** 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.
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Road bike - Some hills
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
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
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 .
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Municipal Infrastructure Circuit, Led by Noel
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Noel is back! And keen to return to the front of the group to lead his traditional inspection of various municipal infrastructure projects. We have all been sadly deprived for far too long of the unique charms of his patented 'Doing a Noel' technique. Sunrise at 07:14 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for an [...] → Continue Reading Municipal Infrastructure Circuit, Led by Noel
Tour of the Lakes
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Meet at Burswood Gazebo at 8.15am This ride takes us past five lakes in the western suburbs. We will stop for coffee at Bada Bing and will return via Herdsman
Ride to Success, Led by Arthur
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaThe Magnificent Arthur returns to lead this Ride to Success! Time to put all your years of failure behind you and seize this opportunity to turn your life around, so get on your bike and get it done. Unless it's raining, of course. Sunrise at 07:16 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 [...] → Continue Reading Ride to Success, Led by Arthur
Swanning the Swan with Liz
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaAnother signature ride from Liz - is there no end to her imagination, originality and versatility? Join the ride and find out for yourself. Sunrise at 07:09 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: Midland Station Description: A moderate ride through the Swan Valley with coffee at the coffee hut. [...] → Continue Reading Swanning the Swan with Liz
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.
