Council and committee minutes; records registers.
National Cyclists' Union (NCU), earlier the Bicycle Union
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- ReferenceGB 152 NCA/BU
- Dates of Creation1878-1959
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description14 boxes
Scope and Content
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.