Friday 12th June
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 to follow soon)
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
Yorkshire Cycle Rally & Festival
12-14 June 2026, Driffield Showground