It is with great sadness that we notify you of the sad passing of Harold Martin Lampkin – better known as Martin Lampkin. Martin sadly passed away at the age of 65 following a long battle with cancer.
Martin was the first ever FIM Trial World Champion and continued through to the present day as a prominent and much respected and recognised figure within the world of motorcycle sport.
ACU Chairman Brian Higgins commented, “I have known Martin and Isobel from right back to the seventies when we were riding British Championships together. We were also the next riding numbers in the Scottish Six Days Trial in 1976 (hence the reason me in the background of one of the images) and had a good week especially on the long moor crossings. Martin was always a professional in his no nonsense approach to trials before continuing his role as Minder – and mentor for Dougie during his continuation of the Lampkin name as World Trials Champions. He will be sadly missed by many”.
Our thoughts and condolences go to Martin’s family during this sad time.
A funeral service will be held on Monday 11th April 2016 - 1.30pm at St James Church, Kirkgate, Silsden, West Yorkshire, BD20 0AL.
The family have kindly asked for no flowers.
If you would like, donations can be made to Manorlands Hospice, Keighley Road, Oxenhope, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 9HJ.
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