** 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.
Mountain bike - Hilly
Camel Time, with Scott
Kalamunda Mountain Bike Park Kalamunda Mountain Bike Park, Paulls Valley, Western Australia, AustraliaIt's the winter solstice next week, and Scott of the Antarctic needs some camels. Don't ask why - what he gets up to during his solstice celebrations is entirely his business. Oh, almost forgot, the camels must be virgins. Sunrise at 07:14 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Kalamunda [...] → Continue Reading Camel Time, with Scott
Back on the Donkey Orchid Trail, with Scott
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 07:11 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for an 08:30 start. [...] → Continue Reading Back on the Donkey Orchid Trail, with Scott
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***
Camel Audit, with Scott
Kalamunda Mountain Bike Park Kalamunda Mountain Bike Park, Paulls Valley, Western Australia, AustraliaScott of the Antarctic is back, with his famous poetic bent undiminished, and he's been pining for his camels. Time for an audit, and there will be hell to pay if any of them have gone missing. Sunrise at 06:59 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Kalamunda mountain bike [...] → Continue Reading Camel Audit, with Scott
Try the Trails in Dwelllingup, NOT Overnight, with Sarah
Dwellingup Visitor Centre Marrinup St, Dwellingup, AustraliaAfter a respectable break, the Respectable Sarah has recovered sufficiently to once again lead a select group on her favourite MTB rides. This is strictly a no-injury ride day because the doctor is having a day off. Sunrise at 06:55 Start Time: Meet at 09:00 for a 09:15 start. Start Location: Dwellingup Visitor Centre. [...] → Continue Reading Try the Trails in Dwelllingup, NOT Overnight, with Sarah
Donkey Orchid Trail, with Zil
Bibbulmun Track Northern Terminus Bibbulmun Track, Kalamunda, Western Australia, AustraliaYour last chance to wrangle a few donkeys of your own, on this epic ride led by Zippy Zil. Make sure you don't return with just a handful of orchids because that would be illegal. Just stick to the donkeys. Sunrise at 06:54 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: [...] → Continue Reading Donkey Orchid Trail, with Zil
A Ride to Remember, with Cliff
Heritage Trail Hub, Swan View Swan View Railway Heritage Trail Hub, Swan View, Western Australia, AustraliaWe're none of us getting any younger, so Cliff has devised a ride that doubles as a dementia test - you won't even notice your alarming cognitive decline when you're experiencing so much pain fun. Mountain Bike is Compulsory Sunrise at 06:44 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: [...] → Continue Reading A Ride to Remember, with Cliff
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
More Camels! With Scott
Join Scott of the Antarctic as he sets off on an expedition to answer the eternal question - Can You Ever Have Too Many Camels? Spoiler - for most people, one camel is more than enough. Try to be tolerant of his poetry. Sunrise at 05:04 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for an 08:30 [...] → Continue Reading More Camels! With Scott
Scott of the Antarctic Goes Camel Hunting Again
Follow Scott of the Antarctic as he leaves his comfort zone and heads off road into the hills in search of camels. Again. He is planning his next adventure to lead a camel train to the south pole! What a Hero! Sunrise at 05:26 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for 08:45 depart. Start Location: Kalamunda Mountain [...] → Continue Reading Scott of the Antarctic Goes Camel Hunting Again
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
Scott of the Antarctic Goes Camel Hunting
Follow Scott of the Antarctic as he leaves his comfort zone and heads off road into the hills in search of camels. He is planning his next adventure to lead a camel train to the south pole! What a Hero! Sunrise at 06:27 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for 08:45 depart. Start Location: Kalamunda [...] → Continue Reading Scott of the Antarctic Goes Camel Hunting
The 2 Dams Ride, Led by Liz
Gosnells Station Gosnells Stn, Gosnells, Western Australia, AustraliaWith energy to burn following her indulgent lunchtime ride on Thursday, Liz is back to lead her famous 2 Dams Ride. Not to be confused with the e-Dams ride, which would involve inferior Dutch cheese. Anybody thinking of joining Liz on a tandem should bring their own lifting crew. Sunrise at 07:03 Start Time: [...] → Continue Reading The 2 Dams Ride, Led by Liz
Noolbenger South and North trails, Led by Scott
Heritage Trail Hub, Swan View Swan View Railway Heritage Trail Hub, Swan View, Western Australia, AustraliaIncapable of making a ride decision until he is sure of fair weather, Scott of the Antarctic has suddenly decided to go off-road. Anybody who finds they have a hole in their diary is welcome to tag along. Guaranteed beautiful weather or your money cheerfully refunded by our friendly ride leader. Sunrise at 07:16 [...] → Continue Reading Noolbenger South and North trails, Led by Scott
Dwellingup Collie Mountain Biking Adventure
Dwellingup Visitor Centre Marrinup St, Dwellingup, AustraliaEveryone books their own accommodation: 11th and 12th of March in Dwellingup and 13th, 14th, and 15th of March in Collie. So we have three days riding in Dwellingup and three days riding in Collie. Both town have single tracks and are also on the Munda Biddi. The participants can either do their own [...] → Continue Reading Dwellingup Collie Mountain Biking Adventure
Mountain Bike Retirees Run
Day 1: Kalamunda to Mundaring: 45kms Day 2: Mundaring to Northam: 70 kms Day 3; Northam to Mundaring: 70 kms Day 4: Mundaring to Kalamunda: 45kms We will be riding in one or maybe two groups with dinner together at the pub. The route goes on single tracks, gravel roads, bitumen roads and some challenging [...] → Continue Reading Mountain Bike Retirees Run
More Mountain Bike Madness
Bellevue RSL 2 Purton Place, Belleview, Western Australia, AustraliaBike still dirty from last night? You won't be judged. Come along for some singletrack exploring. Our Government departments, or the trail fairies, have created some nice new trails leading off the Heritage Trail to be explored. I have ridden one, which I would call Green , with nice flow, not technical and stunning bush [...] → Continue Reading More Mountain Bike Madness
Moonlight Madness Heritage Trail
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaMoonlight Madness Heritage Trail Time 5pm-1030 pm 45km pace leisurely Meet at Midland Station for the annual Moonlight ride up the Heritage Trail. It’s on gravel/dirt so you will need off road tires and good lights. Let me know if you are coming and so I can book dinner for those who are interested.
***Date change***Nglang Boodja Overnighter
This is a challenging section of the Munda Biddi, with switchbacks and rocky sections but the wildflowers will be out and the gorgeous scenery will make it all worthwhile. Note that this ride starts on Friday. Contact me for details if you are interested sarcutts@iinet.net.au
Waterfalls and Wildflowers to Lake Leschenaultia
Heritage Trail Hub, Swan View Swan View Railway Heritage Trail Hub, Swan View, Western Australia, AustraliaFrom the carpark on the corner of Morrison and Peachy Roads we follow the Heritage Rail Trail (gravel) through John Forrest National Park where we stop for coffee at The Bay Tree Cafe in Chidlow. Then it is mostly a gentle descent back. The ride will be at a moderate Mountain Biking Pace, 15-20 km/hr.
