** 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
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
South of River Loop, with Udeni
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaOld favourite ride leader Udeni returns with his Old favourite ride. If you want a bit of a challenge, try doing it blindfolded. This should not in any way be interpreted as encouragement to ride blindfolded, unless you happen to be a tandem stoker. CTA offers zero personal injury insurance, and does not condone [...] → Continue Reading South of River Loop, with Udeni
Water, Water – Everywhere! with Linda
Point WalterBring a snorkel, just in case, because Linda is promising to find water wherever she goes. At least there won't be crocodiles. Probably. Sunrise at 06:22 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for an 08:30 start. Start Location: Point Walter. That's all I've been given, so you'll just have to home in on Linda when [...] → Continue Reading Water, Water – Everywhere! with Linda
Trumped up Hills Ride, with New Nick
High Wycombe Station High Wycombe Transit Station, High Wycombe, Western Australia, AustraliaLeave the Tesla SwastiCar at home, preferably hidden from view, and get on your much more environmentally-friendly treadly for this New Ride from New Nick. What more is there to say? Plenty - but the work has been done for me this time so I can slack off a bit. Sunrise at 06:19 Start [...] → Continue Reading Trumped up Hills Ride, with New Nick
Full Moon Ride to Mount Helena, with Sarah
Bellevue RSL 2 Purton Place, Belleview, Western Australia, AustraliaThe February Full Moon Ride was so massively oversubscribed that Sarah has been compelled to lead a repeat event in March so that all those who missed out can experience this once in a lifetime twice in a month event. It will be dark – very dark – so fully functioning front and rear [...] → Continue Reading Full Moon Ride to Mount Helena, with Sarah
His & Hers Mini Spoke Tours
Is there no end to Liz's ingenuity? Following on from the unprecedented success of her DIY tour to Serpentine in December, she is determined to keep shaking things up, with many new innovations: Firstly, this is a spoke tour with two hubs - what better event could there be for a bicycle club? Secondly, [...] → Continue Reading His & Hers Mini Spoke Tours
Perry Lakes to Freo, with Deb
Perry Lakes Skate Park Perry lakes Drive, Floreat, WA, AustraliaGet your skates on and get yourself down to Perry Lakes Skate Park, where today's ride leader Deb has promised to show everybody her famous rollerblading figures - with the aid of her lovely assistant Ian. Or possibly they'll just set off on the ride. Sunrise at 06:08 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for [...] → Continue Reading Perry Lakes to Freo, with Deb
The Ride that Counts
Banks Reserve 60 Joel Tce, Mt Lawley, WA, AustraliaEven if you only join one ride this year, make it count by doing the internationally famous Super Tuesday Bike Count circuit. See how many CTA volunteer bike monitors we can spot on this short but statistically significant route. Sunrise at 06:08 Start Time: Meet at 07:00 for a 07:15 start. Start Location: The [...] → Continue Reading The Ride that Counts
A Shady Ride up the Swan, with Randell
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaOnce again descending from South Geraldton at great personal expense, Randell Himself promises to find every last spot of shade along the entire length of the Swan river. Come along and marvel at his cockroach-like instincts as he scuttles from one shady spot to the next. Sunrise at 06:07 Start Time: Meet at 07:45 [...] → Continue Reading A Shady Ride up the Swan, with Randell
Whiteman Park… and Beyond! With Scott
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaCTA's favourite poet, Scott of the Antarctic, is back to lead another of his doomed expeditions into (and possibly out of) Whiteman Park. Sunrise at 06:03 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for an 08:30 start. Start Location: Guildford Station North side of tracks in car park area. Description: Come for a casual ride along [...] → Continue Reading Whiteman Park… and Beyond! With Scott
A Few Humps, with Stuart
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Burswood to Ridgehill Road to look up at the Zig Zag and decide it is too far. Then roll down to Bassendean for coffee.
Full Moon Ride to Mt Helena, with Sarah
Bellevue RSL 2 Purton Place, Belleview, Western Australia, AustraliaSarah's favourite ride is back, and it's a full moon so don't let yourself get cut off from the pack. It will be dark - very dark - so fully functioning front and rear lights are essential. Good eyesight is also a bonus, but failing that try and brush up on your echolocation skills. [...] → Continue Reading Full Moon Ride to Mt Helena, with Sarah
Follow the Groove to Lo Quay, with Silvia
Some might call it a rut, but we prefer the more positive vibe of a groove. Whatever. You could probably ride this one blindfold, which is exactly how Silvia intends to lead it. Have the ambulance number ready-to-go on speed dial. Sunrise at 05:58 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for an 08:30 start. Start [...] → Continue Reading Follow the Groove to Lo Quay, with Silvia
Looping Around Melville Water, with Randell
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaThe one and only Randell Himself has generously offered to descend from his lofty residence in South Geraldton and lead another of his epic rides. Don't miss this rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of his majestic presence. Sunrise at 05:49 Start Time: Meet at 07:45 for an 08:00 start. Start Location: Narrows Bridge, [...] → Continue Reading Looping Around Melville Water, with Randell
