** 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 - Hilly
Fast n Furious Swan Valley, Led by Scott
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaLeave your comfort zone in the dust and try something new on this Saturday ride with Scott. He has made a legally-binding undertaking that 'fast' in this context equates to the official CTA 'Moderate' pace, while Silvia has undertaken to shoulder the responsibility of being furious. Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for 08:15 depart. [...] → Continue Reading Fast n Furious Swan Valley, Led by Scott
Follow Greg To Deepwater Point the Long Way Round
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaThere is a rumour circulating that a secret cabal of mountain-bred Kiwis has infiltrated the club with the purpose of leading every ride. Why? Two reasons: they get to lead hilly rides and they get to enjoy all the benefits of the Ride Leader Reward meal. To stop this dastardly plan we need a more [...] → Continue Reading Follow Greg To Deepwater Point the Long Way Round
Jeremy’s Legs & Lungs Tester
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaUnder New Management Ride Leaders Still Needed, otherwise the club will die and you will be left alone without a friend in the world. Earn the respect, affection and undying loyalty of your peers in the CTA. It’s easy – all you have to do is lead a ride and they will follow you to [...] → Continue Reading Jeremy’s Legs & Lungs Tester
Mundaring Direct
Under New Management Ride Leaders Needed. Earn the respect, affection and undying loyalty of your peers in the CTA. It’s easy – all you have to do is lead a ride and they will follow you to the ends of the earth, or even just as far as your favourite café if that is your [...] → Continue Reading Mundaring Direct
Let’s Do Some Hills
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaWe meet at Midland train station at 8 am for a 8.15 start. Heading up Darlington Road and through the John Forrest National Park, we make our way to the Dome in Mundaring. After the coffee it’s much easier, mostly downhill back to Midland. Ride leader: Liz 0423207258
5000 in 4 Achievement Ride
Dome in Kelmscott 2810 Albany Highway, Kelmscott8.oo for a 8.15 am start. Meet behind the Dome on the cnr of Gilwell Ave and Albany Hwy near Kelmscott Train Station for registration and map/ride description. The course promises 5,000 feet of uphills and down dales around the Armadale & Roleystone area. Bring sunscreen, snacks and plenty of water. Time limit is 4 [...] → Continue Reading 5000 in 4 Achievement Ride
Forrestfield Foray
Hartfield Park Recreation Centre 199 Hale Rd, Forrestfield, Western Australia, AustraliaJoin Taka for a trip from forrest field up the Zig Zag into the hills then back via the Tonkin Highway
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
3 Dams Ride
Armadale Station Armadale Stn, Armadale, Western Australia, AustraliaWe meet 9am at Armadale Train Station for a hilly ride (878 m elevation) with coffee or lunch at the end at the Armadale Park Cafe. We pass the three dams in the following order: 1. Churchman Brook, 2. Canning, 3. Wungong. If you want to go faster than me please ask for the gpx [...] → Continue Reading 3 Dams Ride
Tour de Cottesloe
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaTour de Cottesloe 60 km, hilly, some 660 metres ascent Ride some Western Suburbs hills. Road bike or hills bike. Medium pace, slow or very slow up hills There will be opportunities to dodge many of the hills if you are too tired, so give it a try Start 8am, In the park on the [...] → Continue Reading Tour de Cottesloe
Midland Hills Ride
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaWe will leave Midland for a gentle ride in the hills, stopping in Kalamunda for coffee Ride Leader Sarah 0484368837
Mundaring Weir
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaMeet at Midland Train Station for a ride up the Zig Zag to Kalamunda, along the beautiful road to Mundaring via the Weir, then down the hill back to Midland. Coffee stop in Mundaring. Leader Jeremy 0466 271 481
Two Dams Ride
Gosnells Station Gosnells Stn, Gosnells, Western Australia, AustraliaWe meet at 845 for a hilly ride past Bickley and Victoria reservoirs. 3km of gravel between the dam, but road bike is ok at a slow pace. Coffee in Pickering Brook Ride Organiser Liz 0423 207258
