** 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.
Terrain
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
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 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.
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.
Canning River Meander
East Perth Station East Pde, East PerthMeet 8:15am at East Perth Railway Station. Lo Quay for coffee
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.
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
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
Jacaranda Ride?
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Ride Through North Perth; Mt Lawley; Inglewood, then across to Rivervale looking for purple flowers on trees. Coffee towards the end of the ride in East Victoria Park. Tour of the Jacaranda's Mt Lawley
Zig Zag
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaLets go up the Zig Zag and beyond. Meet at Guildford Station at 08.00am to go through Helena valley to Kalamunda via the Zig Zag, then through Forrestfield to Gracie's for coffee. Return through Midland Connie 0407640012
2023 On Your Bike – Rivers of the Darling tour
Ashfield Reserve, Maltese Association Hall Ashfield Reserve, Bassendean, WA, AustraliaTour Brochure Entry Form Garment Sizing Tour Map Route Cue Sheets GPX Route Files In 2023, the On Your Bike tour (OYB) will cross (and/or ride along) many of the rivers that have their source in the Darling Ranges. Starting near the Ashfield Train Station on the Midland train line, the ride will head [...] → Continue Reading 2023 On Your Bike – Rivers of the Darling tour
Shelley Loop
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at the south side of the Narrows bridge at 8am. Through the suburbs to Canning River Regional Park, coffee at Lo Quay. Return along the freeway path
Whiteman park and Beyond
Maylands Station MaylandsMeet at Maylands Train Station to ride to Whiteman Park , through Braham and on to the Swan Valley. Return through Guildford Connie 0407640012
5 Dams
Meet at 9am at Gosnells Station. You need to download the map from the CTA website 5 Dams 2023-08-13.gpx (80.9 Kb), because there won't be a leader or tail end Charlie. You can choose the amount of dams you want to do: either the first three or one or two more. There are 3 km's [...] → Continue Reading 5 Dams
***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
Colour in Canning
Meet at the Cannington Train Station at 8:15am for an 8:30am start. This ride is a leisurely ride through the City of Canning to visit several of the murals within this council area (and to stop to take photos!). The ride will mostly be on bike paths and quiet roads, with the coffee stop at [...] → Continue Reading Colour in Canning
OYB 2023 Prologue
Mill Point Reserve Mill Point Reserve, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at the southern end of the Narrows Bridge at 8:30am for an 8:45am start. This ride is an opportunity for OYB participants, particularly for new participants, to meet and ride with other On Your Bike (OYB) cyclists. The ride will be mostly on bike paths with a stop for coffee and cake at Leighton [...] → Continue Reading OYB 2023 Prologue
Let’s Do Some Hills
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaMeet at 9 am at Midland Station for a ride to the Dome in Mundaring via John Forrest National Park
Waterfalls and Wildflowers to Lake Leschenaultia
cnr Morrison and Pechey RdsFrom 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.
Shelley Loop
Mill Point Reserve Mill Point Reserve, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at Narrow’s bridge near the toilet block at 8.30. We will travel along psp to Mt Henry bridge making our way through Rossmoyne and Shelley then onto Kent St weir stopping at Lo Quay for coffee. We will head home through Manning, Karawara and Como
