RIDES CLASSIFICATIONS:All riders are responsible for showing up with a well-maintained bike. You will need to wear a helmet, and we recommend you bring a spare tube, puncture repair kit, tyre levers, pump and, if your bike is not fitted with quick release hubs, a spanner(s) that fit(s) your axle nuts. Most importantly, bring water!
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER:While every effort is made by CTA ride leaders to ensure the safety of all participants on our rides, individual cyclists (whether they are members or not) are not covered by the club for injuries if an accident occurs. We recommend that you obtain personal accident insurance before taking part.ACHIEVEMENT RIDESThe Achievement Ride series are being run again this year. As per normal, we're looking for people to help support the ride. So if you've been on a few of them previously, and espicially if you've won a mug, please contact Colin and put something back into the club The rides are open to anybody. There is a $10 charge for non members on the achievement rides. If you want to go on an achievement ride then please book it with Colin at least a week beforehand for the "Take Ones" and preferably about 2 weeks beforhand for the "Take twos". The "Take twos" are only run if enough people register two weeks beforehand. Please see the newsletter for more details RIDES / EVENTSSunday February 14thConnie's Secret Valentine50km moderate pace with the bonus of a few hills! Meet at 7:45 am for an 8am start at Claughton Reserve (Katanning Street Bayswater). We leave nice and early missing the heat of the day and head to the hills (and yes, up a hill) into Kalamunda for a well-earned cool drink, before heading back to sea level with the help of the famous Zig Zag. Leader: Connie 9378 3687
Saturday 20th - 21st FebruaryOvernight on the Waterous Loop with Roy 'n' da boyz!Meet at the Waroona Dam Caravan Park a 9:30am on Saturday for a ride around the Waterous Trail. We will need to let Roy know who is planning on heading along as we will be camping at Nanga Mill on Saturday night (yes folks, that means tents ahoy!). So we will need to take our food and camping gear with us. We will try to have someone meet us at Nanga Mills with our gear and food, but we cannot promise that! We will then return to Waroona Dam on Sunday along the rest of the loop. Leader: Roy 9398 6523 Saturday 27th Feb - 1st MarchBump the Grind - Labour Day long weekend.Join in for a three day escape from the daily grind around the city by heading down to Bunbury for a tour around the South West visiting some very popular and well-known CTA locations. After starting in Bunbury we will head for Donnybrook for Saturday night, then onto Busselton (via Capel) on Sunday, then we will return to Bunbury on Monday before making use of the newly opened Mandurah bypass as we join the masses in heading back to Perth on Monday afternoon. I have made arrangements for the parking of some cars in Bunbury, so please RSVP ASAP so I can confirm numbers. There will be a few different riding options (some shorter and flatter routes as well as longer and hillier options). I will pass on all details including detailed ride descriptions to those who RSVP. Please be quick as spaces are limited. Non riding partners are also very welcome to join us. Organiser: Jeremy 9493 2237 OR 0412 886612
Sunday, March 7
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| Leader: | Jeremy | 9493 2237 (H) or 0412 886 612 (M) |
| Cook: | Mark | 0417 484 634 (M) |
Based solely in Busselton, this is a recreational cycle tour of the area, including Dunsborough, Margaret River, Capel areas and surrounds. The tour numbers are limited to 50 and participants need to be members of the CTA.
| Contacts: | Robert | 0428 543 720 (M) |
| Joani | joanihoult@hotmail.com |
This non CTA ride is to benefit the Asthma Foundation. There are distances of 60 km, 30 km and 10 km. You need to register at www.freewaybikehike.com.au
Meet at Midland Station for a ride along the quiet back roads of the Swan Valley, to The Vines, to see how the other half (or 5%) live. Following a meandering loop once there, we will then tour the rapidly expanding Ellenbrook. Then it's back to Midland via Whiteman Park with a refreshment stop somewhere along the way.
Leader: Terry 9472 9887 (H)
Unfortunately, due to the unavailability of accommodation, the club could not organise a tour for this weekend. However, the club wishes all its members a Happy Easter!
Meet at Charles Paterson Park and join Jeremy for a nice gentle roll up to Kalamunda via Forrestfield and Kalamunda Rd. After coffee and something without chocolate, we will head south and roll back down the hill along Welshpool Rd. This ride will have 1 good climb and we will wait at the top for everyone.
Leader: Jeremy 9493 2237 (H) or 0412 886 612 (M)
Meet at Garland Cycle Works car park (rear of 87 Canning Hwy, South Perth). This is a public event, and is a good way to introduce your non-cycling friends to group riding. A gold coin donation is required. After the riding, there will be the usual post-ride goodies and maybe a special treat as well!
| Contacts: | Jeremy | 9493 2237 (H) or 0412 886 612 (M) |
| Colin | 9418 1571 (H) |
Meet at the start of the Bibbulmun Track, Kalamunda (across from the Coles car park), for a ride through the bush with either Liz (30km) or Colin (50km). Coffee in Kalamunda at the end of the ride should allow both groups of riders to exchange their exhilarating exploits.
Leaders: Colin 9291 7773 (H)
Meet at Gosnells Station for a nice hills ride without being too 'over the top'. Leaving up Brookton Hwy, through Pickering Brook, we wind our way to Canning Rd. After a short wait for the ride leader, we'll head for a well earned coffee, before the big downhill on Welshpool Rd and back to Gosnells.
Leader: Lynn 0402 303 270 (M)
Meet in the carpark behind the 'Supa Value' store, corner Albany Hwy and Gilwell Av, Kelmscott, to register and collect a ride description (if required). The course promises 5,000ft of uphills and downhills around Armadale and Roleystone. The time limit 4 hours (requiring an average of 14km/h).
Organiser: Colin 9418 1571 (H)
Day 1, Saturday April 24
Midland to Gingin 80-110km
There are two ways of getting to Gingin: either the shorter, flatter but slightly more boring route via the Brand Highway, or the longer, slightly hillier but magnificent scenery of Chittering Valley Road. Either way, that night we will be staying at the Gingin Hotel. Accommodation varies from $110 for a motel room , $90 for a hotel room or you can camp in the beer garden for free! Meals are fairly typical for a country pub, and vary between $15-$30.
Day 2, Sunday April 25
Gingin to Toodyay 80 km
For the patriotic among us it will be a pre-dawn start to greet in ANZAC day, but that isn’t mandatory! Fill up at breakfast and get something at the store before leaving because there are no shops on today’s route. Those of you who did OYB 09 will be familiar with much of the road today, as we head through the Julimar State forest on the way to Toodyay. We were going to have a different stop for tonight, but after the fires, Toodyay needs all the support that we can give. Tonight’s home will be the Freemasons Hotel, where CTA has stayed on many occasions and they truly are looking forward to seeing us again. The accommodation is $100 for a motel room and between $60 - $90 for the hotel rooms (all multiple occupancy), so depending on numbers, etc it will probably work out to around $30 each. If you want to camp, the caravan park is very close too. Again, depending on numbers we might even be able to swing a fixed menu roast dinner for a really good price.
Day 3, Monday April 26
Toodyay to Midland
70, 90 or 95 km
Your choice for the way back to Midland. Either straight back along Toodyay Road, across to Clackline and back through Baker’s Hill and Mundaring, or off road along the Kep Track. Whichever way you choose we all end up back at Midland Station.
Be aware to BOOK earlier, rather than later, as accommodation in the pubs is limited and it is first in best dressed! As per normal non-cycling spouses are not only welcome, but positively encouraged to join us. And if anyone is prepared to drive and be the official support (which mostly means lugging stuff), the club will compensate for fuel, etc ( conditions on application). Finally, please come along to offer your support to the people of Toodyay who are still recovering from the fires.
Leader: Colin 9418 1571 (H) or 0433 512 833 (M)
Meet at the Victoria Park Hotel (605 Albany highway, Victoria Park). We are going to raise money for Policy Legacy and CanTeen by entering the Gibb River Challenge, but first we need funds to get to the start line! Please find yourself a group of 8 people and book your table for the small cost of $15 per person. Put your thinking caps on in preparation for a great fun night out with loads of great prizes and a few good laughs as well. Food will be provided and strictly no BYO (as the venue is a hotel). Contact Jeremy for bookings, and if you can't find a full table, Jeremy may be able to find a table for you!
Contact: Jeremy 9493 2237 (H) or 0412 886 612 (M)
Meet at Armadale Station to register and collect a ride description (if required). A pretty, but demanding, ride going up Bedfordale Hill, past Glen Eagle, then onto Jarrahdale and Serpentine Dam. The time limit is 6 hours, 40 minutes (requiring an average of 15km/h).
Organiser: Colin 9418 1571 (H)
Meet at Shearn Memorial Park, Maylands, for a leisurely and scenic ride along the river to Midland, where we may just happen to find an ice cream (or two!).
Leader: Simon 9271 2959 (H)
Meet at Garland Cycle Works car park (rear of 87 Canning highway, South Perth). We all know just how annoying it is to have a “mechanical problem” in the middle of nowhere, without the luxury of a team mechanic leaning out of a car window and fixing whatever it is. Some of us have to do it ourselves (unless of course you are with your guardian angel, also known as Kleber, who happens to have the part you need and the tool to fit it!). So, the gentlemen from Garland Cycle Works have come to help, to show us some basic things that we can do to keep us keeping on. From changing a spoke (something I have become increasing good at!) to making adjustments to brakes and derailleurs and repairing broken chains. We can order pizza and have some hot drinks while we learn.
Organiser: Jeremy 9493 2237 (H) or 0412 886 612 (M)
Have a look at the Tours and weekends away article of the newsletter for more details of upcoming CTA weekends away and tours.
Thanks to all the keen cyclists who have sent expressions of interest to us. Could you please mail me with your postal address, so that we can post your entry forms in due course.
As most of you will already know, our base for the duration of the Tour will be the Five Star Mandalay Tourist Park right on the Busselton waterfront.
If you are interested in finding out more information re accommodation, the Freecall number is 1800 248 231 or check them out on the net. It will be up to all riders taking part in the Tour to book and pay for their own accommodation separately.
If you choose to stay elsewhere, that is fine, however breakfast will be supplied each morning at Mandalay, and all of the rides will be commencing from Mandalay, as well.
Another Difference! NO REST DAY! We are planning a ride each day, however they are all elective There are still places left so if you are interested phone Robert Tognela on 0428 543 720 or email Joani Hoult joanihoult[at]hotmail[dot]com. Remember to include your postal address.
The 2010 On Your Bike Tour will be following Western Australia's beautiful but rugged southern coast from Bremer Bay to Walpole. The weather along the southern coast is generally cooler with frequent coastal drizzle and showers, which is also why this coastline is known as the Rainbow Coast. We will be within 20 km of the coast for the entire 440 km of the tour, which is why the dates have been pushed back as late as possible to try and get some warmer weather while still avoiding the grain cartage season.
Terry Bailey
Tour Organiser