** 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
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
Southern Lakes, with Christine
Bull Creek Station BullcreekIn an attempt to venture even further into the dark unknown of the southern suburbs, Christine is getting a head start by commencing the ride at Bull Creek. Pith helmets and machetes recommended. Also, drop breadcrumbs along the way. Sunrise at 05:43 Start Time: Meet at 07:45 for an 08:00 start. Start Location: Bull [...] → Continue Reading Southern Lakes, with Christine
Off with Cliff, in the Dark
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaThe hot chips are calling, so there's no holding Cliff back. Even though it's well past his bedtime. He'll regret it tomorrow, and you can too because he's ready to lead us all. It will be dark, so fully functioning front and rear lights are essential. Sunset at 7:20 pm Start Time: Meet at [...] → Continue Reading Off with Cliff, in the Dark
Not The 50K Achievement Ride
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaIf achievement isn't your thing, or getting to Bullsbrook by 08:15 seems a bit too ambitious, or if you don't fancy climbing any hills - whatever the reason, if you are not going on today's 50 km achievement ride and have FOMO then this is the ride for you! Sunrise at 05:36 Start Time: [...] → Continue Reading Not The 50K Achievement Ride
Fremantle Loop, with Silvia
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaSilvia's off to Fremantle for coffee, taking the long way to avoid the possibility of any hills. There should be a tail wind in both directions. Sunrise at 05:32 Start Time: Meet at 08:45 for a 09:00 start. Start Location: Narrows Bridge, southern end. Near the toilet block, but maintaining a respectable distance. Description: [...] → Continue Reading Fremantle Loop, with Silvia
Yanchep Ride & Train with Ian
Greenwood Station -31.818704 115.783953Ian is back in town, and he intends to let everybody know about it by bursting into the new year with an all new ride. Will the CTA be able to adapt and absorb this innovation shock? Come along and watch the confusion and carnage. Note to tandem riders - there's no access ramp [...] → Continue Reading Yanchep Ride & Train with Ian
Whiteman Park, with Jeremy
Maylands Station Maylands Train Station, Maylands, Western Australia, AustraliaIt's back into the Twilight Zone of a Bermuda Triangle that is Whiteman Park with expert ride leader Jeremy. Don't worry - you'll probably emerge alive, even if you have mysteriously aged ten years like what happened to the previous group that actually made it through. Sunrise at 05:26 Start Time: Meet at 08:45 [...] → Continue Reading Whiteman Park, with Jeremy
Dinner with Liz at The Kalamunda Hotel
Midland Train Station Midland Train Station, Midland, Western Australia, AustraliaJoin Liz for an evening of sophisticated conversation over dinner at the exclusive Kalamunda Hotel. Or join Richard for some marginally less-sophisticated humour. Sunset at 7:27 pm Start Time: Meet at 5:15 pm for a 5:30 pm start. Start Location: Midland Train Station, on the bus station side Description: Ride up to Kalamunda. You [...] → Continue Reading Dinner with Liz at The Kalamunda Hotel
