Businesses challenge each other in ‘The York Cycle Challenge’

Workplaces in York are being invited to take part in a free competition to encourage even more people to ride bikes as part of the 2014 York Cycle Challenge.

York_cycle_challenge_web

With less than 50-days to go until the world’s largest cycle race comes to York, more than 90 businesses and 1,800 people are set to take to the streets over the next three-weeks to compete in their own cycle challenge. (more…)

Kings Square knees up Saturday June 14th

Kings Square old
Retailers, businesses and street performers are staging a one-day festival on King’s Square to celebrate and welcome residents and visitors to enjoy the new-look public area.

One of York’s most popular squares, King’s Square is the first scheme to be transformed through the Reinvigorate York initiative.

During the one-day festival retailers will be offering a special store discount, free samples and other treats.

Entertainers and street performers from far-and-wide including international stunt acts, escape artists and knife jugglers will also be joining regular performers to mark the occasion.

For more details about the scheme including full FAQs please visit http://www.york.gov.uk/reinvigorateyork