** Important Notices **
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Departure time is normally 15 minutes after the ride start time.
The bimonthly calendar of rides may be available here.
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***RIDE CANCELLED*** Due to Unfavourable Weather Forecast and Outbreak of Lurgy
Cottesloe Train Station Cottesloe Train Station, Cottesloe, Western Australia, Australia***RIDE CANCELLED*** Both ride leaders are unwell and the weather forecast is dismal. Fresh from successfully completing the gruelling Nannup Se7en mountain bike race, Vanessa needs to rest her legs - and what better way to do that than leading a CTA ride along the coast? There are no hills on this ride, so [...] → Continue Reading ***RIDE CANCELLED*** Due to Unfavourable Weather Forecast and Outbreak of Lurgy
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
Liz Leads – Let’s Do Some Hills
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaGet your climbing legs on and follow Liz to the alpine heights of Mundaring, with its steeply-pitched roofs, yodelling bogans and charmingly crafted cuckoo clocks. Maybe. The downhill run back to Midland makes it all worthwhile. Sunrise at 07:18 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: Midland Station Description: A [...] → Continue Reading Liz Leads – Let’s Do Some Hills
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, AustraliaKiller Loop, Led by Nick (not Nic!)
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaNot to be outdone by his nemesis Scott, Nick has not just waited to see that fine weather is in the forecast before submitting his ride description - he has actually waited until mere moments before the ride starts. If your reactions are quick enough, you may actually make it to the start location [...] → Continue Reading Killer Loop, Led by Nick (not Nic!)
Lazy Leisurely Leaders – Ride No. 3 with Kleber & Michael
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaIs there no end to Kleber's & Michael's talent at developing leisurely rides for the lazy leader. Liberate yourself from the mad rush to go ever faster and discover the joy of the lazy lifestyle. Sunrise at 07:14 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for 08:45 depart. Start Location: Britannia Reserve, Leederville. Near the toilet [...] → Continue Reading Lazy Leisurely Leaders – Ride No. 3 with Kleber & Michael
Wafting Along, Led by Mary
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaContrary to her namesakes reputation, Mary has agreeably volunteered to lead this leisurely ride for those who prefer to waft along like a gentle zephyr. Hardly any arm-twisting was required at all. Sunrise at 07:12 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Raffles Hotel, western end of Canning Bridge. Description: [...] → Continue Reading Wafting Along, Led by Mary
Jump Ups & Gumnuts, Led by Newish Nic
High Wycombe Station Dundas Rd, High Wycombe, WA, AustraliaJoin Newish Nic (we're not sure exactly how new) for this shortish (we're sure exactly how short. Oh OK about 45 km) but gratifying pedal to Bean to Brook tearooms. Sunrise at 07:11 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: High Wycombe Train Station. Somewhere. Description: Starts with a run [...] → Continue Reading Jump Ups & Gumnuts, Led by Newish Nic
Meander Along the Swan with Connie
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Meander along the Swan with Connie. Says it all really - no need for any elaboration on this one. Sunrise at 07:08 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for an 08:30 start. Start Location: Burswood Pavilion. Not the one with the Over 55s. Definitely not. Description: We follow the Swan river north to Midland where [...] → Continue Reading Meander Along the Swan with Connie
To Whiteman Park….and Beyond! Led by Scott
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaWe all know that Rita's sweet, but we hadn't realised that she would dissolve in the rain. After her abject failure to lead a ride to Whiteman Park, citing adverse meteorological conditions, the heroic Scott (of the Antarctic) has stepped up and taken over. Unless it's raining. One day there might actually be a [...] → Continue Reading To Whiteman Park….and Beyond! Led by Scott
Lunchtime with Old Mates, Led by Liz
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaIt's Swiss National Day! So head up the mountain with Swiss Liz, and don't forget to bring your alpine horn. Despite the ride name, you don't have to be that old. You don't even have to have any mates. We'll take anybody. Sunrise at 07:05 Start Time: Meet at 10:00 for 10:15 depart. Start [...] → Continue Reading Lunchtime with Old Mates, Led by Liz
The 2 Dams Ride, Led by Liz
Gosnells Station Gosnells Stn, Gosnells, Western Australia, AustraliaWith energy to burn following her indulgent lunchtime ride on Thursday, Liz is back to lead her famous 2 Dams Ride. Not to be confused with the e-Dams ride, which would involve inferior Dutch cheese. Anybody thinking of joining Liz on a tandem should bring their own lifting crew. Sunrise at 07:03 Start Time: [...] → Continue Reading The 2 Dams Ride, Led by Liz
