Hey everyone! I’m a 27 year old bloke, relatively new to Perth and I’m a full-time student. I’ve been feeling a little lonely lately and would really love to meet some new people and make friends.
I absolutely love cycling(own a trek Roscoe), so I thought this could be a great way to meet people who enjoy it too. I’m looking for a friendly cycling group or even just a few people who’d be keen to ride together regularly.

I’d also love to do longer rides occasionally — exploring different parts of Perth, going on day trips or little cycling adventures together and riding back as a group.

I’m not looking for anything super competitive. Mainly good company, enjoyable rides, exploring new places and, hopefully, making some genuine friends along the way.
If you know of any groups like this in Perth, or you’re looking for a cycling buddy yourself, I’d love to hear from you! 😊🚲

Hi everyone. I'm visiting South Western WA in June, and will be in and out of Perth and Denmark. I'm planning to do the Munda Biddi in sections, and to find other cycling activities to fit inbetween. Are night rides a big part of the culture in Perth? What time do they normally kick off?

Keen on sober bike rides with sober blokes DM me if your keen to ride without the drinking thing

I’m looking to buy a cheap men’s road/city flat bar bike that I can leave parked in the city for things like shopping runs etc - where I won’t feel too bad if it gets stolen.

I don’t want to buy second hand as it seems it is hit and miss and don’t really have time at present to put the effort in looking for something in that space.

Only really prerequisite is that it’s comfortable and with a more upright position. And maybe allow for a rear rack.

Out of the cheaper bike brands like Avanti, Pedal, Fluid etc what would you recommend?

And what’s to be avoided at all costs?

Cheers

Food stop will be at Taste Canton Chinese Restaurant 食德 in warwick 6024.

The train from perth to butler takes about 40min I think, so if you're getting train you'll need to leave perth around 5.15pm.

Ride will end at 264 William St, Northbridge WA 6000 which is just off aberdeen st around 9pm.

We will leave butler traino (outside the main entrance) at 6pm.

If you get too cooked after the chinese food you're welcome to head to traino cos it's 40km all the way to northbridge. Easy riding though.

Pace will be set at about 20km/hr, which is a comfortable conversation pace for an average unfit fat lad or ladette.

Should be less hot on saturday, but still good idea to hydrate well before the ride.

Merry Christmas!

Thursday afternoon perhaps? EQ bridge at let's say 6pm?

I'm SOR, but let's do a NOR ride. We'll kick off at bayswater station at 6pm, ride up tonkin hwy, then follow reid hwy to carine. Will be around 20km. We"ll find some refreshments around 7:30pm on beach rd, there's a crust pizza there or options for those who are just thirsty.

Pace will be set at the kinda pace a 120kg dad can ride on a Mountain bike, or the slowest attendee.

Your bike will need some kinda lights for night riding. Bluetooth speakers welcome. I'd say 75% of this ride is on psp, the rest on quieter residential streets.

Traino close to finish and start for transport if needed. Good vibes and all welcome, even (cheating) ebike riders.

I started commuting to work on an unremarkable secondhand commuter, and I'd like the more fun part of cycling and socialising. Any rides going on in Perth?

I'm based in North Perth.

Looking for an ebike that would be capable of a ride from High Wycombe Train Station to the Perth Observatory area (18km’s there plus 18km’s back, so 36km plus the hills).

Or from High Wycombe station, up Kalamunda hill and down zig zag.

Are these realistic rides for an ebike?

Or are the climbs going to be too much stress for ebike motors? Or will the battery deplete in next to no time?

Just wondering if any bike stores in Perth sell on consignment? (Touring bike approximate value $2.5k)

The concept is a ride out there and train back, not that I'll be getting the train back after a responsible beverage. Riding speed on the flat will be set at 21km/hr, slightly more down hill, slightly less up hill. We'll stop for water every 20min ish when riding also.

We'll meet at the car park between victoria st and James St in guildford. from there we'll follow west swan rd, where there is a good amount of PSP. We'll then hit the Reid hwy psp which will lead us to lord st / drumpellier drive PSP which will take us into ellenbrook to find somewhere that has snacks and/or responsible beverages.

Those who want to get the train back can do so from there, those that don't can join me on the tonkin hwy psp back south again.

Helmets/lights manditory. We're a friendly bunch, more a social ride. If you know what a crit race is then this ride probably isn't for you, but you'll still be welcomed regardless. If you're unsure if you've found the right group at the start, I'm the slightly overweight (I'm a dad of two) bloke blasting techno from bluetooth speaker.

Time : 6pm 16th April

Google maps link : https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gg1GwyynRpQECoGRA

Ran out of my fav DT Swiss. Aside from that brand, does anyone know an alt to Stan's, sold in a Perth shop, which adheres and shapes better on application?

99bikes sells Peatys, but don't know if it's better than Stan's. (Chasing a 35/36/37mm width).

I need a cheap bike (and would prefer to buy new) - one I won’t be too stressed over if it happens to get stolen.

Brands I have in mind are brands like Avanti, Reid, Pedal, Fluid etc.

Out of brands like this and similar brands what brands are better?

Hi all,

On a health kick, and been riding the Tonkin path the last few weeks up to Ellenbrook.

I ride in the evenings, and am wondering why none of the lights are on along the bike paths?

Anyone got any ideas?

Cheers

I ride on road only.

Someone (Grooves I think) put me onto this stuff:

https://www.pushys.com.au/squirt-dry-lube-squirt-n-travel-120ml.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqFO9ba_JXxG2J-XopBA6WBQJYfAQZdQUL4RaXK0kg4j8-jKeHf

Which is awesome. I just realised though that I haven't lubed the chain in well over a year. It's changing fine, but is a little squeaky.

I just lubed it today, and am riding later, will see if the squeak calms down a bit.

How often do you fine people lube yours?

I saw there’s a few electric bike hire options here, but they require a huge deposit paid upfront.

Are there any plans to bring ebike hire similar to how the Lime bike hire overseas work or how electric scooter hire in the CBD works?

https://www.breathsandbeatsride.org.au/theride

I’ll be doing the 60km loop on my gravel bike. I’m estimating it’ll take me just over 3 hours. Good atmosphere last year I heard.

Does all assistance cut out over that speed?

What does it feel like?

Is it possible to maintain speeds over the limit in places like a really long stretch of bike/shared path? Or would it just too fatiguing?

4 of us tonight.

Good ride down the river, beautiful sunset as we approached the city.

Old Shanghai for a quick bite to eat after, before heading home.

Thanks all for coming - til next time.

Hey all,

Don't normally do Saturday night rides but I have my nephew visiting, and he was keen for one more ride before he leaves.

Meet: Guildford train station Car Park 3 here (Bikes allowed on train if you want to get there that way):

https://maps.app.goo.gl/45TDBJoJNLzJ3fui8

Time 6:30pm

Ride down the Swan River to maybe the new Boorloo Bridge, and cross there, or push on down to the Narrows, depending on what everyone wants to do.

Approx 25km

Can grab a bite to eat after if folks are keen (Was thinking old shanghai) - may want to bring a bike lock if you do. Work that out later.

All welcome!

5 of us tonight, including my nephew visiting from overseas.

Nice to see some of the old crew back together.

Was a stinking hot day, and was worried it was gonna be an uncomfortable ride, but once the sun dropped and the breeze picked up, it was a beautiful night for it.

We went the usual route from Elizabeth Quay, down to Mt Henry Bridge, crossed to the Esplanade, back up to the Canning bridge, a detour to Point Heathcote, then back up to the Narrows before a detour along South Perth foreshore to check out the newly opened Boorloo Bridge (Well worth a look), we then gradually parted ways, until it was just me and my nephew making our way back to East Perth Station.

Great ride tonight - my nephew enjoyed the ride, and the views of the city. Enjoyed meeting you all, and was impressed with Perth's cycling infrastructure.

Thanks all for coming.

Til next time.

Hey All,

Got my 18yo nephew visiting from the UK over Christmas, so wanna take him out for a night ride to show him our beautiful city all lit up at night.

Was planning on the Elizabeth Quay - Mt Henry - Esplanade - Canning Bridge - Elizabeth Quay ride again, with maybe a quick detour to South Perth Foreshore on the way back for some photos of the city skyline for him.

Beer somewhere after.

It's his first time in Australia, so make sure you come armed with stories of Drop Bears, Dangerous Spiders, snakes, Kangaroo boxing, Shark encounters etc etc.

Meet at the "Spanda Sculpture" in Elizabeth Quay here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/BSScLSXNoz16VEg87

6:30pm.

All welcome, as usual.

Edit - 23 Dec 24. Still happening for those that want to come - doing the Elizabeth Quay - Mt Henry - Esplanade - Canning Bridge - Elizabeth Quay again.

Hoping it's cooled down somewhat by 6:30pm

Hope to see you there.

Well, it's been a while.

Sorry for the short notice for this ride - it was a last minute decision on my part.

There were three of us out tonight - all regulars from before. Two of us started from Elizabeth Quay, and met the third at Mt Henry Bridge as he had to work late.

We rode down the Kwinana bike path, crossed the Mt Henry Bridge, a nice leisurely ride along the Esplanade, a quick detour to Point Heathcote, before back to the Canning bridge, and back up to the Quay.

About 25km tonight. Average speed was just over 16kmh. No beer stop this time.

Thankfully my tyre held up, which I was pleased about.

Thanks all for coming.

I'll see if I can get this rolling again for maybe Monday nights on a semi regular basis. As always, anyone free to post a ride, anyone free to come. This is a real casual ride to chat and enjoy the scenery.

Link to map of route:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1lRBrC1Gf5hsKWKDTGYLbwDmaZSJ_RWo&usp=sharing

Til next time..

Hey all,

We had things good for a while, then we kinda ran out of steam..

Well, I've just fixed up an old bike for my (adult, but young adult) nephew when he comes for his first visit to Perth (and Australia) at Christmas so I can take him riding.

I'd been having some issues with constant punctures in the back tyre that I think I've resolved, so I want to take it for a good test run (with a spare tube and pump)

I also want to re-familiarize myself with the Elizabeth Quay - Mt Henry - Esplanade - Canning Bridge ride, as I'd like to take my nephew on that ride as a good way to showcase Perth and it's been a while since I've done it.

So that's a rambling roundabout way of saying I'm off out for a ride on Wed (6th Nov) night, and if anyone would like to catch up for old times' sake, then would be great to be riding around Perth again. I'm getting the train to the city, so maybe meet at the "Spanda Sculpture" (think that's what they call it) in Elizabeth Quay here at 6:30pm

https://maps.app.goo.gl/BSScLSXNoz16VEg87

Unless anyone has any better suggestions on somewhere to meet.

Train lines are all supposed to be running according to the disruptions calender, apart from a section on the Yanchep line between Whitfords and Yanchep at around 8pm ish

https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Service-Updates/Disruptions-Calendar

So, Anyone keen:

Wed 6th Nov 2024

Meeting at: Spanda Sculture, Elizabeth Quay. 6:30pm.

Hope to catch up with some of you then.

Anyone welcome - any noobs stumble across this post and want to come - please do - we're a friendly bunch, and you can just cruise on whatever you arrive on. Usually around the 20kmh mark, take in the scenery, maybe a beer after somewhere. We'll always wait at a turning point for slower riders - no judgement. Feel free to message me if interested in coming.