** 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.
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Ride to Somewhere, led by Sketchy Sally
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaNot a lot to go on here, with ride leader Sketchy Sally trying to avoid attention by providing the bare minimum of a ride description. Maybe her plan has backfired, but who can say? Anyway, come along and be pleasantly surprised by a ride that can only surpass all your expectations. Sunrise at 07:00 [...] → Continue Reading Ride to Somewhere, led by Sketchy Sally
Orange Box at Speed, led by Speedy Sue
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaIf you missed out the last time, or if you were dropped half-way and are still trying to find your way home - now is your chance! Put in a bit of effort and keep up with Speedy Sue on this race around the river. Forecast pace is for moderate rising to brisk when [...] → Continue Reading Orange Box at Speed, led by Speedy Sue
Raffles to Zephyr Café, led by Randell
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaRandell returns to his natural place at the front, leading this ride from the Raffles in Applecross, making this a poetic ride from A to Z. True to form, we don't know how far he intends to ride but at least he didn't think to start in Armadale. Sunrise at 06:53 Start Time: Meet [...] → Continue Reading Raffles to Zephyr Café, led by Randell
Under the Radar to Lo Quay with by Allwen
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaIt's time to play spot the difference! Veteran leader of the Lo Quay ride, Allwen has carefully crafted a new route featuring subtle differences that you are challenged to identify. Fabulous prizes for anybody who manages to spot all ten differences, including the opportunity to lead your very own ride. See Allwen for details. [...] → Continue Reading Under the Radar to Lo Quay with by Allwen
OYB Prologue with Roy
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaThose intending to go on the On Your Bike Sculptures to the Sea Tour 2024 (21-19 September) and anyone else are welcome to come along on the OYB 2024 Prologue Ride. This is a good chance to meet up with and get to know those going on the Sculptures to the Sea Tour as well [...] → Continue Reading OYB Prologue with Roy
Take the High Ground with Jeremy
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaScrew on your climbing legs and take on some hills as Jeremy takes the high ground, up the Darling Scarp to visit both Kalamunda and Mundaring on the same ride! What more could you ask for? You might not actually reach heaven on this ride, but it will feel like it. Particularly if you [...] → Continue Reading Take the High Ground with Jeremy
Ride to a Lunch Spot with Ian
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaIt's the middle of winter and it's been gloomy weather (probably - idk) and the weekly rides set off too early. Get yourself out of your miserable rut and let the ever-cheery Ian put a smile on your face. As a double bonus, it's a short ride and lunch is involved. What more could [...] → Continue Reading Ride to a Lunch Spot with Ian
My Way or The Highway led by Connie
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Despite the ride name, there will be no karaoke allowed due to the absence of The Singing Stoker. Instead this will be a silent ride to permit you all to think properly of distant friends. So join ride leader Connie and enjoy the chance for a bit of peace and quiet while you can. [...] → Continue Reading My Way or The Highway led by Connie
Southern Lakes with Christine
Bull Creek Station BullcreekTime for another patrol around the southern lakes to check on the water levels, expertly guided by Christine who will be providing insights into the cultural and hydrological significance of the various bodies of water. Or maybe that's ex-president Stu I'm thinking of. Better show up to find out, just in case. Sunrise at [...] → Continue Reading Southern Lakes with Christine
Ex-president Stu’s Pike-out Ride
Maylands Station MaylandsIt used to be impossible to imagine the CTA without ex-president Stu, but those days are clearly over as he bravely pikes out of leading his promised ride. Fortunately the ever-reliable Rita and Cliff have stepped in at the last minute to shoulder the responsibility. Due to the last-minute notice there has only been [...] → Continue Reading Ex-president Stu’s Pike-out Ride
Destination: Unfathomable, Led by Tandem Rob
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaYou'll have to pinch yourself for this ride because you won't believe you can be this lucky - ride leader Tandem Rob is on a tandem (who knew?)! Everybody knows that all the best rides are led by tandems, so get out there so that you don't have to live the rest of your [...] → Continue Reading Destination: Unfathomable, Led by Tandem Rob
Lunch in the Valley, led by Rita
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaAnother decadent lunch ride, with Rita at the front. More lunch than ride, this is what cycling is all about. Come along and put on some winter fat in time for the challenging summer months that lie ahead Sunrise at 06:19 Start Time: Meet at 11:00 for an 11:15 start. Start Location: Stirling Square [...] → Continue Reading Lunch in the Valley, led by Rita
Water Water Everywhere with Linda
Point WalterJust in case you've been pining for a bit more water in your life, Linda has chosen to lead a ride featuring rivers, lakes and at least one ocean. If you're lucky there may even be a bit more water lying around on the ground or even falling from the sky. Make the most [...] → Continue Reading Water Water Everywhere with Linda
Lizzie’s Leg Burner, with Liz and her Legs
Mills Park Centre 86 Brixton Street, Beckenham, AustraliaWith the official ride coordinator away in foreign lands, it appears that complacency and ill-discipline are beginning to take root in the club - to the extent that the general membership seem to believe that they will get away with not volunteering leaders for the weekly rides! Intolerable! Unforgiveable! UnAustralian! As punishment, stand-in ride [...] → Continue Reading Lizzie’s Leg Burner, with Liz and her Legs
2024 On Your Bike – Sculptures to the Sea Tour
Tour Brochure The Fine Print Entry Form (Apple users - check alternate form below) Garment Sizing e-bike Entry Form (also refer to the revised Policy on e-Bikes) GPX Route Files Our journey begins in Nadji Nadji Country in the southern wheatbelt at Corrigin. As we ride to Kulin and then Lake Grace we will be [...] → Continue Reading 2024 On Your Bike – Sculptures to the Sea Tour
Forrestfield Loop, led by Connie
Maylands Station MaylandsConnie's back to lead her internationally-famous Forrestfield Loop. What more is there to say? Sunrise at 05:57 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for a 08:45 start. Start Location: Maylands Train Station Description: We ride through Tomato Lake to Tonkin Hwy, meander through Forrestfield to Holmes Rd. Coffee at Gracie’s.
Canceled Noel’s Prostate-aware Ride Cancelled
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Thinly disguised as a local council infrastructure inspection tour, but don't be fooled! Anybody with a prostate problem will easily find relief on this tour of the public toilets. Sunrise at 05:53 Start Time: Meet at 08:15 for a 08:30 start. Start Location: Burswood pavilion - you know the one. Don't accidentally join the [...] → Continue Reading Noel’s Prostate-aware Ride Cancelled
Don’t Canter to Ascot with Vanessa
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaIt was going to be a decorous canter to Ascot (and back!) with Vanessa. No prizes for finishing first - everybody gets to be an 'also ran' this time. But now - new and improved! - it's going to be 'just a river loop' (sic). Perhaps somebody has been put on the 'gambling risk' [...] → Continue Reading Don’t Canter to Ascot with Vanessa
Ken’s Unicycle Extravaganza
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaPresident Ken will be leading this ride, but apart from that there's not much to go on - other than a cryptic request for no 'funny bikes'. So I have been left to flesh things out a bit, and I have only been able to interpret this to mean that Ken will be showing [...] → Continue Reading Ken’s Unicycle Extravaganza
Plant Shopping with Rita
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaSpring is in the air, so it's time to go plant shopping. Rita has kindly stepped up to guide the ride, and to guide your plant selection. Perth could do with a few more maple trees. Or maybe part of that last sentence may not be quite true, so come along to find out! [...] → Continue Reading Plant Shopping with Rita