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Road bike - Some hills
South of the River Loop
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaUdeni picks up the lead again to head off on his traditional loop around the southern suburbs. What he doesn't advertise is that he is secretly monitoring the water level in Bibra Lake, and is contractually obliged to pass by at regular intervals. Just be thankful that he graciously condescends to take the CTA [...] → Continue Reading South of the River Loop
Lo Quay Again? No – it’s Taka’s Ride to Point Walter
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaJoin Taka on The Ride of the Rising Sun and discover that life continues if you manage to ride past Lo Quay without stopping. Unless you have an enlarged prostate, in which case a brief toilet stop may be viewed in a sympathetic light. Sunrise today is at 07:18. Start Time: Meet at 08:00 [...] → Continue Reading Lo Quay Again? No – it’s Taka’s Ride to Point Walter
Swanning it to The Bayside Kitchen, led by Randell
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaThe ever-reliable Randell has stepped in to take over from Greg, who was originally slated to lead this ride but has been forced to withdraw due to a broken foot. No longer a ride of mystery, it has morphed into a ride of (mostly) certainty - we just don't know how far he intends [...] → Continue Reading Swanning it to The Bayside Kitchen, led by Randell
cancelled due to bad weather forecast
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaForrestfield Loop
Claughton Reserve 84 Katanning Street, Bayswater, AustraliaNew meeting place at Claughton Reserve at 08.30am. We will head south along Tonkin Hwy to meander through Maida Vale over Holmes Rd to coffee at Gracies.
Century Challenge Achievement Ride
Bakers Hill Pie Shop 4617 Great Eastern Highway, Bakers Hill, Western Australia, Australia100 miles (160km), 7.45 am for an 8.00 am start. Meet behind BAKER'S HILL Pie Shop, 4617 Great Eastern Highway, Baker's Hill. Parking - Behind Pie Shop We will be riding the 160km Take 2B course which takes us from Bakers Hill to York , Beverley and back to Bakers Hill. Please bring adequate food [...] → Continue Reading Century Challenge Achievement Ride
Wafting Along, Led by Mary
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaContrary to her namesakes reputation, Mary has agreeably volunteered to lead this leisurely ride for those who prefer to waft along like a gentle zephyr. Hardly any arm-twisting was required at all. Sunrise at 07:12 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Raffles Hotel, western end of Canning Bridge. Description: [...] → Continue Reading Wafting Along, Led by Mary
Ride to Somewhere, led by Sketchy Sally
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaNot a lot to go on here, with ride leader Sketchy Sally trying to avoid attention by providing the bare minimum of a ride description. Maybe her plan has backfired, but who can say? Anyway, come along and be pleasantly surprised by a ride that can only surpass all your expectations. Sunrise at 07:00 [...] → Continue Reading Ride to Somewhere, led by Sketchy Sally
Orange Box at Speed, led by Speedy Sue
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaIf you missed out the last time, or if you were dropped half-way and are still trying to find your way home - now is your chance! Put in a bit of effort and keep up with Speedy Sue on this race around the river. Forecast pace is for moderate rising to brisk when [...] → Continue Reading Orange Box at Speed, led by Speedy Sue
Raffles to Zephyr Café, led by Randell
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaRandell returns to his natural place at the front, leading this ride from the Raffles in Applecross, making this a poetic ride from A to Z. True to form, we don't know how far he intends to ride but at least he didn't think to start in Armadale. Sunrise at 06:53 Start Time: Meet [...] → Continue Reading Raffles to Zephyr Café, led by Randell
Under the Radar to Lo Quay with by Allwen
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaIt's time to play spot the difference! Veteran leader of the Lo Quay ride, Allwen has carefully crafted a new route featuring subtle differences that you are challenged to identify. Fabulous prizes for anybody who manages to spot all ten differences, including the opportunity to lead your very own ride. See Allwen for details. [...] → Continue Reading Under the Radar to Lo Quay with by Allwen
Ride to a Lunch Spot with Ian
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaIt's the middle of winter and it's been gloomy weather (probably - idk) and the weekly rides set off too early. Get yourself out of your miserable rut and let the ever-cheery Ian put a smile on your face. As a double bonus, it's a short ride and lunch is involved. What more could [...] → Continue Reading Ride to a Lunch Spot with Ian
My Way or The Highway led by Connie
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Despite the ride name, there will be no karaoke allowed due to the absence of The Singing Stoker. Instead this will be a silent ride to permit you all to think properly of distant friends. So join ride leader Connie and enjoy the chance for a bit of peace and quiet while you can. [...] → Continue Reading My Way or The Highway led by Connie
Southern Lakes with Christine
Bull Creek Station BullcreekTime for another patrol around the southern lakes to check on the water levels, expertly guided by Christine who will be providing insights into the cultural and hydrological significance of the various bodies of water. Or maybe that's ex-president Stu I'm thinking of. Better show up to find out, just in case. Sunrise at [...] → Continue Reading Southern Lakes with Christine
Destination: Unfathomable, Led by Tandem Rob
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaYou'll have to pinch yourself for this ride because you won't believe you can be this lucky - ride leader Tandem Rob is on a tandem (who knew?)! Everybody knows that all the best rides are led by tandems, so get out there so that you don't have to live the rest of your [...] → Continue Reading Destination: Unfathomable, Led by Tandem Rob
Water Water Everywhere with Linda
Point WalterJust in case you've been pining for a bit more water in your life, Linda has chosen to lead a ride featuring rivers, lakes and at least one ocean. If you're lucky there may even be a bit more water lying around on the ground or even falling from the sky. Make the most [...] → Continue Reading Water Water Everywhere with Linda
Forrestfield Loop, led by Connie
Maylands Station MaylandsConnie's back to lead her internationally-famous Forrestfield Loop. What more is there to say? Sunrise at 05:57 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for a 08:45 start. Start Location: Maylands Train Station Description: We ride through Tomato Lake to Tonkin Hwy, meander through Forrestfield to Holmes Rd. Coffee at Gracie’s.
Canceled Noel’s Prostate-aware Ride Cancelled
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Thinly disguised as a local council infrastructure inspection tour, but don't be fooled! Anybody with a prostate problem will easily find relief on this tour of the public toilets. Sunrise at 05:53 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for a 08:30 start. Start Location: Burswood pavilion - you know the one. Don't accidentally join the [...] → Continue Reading Noel’s Prostate-aware Ride Cancelled
Don’t Canter to Ascot with Vanessa
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaIt was going to be a decorous canter to Ascot (and back!) with Vanessa. No prizes for finishing first - everybody gets to be an 'also ran' this time. But now - new and improved! - it's going to be 'just a river loop' (sic). Perhaps somebody has been put on the 'gambling risk' [...] → Continue Reading Don’t Canter to Ascot with Vanessa
Ken’s Unicycle Extravaganza
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaPresident Ken will be leading this ride, but apart from that there's not much to go on - other than a cryptic request for no 'funny bikes'. So I have been left to flesh things out a bit, and I have only been able to interpret this to mean that Ken will be showing [...] → Continue Reading Ken’s Unicycle Extravaganza
