** 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.
Road bike - Flat
Ride to Success! With Arthur!
Canning Bridge (west) (Raffles Hotel), Applecross, WADescription: Travel south beside the freeway for ~10k then through the Beeliar Regional Park to SUCCESS and circle back via various suburbs to Brentwood for coffee at Café Denada. Return to Canning Bridge via Mt Pleasant. NOTE: Time change from 8:00 to 8:30 for 8:45 start. (I've relented - it's almost the shortest day of [...] → Continue Reading Ride to Success! With Arthur!
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
To Infinity – and Beyond! Time to get Lost in Whiteman Park, with Scott ***POSTPONED Due to Possible Weather***
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaNot only does Scott of the Antarctic always endeavour to supply poetic ride descriptions, but the rides themselves are pure poetry led by a man whose riding style can only be described as poetry in motion. Don't miss out on this transcendental experience. Sunrise at 07:10 Start Time: ***POSTPONED*** Start Location: ***POSTPONED*** Description: Come [...] → Continue Reading To Infinity – and Beyond! Time to get Lost in Whiteman Park, with Scott ***POSTPONED Due to Possible Weather***
In Search of the Purple Lighthouse, with Anke
Cottesloe Train Station Cottesloe Train Station, Cottesloe, Western Australia, AustraliaHas it really been eighteen months since the last all-inclusive Lighthouse Ride? Doesn't sound right, but never mind - the ride of your fading memory that you have long been yearning for is back. Led by The Amazing Anke. Sunrise at 07:06 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Cottesloe [...] → Continue Reading In Search of the Purple Lighthouse, with Anke
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
Allwen’s Alternative on the Flat
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaNote that this is an Alternative to Jeremy's ride. Having said that... If the very thought of straining to climb a hill is making you lose sleep, or if you feel nauseous when you look down from the exalted heights of Kalamunda or Mundaring, or if you fear the dizzying speeds that you might [...] → Continue Reading Allwen’s Alternative on the Flat
Bolt to Bolt, with Connie
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Bolt to bolt, could mean anything - nut & bolt, lightning bolt, crossbow bolt? Ah, but it's Connie's ride so it's got to be something to do with bolts of cloth. So bring your needles and thread and join in the sewing excitement. Or not. Sunrise at 06:33 Start Time: Meet at 07:45 for [...] → Continue Reading Bolt to Bolt, with Connie
South of River Loop, with Udeni
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaOld favourite ride leader Udeni returns with his Old favourite ride. If you want a bit of a challenge, try doing it blindfolded. This should not in any way be interpreted as encouragement to ride blindfolded, unless you happen to be a tandem stoker. CTA offers zero personal injury insurance, and does not condone [...] → Continue Reading South of River Loop, with Udeni
Perry Lakes to Freo, with Deb
Perry Lakes Skate Park Perry lakes Drive, Floreat, WA, AustraliaGet your skates on and get yourself down to Perry Lakes Skate Park, where today's ride leader Deb has promised to show everybody her famous rollerblading figures - with the aid of her lovely assistant Ian. Or possibly they'll just set off on the ride. Sunrise at 06:08 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for [...] → Continue Reading Perry Lakes to Freo, with Deb
The Ride that Counts
Banks Reserve 60 Joel Tce, Mt Lawley, WA, AustraliaEven if you only join one ride this year, make it count by doing the internationally famous Super Tuesday Bike Count circuit. See how many CTA volunteer bike monitors we can spot on this short but statistically significant route. Sunrise at 06:08 Start Time: Meet at 07:00 for a 07:15 start. Start Location: The [...] → Continue Reading The Ride that Counts
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
Whiteman Park… and Beyond! With Scott
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaCTA's favourite poet, Scott of the Antarctic, is back to lead another of his doomed expeditions into (and possibly out of) Whiteman Park. Sunrise at 06:03 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for an 08:30 start. Start Location: Guildford Station North side of tracks in car park area. Description: Come for a casual ride along [...] → Continue Reading Whiteman Park… and Beyond! With Scott
Follow the Groove to Lo Quay, with Silvia
Some might call it a rut, but we prefer the more positive vibe of a groove. Whatever. You could probably ride this one blindfold, which is exactly how Silvia intends to lead it. Have the ambulance number ready-to-go on speed dial. Sunrise at 05:58 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for an 08:30 start. Start [...] → Continue Reading Follow the Groove to Lo Quay, with Silvia
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
Fremantle Loop, with Silvia
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaSilvia's off to Fremantle for coffee, taking the long way to avoid the possibility of any hills. There should be a tail wind in both directions. Sunrise at 05:32 Start Time: Meet at 08:45 for a 09:00 start. Start Location: Narrows Bridge, southern end. Near the toilet block, but maintaining a respectable distance. Description: [...] → Continue Reading Fremantle Loop, with Silvia
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
Whiteman Park, with Jeremy
Maylands Station Maylands Train Station, Maylands, Western Australia, AustraliaIt's back into the Twilight Zone of a Bermuda Triangle that is Whiteman Park with expert ride leader Jeremy. Don't worry - you'll probably emerge alive, even if you have mysteriously aged ten years like what happened to the previous group that actually made it through. Sunrise at 05:26 Start Time: Meet at 08:45 [...] → Continue Reading Whiteman Park, with Jeremy
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
New Year Eve Mystery Ride
Banks Reserve 60 Joel Tce, Mt Lawley, WA, AustraliaGet out for a ride for one last time, before the paths get covered once again with the traditional stratum of broken glass that greets the dawn of every New Year's Day. Bring your reusable coffee cup, just in case Sunrise at 05:13. Start Time: Meet at 08:45 for an 09:00 start. Start Location: [...] → Continue Reading New Year Eve Mystery Ride
