Author: Peter Eland

  • York Rally 2015: press release

    The press release is out! And I’ve just had a call from the York Press: watch out for a story on Friday… You can download the press release here as a 300k PDF: PR York Rally 09-07-14 and do feel free to pass it around! Or read on: PRESS RELEASE: Ride Yorkshire for the Rally!…

  • Pennants of the York Rally

    Thanks to Dave Bishop who brought these splendid pennants along to the last meeting, and for Paul Reid for letting me use his camera for the images. I’ll try to find out more from one of our historical experts. Where were these pennants flown? Who designed them? Does a complete collection exist anywhere? And do…

  • 2015 Rally progress!

    Plenty of progress to report! You can now join the Friends of York Rally online! Entries are live and route maps are up for the York Rally Grand Classic Sportive in September. We’re preparing a press release campaign to go out very shortly, capitalising on the Tour de France and Yorkshire buzz. We’re also spreading…

  • York Rally to return: 20-21 June 2015!

    Please excuse the quick update – we had a very productive meeting on Saturday but there’s lots to do. This website will be updated more fully over the next few days with details of the Friends scheme, the Sportive, details of the organising committee and initial plans for the Rally. Meanwhile, thanks to Gary Knighton…

  • All welcome at first meeting in York: Saturday 21st June 2014

    York Rally Inaugural Meeting: Saturday 21st June 2014 All are welcome as we make plans for the first revived York Rally for 2015. Meet at Your Bike Shed, Micklegate Bar, York YO1 6JX (the cyclists’ café) at 10.00a.m. in the basement. From its inception at the end of the war until recent times York Rally…