** 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 - Some hills
Lunchtime Ride to Wembley, Led by Rita
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaThe FA Cup is over for another year and Wembley has had time to quiet down, so why not jump onto your bike and follow Rita for a quiet lunch. Sunrise at 07:11. Start Time: Meet at 11:00 for 11:15 depart. Start Location: Britannia Reserve in Leederville. There is loads of parking space or [...] → Continue Reading Lunchtime Ride to Wembley, Led by Rita
West Coast & Lakes, Led by Ian
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, Australia'Coast & Lakes' has the ring of a nice flat ride for those who would shun the challenges and rewards of the mountains. But beware! Ride leader Ian has managed to sneak a quick ascent of Reabold Hill into the route, hoping you wouldn't notice. Although he may permit you to bypass on the [...] → Continue Reading West Coast & Lakes, Led by Ian
Orange Box at Speed, Led by Sue
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaTry to keep up with Speedy Sue on this race around the river. Forecast pace is for moderate rising to brisk when tailwind or downhill. Or ignore the high-stress waste of effort and take your time to follow the gpx route that she has kindly linked to. Sunrise at 07:03. Start Time: Meet at [...] → Continue Reading Orange Box at Speed, Led by Sue
Judy’s Backroads of Hope
Bull Creek Station BullcreekNot much to work with on this one, so we'll go with the CTA traditional bare facts description. Follow Judy to discover Hope in the back roads of Bibra Lake. Sunrise at 06:53 Start Time: Meet at 07:45 for 08:00 depart. Start Location: Bull Creek Station, ask for Judy. Description: Backroads to Coogee and [...] → Continue Reading Judy’s Backroads of Hope
Northern Beaches, Led by Randell
Butler Station Butler Station, Butler, WA, AustraliaThe Great Randell Himself has agreed to leave his lofty northern estate and lead this ride through the Northern Beaches. An experience not to be missed. He has nominated a leisurely pace, and he is a trustworthy sort of chap, so there should be plenty of time to enjoy the vistas. Sunrise at 06:46. [...] → Continue Reading Northern Beaches, Led by Randell
Beaches! Swamps! North with Mike
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaAnother new face in the pantheon of ride leaders, many thanks to Mike Ryan for stepping up to the challenge. A new route, and what's better - a new (to the CTA) café! What varieties of muffin wait to be tasted? What reaction will a horde of hungry smelly cyclists provoke? Will there be [...] → Continue Reading Beaches! Swamps! North with Mike
Northern Suburbs Ride with Sarah
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaToday you get to follow Sarah through the leafy northern suburbs. It's her off day, so don't try it on with any of that 'broken ribs' nonsense. Sunrise is at 06:27. Think Ahead: Don't let yourself get caught out again. Come prepared with a ride you plan to lead and an assortment of alternative dates. [...] → Continue Reading Northern Suburbs Ride with Sarah
Allwen Rides Again, to Lo Quay
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaAllwen leads another ride today, just to keep the Kiwis in check, but she needs your help if we are to successfully fend them off. Sign up to lead your own ride - there are plenty of slots because the earth is predicted to endure within the habitable zone for another 250 million years. [...] → Continue Reading Allwen Rides Again, to Lo Quay
100K Achievement Ride .
Armadale Station Armadale Stn, Armadale, Western Australia, Australia8.00 am for an 8.15 am start. Meet at Armadale Train Station for registration and map/ride description. A pretty but demanding ride taking in Mundijong, Serpentine Dam (the cafe is our usual coffee stop), keep going uphill to Jarrahdale, and then back to Armadale. The middle section is hilly. Time limit is 6hrs 40mins. This [...] → Continue Reading 100K Achievement Ride .
Night Ride with Christine to Salters Point
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaToday's ride is expertly led by Christine of the Uncanny Night Vision. Sunrise is at 06:21, so there's plenty of time for breakfast, lunch and even a bit of a siesta before the start. Sunset is at 6:26 pm, so bring lights and make sure they are in working order. Start Time: Meet at 5:30 [...] → Continue Reading Night Ride with Christine to Salters Point
Fremantle Loop with Stuart
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaToday former president and ex-wannabe dictator Stuart has kindly offered to command the ride. Sunrise is at 06:18, but you won’t have to see it because Stuart is continuing the trend of civilised start times. Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for 08:15 depart. Plenty of time to sign in to today's ride and sign up [...] → Continue Reading Fremantle Loop with Stuart
South of the River Loop
Meet at Raffles/Canning Bridge West, follow the river up around through AppleX, Attadale & Point Walter, up the hill to Bicton, Riverside Drive, and Marine Terrace-COFFEE @ Roasting Warehouse South Fremantle (Choice of 2 coffee spots, the next being South Freo Continental). Then, continue on South Terrace towards South Beach, through Hollis Park, to [...] → Continue Reading South of the River Loop
Northern Beaches
Perry Lakes Skate Park Perry lakes Drive, Floreat, WA, AustraliaJoin Ian on a ride from Perry Lakes (near the skate park) along the Northern Beaches
50K Achievement Ride
Great Northern Hwy, Bullsbrook Great Northern Hwy & Chittering Rd, Bullsbrook, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at 8.00 am for an 8.15 am start. Distance: ~50km: Achievement, Moderate 20-25km/h, Road bike - Some hills Meet at the corner of Chittering Road and Great Northern Highway in Bullsbrook for registration and map/ride description. The time limit of 3 hours 20mins (average 15km/h) should ensure that everyone has a chance of completing [...] → Continue Reading 50K Achievement Ride
Round the River Options
Mill Point Reserve Mill Point Reserve, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaDepart South of the river by toilet block at Narrows Bridge. Ride on paths and road with some short hills on the north side of the river, over the bridge to Fremantle. You then have the choice of a flat or somewhat hilly ride to the Dome coffee shop at Deepwater Point
Western Suburbs Wander
Mill Point Reserve Mill Point Reserve, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaMeet at the Millpoint Reserve south side of the Narrows bridge, then to Jutland Parade, Swanbourne, coffee at Leighton, then back through Applecross.
In Quest of Urban Undulations
East Perth Station East Pde, East PerthMeet at East Perth Station on the cycle path side at 7 30 for a moderate pace ride. Our quest for substantial undulations in our urban setting takes us westward to Cottesloe before turning northwards then returns to Leederville for a well earned coffee on our way back to East Perth.
Bridges, Underpasses + Dunnies of Perth
Charles Patterson Park, Burswood Park Charles Patterson Park, Burswood Park, Perth, AustraliaMeet at Charles Paterson Reserve By the toilets (of course). Come and explore the newly opened paths associated with the Tonkin Hwy upgrade. Keep account of the Bridges and Underpasses and make a mental note of any Dunnies for future use! Pass the sites of gorilla concrete work done on some of the on ramps to [...] → Continue Reading Bridges, Underpasses + Dunnies of Perth
New Year Ride
Maylands Station MaylandsJoin me for an early start at 7am at Maylands train station to ride new PSPs, a few hills in Forrestfield and coffee at Dome Happy New Year
Airport Loop
Banks Reserve 60 Joel Tce, Mt Lawley, WA, AustraliaMeet at Banks Reserve at 745 for an 8 am start, or alternatively join at Burswood on the way 15 mins later, which will reduce the ride to 53 km. Be aware of the roadworks around Burswood. The break will be at City View Cafe at the end of the ride.
