Category: York Rally news

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…

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…

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…

A number of organisations have now expressed an interest in staging races or displays on the permimeter track on the Knavesmire during the 2015 York Rally – this would be great to see! The track is a consistent 3.2 m wide (10′ 6″), checked in several places around the course. The length available for racing…

Just a quick reminder that our next York Rally Committee meeting (and our 2014 AGM) is to be held downstairs at ‘Your Bike Shed’, Micklegate, York at 10 AM on the 29th November 2014. All are welcome. Your Bike Shed do great coffee and cake, and newcomers, especially potential volunteers, are always very welcome!

We have a new leaflet out to sum up the main points of the Rally so far! Please do download the PDF and print it out (it’ll work on both A4 and A5) to spread the word, or share the image on social media! Thanks also to the many people who stopped by at the…

Earlybird bookings at much reduced rates are now open for the 2015 York Rally campsite! The site will be run along traditional lines, with a separate (motor vehicle free) area for lightweight campers and plenty of pitches for caravans/motorhomes. Socialising and mingling on the campsite with fellow cyclists is one of the highlights of the…

Just back from the Sportive! A great turn-out with around 120 riders… More shortly but for now here’s a quick look at the Sportive HQ (taken as riders returned in early afternoon, so relatively quiet): and riders as they went past the Sherriff Hutton control where I was based. I’ve included some out of focus…

Just a quick summary for now – just back from the meeting.  More later and I’ll also be sending a more detailed update to the Friends who have supported the Rally thus far by their membership. But in brief: The Rally will definitely be on in 2015! To date (including Sportive revenues so far) we’ve…

Just a quick note that we’ll be having our next York Rally meeting this coming Saturday (the 13th September) downstairs at the ‘York Bike Shed’ cafe in Micklegate, York, from 10AM. All are welcome – especially those with any ideas, skills or time to volunteer! If you can’t make it, feel free to email any…