Dougie Lampkin
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Douglas Martin "Dougie" Lampkin, MBE
, also known as Doug, (born Silsden
, West Yorkshire
, 23 March 1976) is an internationally renowned English
motorcycle trials rider. Born into a family steeped in motorcycle
sport—his father, Martin Lampkin, was the first FIM Trial World Championship winner in 1975, and his Uncle Arthur was also a regular winner on the British circuit in the 1960s. Dougie Lampkin has won five consecutive World Indoor (1997–2001) and seven consecutive World Outdoor Championships (1997–2003). He has also won four World Team Championships (Trial des Nations)
in years 1997, 1999, 2002 and 2003, six British Adult Championships, two Spanish Adult Championships and the world famous Scott Trial
on three occasions.
Lampkin now lives on the Isle of Man
. In 2001, he was awarded an MBE
for services to his sport.
MBE
MBE can stand for:* Mail Boxes Etc.* Management by exception* Master of Bioethics* Master of Bioscience Enterprise* Master of Business Engineering* Master of Business Economics* Mean Biased Error...
, also known as Doug, (born Silsden
Silsden
Silsden is a town and civil parish situated in West Yorkshire, England. It lies on the northern slope of the Aire Valley between Keighley and Skipton. It is about from the river. Along the lower edge of the town is the Leeds and Liverpool Canal...
, West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England with a population of 2.2 million. West Yorkshire came into existence as a metropolitan county in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972....
, 23 March 1976) is an internationally renowned English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
motorcycle trials rider. Born into a family steeped in motorcycle
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
sport—his father, Martin Lampkin, was the first FIM Trial World Championship winner in 1975, and his Uncle Arthur was also a regular winner on the British circuit in the 1960s. Dougie Lampkin has won five consecutive World Indoor (1997–2001) and seven consecutive World Outdoor Championships (1997–2003). He has also won four World Team Championships (Trial des Nations)
Trial des Nations
Trial des Nations is the most important Motorcycle trials competition of national teams organized by the International Motorcycling Federation . It has been held annually since 1984 at different countries. Each team is composed of four riders in the male category, and since 2000, three riders in...
in years 1997, 1999, 2002 and 2003, six British Adult Championships, two Spanish Adult Championships and the world famous Scott Trial
Scott Trial
The Scott Trial is a British motorcycle trials competition run over an off road course of approximately 70 miles. One of the most challenging trials events in the UK its appeal is to clubman riders as well as international professional riders...
on three occasions.
Lampkin now lives on the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
. In 2001, he was awarded an MBE
MBE
MBE can stand for:* Mail Boxes Etc.* Management by exception* Master of Bioethics* Master of Bioscience Enterprise* Master of Business Engineering* Master of Business Economics* Mean Biased Error...
for services to his sport.
Year | Event | Result |
---|---|---|
1991 | Schoolboy B Class British championship | 1st |
1992 | Schoolboy A Class British championship | 1st |
1993 | European championship | 1st |
1994 | British Adult championship | 1st |
World championship | 6th | |
Scottish Six Day Trial | 1st | |
1995 | British Adult championship | 2nd |
World championship | 4th | |
1996 | World championship | 2nd |
Scottish Six Day Trial (2) | 1st | |
1997 | World championship Indoor | 1st |
World championship Outdoor | 1st | |
World Team championship | 1st | |
British Adult championship (2) | 1st | |
1998 | World championship Indoor (2) | 1st |
World championship Outdoor (2) | 1st | |
British Adult championship (3) | 1st | |
1999 | World championship Indoor (3) | 1st |
World championship Outdoor (3) | 1st | |
World Team championship (2) | 1st | |
British Adult championship (4) | 1st | |
2000 | World championship Indoor (4) | 1st |
World championship Outdoor (4) | 1st | |
British Adult championship (5) | 1st | |
2001 | World championship Indoor (5) | 1st |
World championship Outdoor (5) | 1st | |
Spanish Adult championship | 1st | |
2002 | World championship Outdoor (6) | 1st |
British Adult championship (6) | 1st | |
World Team championship (3) | 1st | |
World championship Indoor | 2nd | |
2003 | World championship Outdoor (7) | 1st |
World Team championship (4) | 1st | |
Spanish Adult championship (2) | 1st | |
World championship Indoor | 2nd | |
2004 | World championship Indoor | 3rd |
World championship Outdoor | 2nd | |
2005 | World championship Indoor | 4th |
World championship Outdoor | 3rd | |
2006 | World championship Indoor | 6th |
World championship Outdoor | 4th | |
External links
- DougieLampkin.co.uk, official website