Dougie Lampkin | |
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Nationality | British |
Born |
Silsden, West Yorkshire, England |
23 March 1976
Website | DougieLampkin.co.uk |
Douglas Martin "Dougie" Lampkin, MBE, also known as Doug, (born 23 March 1976) is an English professional motorcycle trials and endurocross rider. Born in Silsden, West Yorkshire, 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 Lampkin, was also a regular winner on the British circuit in the 1960s. 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 Scott Trial on four occasions.
Lampkin now lives on the Isle of Man. In 2001, he was awarded an MBE for services to his sport.