Author: Peter Eland
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Order your York Rally clothing now!
Just a note that the York Rally Merchandise page is now live! There’s both online ordering and a ‘print out and send in by post’ order form, to order T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and full zip fleeces printed or embroidered with the 2015 York Rally logo. There are three colours, and a range of…
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The York Rally Sportive rides again: 20th September 2015!
Following last year’s successful fundraising Sportive, the York Rally is organising a repeat event this year, on the 20th September 2015. The three routes (36 km, 100 km & 140 km, about 22, 62 & 86 miles respectively) are as last year, possibly with just minor changes. You can read a report on last year’s…
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Announcing a major new attraction for the York Rally – the Pedal Power Invention Convention!
We’re proud to announce a major new attraction for the Rally, the wonderful Pedal Power Invention Convention! Gloriously mad, superbly practical, massive fun: pedal powered inventions and devices can be any of those! They’re also almost irresistable to pedallers of all ages: everyone wants a go. We’re bringing all of this excitement, plus the geeky…
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Rides updated, auction is back!
An initial update following our meeting earlier today: We just updated the ‘Rides at the Rally’ page with the latest confirmed rides – the schedule for Saturday is filling out, and there are several more in the pipeline! Latest details always on: https://twitter.com/YorkRallyRides The Auction Sale is back! Still a few logistical details to be…
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Next meeting coming up on Saturday!
We’re getting back up to speed with Rally organising after the Christmas break, and our next meeting is coming up on Saturday 17th Jan – all are welcome downstairs at York Bike Shed on Micklegate, York at 10AM. Newcomers are especially welcome! Many thanks meanwhile to everyone who has joined the Friends of York Rally…
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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…