Welcome to the Yorkshire Cycle Rally & Festival!
Join us at Driffield Showground for the North of England’s most friendly celebration of cycling!
Many thanks to all who helped make the 2025 York Cycle Rally & Festival such a great weekend.
We have some major news about 2026. Next year’s event will be held at Driffield Showground on the 12th to 14th June 2026, because for reasons beyond our control we cannot use the Knavesmire in York. It will be called the Yorkshire Cycle Festival 2026.
For the full background to this decision, some first info about the very promising venue in Driffield, and to find out how you can help make 2026 the best event yet in its new home, please see here.
Campsite bookings are open now!
As ever, your all-volunteer organising committee hugely values your support as we do our very best to keep this event alive and successful, and we very much hope to see you in Driffield in June.
Meanwhile, please bear with us as we update all of the various websites, social media and more to reflect this news. You will see that several pages on this site now take you to the main Festival website yorkshirecyclefestival.co.uk for the latest info!
Read all of our latest news:
Guided Rides Programme for 2026 now available to view!
Friday 12th June18:00 The ever-popular Fish and Chip shop rides. One to Hutton Cranswick, led by Jools and Sally from the Driffield Four Seasons Breezers; the other to Nafferton and led by Festival stalwarts Peter Huxford and Ken Groom from York Greenways. Both rides will return after dusk, and so lights on your bike are…
18:00 The ever-popular Fish and Chip shop rides.
One to Hutton Cranswick, led by Jools and Sally from the Driffield Four Seasons Breezers; the other to Nafferton and led by Festival stalwarts Peter Huxford and Ken Groom from York Greenways. Both rides will return after dusk, and so lights on your bike are essential.
Friday evening F&C Hutton Cranswick . Mapometer.com cycling route #5642881
Friday evening Fish and Chip shop ride to Nafferton. Mapometer.com cycling route #5642875
Saturday 13th. June
08:45 DA 1 – Gary Knighton from the Festival’s Organising Committee will be leading a 28 mile, through rolling countryside ride to Skipsea, stopping at Mr Moo’s for ice cream.
Festival Road Ride to Skipsea GK. Mapometer.com cycling route #5646309
09:00 DA 3 – Barry Raynor, with buddies from the Dronfield Clarion CC, will be leading this challenging 47 mile road ride to Pocklington. Barry says that some parts are hilly, and so it’s not suitable for inexperienced riders. Refreshments in Pocklington.
Festival Road Ride to Pocklington ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640226
09:15 DA 5 – Dave Hall from Seacroft Wheelers CC is leading this 30 miles long gravel ride to Wetwang. Dave says that there is a lot of off-road riding and so it’s best suited to heavy duty tourers, gravel and mtb. Best to bring a snack, as refreshment stops are thin on the ground.
Festival Gravel ride to Wetwang. Mapometer.com mountain biking route #5640219
09:30 DA 2 – Steve Woolcock and friends from the York Wednesday Wheelers are leading out along the route of the Gypsey Race, taking in a few notable prehistoric monuments on this themed ride. A must for history and geography buffs! 44 miles. Refreshments at Sledmere House.
Festival Gypsey Race on – road ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5641073
09:45 DA 4 – Another fabulous themed ride! This one visits viewpoints form which renowned artist David Hockney painted some of his greatest works. Led by Dave Bean from the York Wednesday Wheelers. 49 miles. Refreshments at Seaways Café, Fridaythorpe.
Festival David Hockney themed ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640221
10:00 DA 1 – Attention women and girls! Jools Turner from the Driffield Four Seasons Breezers is leading this ride to the fantastic Field House Coffee Barn. Registration is via the “Let’s Ride” website. Helmets are mandatory for U 16s. 24 miles. Sorry, women and girls only!
Festival Breeze women’s ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5641976
10:15 DA 3 – A day out at Burton Agnes Hall! Peter Huxford and Ken Groom, from York Greenways, are leading this gently-paced 22 mile ride. The café is within the Hall grounds, and entry costs £12. Alternatively, there will be maps available for those who would prefer to have a self-guide return to Driffield.
Festival Relaxed Ride to Burton Agnes Hall. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645045
10:30 DA 5 – Especially for beginners and families, Janet Harland from Bygone Bikes is leading this short, gently paced 5 mile ride around Driffield.
Festival short Driffield ride . Mapometer.com cycling route #5640225
10:45 – DA 2 – For those with an eye for architecture and history, John Harland is leading a 28 mile themed ride, looking at historic churches in the area around Driffield. You will need to bring something to eat, as there are no cafes en route.
Festival 9 churches themed ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640216
11:00 – DA4 – for those who feel that steel is real, love a frame made of 531 or Columbus tubing and relish a speedy ride on a vintage racing bike, Andy Cuming from Knaresborough CC is leading out this year’s ever-popular Retro Ride (the speedier one!) 30 miles at c 13mph. Refreshments at Field House Coffee Barn, Tibthorpe.
Speedier Retro Road Ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645311
Sunday 14th June.
08:30 DA 1 Church Service Ride (details later)
09:00 DA 3 – Off-road ride to Thixendale. Join George Nutt, of the Rough Stuff Fellowship, for this 43 mile ride to Thixendale and Fridaythorpe. George says that there is a lot of off-road riding and so it’s unsuitable for road bikes. Refreshments at Seaways Cafe, Fridaythorpe.
Off-road ride to Thixendale. Mapometer.com mountain biking route #5640615
09:15 DA5 – Chris Goode of The East Coast Clarion and the Tricycle Association, is leading this 32 mile ride to Sledmere House. This is aimed at riders of tricycles, but others are welcome.
Festival Tricycle Assoc Ride to Sledmere. Mapometer.com cycling route #5644751
09:30 DA 2 – The Martyn Atkins Tribute Ride. A challenging 63 miler, to Seaways Café at Fridaythorpe. Martyn was a much-loved member of the York Wednesday Wheelers, who died suddenly whilst cycling last year. He was a long-time supporter of the York Rally, and also Sustrans (now known as the Walk, Wheel and Cycle Trust) His friends, led by Murray Banks Walsh, are holding this ride, a favourite of Martyn’s) in his memory. We hope that participants will make a donation to the WWCT. Collection box in the Info Hub.
Martyn Atkins Tribute Ride . Mapometer.com cycling route #5641087
09:45 DA 4 – British Cycling Ride to Kilham, led by Jools Turner and Tracey Thomas of the Driffield Four Seasons Breezers. This 20 mile, easy-paced ride will go through gently undulating countryside.
British Cycling Ride to Nafferton and Kilham. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645067
10:00 – DA 1 – The non-conventionals! Dave Sharpe from the Festival Organising Committee, welcome those on recumbents, hand-cycles, Bromptons, Moultons and any other non-conventional cycles to join him for an 18 mile round trip to Hutton Cranswick Farm Shop and café.
Festival non-conventionals ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640224
10:15 DA 3 – The more sedate Retro Ride. Andy Allen of the Cleveland Wheelers will be leading this Retro Ride, aimed at those who prefer a more laid-back type of retro ride. Bring out your Raleigh Superbe, old shopper bike etc for this 20 mile round trip to Hutton Cranswick Farm Shop and Café!
Festival Sedate Retro Ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645322
Five weeks to go! Many updates…
With just over five weeks to go until the first Yorkshire Cycle Festival at Driffield Showground, it’s time for another update! Apologies, this is a long one – but there’s lots of good news! Read on for the latest on: The new venue, after our site visit, and campsite bookings update Arena events & displays…
18:00 The ever-popular Fish and Chip shop rides.
One to Hutton Cranswick, led by Jools and Sally from the Driffield Four Seasons Breezers; the other to Nafferton and led by Festival stalwarts Peter Huxford and Ken Groom from York Greenways. Both rides will return after dusk, and so lights on your bike are essential.
Friday evening F&C Hutton Cranswick . Mapometer.com cycling route #5642881
Friday evening Fish and Chip shop ride to Nafferton. Mapometer.com cycling route #5642875
Saturday 13th. June
08:45 DA 1 – Gary Knighton from the Festival’s Organising Committee will be leading a 28 mile, through rolling countryside ride to Skipsea, stopping at Mr Moo’s for ice cream.
Festival Road Ride to Skipsea GK. Mapometer.com cycling route #5646309
09:00 DA 3 – Barry Raynor, with buddies from the Dronfield Clarion CC, will be leading this challenging 47 mile road ride to Pocklington. Barry says that some parts are hilly, and so it’s not suitable for inexperienced riders. Refreshments in Pocklington.
Festival Road Ride to Pocklington ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640226
09:15 DA 5 – Dave Hall from Seacroft Wheelers CC is leading this 30 miles long gravel ride to Wetwang. Dave says that there is a lot of off-road riding and so it’s best suited to heavy duty tourers, gravel and mtb. Best to bring a snack, as refreshment stops are thin on the ground.
Festival Gravel ride to Wetwang. Mapometer.com mountain biking route #5640219
09:30 DA 2 – Steve Woolcock and friends from the York Wednesday Wheelers are leading out along the route of the Gypsey Race, taking in a few notable prehistoric monuments on this themed ride. A must for history and geography buffs! 44 miles. Refreshments at Sledmere House.
Festival Gypsey Race on – road ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5641073
09:45 DA 4 – Another fabulous themed ride! This one visits viewpoints form which renowned artist David Hockney painted some of his greatest works. Led by Dave Bean from the York Wednesday Wheelers. 49 miles. Refreshments at Seaways Café, Fridaythorpe.
Festival David Hockney themed ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640221
10:00 DA 1 – Attention women and girls! Jools Turner from the Driffield Four Seasons Breezers is leading this ride to the fantastic Field House Coffee Barn. Registration is via the “Let’s Ride” website. Helmets are mandatory for U 16s. 24 miles. Sorry, women and girls only!
Festival Breeze women’s ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5641976
10:15 DA 3 – A day out at Burton Agnes Hall! Peter Huxford and Ken Groom, from York Greenways, are leading this gently-paced 22 mile ride. The café is within the Hall grounds, and entry costs £12. Alternatively, there will be maps available for those who would prefer to have a self-guide return to Driffield.
Festival Relaxed Ride to Burton Agnes Hall. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645045
10:30 DA 5 – Especially for beginners and families, Janet Harland from Bygone Bikes is leading this short, gently paced 5 mile ride around Driffield.
Festival short Driffield ride . Mapometer.com cycling route #5640225
10:45 – DA 2 – For those with an eye for architecture and history, John Harland is leading a 28 mile themed ride, looking at historic churches in the area around Driffield. You will need to bring something to eat, as there are no cafes en route.
Festival 9 churches themed ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640216
11:00 – DA4 – for those who feel that steel is real, love a frame made of 531 or Columbus tubing and relish a speedy ride on a vintage racing bike, Andy Cuming from Knaresborough CC is leading out this year’s ever-popular Retro Ride (the speedier one!) 30 miles at c 13mph. Refreshments at Field House Coffee Barn, Tibthorpe.
Speedier Retro Road Ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645311
Sunday 14th June.
08:30 DA 1 Church Service Ride (details later)
09:00 DA 3 – Off-road ride to Thixendale. Join George Nutt, of the Rough Stuff Fellowship, for this 43 mile ride to Thixendale and Fridaythorpe. George says that there is a lot of off-road riding and so it’s unsuitable for road bikes. Refreshments at Seaways Cafe, Fridaythorpe.
Off-road ride to Thixendale. Mapometer.com mountain biking route #5640615
09:15 DA5 – Chris Goode of The East Coast Clarion and the Tricycle Association, is leading this 32 mile ride to Sledmere House. This is aimed at riders of tricycles, but others are welcome.
Festival Tricycle Assoc Ride to Sledmere. Mapometer.com cycling route #5644751
09:30 DA 2 – The Martyn Atkins Tribute Ride. A challenging 63 miler, to Seaways Café at Fridaythorpe. Martyn was a much-loved member of the York Wednesday Wheelers, who died suddenly whilst cycling last year. He was a long-time supporter of the York Rally, and also Sustrans (now known as the Walk, Wheel and Cycle Trust) His friends, led by Murray Banks Walsh, are holding this ride, a favourite of Martyn’s) in his memory. We hope that participants will make a donation to the WWCT. Collection box in the Info Hub.
Martyn Atkins Tribute Ride . Mapometer.com cycling route #5641087
09:45 DA 4 – British Cycling Ride to Kilham, led by Jools Turner and Tracey Thomas of the Driffield Four Seasons Breezers. This 20 mile, easy-paced ride will go through gently undulating countryside.
British Cycling Ride to Nafferton and Kilham. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645067
10:00 – DA 1 – The non-conventionals! Dave Sharpe from the Festival Organising Committee, welcome those on recumbents, hand-cycles, Bromptons, Moultons and any other non-conventional cycles to join him for an 18 mile round trip to Hutton Cranswick Farm Shop and café.
Festival non-conventionals ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640224
10:15 DA 3 – The more sedate Retro Ride. Andy Allen of the Cleveland Wheelers will be leading this Retro Ride, aimed at those who prefer a more laid-back type of retro ride. Bring out your Raleigh Superbe, old shopper bike etc for this 20 mile round trip to Hutton Cranswick Farm Shop and Café!
Festival Sedate Retro Ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645322
Last day of earlybird, leaflet distribution help please!
Just two quick updates: Last day for campsite earlybird bookings! Campsite bookings are already matching last year’s total so far, which is great given the change of venue! Many thanks to all who have booked in already. For anyone yet to book, the lowest earlybird campsite pitch prices are available for just a few more…
18:00 The ever-popular Fish and Chip shop rides.
One to Hutton Cranswick, led by Jools and Sally from the Driffield Four Seasons Breezers; the other to Nafferton and led by Festival stalwarts Peter Huxford and Ken Groom from York Greenways. Both rides will return after dusk, and so lights on your bike are essential.
Friday evening F&C Hutton Cranswick . Mapometer.com cycling route #5642881
Friday evening Fish and Chip shop ride to Nafferton. Mapometer.com cycling route #5642875
Saturday 13th. June
08:45 DA 1 – Gary Knighton from the Festival’s Organising Committee will be leading a 28 mile, through rolling countryside ride to Skipsea, stopping at Mr Moo’s for ice cream.
Festival Road Ride to Skipsea GK. Mapometer.com cycling route #5646309
09:00 DA 3 – Barry Raynor, with buddies from the Dronfield Clarion CC, will be leading this challenging 47 mile road ride to Pocklington. Barry says that some parts are hilly, and so it’s not suitable for inexperienced riders. Refreshments in Pocklington.
Festival Road Ride to Pocklington ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640226
09:15 DA 5 – Dave Hall from Seacroft Wheelers CC is leading this 30 miles long gravel ride to Wetwang. Dave says that there is a lot of off-road riding and so it’s best suited to heavy duty tourers, gravel and mtb. Best to bring a snack, as refreshment stops are thin on the ground.
Festival Gravel ride to Wetwang. Mapometer.com mountain biking route #5640219
09:30 DA 2 – Steve Woolcock and friends from the York Wednesday Wheelers are leading out along the route of the Gypsey Race, taking in a few notable prehistoric monuments on this themed ride. A must for history and geography buffs! 44 miles. Refreshments at Sledmere House.
Festival Gypsey Race on – road ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5641073
09:45 DA 4 – Another fabulous themed ride! This one visits viewpoints form which renowned artist David Hockney painted some of his greatest works. Led by Dave Bean from the York Wednesday Wheelers. 49 miles. Refreshments at Seaways Café, Fridaythorpe.
Festival David Hockney themed ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640221
10:00 DA 1 – Attention women and girls! Jools Turner from the Driffield Four Seasons Breezers is leading this ride to the fantastic Field House Coffee Barn. Registration is via the “Let’s Ride” website. Helmets are mandatory for U 16s. 24 miles. Sorry, women and girls only!
Festival Breeze women’s ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5641976
10:15 DA 3 – A day out at Burton Agnes Hall! Peter Huxford and Ken Groom, from York Greenways, are leading this gently-paced 22 mile ride. The café is within the Hall grounds, and entry costs £12. Alternatively, there will be maps available for those who would prefer to have a self-guide return to Driffield.
Festival Relaxed Ride to Burton Agnes Hall. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645045
10:30 DA 5 – Especially for beginners and families, Janet Harland from Bygone Bikes is leading this short, gently paced 5 mile ride around Driffield.
Festival short Driffield ride . Mapometer.com cycling route #5640225
10:45 – DA 2 – For those with an eye for architecture and history, John Harland is leading a 28 mile themed ride, looking at historic churches in the area around Driffield. You will need to bring something to eat, as there are no cafes en route.
Festival 9 churches themed ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640216
11:00 – DA4 – for those who feel that steel is real, love a frame made of 531 or Columbus tubing and relish a speedy ride on a vintage racing bike, Andy Cuming from Knaresborough CC is leading out this year’s ever-popular Retro Ride (the speedier one!) 30 miles at c 13mph. Refreshments at Field House Coffee Barn, Tibthorpe.
Speedier Retro Road Ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645311
Sunday 14th June.
08:30 DA 1 Church Service Ride (details later)
09:00 DA 3 – Off-road ride to Thixendale. Join George Nutt, of the Rough Stuff Fellowship, for this 43 mile ride to Thixendale and Fridaythorpe. George says that there is a lot of off-road riding and so it’s unsuitable for road bikes. Refreshments at Seaways Cafe, Fridaythorpe.
Off-road ride to Thixendale. Mapometer.com mountain biking route #5640615
09:15 DA5 – Chris Goode of The East Coast Clarion and the Tricycle Association, is leading this 32 mile ride to Sledmere House. This is aimed at riders of tricycles, but others are welcome.
Festival Tricycle Assoc Ride to Sledmere. Mapometer.com cycling route #5644751
09:30 DA 2 – The Martyn Atkins Tribute Ride. A challenging 63 miler, to Seaways Café at Fridaythorpe. Martyn was a much-loved member of the York Wednesday Wheelers, who died suddenly whilst cycling last year. He was a long-time supporter of the York Rally, and also Sustrans (now known as the Walk, Wheel and Cycle Trust) His friends, led by Murray Banks Walsh, are holding this ride, a favourite of Martyn’s) in his memory. We hope that participants will make a donation to the WWCT. Collection box in the Info Hub.
Martyn Atkins Tribute Ride . Mapometer.com cycling route #5641087
09:45 DA 4 – British Cycling Ride to Kilham, led by Jools Turner and Tracey Thomas of the Driffield Four Seasons Breezers. This 20 mile, easy-paced ride will go through gently undulating countryside.
British Cycling Ride to Nafferton and Kilham. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645067
10:00 – DA 1 – The non-conventionals! Dave Sharpe from the Festival Organising Committee, welcome those on recumbents, hand-cycles, Bromptons, Moultons and any other non-conventional cycles to join him for an 18 mile round trip to Hutton Cranswick Farm Shop and café.
Festival non-conventionals ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640224
10:15 DA 3 – The more sedate Retro Ride. Andy Allen of the Cleveland Wheelers will be leading this Retro Ride, aimed at those who prefer a more laid-back type of retro ride. Bring out your Raleigh Superbe, old shopper bike etc for this 20 mile round trip to Hutton Cranswick Farm Shop and Café!
Festival Sedate Retro Ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645322
Guided Rides at this year's Festival
We are excited to tell you that this year’s Guided Rides programme is looking great already! We have retro, themed, gravel, mtb, long-distance, short-distance, family and rides for non-conventional cycles planned. Rides for all abilities and all types of bikes; whether you ride a hybrid, vintage steel, folding, electric, tricycle, recumbent or even a Raleigh…
18:00 The ever-popular Fish and Chip shop rides.
One to Hutton Cranswick, led by Jools and Sally from the Driffield Four Seasons Breezers; the other to Nafferton and led by Festival stalwarts Peter Huxford and Ken Groom from York Greenways. Both rides will return after dusk, and so lights on your bike are essential.
Friday evening F&C Hutton Cranswick . Mapometer.com cycling route #5642881
Friday evening Fish and Chip shop ride to Nafferton. Mapometer.com cycling route #5642875
Saturday 13th. June
08:45 DA 1 – Gary Knighton from the Festival’s Organising Committee will be leading a 28 mile, through rolling countryside ride to Skipsea, stopping at Mr Moo’s for ice cream.
Festival Road Ride to Skipsea GK. Mapometer.com cycling route #5646309
09:00 DA 3 – Barry Raynor, with buddies from the Dronfield Clarion CC, will be leading this challenging 47 mile road ride to Pocklington. Barry says that some parts are hilly, and so it’s not suitable for inexperienced riders. Refreshments in Pocklington.
Festival Road Ride to Pocklington ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640226
09:15 DA 5 – Dave Hall from Seacroft Wheelers CC is leading this 30 miles long gravel ride to Wetwang. Dave says that there is a lot of off-road riding and so it’s best suited to heavy duty tourers, gravel and mtb. Best to bring a snack, as refreshment stops are thin on the ground.
Festival Gravel ride to Wetwang. Mapometer.com mountain biking route #5640219
09:30 DA 2 – Steve Woolcock and friends from the York Wednesday Wheelers are leading out along the route of the Gypsey Race, taking in a few notable prehistoric monuments on this themed ride. A must for history and geography buffs! 44 miles. Refreshments at Sledmere House.
Festival Gypsey Race on – road ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5641073
09:45 DA 4 – Another fabulous themed ride! This one visits viewpoints form which renowned artist David Hockney painted some of his greatest works. Led by Dave Bean from the York Wednesday Wheelers. 49 miles. Refreshments at Seaways Café, Fridaythorpe.
Festival David Hockney themed ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640221
10:00 DA 1 – Attention women and girls! Jools Turner from the Driffield Four Seasons Breezers is leading this ride to the fantastic Field House Coffee Barn. Registration is via the “Let’s Ride” website. Helmets are mandatory for U 16s. 24 miles. Sorry, women and girls only!
Festival Breeze women’s ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5641976
10:15 DA 3 – A day out at Burton Agnes Hall! Peter Huxford and Ken Groom, from York Greenways, are leading this gently-paced 22 mile ride. The café is within the Hall grounds, and entry costs £12. Alternatively, there will be maps available for those who would prefer to have a self-guide return to Driffield.
Festival Relaxed Ride to Burton Agnes Hall. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645045
10:30 DA 5 – Especially for beginners and families, Janet Harland from Bygone Bikes is leading this short, gently paced 5 mile ride around Driffield.
Festival short Driffield ride . Mapometer.com cycling route #5640225
10:45 – DA 2 – For those with an eye for architecture and history, John Harland is leading a 28 mile themed ride, looking at historic churches in the area around Driffield. You will need to bring something to eat, as there are no cafes en route.
Festival 9 churches themed ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640216
11:00 – DA4 – for those who feel that steel is real, love a frame made of 531 or Columbus tubing and relish a speedy ride on a vintage racing bike, Andy Cuming from Knaresborough CC is leading out this year’s ever-popular Retro Ride (the speedier one!) 30 miles at c 13mph. Refreshments at Field House Coffee Barn, Tibthorpe.
Speedier Retro Road Ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645311
Sunday 14th June.
08:30 DA 1 Church Service Ride (details later)
09:00 DA 3 – Off-road ride to Thixendale. Join George Nutt, of the Rough Stuff Fellowship, for this 43 mile ride to Thixendale and Fridaythorpe. George says that there is a lot of off-road riding and so it’s unsuitable for road bikes. Refreshments at Seaways Cafe, Fridaythorpe.
Off-road ride to Thixendale. Mapometer.com mountain biking route #5640615
09:15 DA5 – Chris Goode of The East Coast Clarion and the Tricycle Association, is leading this 32 mile ride to Sledmere House. This is aimed at riders of tricycles, but others are welcome.
Festival Tricycle Assoc Ride to Sledmere. Mapometer.com cycling route #5644751
09:30 DA 2 – The Martyn Atkins Tribute Ride. A challenging 63 miler, to Seaways Café at Fridaythorpe. Martyn was a much-loved member of the York Wednesday Wheelers, who died suddenly whilst cycling last year. He was a long-time supporter of the York Rally, and also Sustrans (now known as the Walk, Wheel and Cycle Trust) His friends, led by Murray Banks Walsh, are holding this ride, a favourite of Martyn’s) in his memory. We hope that participants will make a donation to the WWCT. Collection box in the Info Hub.
Martyn Atkins Tribute Ride . Mapometer.com cycling route #5641087
09:45 DA 4 – British Cycling Ride to Kilham, led by Jools Turner and Tracey Thomas of the Driffield Four Seasons Breezers. This 20 mile, easy-paced ride will go through gently undulating countryside.
British Cycling Ride to Nafferton and Kilham. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645067
10:00 – DA 1 – The non-conventionals! Dave Sharpe from the Festival Organising Committee, welcome those on recumbents, hand-cycles, Bromptons, Moultons and any other non-conventional cycles to join him for an 18 mile round trip to Hutton Cranswick Farm Shop and café.
Festival non-conventionals ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640224
10:15 DA 3 – The more sedate Retro Ride. Andy Allen of the Cleveland Wheelers will be leading this Retro Ride, aimed at those who prefer a more laid-back type of retro ride. Bring out your Raleigh Superbe, old shopper bike etc for this 20 mile round trip to Hutton Cranswick Farm Shop and Café!
Festival Sedate Retro Ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645322
Last week of earlybird campsite bookings!
Earlybird campsite booking closes soon – and a first glimpse of the site layout and arena activities! We’ve just had another planning meeting, and we’re delighted to report that our all-volunteer organising team has made huge progress as we gear up for the first ever Yorkshire Cycle Festival at Driffield Showground – if you missed…
18:00 The ever-popular Fish and Chip shop rides.
One to Hutton Cranswick, led by Jools and Sally from the Driffield Four Seasons Breezers; the other to Nafferton and led by Festival stalwarts Peter Huxford and Ken Groom from York Greenways. Both rides will return after dusk, and so lights on your bike are essential.
Friday evening F&C Hutton Cranswick . Mapometer.com cycling route #5642881
Friday evening Fish and Chip shop ride to Nafferton. Mapometer.com cycling route #5642875
Saturday 13th. June
08:45 DA 1 – Gary Knighton from the Festival’s Organising Committee will be leading a 28 mile, through rolling countryside ride to Skipsea, stopping at Mr Moo’s for ice cream.
Festival Road Ride to Skipsea GK. Mapometer.com cycling route #5646309
09:00 DA 3 – Barry Raynor, with buddies from the Dronfield Clarion CC, will be leading this challenging 47 mile road ride to Pocklington. Barry says that some parts are hilly, and so it’s not suitable for inexperienced riders. Refreshments in Pocklington.
Festival Road Ride to Pocklington ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640226
09:15 DA 5 – Dave Hall from Seacroft Wheelers CC is leading this 30 miles long gravel ride to Wetwang. Dave says that there is a lot of off-road riding and so it’s best suited to heavy duty tourers, gravel and mtb. Best to bring a snack, as refreshment stops are thin on the ground.
Festival Gravel ride to Wetwang. Mapometer.com mountain biking route #5640219
09:30 DA 2 – Steve Woolcock and friends from the York Wednesday Wheelers are leading out along the route of the Gypsey Race, taking in a few notable prehistoric monuments on this themed ride. A must for history and geography buffs! 44 miles. Refreshments at Sledmere House.
Festival Gypsey Race on – road ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5641073
09:45 DA 4 – Another fabulous themed ride! This one visits viewpoints form which renowned artist David Hockney painted some of his greatest works. Led by Dave Bean from the York Wednesday Wheelers. 49 miles. Refreshments at Seaways Café, Fridaythorpe.
Festival David Hockney themed ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640221
10:00 DA 1 – Attention women and girls! Jools Turner from the Driffield Four Seasons Breezers is leading this ride to the fantastic Field House Coffee Barn. Registration is via the “Let’s Ride” website. Helmets are mandatory for U 16s. 24 miles. Sorry, women and girls only!
Festival Breeze women’s ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5641976
10:15 DA 3 – A day out at Burton Agnes Hall! Peter Huxford and Ken Groom, from York Greenways, are leading this gently-paced 22 mile ride. The café is within the Hall grounds, and entry costs £12. Alternatively, there will be maps available for those who would prefer to have a self-guide return to Driffield.
Festival Relaxed Ride to Burton Agnes Hall. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645045
10:30 DA 5 – Especially for beginners and families, Janet Harland from Bygone Bikes is leading this short, gently paced 5 mile ride around Driffield.
Festival short Driffield ride . Mapometer.com cycling route #5640225
10:45 – DA 2 – For those with an eye for architecture and history, John Harland is leading a 28 mile themed ride, looking at historic churches in the area around Driffield. You will need to bring something to eat, as there are no cafes en route.
Festival 9 churches themed ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640216
11:00 – DA4 – for those who feel that steel is real, love a frame made of 531 or Columbus tubing and relish a speedy ride on a vintage racing bike, Andy Cuming from Knaresborough CC is leading out this year’s ever-popular Retro Ride (the speedier one!) 30 miles at c 13mph. Refreshments at Field House Coffee Barn, Tibthorpe.
Speedier Retro Road Ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645311
Sunday 14th June.
08:30 DA 1 Church Service Ride (details later)
09:00 DA 3 – Off-road ride to Thixendale. Join George Nutt, of the Rough Stuff Fellowship, for this 43 mile ride to Thixendale and Fridaythorpe. George says that there is a lot of off-road riding and so it’s unsuitable for road bikes. Refreshments at Seaways Cafe, Fridaythorpe.
Off-road ride to Thixendale. Mapometer.com mountain biking route #5640615
09:15 DA5 – Chris Goode of The East Coast Clarion and the Tricycle Association, is leading this 32 mile ride to Sledmere House. This is aimed at riders of tricycles, but others are welcome.
Festival Tricycle Assoc Ride to Sledmere. Mapometer.com cycling route #5644751
09:30 DA 2 – The Martyn Atkins Tribute Ride. A challenging 63 miler, to Seaways Café at Fridaythorpe. Martyn was a much-loved member of the York Wednesday Wheelers, who died suddenly whilst cycling last year. He was a long-time supporter of the York Rally, and also Sustrans (now known as the Walk, Wheel and Cycle Trust) His friends, led by Murray Banks Walsh, are holding this ride, a favourite of Martyn’s) in his memory. We hope that participants will make a donation to the WWCT. Collection box in the Info Hub.
Martyn Atkins Tribute Ride . Mapometer.com cycling route #5641087
09:45 DA 4 – British Cycling Ride to Kilham, led by Jools Turner and Tracey Thomas of the Driffield Four Seasons Breezers. This 20 mile, easy-paced ride will go through gently undulating countryside.
British Cycling Ride to Nafferton and Kilham. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645067
10:00 – DA 1 – The non-conventionals! Dave Sharpe from the Festival Organising Committee, welcome those on recumbents, hand-cycles, Bromptons, Moultons and any other non-conventional cycles to join him for an 18 mile round trip to Hutton Cranswick Farm Shop and café.
Festival non-conventionals ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5640224
10:15 DA 3 – The more sedate Retro Ride. Andy Allen of the Cleveland Wheelers will be leading this Retro Ride, aimed at those who prefer a more laid-back type of retro ride. Bring out your Raleigh Superbe, old shopper bike etc for this 20 mile round trip to Hutton Cranswick Farm Shop and Café!
Festival Sedate Retro Ride. Mapometer.com cycling route #5645322
Until the Festival opens (4pm, 12th June):
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
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 other arena activities with Focus Rides
- Morning: children’s activities, live music
- Afternoon: 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: Racing
- Close: Event closes at 4:30 pm (although some campers and volunteers stay on site until Monday)
