Martin Lampkin

Martin Lampkin (28 December 1950 – 2 April 2016) was an English professional motorcycle competitor. He competed in many of off-road motorcycle events, but specialized in observed trials competitions. He won the inaugural FIM Trial World Championship held in 1975.[1][2]

Martin Lampkin
Lampkin on a Bultaco Sherpa in 1978
Born(1950-12-28)28 December 1950
Silsden, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Died2 April 2016(2016-04-02) (aged 65)
England
NationalityUnited Kingdom British

Lampkin is the father of twelve-time trials world champion, Dougie Lampkin. In a genre of motorcycling competition that features balletic grace and acrobatic finesse, Lampkin was known for using sheer momentum and physical strength to assault trials course sections.[3]

References
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  1. "Arthur Lampkin Sr. obituary". yorkshirepost.co.uk. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  2. "The Kings". trialonline.org. Archived from the original on 9 June 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  3. "Trials Biker Martin Lampkin Loses his Battle with Cancer". Keighley Online. Archived from the original on 2016-05-10. Retrieved 2016-04-22.


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