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NATO summit puts Dutch cycling in jeopardy: "Threat to the future of the sport"
CyclingWednesday, 27 November 2024 at 11:17
The Dutch Association of Cycling Race Organizers has expressed concern after the Dutch National Police announced that no cycling races will receive motorcycle police escorts between January 1 and September 1, 2025. This decision, communicated to event organizers and the Royal Dutch Cycling Union, is due to the high demand for police motorcycle units to provide security during a two-day NATO summit taking place in the Netherlands next summer.
As the representative of over sixty cycling races in the Netherlands, the association is deeply disappointed by this announcement, especially since previous signals suggested otherwise. Chairman Joost van Oostrum believes cycling should not bear the brunt of this but instead be part of the solution. "The police are focusing on protecting dignitaries traveling on Dutch roads during the NATO summit."
"A large number of highly trained motorcycle officers are needed for this task — the same officers who are already in short supply. Cycling races are a great opportunity for these officers to maintain their skills and to train others who are not yet fully qualified for such assignments," Van Oostrum stated in a press release titled 'No police escorts in 2025 threatens the future of cycling.'
"Hopes pinned on regional collaboration"
The Dutch Association of Cycling Race Organizers is worried that the already tight cycling calendar will shrink even further because of the National Police Unit’s decision. "Our hopes are pinned on the strong collaboration that many cycling events have with their regional police forces. These partnerships are often tailored to local needs and work very well in many areas. I’m optimistic that regional police teams and organizers can come together to ensure these races can take place as planned in 2025. I trust that a solution can be found," said Van Oostrum.
Dutch Royal Cycling Union director Maurice Leeser shared his frustration: "It’s frustrating and disappointing that a two-day NATO summit means that no motorcycle officers will be available for cycling races for eight months — that's essentially the entire cycling season."
"The Union will work closely with race organizers to ensure the events scheduled in 2025 can take place regardless. A crucial step will be accelerating the use of civilian motorcycle traffic controllers. We urgently call on the relevant ministries to make resources available to develop a national guideline for civilian motorcycle traffic controllers as soon as possible," Leeser concluded.
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