The ACU was founded in 1903[1] with the name of the Auto-Cycle Club,[3] as a branch of the Automobile Club of Great Britain (later to become the Royal Automobile Club).[4][5] Its aim was to develop motor sport through clubs and arrange touring facilities for members.[3] The ACU acquired its current name in 1907,[3] the same year that the ACGB became the RAC.
From page one of the Auto-Cycle Union Official Pocket Handbook, 1964:[4]
Auto Cycle Union: Founded in 1903 as a Branch of the Royal Automobile Club to protect the interests of Motorcyclists and to encourage the Sport and Pastime of Motorcycling, and since 1924 has existed solely for the purpose of encouraging and controlling the Sport.
As at January 2021, some hundreds of ACU-affiliated motorcycling clubs are listed by the ACU in 21 regions within mainland Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), plus 49 x 'Non-Territorial' Clubs, 6 'Recognised Associations', and 35 'Recognised Promoters'.[6] (Note the Motorcycle Union of Ireland (MCUI) is the governing body of motorcycle sport in Ireland, consisting of three bodies within the island of Ireland, each of which is affiliated to the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (International Motorcycling Federation)).
For many years (circa 1947-1982), with the RAC, the ACU ran a motorcycling training scheme for motorcyclist road users,[11] which was the precursor to the modern Compulsory Basic Training courses.
For motorcycle racing, the ACU stipulates that a race competitor training course and a basic rider assessment must be passed before a Road Race Competition Licence is issued.[12]
The ACU also governs the safety standards for personal protection equipment worn during racing. Only motorcycle helmets which meet ACU standards and display the appropriate ACU sticker can be worn in 'speed' competitions.[13]
Footnotesedit
^ abcdAbout the ACU (official website) Retrieved 14 September 2015
^ abcSecond page of history at acu.org.uk Retrieved 26 May 2016
^ ab"A long look at the ACU". Motorcycle Sport, UK monthly magazine, September 1964, pp.340-342, 355-356. Accessed 16 September 2015
^About the RAC: (ACGB) gained current 'Royal' title in 1907, at royalautomobileclub.co.uk
^List of ACU-affiliated motorcycling clubs by region, at acu.org.uk Accessed 2 June 2016
^ACU Handbook (June 2016) at acu.org.uk Accessed 2 June 2016
^'1908 Tourist Trophy Race' from The Motor Magazine of 7 July 1908 at gracesguide.co.uk
^’’Official Programme – International Auto-Cycle Tourist Trophy’’ 28 May 1907 pages 1-3 The Auto-Cycle Club (1907). Reproduction (2007) Isle of Man Post Office
^TT Races History/Timeline at iomtt.com Retrieved 26 May 2016
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Union ACU is the governing body of motorcycle sport in the British Isles including the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man excluding Northern Ireland 1 2 and the Republic of Ireland Auto Cycle UnionSportMotorcyclingFounded1903AffiliationFederation Internationale de MotocyclismeAffiliation date1904Official websitewww wbr acu wbr org wbr uk Contents 1 History 2 Motorcycle sports 3 Tourist Trophy TT Races 4 Safety 5 Footnotes 6 External linksHistory editThe ACU was founded in 1903 1 with the name of the Auto Cycle Club 3 as a branch of the Automobile Club of Great Britain later to become the Royal Automobile Club 4 5 Its aim was to develop motor sport through clubs and arrange touring facilities for members 3 The ACU acquired its current name in 1907 3 the same year that the ACGB became the RAC From page one of the Auto Cycle Union Official Pocket Handbook 1964 4 Auto Cycle Union Founded in 1903 as a Branch of the Royal Automobile Club to protect the interests of Motorcyclists and to encourage the Sport and Pastime of Motorcycling and since 1924 has existed solely for the purpose of encouraging and controlling the Sport In 1904 it was a founding member of the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme 1 The ACU is currently 2020 administered from offices in Rugby Warwickshire UK 1 As at January 2021 some hundreds of ACU affiliated motorcycling clubs are listed by the ACU in 21 regions within mainland Great Britain England Scotland and Wales plus 49 x Non Territorial Clubs 6 Recognised Associations and 35 Recognised Promoters 6 Note the Motorcycle Union of Ireland MCUI is the governing body of motorcycle sport in Ireland consisting of three bodies within the island of Ireland each of which is affiliated to the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme International Motorcycling Federation Motorcycle sports editIn its capacity as governing body for motorcycle sports the ACU covers grasstrack track racing enduro motocross road racing Including Supermoto Motorcycle drag racing Motorcycle sprint racing Hillclimbing Pocket Bike and Scooter speedway and trials 7 Tourist Trophy TT Races editThe ACC was involved in the running of the TT races from their inception 8 9 The 1911 Isle of Man TT was the first of the TT races to be organised fully by the ACU 10 Safety editFor many years circa 1947 1982 with the RAC the ACU ran a motorcycling training scheme for motorcyclist road users 11 which was the precursor to the modern Compulsory Basic Training courses For motorcycle racing the ACU stipulates that a race competitor training course and a basic rider assessment must be passed before a Road Race Competition Licence is issued 12 The ACU also governs the safety standards for personal protection equipment worn during racing Only motorcycle helmets which meet ACU standards and display the appropriate ACU sticker can be worn in speed competitions 13 Footnotes edit a b c d About the ACU official website Retrieved 14 September 2015 Motorcycle sport in Northern Ireland is governed by the MCUI the All Ireland governing body a b c Second page of history at acu org uk Retrieved 26 May 2016 a b A long look at the ACU Motorcycle Sport UK monthly magazine September 1964 pp 340 342 355 356 Accessed 16 September 2015 About the RAC ACGB gained current Royal title in 1907 at royalautomobileclub co uk List of ACU affiliated motorcycling clubs by region at acu org uk Accessed 2 June 2016 ACU Handbook June 2016 at acu org uk Accessed 2 June 2016 1908 Tourist Trophy Race from The Motor Magazine of 7 July 1908 at gracesguide co uk Official Programme International Auto Cycle Tourist Trophy 28 May 1907 pages 1 3 The Auto Cycle Club 1907 Reproduction 2007 Isle of Man Post Office TT Races History Timeline at iomtt com Retrieved 26 May 2016 End of RAC ACU courses recorded at lpmcc net page about race competitor training at acu org uk ACU Handbook 2015 Road Racing2 pdf see Section 14 2 p 298 at acu org ukExternal links editOfficial website Catalogue of the ACU archives held at the Modern Records Centre University of Warwick Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Auto Cycle Union amp oldid 1208375038, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
