Category: York Rally news

Many of the Rally’s wonderful volunteer ride leaders are busy riding and testing their Guided Rides over the next couple of weeks. Inevitably, they are coming across potential problems in some areas, and therefore some of the routes are having to be tweaked. For this reason, if you are planning to go on any of…

We have discovered that Doyly’s Tearoom is closed on Sundays, and so it has been necessary to move the Retro Ride to Saturday.We hope that this will not disappoint those of you riding lovely older bikes!

400km Audax at the York Cycle Rally :  Summertime Blues 400km cycling event starting from York Knavesmire. Controls at Thirn, Hawes, Appleby, Watson Hall, Castle Carrock, Mickleton Village Hall, Barton Truck Stop and York Knavesmire., plus 3 information controls. A well-supported midsummer 400 with hills, but not a hilly ride. Campervan control at Thirn, and…

We are delighted that the popular “Tour de York”, led by an expert Club Cyclist, will be featuring on this year’s Rally Guided Rides Programme. This 68 miles long route will take riders through lovely countryside as well as pretty villages whilst circumnavigating the City of York. An added bonus is that all who complete…

If you enjoy an informative ride, then this one could be for you! One of our excellent guided ride leaders has devised an interesting and entertaining ride exploring the life and times of George Hudson, who was known as “The Railway King”. Never far from controversy, George Hudson was a key figure on the development…

Rally and Festival are shaping up! Help us by distributing the 2024 flyers… As we look forward to warmer weather, an update on preparations for the York Rally and York Cycle Festival 2024!  We’re working hard to make this next York Rally – and Festival – the best yet! Our next organising team planning meeting…

We are delighted to tell you that there will be a Retro Ride at this year’s York Cycle Rally, which will be suitable for all manner of older bikes, whether they are roadsters, road bikes, Moultons or even high wheelers! So polish up your pride and joy, and join us for a ride into the…