Support grows for National Escort Group petition

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An online petition calling for motorcycle marshals on the National Escort Group (NEG) to be given legal powers to stop vehicles during road races has gathered momentum. 

At the time of writing, the petition [external link] has gained over 3,500 signatures after being made live on March 5 and has received wide publicity on social media site Twitter. 

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Richard Abraham is an award-winning writer, based in New Zealand. He has reported from major sporting events including the Tour de France and Olympic Games, and is also a part-time travel guide who has delivered luxury cycle tours and events across Europe. In 2019 he was awarded Writer of the Year at the PPA Awards.