National Cyclists' Union (NCU), earlier the Bicycle Union

This material is held atModern Records Centre, University of Warwick

  • Reference
    • GB 152 NCA BU
  • Former Reference
    • GB 152 NCA/BU
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1878-1959
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 14 boxes

Scope and Content

Council and committee minutes; records registers.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Bicycle Union was formed in 1878. It amalgamated with the Tricycle Association in 1882, and in 1883 was re-named the National Cyclists' Union. With effect from 1 January 1935 it became a company limited by guarantee, and in 1959 it amalgamated with the British League of Racing Cyclists to form the British Cycling Federation.

Access Information

This collection is available to researchers by appointment at the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick. See http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/using/

Acquisition Information

The archive of the British Cycling Federation was deposited in the Centre by the National Cycle Archive in November 1994.

Other Finding Aids

Link to full catalogue: http://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/NCA/2/20

Alternative Form Available

A microfilm of the minute book of the Bicycle Union, 1878-1881, has been made, due to the fragile state of the original. Microfilm preservation sets @ 33/10/1.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on the use of this archive, apart from the requirements of copyright law.

Accruals

Further deposits are not expected.

Related Material

Records of the British Cycling Federation (MSS.328/BCF) and the British League of Racing Cyclists (MSS.328/BLRC) are held at the Centre. Other records deposited by the National Cycle Archive (MSS.328.)