Recent meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.
Mission & Goals
The ACU is the internationally recognised National Governing Body for motorcycle sport in the British Isles (less Northern Ireland). Formed in 1903, the ACU has a long tradition in the world of motorcycle sport being a founder member of the World Governing Body, the Federation Internationale Motocyclisme (FIM). The ACU has a major role in furthering the interests of motorcycle sport on a global basis. The ACU represents 23,000 licence holders, 3,000 volunteer Marshals and Officials, 550 members Clubs, divided into 20 centres and issues up to 4,000 motorcycle sport permits each year. Domestically, the ACU provides for all forms of motorcycle sport ranging from Road Racing to all disciplines of Off Road activity (Motocross, Trials, Enduro, Grass Track and Speedway) and has successfully organised world class events such as Moto GP, World Superbikes, the Isle of Man TT Races, the Motocross of Nations and Trials Des Nations.
EU Legislative Interests
The ACU monitors activity relating to issues which relate to motorcycle sport, mobility and safety though work done internationally by the FIM
Communication Activities
None currently
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme https://www.fim-moto.com/en/
Organisation Members
https://www.acu.org.uk/
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