In a few weeks myself & the misses are going to be doing a spot of cycle touring and stoping of in York for a day on the way home, does any know if the bike shops offer secure bike storage?
Yes, find the 'bike rescue'. it's more or less under lendal bridge, a charity/business to renew shoppers' bikes etc. they charge just £1 per day and you can use the shower facilities too. It's next to the 'aviva' call centre and very close to train station. The river ouse is literally at the back of it.