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For generations of British riders, that motorcycle belonged to Ogri — the leather-clad, slightly unhinged, fiercely loyal, mechanically inventive biker who thundered across magazine pages with exhaust smoke, sarcasm and just enough truth to make you laugh out loud at your own riding habits.

As BikeSafe celebrates its 25th anniversary, a programme widely regarded as one of the most successful rider-education initiatives in the UK finds itself facing a significant shift in London. And the Motorcycle Action Group has not held back in its response.

In 1946, Italy needed affordable mobility, fast. Roads were rough, money was tight, and the nation was rebuilding from the rubble of war. Out of that pressure-cooker came a scooter that didn’t just move people around, it moved the mood of an entire generation.

There are racetracks that feel like infrastructure, and there are racetracks that feel like personality. Mallory Park sits firmly in the second camp. It’s short, it’s intense, and it has a rhythm that rewards bravery while punishing daydreaming

If you ever want a reminder that history is rarely tidy, Ducati’s origin story is the perfect exhibit. The brand most riders associate with race paddocks, Italian design drama, and the kind of throttle response that makes you grin inside your helmet, didn’t start with motorcycles at all.