** 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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Hill, Led by Ex-president Stuart
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Ex-president and Failed Dictator Stuart sees the light and takes on the Darling Scarp in the hope that the pain in his legs will finally free him from the pain of losing office. Salve your own pains on this quest to find the legendary Muffin of Kalamunda. Sunrise at 06:51 Start Time: Meet at [...] → Continue Reading The Hill, Led by Ex-president Stuart
Liz Leads – Let’s Do Some Hills
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaGet your climbing legs on and follow Liz to the alpine heights of Mundaring, with its steeply-pitched roofs, yodelling bogans and charmingly crafted cuckoo clocks. Maybe. The downhill run back to Midland makes it all worthwhile. Sunrise at 07:18 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: Midland Station Description: A [...] → Continue Reading Liz Leads – Let’s Do Some Hills
Killer Loop, Led by Nick (not Nic!)
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaNot to be outdone by his nemesis Scott, Nick has not just waited to see that fine weather is in the forecast before submitting his ride description - he has actually waited until mere moments before the ride starts. If your reactions are quick enough, you may actually make it to the start location [...] → Continue Reading Killer Loop, Led by Nick (not Nic!)
Jump Ups & Gumnuts, Led by Newish Nic
High Wycombe Station Dundas Rd, High Wycombe, WA, AustraliaJoin Newish Nic (we're not sure exactly how new) for this shortish (we're sure exactly how short. Oh OK about 45 km) but gratifying pedal to Bean to Brook tearooms. Sunrise at 07:11 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: High Wycombe Train Station. Somewhere. Description: Starts with a run [...] → Continue Reading Jump Ups & Gumnuts, Led by Newish Nic
Take the High Ground with Jeremy
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaScrew on your climbing legs and take on some hills as Jeremy takes the high ground, up the Darling Scarp to visit both Kalamunda and Mundaring on the same ride! What more could you ask for? You might not actually reach heaven on this ride, but it will feel like it. Particularly if you [...] → Continue Reading Take the High Ground with Jeremy
