** 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.
Touring bike
The Long-awaited Return to Lo Quay, with Sally & Big David
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaOnly three days to the winter solstice! I hope you have all your virgin-sacrificing supplies in by now, otherwise you're going to be sorry. Sunrise at 07:16 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: Narrows Bridge, southern end, within sight & smell of the toilet block. Description: We have heard [...] → Continue Reading The Long-awaited Return to Lo Quay, with Sally & Big David
Higher than High Wycombe, with Taka
High Wycombe Station High Wycombe Transit Station, High Wycombe, Western Australia, AustraliaIf it is far too long since you last had the opportunity to ride up Crystal Brook Road, don't miss this fantastic opportunity to eat Taka's dust. Last time I went up there, I swallowed a fly. I don't know why. Perhaps I'll die. Sunrise at 07:15 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an [...] → Continue Reading Higher than High Wycombe, with Taka
Udeni’s Loop, with Udeni
Canning Bridge (west) (Raffles Hotel), Applecross, WAIt's exactly six months since Udeni last led his famous South of River Loop, so it's time to rotate him back to the front of the pack as he heads off to spot all the changes in this longitudinal survey that is now in its 33rd year. Possibly. Sunrise at 07:13 Start Time: Meet [...] → Continue Reading Udeni’s Loop, with Udeni
Western Suburbs Wander, with Peter and Tessa
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaNot much information on this ride of mystery led by Peter and Tessa – the names of the leaders and the start time. And the start location. Three knowns. And sunrise. Four knowns. But that’s it. Sunrise at 07:12 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for a 08:30 start. Start Location: Toilet block vicinity, southern [...] → Continue Reading Western Suburbs Wander, with Peter and Tessa
To Infinity – and Beyond! Time to get Lost in Whiteman Park, with Scott ***POSTPONED Due to Possible Weather***
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaNot only does Scott of the Antarctic always endeavour to supply poetic ride descriptions, but the rides themselves are pure poetry led by a man whose riding style can only be described as poetry in motion. Don't miss out on this transcendental experience. Sunrise at 07:10 Start Time: ***POSTPONED*** Start Location: ***POSTPONED*** Description: Come [...] → Continue Reading To Infinity – and Beyond! Time to get Lost in Whiteman Park, with Scott ***POSTPONED Due to Possible Weather***
Connie’s Mystery Tour
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaNot to be outdone by Noel, the Master of Mystery, Connie plans to lead a mystery tour of her own. The only problem is that she's given away the route in the description below. Maybe it's a different kind of mystery. Sunrise at 07:09 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for an 08:30 Start. Start [...] → Continue Reading Connie’s Mystery Tour
In Search of the Purple Lighthouse, with Anke
Cottesloe Train Station Cottesloe Train Station, Cottesloe, Western Australia, AustraliaHas it really been eighteen months since the last all-inclusive Lighthouse Ride? Doesn't sound right, but never mind - the ride of your fading memory that you have long been yearning for is back. Led by The Amazing Anke. Sunrise at 07:06 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Cottesloe [...] → Continue Reading In Search of the Purple Lighthouse, with Anke
The BUT Mystery Ride, with Noel
Charles Patterson Park, Burswood Park Charles Patterson Park, Burswood Park, Perth, AustraliaNoel, the Master of Mystery, sets out again with his loyal following (you) to who knows where? Derive untold pleasure from keeping track of all the BUTs along the way. Bridges, Underpasses & Toilets. Sunrise at 07:02 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: Burswood pavilion. Beware the Over 55's! [...] → Continue Reading The BUT Mystery Ride, with Noel
Burns Beach, with Brian & Michael
Greenwood Station -31.818704 115.783953The famously laconic Brian & his sidekick Michael are back to lead another ride. And to produce another minimalist ride description. They intend to carry on leading rides only until they have managed to distill the description down to a single word. They still have a little way to go. Sunrise at 07:00 Start [...] → Continue Reading Burns Beach, with Brian & Michael
Leighton Beach, with Speedy Sue
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaSpeedy Sue is once more heading into the southern wilderness in another attempt to locate the mysterious legendary Orange Box. One careful lady owner, contact Pandora for details. Sunrise at 06:57 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: Narrows Bridge, southern end. You should already know by now. Description: A [...] → Continue Reading Leighton Beach, with Speedy Sue
Swanning the Swan, with Zil
Midland Train Station Midland Train Station, Midland, Western Australia, AustraliaAn established traditional ride, beloved by all in the CTA - just like the established traditional and Inimitable Zil (Cycle Tourist of the Year 2024, for those who may have forgotten), who will be back at her natural pole position. Sunrise at 06:52 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. She has her [...] → Continue Reading Swanning the Swan, with Zil
May the Fourth be With You! With Zil
Midland Train Station Midland Train Station, Midland, Western Australia, AustraliaYour knees should have recovered by now from Jeremy's jolly up to Mundaring Weir, so it's time to get your hill-climbing groove back on and follow Zippy Zil through John Forrest. May the Fourth be with you ! (you'll probably need it). I only wish I could join you, but alas! - my skills [...] → Continue Reading May the Fourth be With You! With Zil
Get Lost! in Whiteman Park, with Atir
Maylands Station Maylands Train Station, Maylands, Western Australia, AustraliaTime once again to enter the Twilight Zone of a Bermuda Triangle that is Whiteman Park. Who knows what might happen - we may all emerge ten years younger, or we may not emerge at all. But not to worry - the mysterious but ever-youthful Atir has promised a full refund to anybody who [...] → Continue Reading Get Lost! in Whiteman Park, with Atir
River Rumble, with Brian
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaThe recent rides have been a bit too easy for Brian, so he's putting on his knobbliest tyres for a bit of a challenge. Well, either that or the rumbling is coming from his stomach complaining about missing breakfast. Either way, if you lose sight of the leader all you have to do is [...] → Continue Reading River Rumble, with Brian
Rail Trail, with Rita
Bellevue RSL 2 Purton Place, Belleview, Western Australia, AustraliaIt's Easter, so what better way to celebrate than to stay at home stuffing your face with chocolate? Alternatively you could torture yourself by rolling out of bed and rocking up to Belleview RSL at some ungodly hour to follow Rita the Rocket up and down the Rail Trail as far as Mundaring. It's [...] → Continue Reading Rail Trail, with Rita
At Last! Some Hills! With Jeremy!!
Midland Train Station Midland Train Station, Midland, Western Australia, AustraliaNo more excuses! It's finally time to shake the cobwebs off your legs and blow the accumulated soot out of your lungs with Jeremy's long-anticipated first hill ride of the season. Sunrise at 06:38 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start Start Location: Midland Train Station, if you can weave your way [...] → Continue Reading At Last! Some Hills! With Jeremy!!
Allwen’s Alternative on the Flat
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaNote that this is an Alternative to Jeremy's ride. Having said that... If the very thought of straining to climb a hill is making you lose sleep, or if you feel nauseous when you look down from the exalted heights of Kalamunda or Mundaring, or if you fear the dizzying speeds that you might [...] → Continue Reading Allwen’s Alternative on the Flat
Joondalup Jaunt, with Brian & Michael
Greenwood Station -31.818704 115.783953The title may be 'Joondalup Jaunt', but spellchecker was convinced it should read 'Joondalup Joint'. With Brian & Michael leading the ride, who can be sure? Come and find out - it might be more fun than you thought. Sunrise at 06:36 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: Greenwood [...] → Continue Reading Joondalup Jaunt, with Brian & Michael
Bolt to Bolt, with Connie
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Bolt to bolt, could mean anything - nut & bolt, lightning bolt, crossbow bolt? Ah, but it's Connie's ride so it's got to be something to do with bolts of cloth. So bring your needles and thread and join in the sewing excitement. Or not. Sunrise at 06:33 Start Time: Meet at 07:45 for [...] → Continue Reading Bolt to Bolt, with Connie
Two Dams Ride, with Zil
Gosnells Dôme 2160 Albany Highway, Gosnells, Western Australia, AustraliaTwo Dams Ride? Dammed if you do, dammed if you don't! Cycle Tourist of The Year, The Inimitable Zil is back with a vengeance, so take your place in line behind her as she storms up a few hills. Sunrise at 06:31 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Finally - somebody [...] → Continue Reading Two Dams Ride, with Zil
