Welcome to the York Cycle Festival!
Join us on the Knavesmire in York for the North of England’s most friendly celebration of cycling, 20-22 June 2025!
All are welcome, whether you cycle already or not!There’s a family atmosphere and plenty to do all weekend, including live music, food and a real ale bar. And entry is free!
The York Cycle Festival is 100% volunteer organised by and for cyclists from three great grassroots events, the York Rally, Retrobike Show and National Clarion CC.
Latest news:
York Cycle Rally & Festival 2025 – 3 days to go!
The 2025 York Cycle Rally & Festival is just days away – gates open at 4pm on the 20-22 June, for the 80th anniversary event since the very first York Rally in 1945! As we close in on the event a few last updates: Weather – dry and hot! Since our last email the forecast…
What’s on at the York Cycle Festival:
Camp on site
There’s a huge campsite at the Festival, so if you’re coming with a tent, caravan or motorhome, please book your pitch now!
Retro MTB & BMX
The RetrobikeShow brings displays and a Show & Shine for classic mountain bikes, BMXs and more!
Grasstrack racing
Watch or compete in spectacular racing on the historic Knavesmire grasstrack arena, courtesy of the National Clarion Cycling Club.
Rides
Join for free in the York Rally programme of led rides, from very easy traffic-free family rides, to super challenging longer runs!
Kids jumps, balance bike racing and skills coaching
The Retrobike Show and Apex Cycle Coaching bring skills coaching for under 16 riders! Just turn up on the Sunday of the Festival. Also coming this year for both Saturday and Sunday will be Focus Rides with airbag jumps and balance bike racing. For these activities there’ll be just a small charge to cover costs and insurance
Trade show
Bikes and e-bikes, kit, clothing and much more are on display at the Festival’s trade show, with an ever-growing exhibitor list!
Cycle jumble
Bag a bargain or clear your clutter at the cycle jumble! Tables are very limited, so book early!
All abilities welcome
You’re welcome at the Festival whatever you ride, and the event is accessible to wheelchair users, adapted and special purpose cycles!
Talks
We’ve a great programme of guest speakers!
Club displays
Meet grassroots enthusiasts from special interest cycling clubs nationwide – and see amazing displays of classic and vintage cycles!
Food, bar, live music
There’s a wide range of caterers, a splendid bar and of course live music at the Festival!
Free entry!
Entry to the York Cycle Festival is completely free of charge! Bring the whole family for a great value day out!
What’s on and when
Buy a show programme on the day for just £2 to see the full schedule!
Friday
- Gates open 4pm
- Catering and bar open 4pm
- Evening rides
Saturday
- Throughout the day: rides for all abilities, catering and bar, trade show and cycle displays
- Airbag jumps and balance bike racing with Focus Rides
- Morning: children’s activities, live music
- Afternoon: Grasstrack racing, Cycle jumble, talks
- Evening: More talks, live music, food and good company
Sunday
- Throughout the day: rides for all abilities, catering and bar, trade show and cycle displays
- Airbag jumps and balance bike racing with Focus Rides
- U16s skills sessions with Apex Cycle Coaching
- Morning: Church service ride, children’s activities open, Cycle Jumble, Retrobike Show&Shine
- Afternoon: Grasstrack racing
- Close: Event closes at 4:30 pm (although some campers and volunteers stay on site until Monday)
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