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Departure time is normally 15 minutes after the ride start time.
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Road bike - Flat
Allwen’s Groovy Ride
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaEither Allwen's leading a 60s-themed ride, or you're all going to be following in the groove that a more unkind person might describe as a rut. Just in case, wear flowers in your hair and dig out your flared knicks. This might be your lucky day. Sunrise at 06:31 Start Time: Meet at 08.15 for [...] → Continue Reading Allwen’s Groovy Ride
Whiteman Park Mystery Ride, with Rita. Postponed from Wednesday
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799It has been a long time since anybody dared to lead a ride into Whiteman Park. Few are able to do so successfully, and even fewer are able to lead the ride out again. Not to worry - the indomitable Rita is determined that nothing is going to stop her. Probably. Except maybe the [...] → Continue Reading Whiteman Park Mystery Ride, with Rita. Postponed from Wednesday
Follow the Leader, with Noel
Charles Patterson Park, Burswood Park Charles Patterson Park, Burswood Park, Perth, AustraliaFollow the leader, if you dare! It's Noel, so make sure you've been practicing your U-turns in a safe environment. If you can't turn 180⁰ (or more, sometimes) by doing a nose-stand, just hang back a little from the front. For added security, drop breadcrumbs along the way. Sunrise at 06:55 Start Time: Meet [...] → Continue Reading Follow the Leader, with Noel
Kings Park / Leighton Beach with Sue U
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaStart Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: Narrows Bridge, southern end. You should already know by now. Description: A ride through King’s Park to warm us all up, then through the leafy ‘burbs before we head to the beach for coffee at the Orange Box. Meander along the southern side of the [...] → Continue Reading Kings Park / Leighton Beach with Sue U
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
The Return to Lo Quay, with The Return of Allwen
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaAllwen's back and her legs are stronger than ever, having just broken the World Record time for getting herself from Land's End to John o'Groat's. You'll have trouble keeping up with her, so just follow the rut and you'll eventually find yourself at the right place. Sunrise at 07:17 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 [...] → Continue Reading The Return to Lo Quay, with The Return of Allwen
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 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
