** 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
Hills Loop ***CANCELLED***, with Sarah
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaThe hills are calling and Sarah has heard the call. Get your blood pressure up and your pulse racing because a free one-year supply of medication* will be awarded to the most out-of-shape participant. * Note - this may not be entirely true** ** Note - actually it's a complete lie. Sunrise at 07:09 [...] → Continue Reading Hills Loop ***CANCELLED***, with Sarah
Last Saturday No-suffer-fest, with Nick
Bayswater Station BayswaterIf 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. P.S. - I take no responsibility for whatever nonsense Nick decided to write below. Sunrise at 07:10 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for an 08:30 start. [...] → Continue Reading Last Saturday No-suffer-fest, with Nick
Reserve the Ride, with Cliff
Bellevue RSL 2 Purton Place, Belleview, Western Australia, AustraliaReserve the Ride to Ride the Reserve. It makes no sense, but has a nice feeling of balance. Just like today's vintage leader Cliff. Sunrise at 07:16 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: Bellevue RSL carpark. Please note the Midland Train line is down for this weekend. Description: A [...] → Continue Reading Reserve the Ride, with Cliff
Britannia – Perry Lakes – Scarborough with Ian.
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaIf you are still around to go on this ride, then it means that we have successfully passed the shortest, darkest day of the year. Well done! And if you're not still around, try sacrificing more virgins next time. Or a bigger one might work better. Sunrise at 07:17 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 [...] → Continue Reading Britannia – Perry Lakes – Scarborough with Ian.
Higher than High Wycombe, with Taka
High Wycombe Station High Wycombe Transit Station, High Wycombe, Western Australia, AustraliaIf it is far too long since you last had the opportunity to ride up Crystal Brook Road, don't miss this fantastic opportunity to eat Taka's dust. Last time I went up there, I swallowed a fly. I don't know why. Perhaps I'll die. Sunrise at 07:15 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an [...] → Continue Reading Higher than High Wycombe, with Taka
Western Suburbs Wander, with Peter and Tessa
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaNot much information on this ride of mystery led by Peter and Tessa – the names of the leaders and the start time. And the start location. Three knowns. And sunrise. Four knowns. But that’s it. Sunrise at 07:12 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for a 08:30 start. Start Location: Toilet block vicinity, southern [...] → Continue Reading Western Suburbs Wander, with Peter and Tessa
Connie’s Mystery Tour
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaNot to be outdone by Noel, the Master of Mystery, Connie plans to lead a mystery tour of her own. The only problem is that she's given away the route in the description below. Maybe it's a different kind of mystery. Sunrise at 07:09 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for an 08:30 Start. Start [...] → Continue Reading Connie’s Mystery Tour
Back on the Donkey Orchid Trail, with Scott ***CANCELLED Due To Possible Weather***
Bibbulmun Track Northern Terminus Bibbulmun Track, Kalamunda, Western Australia, AustraliaScott of the Antarctic is back in town and it's time to check in on his beloved donkeys. Don't anybody let on that Zippy Zil did a bit of donkey wrangling in his absence - he'd never forgive a betrayal of that magnitude. Sunrise at 07:07 Start Time: ***CANCELLED*** Start Location: ***CANCELLED*** Description: Come [...] → Continue Reading Back on the Donkey Orchid Trail, with Scott ***CANCELLED Due To Possible Weather***
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 Bull Creek Station, Bateman, Western Australia, AustraliaIn 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
