential. Good eyesight is also a bonus, but failing that try and brush up on your echolocation skills. [...] → Continue Reading Full Moon Ride to Mt Helena, with Sarah
Looping Around Melville Water, with Randell
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaThe one and only Randell Himself has generously offered to descend from his lofty residence in South Geraldton and lead another of his epic rides. Don't miss this rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of his majestic presence. Sunrise at 05:49 Start Time: Meet at 07:45 for an 08:00 start. Start Location: Narrows Bridge, [...] → Continue Reading Looping Around Melville Water, with Randell
Southern Lakes, with Christine
Bull Creek Station BullcreekIn an attempt to venture even further into the dark unknown of the southern suburbs, Christine is getting a head start by commencing the ride at Bull Creek. Pith helmets and machetes recommended. Also, drop breadcrumbs along the way. Sunrise at 05:43 Start Time: Meet at 07:45 for an 08:00 start. Start Location: Bull [...] → Continue Reading Southern Lakes, with Christine
Not The 50K Achievement Ride
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaIf achievement isn't your thing, or getting to Bullsbrook by 08:15 seems a bit too ambitious, or if you don't fancy climbing any hills - whatever the reason, if you are not going on today's 50 km achievement ride and have FOMO then this is the ride for you! Sunrise at 05:36 Start Time: [...] → Continue Reading Not The 50K Achievement Ride
Yanchep Ride & Train with Ian
Greenwood Station -31.818704 115.783953Ian is back in town, and he intends to let everybody know about it by bursting into the new year with an all new ride. Will the CTA be able to adapt and absorb this innovation shock? Come along and watch the confusion and carnage. Note to tandem riders - there's no access ramp [...] → Continue Reading Yanchep Ride & Train with Ian
The Big Sign-up Ride to Lo Quay
Banks Reserve 60 Joel Tce, Mt Lawley, WA, AustraliaIt's the first ride of the new year, so it's time to brush the dust off your resolutions and get back on your bike. In case you have already forgotten, your Primary Resolution for 2025 is: 1. Sign up to lead three or more CTA rides. And today is your lucky day! The brand-new [...] → Continue Reading The Big Sign-up Ride to Lo Quay
Canning Loop, with Sarah
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799*** NOTE - Start Location Change to Burswood *** It's that time of the year week again - time to head back to Lo Quay! Somebody is definitely getting kickbacks, but it sure ain't me. Maybe it's today's ride leader Sarah - keep your eyes open for any sign of a brown envelope changing [...] → Continue Reading Canning Loop, with Sarah
Last Minute Surprise Ride with Randall
Butler Station Butler Station, Butler, WA, AustraliaJust when you thought you had no excuse to avoid your family - Bam! Randall comes good with his Northern Beaches ride. Set the alarm clock for a slightly (much) earlier start and catch the free Sunday train to Butler Station for a glorious ride along the coast with lots of ocean views. Start [...] → Continue Reading Last Minute Surprise Ride with Randall
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
Kalamunda hill prep for Bridgetown
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Sunrise at 05:08 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Burswood Rotunda, Charles Paterson Park Burswood Description: Get your legs in for the Bridgetown Spoke Tour next week with a ride up Kalamunda Road to Old Mates in Kalamunda before rolling down the Zig Zag to Guildford and back on [...] → Continue Reading Kalamunda hill prep for Bridgetown
Death Valley Loop with Nick
Swan Settlers Market 124 Lennard St, Herne Hill, WA, AustraliaFor all those masochists out there, don't worry - we cater to all! At great expense we have engaged the services of Nick The Sadist to satisfy your inexplicable craving for torture. There are no fifty shades of grey on this ride - just black and blacker. Sunrise at 05:25 Start Time: Meet at [...] → Continue Reading Death Valley Loop with Nick
