Category: York Rally news
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Three weeks to go!
There are now just three weeks to go until the Rally! So things are hotting up. We’re delighted that campsite bookings are already ahead of some previous years (in numbers of pitches booked, and campers attending). Trade bookings are also up on expectations so, while we’re not quite yet completely ‘in the black’, we’re very…
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May meeting report and general update
Thanks to everyone who turned up for our May meeting earlier today! That included a York Press photographer – they also did a phone interview with us a few days ago so we’re hoping for an article sometime next week. They already featured the Rally last year, too… It was a busy meeting with lots…
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April meeting on Saturday 11th, and a compilation of Rally and Sportive coverage links…
We’ve been busy planning, processing bookings, dealing with trade stands, security, showers, talking with the council and more… and the Rally is now just a few months off! Earlybird campsite bookings ended a few days ago now, but until the 1st June you can still save (and get in quicker via the fast-track desk) by…
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March meeting report: Yorkshire Cyclo-Cross, The Foresters, earlybird campsite bookings closing soon…
Just back from the latest excellent meeting. Main news: – Farewell to two stalwarts of York Rally volunteering: Geoff Warnes and Sandra Thompson both recently passed away. The meeting paused to remember with gratitude the many years of tireless service which they contributed to the York Rally. – A big welcome to the Yorkshire Cyclo-Cross…
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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…