It would have been the York Rally weekend!
Just a quick note to thank all of the well-wishers and contributors who have left comments on this website, on the York Rally and Friends of York Rally Facebook pages, or contacted us direct, as we come up to the dates the York Rally would have taken place, had it not been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Head over to the Friends of York Rally Facebook page in particular to join in the celebration of the Rally that could have been – you can join fellow York Rally supporters in posting old photos and recalling treasured memories for everyone to enjoy!
As we spend this year’s Rally weekend at home we can certainly look forward to future events. The organising committee is active by correspondence and eager to resume planning for the next Rally.
We do very much hope and expect to be back in 2021 – but until we’ve confirmation of dates for the Knavesmire, and the committee has formally decided that the COVID-19 risk has sufficiently reduced, we’d rather not make any announcements just yet.
Just as soon as we have news of future events we’ll let everyone know!
Meanwhile, we wish all Rally-goers the best of health and safe cycling, until we can meet again in York!
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York Rally 2020 CANCELLED
We regret to announce that the 2020 York Rally has been cancelled. We are in the process of refunding all bookings in full. A further announcement with full details will be made shortly.
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We are saddened to hear of the death of Paul Hepworth, a stalwart of the Rally, and a champion for cycling in York. He dedicated huge amounts of time and energy to the York Rally over decades, for many years acting as Chairman of the CTC York Rally Committee, alongside tirelessly campaigning for cycling in York and beyond. His support for the relaunched York Rally was generous and ongoing, and he will be very much missed. Our sincere condolences to family and friends. ... See MoreSee Less
75 years on - and we're looking for badge inspiration!
Did you realise that that 2020 marks 75 years since the first York Rally in 1945? That's something we'd love to commemorate in a very special badge design for the York Rally 2020 ...
But without a graphic designer on the York Rally volunteer team, we always struggle with the design! Could you help?
If anyone out there can come up with even a concept sketch (finished vector artwork would be a dream!) please do attach it to a comment below, or if you prefer, email to publicity@yorkrally.org
This year, we’re also running low on badges for our supporters club, the Friends of York Rally – so we need a new (undated) design for that as well as one for the 2020 Rally.
I've attached photos of our 2019 badge, Friends & 2015 badges and a selection of older CTC designs, for inspiration. We have an area of roughlly 30mm x 30mm max to work with... and ideally just three colours, four at most...
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Bands and more booked!
To ensure that the York Rally 2020 runs smoothly our team of hard-working volunteers have been booking all sorts of things well in advance – marquees, toilets, showers, tables, fire extinguishers, catering… and also on the list is the artists who provide our live music!
We’re very happy that we have again booked American Routes, featuring Irene and Brian Hume (formerly of hit band Prelude - see video!) for the Saturday evening performance, and The Sonics Rock & Roll Band will again be delivering their lively rock and roll set on Saturday morning! ... See MoreSee Less
Air That I Breath - Prelude
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Prelude performing a classic song from their live set with original members Irene Hume, Ian Vardy, Brian Hume, together with Paul Hooper and Keith Tulip Video
