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:
2025 campsite bookings are open – with a note on the event’s finances
We hope that many of you enjoyed the first York Cycle Festival in June – where the York Rally was joined on the Knavesmire by the Retrobike Show and the National Clarion Cycling Club’s Summer Meet. Grasstrack racing returned, and compared to 2023 there were more rides, more campers and more traders. We were again…
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 coaching
The Retrobike Show and Apex Cycle Coaching bring FREE skills coaching for under 16 riders! Just turn up on the Sunday of the Festival.
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, Quiz
We’ve a programme of guest speakers through the event, and if you’re in the bar on Friday evening, join our cycling quiz!.
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 £1 to see the full schedule!
Friday
- Gates open 4pm
- Catering and bar open 4pm
- Evening quiz: 7:30pm
- Evening rides
Saturday
- Throughout the day: rides for all abilities, catering and bar, trade show and cycle displays
- Morning: children’s activities, live music
- Afternoon: 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
- Morning: Church service ride, children’s activities open, Cycle Jumble, Retrobike Show&Shine
- Afternoon: Talks
- Close: Event closes at 4:30 pm (although some campers and volunteers stay on site until Monday)
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