** 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.
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
Liz Leads – Let’s Do Some Hills
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, 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
ZigZag the scenic hill (option 2)
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaMeet at Midland Station 8:30 – returning to Midland via Guildford. If you want ride with a few less hills join us on June 30 for a aprox 38km ride up the Zig Zag and then that scenic downhill ride back to Midland. Coffee at a new spot in Kalamunda. Ride leader Rita: 0423 056 [...] → Continue Reading ZigZag the scenic hill (option 2)
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
Swanning the Swan with Liz
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, 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
Burswood to Broadway (sorry no dancing girls)
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799We don’t know when the sun will rise or set – but we will meet at the Burswood rotunda at 11 am ( for a first pedal stroke at 11:15) . A short ride enjoying the scenic delights of the Swan river. A casual lunch of your choice awaits followed with a short return ride [...] → Continue Reading Burswood to Broadway (sorry no dancing girls)
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
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
Donkey Orchid Run
KalamundaMeet at 8 am for 8.15 departure. Come along to test the Donkey Orchid trail since the rains. Nice easy pace through the bush and beyond. Stopping at Bean 2 Brook for coffee and cake. No dust this trip, maybe a few puddles. After coffee back to Kalamunda. Ride leader: Scott 0427332271
Social Night: A Taste of ASIA
The RISE Community Centre 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands, Western Australia, AustraliaThis Social Night is going to be all about Asia. Three great speakers have been lined up to take you through 4 countries to cycle in and in different styles. As it is the CTA's 50th Anniversary, Dale, one of the co-founders of the CTA, has been lured out of his retirement. He will provide [...] → Continue Reading Social Night: A Taste of ASIA
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
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
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
***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
Lazy Leisurely Leaders – Ride No. 1 with Kleber & Michael
Greenwood Station -31.818704 115.783953Returning to the CTA's roots as a touring association, Kleber & Michael head off at a leisurely pace. Kleber has had a remote control fitted to Michael's throttle, just in case he starts to open up too much of a lead. Sunrise at 07:05, so you'll be waking up in the dark. Start Time: [...] → Continue Reading Lazy Leisurely Leaders – Ride No. 1 with Kleber & Michael
Donkey Orchid Trail with Liz
KalamundaGet your donkey brushed down and saddled up, or alternatively (but less interestingly) blow the cobwebs off your mountain bike and follow Liz (seemingly a woman of even fewer words than the famously laconic Brian, if her route description is anything to go by) along the trail. Sunrise at 07:04. Start Time: Meet at [...] → Continue Reading Donkey Orchid Trail with Liz
Lunchtime Ride to Guildford, Led by Yew Li
Banks Reserve 60 Joel Tce, Mt Lawley, WA, AustraliaJoin Malaysian Food Lover Yew Li on the 2024 inaugural Thursday Lunchtime Ride. Initially conceived two years ago (by Yew Li, of course), the Lunchtime Ride series is less about the ride and more about the food. If you have the Entertainment Book, be prepared to use it. There may also be a Seniors [...] → Continue Reading Lunchtime Ride to Guildford, Led by Yew Li
