** 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 Return to Lo Quay, with The Return of Allwen
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaAllwen's back and her legs are stronger than ever, having just broken the World Record time for getting herself from Land's End to John o'Groat's. You'll have trouble keeping up with her, so just follow the rut and you'll eventually find yourself at the right place. Sunrise at 07:17 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 [...] → Continue Reading The Return to Lo Quay, with The Return of Allwen
Reserve the Ride, with Cliff
Bellevue RSL 2 Purton Place, Belleview, Western Australia, AustraliaReserve the Ride to Ride the Reserve. It makes no sense, but has a nice feeling of balance. Just like today's vintage leader Cliff. Sunrise at 07:16 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: Bellevue RSL carpark. Please note the Midland Train line is down for this weekend. Description: A [...] → Continue Reading Reserve the Ride, with Cliff
Carine Ride Resurrected, with Mike
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaFollowing his untimely unwellness, Mike (not to be confused with Michael who is somebody else entirely) has risen again - and so has his ride! Come along and witness the miracle. If only more CTA members were like him, the ride calendar wouldn't be so empty. Sunrise at 07:15 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 [...] → Continue Reading Carine Ride Resurrected, with Mike
*CANCELLED* The Usual, with Sue
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaAnother fantastic opportunity to eat the dust of Speedy Sue. Not only that, but the southern contingent will be released early so that the normal people can speak more freely. Sunrise at 07:11 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Keep up to date on the CTA WhatsApp site, 22 mm of [...] → Continue Reading *CANCELLED* The Usual, with Sue
Last Saturday No-suffer-fest, with Nick
Bayswater Station BayswaterIf you’re looking for pain and more pain with nothing to gain, then official club sadist Nick has the ride for you. Just don’t come crying to me afterwards. P.S. - I take no responsibility for whatever nonsense Nick decided to write below. Sunrise at 07:10 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for an 08:30 start. [...] → Continue Reading Last Saturday No-suffer-fest, with Nick
Hills Loop ***CANCELLED***, with Sarah
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaThe hills are calling and Sarah has heard the call. Get your blood pressure up and your pulse racing because a free one-year supply of medication* will be awarded to the most out-of-shape participant. * Note - this may not be entirely true** ** Note - actually it's a complete lie. Sunrise at 07:09 [...] → Continue Reading Hills Loop ***CANCELLED***, with Sarah
Follow the Leader, with Noel
Charles Patterson Park, Burswood Park Charles Patterson Park, Burswood Park, Perth, AustraliaFollow the leader, if you dare! It's Noel, so make sure you've been practicing your U-turns in a safe environment. If you can't turn 180⁰ (or more, sometimes) by doing a nose-stand, just hang back a little from the front. For added security, drop breadcrumbs along the way. Sunrise at 06:55 Start Time: Meet [...] → Continue Reading Follow the Leader, with Noel
Whiteman Park Mystery Ride, with Rita. Postponed from Wednesday
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799It has been a long time since anybody dared to lead a ride into Whiteman Park. Few are able to do so successfully, and even fewer are able to lead the ride out again. Not to worry - the indomitable Rita is determined that nothing is going to stop her. Probably. Except maybe the [...] → Continue Reading Whiteman Park Mystery Ride, with Rita. Postponed from Wednesday
Le Petit Tour de York, avec Nick
Avon Park Car Park Avon Park Car Park, York, Western Australia, AustraliaThe Tour de France may be over for another year, but don't despair - Nick is continuing his efforts to shake the CTA awake by developing his own rival tour. Get in on the ground floor, before the whole circus gets way out of control. Sunrise at 06:44 Start Time: Meet at 09:15 for [...] → Continue Reading Le Petit Tour de York, avec Nick
The MiKaMu Trail, with Jeremy
Midland Train Station Midland Train Station, Midland, Western Australia, AustraliaJeremy is back from his trek along the silk road, but the only souvenir he managed to return with is a bad back. Rumour has it that he failed the fitness requirement of being able to load his own luggage onto the bus. Don't believe him if he tries to tell you about the [...] → Continue Reading The MiKaMu Trail, with Jeremy
Last Saturday Suffer-fest, with Nick
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaIf you’re looking for pain and more pain with nothing to gain (other than the promised 1,000 m), then official club sadist Nick has the ride for you. Just don’t come crying to me afterwards. Sunrise at 06:36 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Guildford Train Station carpark (north side [...] → Continue Reading Last Saturday Suffer-fest, with Nick
CTAWA 2025 Mid-West Tour
*** Although the tour is now fully booked, it may be worth contacting Trevor about going on the waiting list *** Starting and finishing in Geraldton, this unsupported tour of 624 km is open to all CTAWA members. Cycling predominantly on quieter, sealed, rural roads, the route explores Western Australia’s Mid-West region during our State’s [...] → Continue Reading CTAWA 2025 Mid-West Tour
Allwen’s Groovy Ride
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaEither Allwen's leading a 60s-themed ride, or you're all going to be following in the groove that a more unkind person might describe as a rut. Just in case, wear flowers in your hair and dig out your flared knicks. This might be your lucky day. Sunrise at 06:31 Start Time: Meet at 08.15 for [...] → Continue Reading Allwen’s Groovy Ride
Yanchep via The Outback, with Silvia
Edgewater Train Station Edgewater Station, George Grey Place, Edgewater, Western Australia, AustraliaThere has been a lot of discussion about whether WA has any 'Outback'. Well, it looks like the argument may finally be put to rest. Silvia has gone bush and has returned with extravagant claims to have found it. So, if you have ever wondered where 'The Outback' is, now is your opportunity to [...] → Continue Reading Yanchep via The Outback, with Silvia
Udeni’s Groovy Ride
Canning Bridge (west) (Raffles Hotel), Applecross, WALooks like the CTA is overflowing with groovy ride leaders. Almost before you have had time to wash your flared knicks, along comes Udeni to show you his 60s moves. So put some fresh flowers in your hair (if you have any) and this time try not to completely destroy them when you put [...] → Continue Reading Udeni’s Groovy Ride
OYB Prologue – River to Sea
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaNot sure which river. Not even sure which sea. Never mind, just get OYB and follow Lois to find out. Sunrise at 06:08 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Narrows Bridge, southern end. Near the toilet blocks. Just for something different, whoever is standing closest to the toilets at [...] → Continue Reading OYB Prologue – River to Sea
More Beeliar Lakes, with Christine
Bull Creek Station Bull Creek Station, Bateman, Western Australia, AustraliaJust when you thought you had seen all the lakes in Beeliar, along comes Christine to reveal that she has somehow managed to find more. It must really have rained a lot this winter. Sunrise at 05:58 Start Time: Meet at 08.00 for an 08:15 start Start Location: Bull Creek Station. Can't be any [...] → Continue Reading More Beeliar Lakes, with Christine
A Meander South, with Taka
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaTime to eat some more of Taka's dust. Although without the hills you may have half a chance of keeping up. He's been hanging out with Scott (of the Antarctic) a bit too much and has gone with the poetry description style. All I can say is that his Haiku needs a lit tle [...] → Continue Reading A Meander South, with Taka
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. Start Time: Sunday October 12 @ 08:15 for an 08:30 start. Start Location: Point Walter – in front of Walter’s River Café on the banks of the Swan River. Description: Ride east along the Swan River, [...] → Continue Reading Water, Water – Everywhere! with Linda
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 05:37 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for an 08:30 start. Start Location: Guildford Station North side of tracks in car park area. Near ticket machine. Description: Come for a casual [...] → Continue Reading Whiteman Park… and Beyond! With Scott
