Year: 2014
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National Series grasstrack racing returns to the York Rally!
We are proud to welcome racers of the National Endurance Grass Track League and National Short Distance Grass League back to the Rally! The grasstrack racing arena will be the centrepiece of the revived Rally, and we hope for a top class field of competitors. Adult/Junior ( male and female) racing will be on the…
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The Saddlebag Sale (cycle jumble) is back!
More shortly from the meeting – there are plenty of developments to catch up with! But for now just a note that the Saddlebag Sale cycle jumble is now confirmed as running on the Sunday morning of the Rally, with doors opening to buyers from 11AM. Sellers can set up from 10AM. Entry will be…
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Meeting and AGM – this Saturday!
Just a reminder that we’re meeting again as the York Rally Committee (and having our AGM) this Saturday (29th November) at 10AM, downstairs at ‘Your Bike Shed’ in Micklegate, York. All are very welcome to attend, whether you’re just curious, would like to make a suggestion, or would like to volunteer. Here ‘s some of…
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Book in the next month to get the lowest campsite prices!
Just a note that the ‘super earlybird’ campsite booking rates end a month today, as you’ll see on the campsite bookings page – you’ll need to book before the 20th December to enjoy the largest discounts. Earlybird reductions do continue after that, but to a lesser extent, until the 6th April 2015 – then bookings…
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The road race that ran to the Rally
More scanning! We’re back in 1963, with a major road race running from London to York, and ending in front of the crowds at the Knavesmire: The full programme shows a list of entrants, prize money and an (unfortunately not very legible) list of officials and supporters: Most interesting perhaps is the route: Not sure…
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Scanning the ’60s
Committee member Dave Bishop has been preserving an archive of York Rally materials for over half a century, and he’s kindly made it available for the new Rally website. So I’ve made a start on the scanning, with a look back to the 1960s. Click any image to enlarge – and I have the original…
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Surveying the Knavesmire perimeter track – with video!
A number of organisations have now expressed an interest in staging races or displays on the permimeter track on the Knavesmire during the 2015 York Rally – this would be great to see! The track is a consistent 3.2 m wide (10′ 6″), checked in several places around the course. The length available for racing…
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Next meeting and AGM – 29th November
Just a quick reminder that our next York Rally Committee meeting (and our 2014 AGM) is to be held downstairs at ‘Your Bike Shed’, Micklegate, York at 10 AM on the 29th November 2014. All are welcome. Your Bike Shed do great coffee and cake, and newcomers, especially potential volunteers, are always very welcome!
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New poster/leaflet – download it here!
We have a new leaflet out to sum up the main points of the Rally so far! Please do download the PDF and print it out (it’ll work on both A4 and A5) to spread the word, or share the image on social media! Thanks also to the many people who stopped by at the…
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Campsite bookings are open – online and by post!
Earlybird bookings at much reduced rates are now open for the 2015 York Rally campsite! The site will be run along traditional lines, with a separate (motor vehicle free) area for lightweight campers and plenty of pitches for caravans/motorhomes. Socialising and mingling on the campsite with fellow cyclists is one of the highlights of the…