** Important Notices **
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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.
Terrain
Four National Parks Ride
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, Australia****The Midland Train Line will be closed ***Meet Midland Railway Station 8:00 for 8:15 start This pretty but demanding ride is a redo of an old AOA ride. Although the climbs are challenging, the pace will be gentle. No rider left behind! You can find the route on https://ridewithgps.com/trips/134015078
Laika Coffee Run
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaLeave from the Narrows south side and head down the Freeway PSP to Parry Ave, head east to join Roe Hwy PSP. Head north to Armadale on PSP and make a stop at Laika in Lathlain at 34 km We return through Burswood to South Perth Leader Bruce Shaddock 0419417659
300K Achievement Ride – POSTPONED – Date to be re-assesed.
300km Very Hard. This ride will be run as a Brevet. Please refer to newsletter (or Using brevets) for more details. This is the clubs most challenging ride, having to complete 300km in 20 hours (average 15km/h) and is required to complete the Super Achiever Series. Riders need to have front and rear lights in [...] → Continue Reading 300K Achievement Ride – POSTPONED – Date to be re-assesed.
Canning River Meander
East Perth Station East Pde, East PerthMeet 8:15am at East Perth Railway Station. Lo Quay for coffee
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.
South of River Ride
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, Australia***This ride has been shortened because of the hot weather predicted*** Meet at the Raffles at 8am for 815, then cycle to LoQuay alongside the river (15 km), coffee & chat for an hour and return to the Raffles via Manning Rd (5 km), with a total of 20 km ride.
Bridgetown Spoke Tour – We Love Hills
Bridgetown Caravan Park 24431 South West highway, Bridgetown, WA, AustraliaBridgetown is the town for a spoke tour from November 26 to December 2. Our base will be at the Bridgetown Caravan Park, 24431 South West Highway, Bridgetown 6255. Phone (08) 9761 1900. We will stay in Bridgetown and enjoy the daily rides. There is limited chalet, ensuite room accommodation in this caravan park, however [...] → Continue Reading Bridgetown Spoke Tour – We Love Hills
South of the River Loop
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaMeat at Raffles/Canning Bridge West, follow the river up around to Point Walter, up the hill to Bicton, Riverside Drive, to Marine Terrace. Coffee @ Roasting Warehouse South Fremantle (old Port City Roasters). Then on South Terrace towards South Beach, through Hollis Park, to Hampton-Rockingham Road intersection on to Healy Road, south on to [...] → Continue Reading South of the River Loop
Tomato Lake
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Meet at Burswood at 7.15am to ride to Tomato lake and beyond Coffee in Bassendean
Donkey Orchid Trail
Kalamundawe meet in Kalamunda at the start of the bibbulmun track at 7.15am for a mostly single track to Pickering Brook and beyond. Ride leader Liz 0423207258
Northern Suburbs Christmas Eve Ride
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaProve to Santa you have been nice and get a last ride in before the festivities start. We will meet at Britania Reserve for a gentle cruise around the suburbs
Airport Loop
Banks Reserve 60 Joel Tce, Mt Lawley, WA, AustraliaMeet at Banks Reserve at 745 for an 8 am start, or alternatively join at Burswood on the way 15 mins later, which will reduce the ride to 53 km. Be aware of the roadworks around Burswood. The break will be at City View Cafe at the end of the ride.
End of Year Hills Ride
Banks Reserve 60 Joel Tce, Mt Lawley, WA, AustraliaMake your last ride of the year a good one! Meet at Banks Reserve at 745 for 8, or alternatively at Midland Station at 845 which reduces the distance to 36km. We will ride in the hills with a break at Dome Kalamunda at the midway point. Bring lots of water
New Year Ride
Maylands Station MaylandsJoin me for an early start at 7am at Maylands train station to ride new PSPs, a few hills in Forrestfield and coffee at Dome Happy New Year
Bridges, Underpasses + Dunnies of Perth
Charles Patterson Park, Burswood Park Charles Patterson Park, Burswood Park, Perth, AustraliaMeet at Charles Paterson Reserve By the toilets (of course). Come and explore the newly opened paths associated with the Tonkin Hwy upgrade. Keep account of the Bridges and Underpasses and make a mental note of any Dunnies for future use! Pass the sites of gorilla concrete work done on some of the on ramps to [...] → Continue Reading Bridges, Underpasses + Dunnies of Perth
Kalamunda Hotel Night Ride
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaWe meet at Midland Station at 5.30pm. Sorry, but we have to go uphill before it goes downhill. You get a choice between Kalamunda Road and Gooseberry-hill Road. The reward is a dinner at the Kalamunda Hotel and of course the ZigZag on the way back to Midland. You need front and rear lights. [...] → Continue Reading Kalamunda Hotel Night Ride
A Long Way to Kings Park
Mill Point Reserve Mill Point Reserve, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at the southern end of the Narrows Bridge at 7:45am (for a 8:00am start) for a ride that takes in the South Perth foreshore and through several suburbs to Redcliffe Bridge before heading south on the bike paths along the Midland and Freo lines to our coffee stop at Zamia Café in Kings Park. [...] → Continue Reading A Long Way to Kings Park
In Quest of Urban Undulations
East Perth Station East Pde, East PerthMeet at East Perth Station on the cycle path side at 7 30 for a moderate pace ride. Our quest for substantial undulations in our urban setting takes us westward to Cottesloe before turning northwards then returns to Leederville for a well earned coffee on our way back to East Perth.
Western Suburbs Wander
Mill Point Reserve Mill Point Reserve, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at the Millpoint Reserve south side of the Narrows bridge, then to Jutland Parade, Swanbourne, coffee at Leighton, then back through Applecross.
Alfred’s Kitchen Ride
East Perth Station East Pde, East PerthMeet at East Perth Train Station for a dinner ride in the cool evening. Dinner will be at Alfred's Kitchen in Guilford