Tips for cycling in York...

[tom73]

Long the river as @classic says is fine that passers Rowntree park a nice big park with plenty of space for her to run round. The solar way is also good ride out with things to see along the way. Going along the river the other way is nice trip out too. You can get boat trip along the river too which is quite fun.
NRM is a good call as is Yorvik (Yorvik you can pit your own commentary as you go round German is on the list, if she'd prefer to use it) and the other sites own by York Archaeological Trust , Barley Hall , Micklegate Bar and the DIG the latter is hands one archaeological dig. You can get a combo ticket for all of them.
https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/
Open top sightseeing bus hop on and off all day is worth a go
https://yorkcitysightseeing.com/
If you feel like a day out to the seaside you can catch the coastline bus to Whitby.
We use it all the time the views are great on the way, passers some lovely places, the drivers are lovely, the buses are new and like all buses in England are at the moment the fare it's only £2.
https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/services/YCD/840
Cycle hire this is 20 min walk along the river
https://www.getcycling.org.uk/hire-booking/
Cycle heaven did bike hire not sure they do now
https://www.cycle-heaven.co.uk/

 

[Kingfisher101]

Just checked the website for you and Cycle Heaven no longer do cycle hire sadly.

 

[tom73]

Just checked the website for you and Cycle Heaven no longer do cycle hire sadly.

Thought they my have.

 

[tom73]

Always something happening in York https://www.visityork.org/ is worth a look at.

 

[presta]

Why would you want to cycle round a tip in York?

 

[Mike_P]

York cycle map

https://www.itravelyork.info/downloads/file/48/cycle-route-map
Cycle routes are generally well sign posted but always the exception. One missing left turn sign was noted thanks to having the route plotted on the Bolt and it flashing red

Includes a list of bike shops and hire.

 

[Mike_P]

If you feel like a day out to the seaside you can catch the coastline bus to Whitby.
We use it all the time the views are great on the way, passers some lovely places, the drivers are lovely, the buses are new and like all buses in England are at the moment the fare it's only £2.
https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/services/YCD/840

There have been reports of the last bus from Whitby leaving passengers behind due to sheer numbers wanting to get on. Except Sundays it is now duplicated as far as Malton. The vehicles used are generally newish; most dating from 2017/2018 although their are some from 2013 in use.

 

[Kingfisher101]

I've been on that Coastliner bus and when its very warm/hot and ram packed its a very difficult experience. Once coming back from Whitby numerous kids were being sick over other passengers and in the aisle.Also I've been on it when people have been arguing and swearing at one another over the windows being open or shut. You get pensioners wanting the windows shut when its 80 plus degrees and other people then are nearly passing out/being sick.
Personally i think its a better experience going to the coast on the train especially if you have kids with you who will need the loo etc.

 

[tom73]

There have been reports of the last bus from Whitby leaving passengers behind due to sheer numbers wanting to get on. Except Sundays it is now duplicated as far as Malton. The vehicles used are generally newish; most dating from 2017/2018 although their are some from 2013 in use.

Never a real issue we've got the last bus many times and never seen any left behind. Best to arrive early if you're worried. As for busses they are new compared to many running around. They've always been clean and comfy any way you've got too of a good view and stuff to look at to worry.

 

[tom73]

I've been on that Coastliner bus and when its very warm/hot and ram packed its a very difficult experience. Once coming back from Whitby numerous kids were being sick over other passengers and in the aisle.Also I've been on it when people have been arguing and swearing at one another over the windows being open or shut. You get pensioners wanting the windows shut when its 80 plus degrees and other people then are nearly passing out/being sick.
Personally i think its a better experience going to the coast on the train especially if you have kids with you who will need the loo etc.

Lord never had that make it sound like wild west. We've used it for years at all time of year and it's been fine. Inc this weekend.
Yes some complain about the windows but then they do on many other bus routes.
you can get bad experience on any journey you're more likely to get trouble on the train. we've had a good few incidents on trains.

 

[classic33]

Don't do it as I did ten years ago.
Especially since your daughter will be there.

 

[Kingfisher101]

Lord never had that make it sound like wild west. We've used it for years at all time of year and it's been fine. Inc this weekend.
Yes some complain about the windows but then they do on many other bus routes.
you can get bad experience on any journey you're more likely to get trouble on the train. we've had a good few incidents on trains.

No I've not I've just said my experience of it and I've been on it a few times in the very hot weather in the school holidays. Of course everyones experiences are different and I'm glad your journeys have been better than mine. I was friends with a lady from the USA and she was here on an extended holiday. After a couple of journeys she refused to go on it as well.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Thanks for the replies. I've contacted Get Cycling and they quoted 70 GBP for a week for a child's bike, 90 for an adult. We may need to hire by the day and/or borrow a bike from another source.

York cycle map

https://www.itravelyork.info/downloads/file/48/cycle-route-map
Cycle routes are generally well sign posted but always the exception. One missing left turn sign was noted thanks to having the route plotted on the Bolt and it flashing red

Includes a list of bike shops and hire.

Thanks. They also mark playgrounds which will be handy.

 

[Pale Rider]

City centre cycling in York is generally pleasant - it does portray itself as a cycling city.

Following waterside routes can be confusing because there are two rivers and other waterways.

You won't get badly lost, but probably best not to be too set on a route.

There's a straightforward path beside the Ouse leading north east, but it is fairly narrow and can be busy with other riders, peds, and their dogs.

A couple of sharp turns have cattle, or rather sheep, grids immediately after the turn, making it difficult to get your wheel perpendicular to the grid.

You'd probably spot the hazard, but if daughter doesn't it will be tears before bedtime.

A few of the river crossings are unusual, ordinary steps with narrow steel channels bolted on them to push your bike.

If daughter isn't the total priority you would probably enjoy a visit to Cycle Heaven's main branch in Hospital Fields Road.

Proper bike shop over two floors, with quite a few genuine Dutch town bikes, which you will probably recognise.

Easy access from the Ouse cycle path, just south of the city centre.

Map here:

https://www.cycle-heaven.co.uk/contact-us/cycle-heaven-of-york

 

[Venod]

Proper bike shop over two floors, with quite a few genuine Dutch town bikes, which you will probably recognise.

And a cafe, although not the cheapest.