** 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.
River, Lakes, Ocean
Point WalterRide along river then head south to ride along the linked lake system, then head west to Coogee. Coffee at Dome in Coogee (about 35km into the ride). Then ride along the ocean through Fremantle back to Point Walter.
Whiteman Park and Beyond!
Maylands Station MaylandsUnder New Management Ride Leaders Needed. Earn the respect, affection and undying loyalty of your peers in the CTA. It's easy - all you have to do is lead a ride and they will follow you to the ends of the earth. To make things even easier, you don't even have to come up with [...] → Continue Reading Whiteman Park and Beyond!
Mundaring Direct
Under New Management Ride Leaders Needed. Earn the respect, affection and undying loyalty of your peers in the CTA. It’s easy – all you have to do is lead a ride and they will follow you to the ends of the earth, or even just as far as your favourite café if that is your [...] → Continue Reading Mundaring Direct
Dwellingup Collie Mountain Biking Adventure
Dwellingup Visitor Centre Marrinup St, Dwellingup, AustraliaEveryone books their own accommodation: 11th and 12th of March in Dwellingup and 13th, 14th, and 15th of March in Collie. So we have three days riding in Dwellingup and three days riding in Collie. Both town have single tracks and are also on the Munda Biddi. The participants can either do their own [...] → Continue Reading Dwellingup Collie Mountain Biking Adventure
Silvia’s Ride to Lo Quay
Maylands Station MaylandsUnder New Management Ride Leaders Still Needed. Earn the respect, affection and undying loyalty of your peers in the CTA. It’s easy – all you have to do is lead a ride and they will follow you to the ends of the earth. To make things even easier, you don’t even have to come up [...] → Continue Reading Silvia’s Ride to Lo Quay
Fremantle Loop with Stuart
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaToday former president and ex-wannabe dictator Stuart has kindly offered to command the ride. Sunrise is at 06:18, but you won’t have to see it because Stuart is continuing the trend of civilised start times. Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for 08:15 depart. Plenty of time to sign in to today's ride and sign up [...] → Continue Reading Fremantle Loop with Stuart
Allwen’s Alternative on the Flat
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaNOTE: The Principal Ride today is Jeremy's Legs & Lungs tester. This is an alternative ride for those who have neither legs nor lungs to test. If you can stay on the Swan Coastal Plane while all about you are climbing hills, If you can trust your legs and lungs when others doubt and need [...] → Continue Reading Allwen’s Alternative on the Flat
Jeremy’s Legs & Lungs Tester
Midland Station Midland Stn, Midland, WA, AustraliaUnder New Management Ride Leaders Still Needed, otherwise the club will die and you will be left alone without a friend in the world. Earn the respect, affection and undying loyalty of your peers in the CTA. It’s easy – all you have to do is lead a ride and they will follow you to [...] → Continue Reading Jeremy’s Legs & Lungs Tester
Night Ride with Christine to Salters Point
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaToday's ride is expertly led by Christine of the Uncanny Night Vision. Sunrise is at 06:21, so there's plenty of time for breakfast, lunch and even a bit of a siesta before the start. Sunset is at 6:26 pm, so bring lights and make sure they are in working order. Start Time: Meet at 5:30 [...] → Continue Reading Night Ride with Christine to Salters Point
100K Achievement Ride .
Armadale Station Armadale Stn, Armadale, Western Australia, Australia8.00 am for an 8.15 am start. Meet at Armadale Train Station for registration and map/ride description. A pretty but demanding ride taking in Mundijong, Serpentine Dam (the cafe is our usual coffee stop), keep going uphill to Jarrahdale, and then back to Armadale. The middle section is hilly. Time limit is 6hrs 40mins. This [...] → Continue Reading 100K Achievement Ride .
Follow Greg To Deepwater Point the Long Way Round
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaThere is a rumour circulating that a secret cabal of mountain-bred Kiwis has infiltrated the club with the purpose of leading every ride. Why? Two reasons: they get to lead hilly rides and they get to enjoy all the benefits of the Ride Leader Reward meal. To stop this dastardly plan we need a more [...] → Continue Reading Follow Greg To Deepwater Point the Long Way Round
Allwen Rides Again, to Lo Quay
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaAllwen leads another ride today, just to keep the Kiwis in check, but she needs your help if we are to successfully fend them off. Sign up to lead your own ride - there are plenty of slots because the earth is predicted to endure within the habitable zone for another 250 million years. [...] → Continue Reading Allwen Rides Again, to Lo Quay
Fast n Furious Swan Valley, Led by Scott
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaLeave your comfort zone in the dust and try something new on this Saturday ride with Scott. He has made a legally-binding undertaking that 'fast' in this context equates to the official CTA 'Moderate' pace, while Silvia has undertaken to shoulder the responsibility of being furious. Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for 08:15 depart. [...] → Continue Reading Fast n Furious Swan Valley, Led by Scott
Northern Suburbs Ride with Sarah
Britannia Reserve Britannia Road Reserve, Leederville, WA, AustraliaToday you get to follow Sarah through the leafy northern suburbs. It's her off day, so don't try it on with any of that 'broken ribs' nonsense. Sunrise is at 06:27. Think Ahead: Don't let yourself get caught out again. Come prepared with a ride you plan to lead and an assortment of alternative dates. [...] → Continue Reading Northern Suburbs Ride with Sarah
Follow Blue Bruce from the Raffles to Timber Café
Raffles Hotel 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross, AustraliaToday Blue Bruce scores another point for the locals and it looks like the Kiwis are finally in the descendancy. But this is no reason to become complacent, so put your name down soon to lead a future ride. There are 250 million years of slots to fill - you must have at least [...] → Continue Reading Follow Blue Bruce from the Raffles to Timber Café
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