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ACU Motorcycling GB governs motorcycle sports in Britain and is recognised by the Federation Internationale de Motorcyclisme (FIM), being a founder member in 1904.
The main objective of the ACU is to provide all participants in motorcycle sport with enjoyable, safe and competitive days of sporting action.
ACU centres in Wales |
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Cheshire and North Wales
Arena Cross UK, Civil Service Motoring Association, Clwyd Dirtbike Club, Colwyn MCC, Conway & DMCC, Denbigh & Mold MCC, Llangollen & DMCC, On the Right Track Racing, Oswestry & DMC, Red Dragon Schoolboys MX Club, Wrexham MC
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Mid Wales
Aberystwyth & DMCC, Bro Cader MCC, Builth Wells MC, Central Wales Auto Club, Clive MCC, Diamonds MCC, Hafren Dirt Bike Club, Llanfyllin & District MCC, Motochallenge Riders Club, MWTRA, Rhayader MC & LCC, The Martlets Motorcycle Project
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West South Wales
Amman Valley MCC & LCC, Dulais Valley MCC, Dyfed Dirt Bike Club, Motorcyclists & Competitors Association, Neath MC, Port Talbot MC RC, Vale of Towy MCC, West Wales MX Club
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East South Wales
Aberaman & DMCC, Abergavenny Auto Club, Caerleon & District Motor Sports Club, Caerphilly & DMCC, Cardiff Motor Club, Civil Service Motoring Association, East Wales Moto Cross Club, Ebbw Vale MCC, Ecurie Cymraeg, Enduro Wales.Com, Ferndale & DMCC, Gilfach Triangle Motor Club, Gwent Police MCC, Gwent Schoolboy Trials Club, Merthyr Motor Club, Pontypool & DMCC, Rhondda Motor Club, Trials Cymru
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With more than 700 clubs divided into 21 centres, there are many opportunities available for interested parties, irrespective of age or ability.
Four of the 21 centres - Cheshire and North Wales, Mid Wales, West South Wales and East South Wales - are responsible for administering the sport in Wales.
Motocross tracks are laid out over natural or man-made undulating terrain, with spectacular jumps and turns. Races can last from 10 to 40 minutes depending on the event.
The speed of the riders, and the trackside viewing all make it a compelling sport to watch. One of the great thrills for competitors and spectators is the mass start with up to 40 riders racing to get to the first bend.
Motocross is suitable for all ages and abilities - from as young as six years of age boys and girls can compete on automatic machines.
There is also an evolution in the sport as children grow in skill and move up the ranks, on bikes of increasing size and engine capacity (65cc, 85cc, 125cc).
The development of future stars can be seen as riders hone their skills and abilities to race for longer periods at higher physical levels.
With this skill comes maturity and respect for what can be achieved, with an overriding emphasis on safety and responsibility for oneself and others with whom you are competing.
And most of all it remains fun, this makes the sport so accessible to a range of ages and abilities.
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