** 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.
Social Night: Cycle Touring, a Taste of Europe & Silent Auction
The RISE Community Centre 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands, Western Australia, AustraliaDoug and Rickus : Europe - Really not sure why we did this! The advent of Covid had many of us putting European and other holiday plans on hold, Rikus and Doug included. So when 2023 came round and most of the world opened up again, it seemed a good idea to put these stalled [...] → Continue Reading Social Night: Cycle Touring, a Taste of Europe & Silent Auction
Offroad with Liz on the Donkey Orchid Trail
KalamundaJoin Liz, the most prolific ride leader of 2023 (possibly of all time), on her favourite ride. If Liz likes it so much, it has to be good. Guaranteed to be so good that you won't even care about your bruised ribs. Sunrise predicted to be at 06:31. Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for [...] → Continue Reading Offroad with Liz on the Donkey Orchid Trail
By Invitation – 2023 Ride Leaders BBQ
Banks Reserve 60 Joel Tce, Mt Lawley, WA, AustraliaFinally - it's time for the 2023 Ride Leaders BBQ. This event is a luxury slap-up meal fully funded by CTA membership fees. There may even be BBQ Spam on the menu. This event is by invitation only, for those who actually led rides during 2023. There will be bouncers in attendance. Location: Banks [...] → Continue Reading By Invitation – 2023 Ride Leaders BBQ
Try a Tandem with WATCAC
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to try out a tandem, or two - there are plenty of different models to meet every taste. Stokers will be provided for those who are unable to supply their own - there are also plenty of different models to suit every taste. OK, so it's not an official [...] → Continue Reading Try a Tandem with WATCAC
*** New Start Time *** To the Nearest of Faraway Places (and back!) with FastBananas¹
Murdoch Station, East End of Overpass South Street, Leeming, WA, AustraliaNotes: 1. The name has been changed to protect Jane's anonymity. Please respect this choice during the ride. Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Sunrise today is 06:32. Start Location: Murdoch Station, east end of Station overpass. Description: Leaving Murdoch station we head east to join the Roe Hwy path then [...] → Continue Reading *** New Start Time *** To the Nearest of Faraway Places (and back!) with FastBananas¹
East & South with Christine
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaToday Christine has kindly offered to leave her night vision goggles behind and lead a ride in the sunshine. Sunrise is at 06:34. No comment. Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Narrows Bridge, south side near the toilet block. Description: This is a fairly flat ride along the South Perth [...] → Continue Reading East & South with Christine
Culture in Joondalup?! Let Jeremy & Silvia Guide You
Maylands Station MaylandsJust when we thought we were safe, the Kiwis strike back with this cultural extravaganza. Follow Jeremy & Silvia as they lead us through the labyrinth prepared by Main Roads in their determination to thwart cyclists. Make sure to drop bread crumbs along the way, if you ever want to see your home again. [...] → Continue Reading Culture in Joondalup?! Let Jeremy & Silvia Guide You
Arthur’s Doghouse Run
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaThe Magnificent Arthur has graciously offered to lead this amazingly flat ride. Sunrise is at 06:39 so it will probably already be light by the time you have to wake up. Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for 08:15 depart. Start Location: Canning Bridge, adjacent to the Raffles Hotel. Description: Cross the Canning Bridge to join [...] → Continue Reading Arthur’s Doghouse Run
CTA 50th Anniversary Tour
East Perth Station East Pde, East PerthSince the inception of the Cycle Touring Association of WA in 1974, a tradition of conducting a long-distance cycling tour has been held marking each successive decade. In 2024 the Club celebrates a milestone, achieving 50 years of continuous operation in providing a wide variety of recreational and social rides to members, with a focus [...] → Continue Reading CTA 50th Anniversary Tour
Western Suburbs Wander with Peter & Tessa
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaToday's ride is led by the famous Peter and Tessa tag team. Sunrise at 06:42. Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for 08:15 depart. Start Location: Narrows Bridge, south side near the toilet block. Description: It's the Western Suburbs Wander! What more can be said? Not much, due to security concerns.
Beaches! Swamps! North with Mike
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaAnother new face in the pantheon of ride leaders, many thanks to Mike Ryan for stepping up to the challenge. A new route, and what's better - a new (to the CTA) café! What varieties of muffin wait to be tasted? What reaction will a horde of hungry smelly cyclists provoke? Will there be [...] → Continue Reading Beaches! Swamps! North with Mike
Northern Beaches, Led by Randell
Butler Station Butler Station, Butler, WA, AustraliaThe Great Randell Himself has agreed to leave his lofty northern estate and lead this ride through the Northern Beaches. An experience not to be missed. He has nominated a leisurely pace, and he is a trustworthy sort of chap, so there should be plenty of time to enjoy the vistas. Sunrise at 06:46. [...] → Continue Reading Northern Beaches, Led by Randell
Scott of the Antarctic, Just Going Out to Whiteman Park
Ashfield Station Ashfield Station, Bassendean, Western Australia, AustraliaSupport Scott on his second début as ride leader (he needs a second chance, after his first début Fast & Furious killer event) as he heads out into the unknowable vastness of Whiteman Park. Don't miss the opportunity to find out about his Antarctic experiences (no, seriously), how to avoid an overdose of Vitamin [...] → Continue Reading Scott of the Antarctic, Just Going Out to Whiteman Park
The Hill, Led by Ex-president Stuart
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Ex-president and Failed Dictator Stuart sees the light and takes on the Darling Scarp in the hope that the pain in his legs will finally free him from the pain of losing office. Salve your own pains on this quest to find the legendary Muffin of Kalamunda. Sunrise at 06:51 Start Time: Meet at [...] → Continue Reading The Hill, Led by Ex-president Stuart
Judy’s Backroads of Hope
Bull Creek Station BullcreekNot much to work with on this one, so we'll go with the CTA traditional bare facts description. Follow Judy to discover Hope in the back roads of Bibra Lake. Sunrise at 06:53 Start Time: Meet at 07:45 for 08:00 depart. Start Location: Bull Creek Station, ask for Judy. Description: Backroads to Coogee and [...] → Continue Reading Judy’s Backroads of Hope
Mount up! It’s Time for Dinner in Parkerville with Cliff (and he’s OK)
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaLights are compulsory, but a red uniform is optional on this ride into darkness with Cliff. The hot chips at the Parkerville Tavern will more than compensate for the drain on your headlight battery. There are plenty of other food options if the chips are not enough. Due to the high cost of brake [...] → Continue Reading Mount up! It’s Time for Dinner in Parkerville with Cliff (and he’s OK)
To Cranked! Led by President Ken
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaJoin President Ken, fresh from the CTA 50th Anniversary Tour, on his inaugural ride as leader. Ride in his glorious wake and be regaled by stories from the tour, while he still remembers them. Sunrise at 06:56 Start Time: Meet at 07:45 for 08:00 depart. Start Location: Raffles Hotel, west end of Canning Bridge. [...] → Continue Reading To Cranked! Led by President Ken
Low Key Ride to Lo Quay, Led by Allwen
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaThe Redoubtable Allwen has spent weeks developing an all-new route to Lo Quay! Come and discover the secret byways, heretofore known only to residents from south of the river. Oops, wrong description - it's the reassuringly familiar Allwen Route again, although there is the chance of a surprise if her Garmin has its way. Sunrise [...] → Continue Reading Low Key Ride to Lo Quay, Led by Allwen
From Greenwood to Joondalup with Brian
Greenwood Station -31.818704 115.783953UPDATE: Michael will be bringing Brian on his tandem and they are a bit rusty. They have a few trust issues to work out, so the pace has been adjusted accordingly. Following feedback that the ride descriptions are too verbose, a special effort has been made to encourage Brian into leading a ride. A [...] → Continue Reading From Greenwood to Joondalup with Brian
Orange Box at Speed, Led by Sue
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaTry to keep up with Speedy Sue on this race around the river. Forecast pace is for moderate rising to brisk when tailwind or downhill. Or ignore the high-stress waste of effort and take your time to follow the gpx route that she has kindly linked to. Sunrise at 07:03. Start Time: Meet at [...] → Continue Reading Orange Box at Speed, Led by Sue
