Auto-Cycle Union, also known as ACU, is a State Owned entity headquartered in the Isle of Man. Founded in 1904, the organization operates with approximately 20 employees. The company specializes in motorsports and cycling, functioning as the governing body of motorcycle sport in the British Isles, encompassing the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, while excluding Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1904

Headcount

21

Headquarters

Isle of Man

Primary Segment

Motorsports and cycling

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On September 11, 2026, the Auto-Cycle Union confirmed the four riders selected to represent TeamGB at the FIM Long Track of Nations in the Netherlands later that month, where they will compete as defending champions following their 2025 victory in Vechta, Germany. Previously, on August 28, the ACU confirmed its Youth Enduro Academy for a three-year period. Led by Chief Instructor Alex Snow, the academy supports riders aged 12-18, with assistance up to age 21, through on-bike training, fitness programs, nutrition advice, race preparation, and athlete development. Earlier, on August 3, the ACU announced the return of its Kickstart Women Trials Training on September 5 and 6, 2026, at Rockfield Monmouth, in association with Gloucester and Cotswold Motorcycle Club, building on two successful events earlier in the year. This followed an event on July 8, when FIM President Jorge Viegas and ACU President Tim Lightfoot joined other guests in London to discuss the 6DAYS® FIM Enduro of Nations, which will be held in Great Britain next year for the first time in 44 years. The 101st edition of the 6Days enduro, the FIM's oldest sanctioned race first run in 1913, was presented to the UK parliament at the House of Commons.

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Auto-Cycle Union offers products in the sports industry. Auto-Cycle Union's product portfolio comprises of motorsports and cycling.
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