Author Topic: York Rally 2017 (Read 14510 times)

rachel t · « **on:** 13 September, 2016, 08:54:04 pm »

The committee has just had the confirmation from the council that the weekend we would like the rally is free. So York Rally 2017 will be 23rd to 25th June 2017. Hopefully we should have the online campsite booking live in the next few weeks, along with the usual early booking discounts.

In 2017 we will not be clashing with L'eroica as their weekend is the 16th to 18th.

Hope to see a number of you there

clarion · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 September, 2016, 09:56:28 pm »

Thanks Rachel!

Pedaldog. · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 September, 2016, 01:00:27 am »

Hope to get there.

TrishnBonnie · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 September, 2016, 11:13:51 pm »

Will be there camping again after my first time this year, looking forward to catching up with folk again

Canardly · « **Reply #4 on:** 20 September, 2016, 09:06:32 pm »

Glad to see the clash has been eradicated. Now for some good weather!

clarion · « **Reply #5 on:** 21 September, 2016, 01:32:53 pm »

Quote from: Canardly on 20 September, 2016, 09:06:32 pm

Glad to see The Clash has been eradicated.

Some of us haven't got over the demise of Joe Strummer yet

RichForrest · « **Reply #6 on:** 09 October, 2016, 11:07:36 pm »

Booking are live, got ours in

http://yorkrally.org/2016/10/09/campsite-bookings-open-agm-and-sportive-dates-first-draft-leaflet-cards/

TrishnBonnie · « **Reply #7 on:** 28 October, 2016, 10:55:58 pm »

Quote from: RichForrest on 09 October, 2016, 11:07:36 pm

Booking are live, got ours in
http://yorkrally.org/2016/10/09/campsite-bookings-open-agm-and-sportive-dates-first-draft-leaflet-cards/

I've just booked looking forward to it

robgul · « **Reply #8 on:** 29 October, 2016, 09:47:49 am »

We're planning to be there with a presence from the new Touring Cyclist Club www.touringcyclistclub.org.uk

- and we understand that quite a few of the hundreds of signed up TCC members are planning to be there too.

Rob

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #9 on:** 29 October, 2016, 09:19:18 pm »

Quote from: clarion on 21 September, 2016, 01:32:53 pm

Quote from: Canardly on 20 September, 2016, 09:06:32 pm
Glad to see The Clash has been eradicated.

Some of us haven't got over the demise of Joe Strummer yet

You've only just escaped your London Calling!

Butterfly · « **Reply #10 on:** 30 October, 2016, 02:50:55 pm »

We've booked

Steph · « **Reply #11 on:** 27 December, 2016, 07:40:44 am »

I have just asked for leave. At the moment, I am working till 2330 on the Friday and starting again at 1330 on the Monday. I have asked for the 21st to 23rd off, which folllows a couple of days off, so, finances allowing, I shall most possibly go up early and pitch at Naburn for a day or two before rolling along to the Knavesmire. I think I know the way....

Steph · « **Reply #12 on:** 27 December, 2016, 12:54:17 pm »

Leave agreed. Now just depends on having some money.

bikepacker · « **Reply #13 on:** 27 December, 2016, 02:47:43 pm »

I have booked and may also be at Naburn on the Thursday night. Will update nearer the time.

Steph · « **Reply #14 on:** 27 December, 2016, 03:29:16 pm »

Looking at the sites, I see Naburn Lock says caravans only, and Millbridge appears to say three night minimum. Local knowledge?

Butterfly · « **Reply #15 on:** 27 December, 2016, 08:24:56 pm »

Quote from: Steph on 27 December, 2016, 03:29:16 pm

Looking at the sites, I see Naburn Lock says caravans only, and Millbridge appears to say three night minimum. Local knowledge?

We've stayed at Naburn Lock. They definitely took tents then. Anyway, yay for leave! We've booked the rally but nothing else yet.

rachel t · « **Reply #16 on:** 27 December, 2016, 10:24:01 pm »

Just to remind people the early early discount ends on 31st December

yorkie · « **Reply #17 on:** 27 December, 2016, 10:33:49 pm »

Quote from: Steph on 27 December, 2016, 03:29:16 pm

Looking at the sites, I see Naburn Lock says caravans only, and Millbridge appears to say three night minimum. Local knowledge?

Looking at the map, http://www.poplarfarm-caravans.co.uk/ and http://www.chestnutfarmholidaypark.co.uk/ in Acaster Malbis both appear to take tents. They are next door to one another and close to the village pub, not far from the cycle path, just the other side of the river from Naburn.

I have no connection with either of these and have not stopped at either of them, as I live not far away.

Darryl

CrinklyLion · « **Reply #18 on:** 28 December, 2016, 01:01:13 am »

Steph - on the Thursday night we can probably offer a bed in the Den if that helps?

Steph · « **Reply #19 on:** 28 December, 2016, 10:53:33 am »

That mught be a working plan, ta! Pitch booked today.

Kim · « **Reply #20 on:** 09 January, 2017, 12:24:36 pm »

I see we now have a FNRttC from York to Hull that weekend, which may be of interest to forumites with flexible sleep patterns: http://fridaynightridetothecoast.blogspot.co.uk/p/june-23-2017.html

Blodwyn Pig · « **Reply #21 on:** 18 February, 2017, 10:08:57 am »

apologies if this is in the wrong section

Swmbo is off on hols for a week, and that means I'm free the weekend of the York Rally. Its one of those things that I've wanted to go to for years, but never got round to it, and as swmbo doesn't ride, its a bit awkward. So Whats it all about then, is it as good as it used to be, what are the facilities like, what are train fares like from, say, London (ones i've seen so far are horrendous)? Any one here going this year, been before, ? hints tips suggestions all welcome . Thanks.

Kim · « **Reply #22 on:** 18 February, 2017, 12:58:35 pm »

The York Rally thread is in Rides and Touring: https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=99401.0

Website is at http://yorkrally.org/

It's as good as it's ever been while I've been there, and infinitely better than the times it didn't happen. Expect a social event for YACFish types and you shouldn't be disappointed. It's not a massive trade show, though there are exhibits from the usual suspects (Spa Cycles, Alpkit, ICE trikes, that sort of thing).

Facilities are a big windy field, with real loos (as well as portable ones nearer the camping area), water, surprisingly decent (if time-restricted) showers, assorted catering vans, that sort of thing. Marquees to shelter from the rain and eat in. Various organised rides, racing, etc, etc.

Since the resurrection, the organisers have concentrated on the social/family aspects of the event, which is the right decision IMHO. If you've ever been to the Mildenhall rally, you'll have the right idea.

bikepacker · « **Reply #23 on:** 18 February, 2017, 01:19:26 pm »

Just a reminder, if you do book put YACF on your booking form.

Blodwyn Pig · « **Reply #24 on:** 18 February, 2017, 06:57:12 pm »

Quote from: bikepacker on 18 February, 2017, 01:19:26 pm

Just a reminder, if you do book put YACF on your booking form.

why's that then, are groups put together, be good to put some faces to the names.