Touring and Bike Packing

Join us on your bikes and book a light weight camping pitch!

We have traders kitted out with the latest products for your bike packing and touring adventures! 

We are proud to support the Cycle Trade by offering trade pitches FREE with a weekend camping pass. 

We already have some big names booked for 2025 - A full trade section will be updated soon. 

As always the Bar and Food stalls will be open! 

At Retrobikeshow York Cycle Festival , we are passionate about cycling and wanted to share that passion with others. See the history of our sport with the 100's  of retro mountain bikes on display. bike events cycling events mountain biking Bike Packing Road Cycling

Join in on the fun with the NEW BMX section, We are looking for BMX display's from groups and clubs across the country.

Remember, Its free to set up a display stand with a weekend camping pass! 

Visit our traders to view the new bikes and equipment for sale and on display!  

Grasstrack racing at the York Cycle Festival

Grasstrack racing makes a very welcome return to the historic Knavesmire arena on the Saturday of the Festival! It’s part of the Summer Meet of the National Clarion Cycling Club.

 At the heart of the York Cycle Festival & Rally is the programme of free, mostly led rides. We are proud to host rides run by numerous local and national clubs and organisations, as well as some led by generous volunteers. 

 Mark and Amanda of Apex Cycle Coaching are qualified British Cycling Level 2 coaches for Mountain Bike, Cyclocross and Road/TT. They provide coaching for Sheffield’s Steel City Rippers, Crank It Cycling and other clubs in the region.

So we’ve very grateful that they’ll be offering free coaching to under 18s on their custom-built training circuit at the Festival! Just join in, no need to book!