Issed on behalf of the Lampkin family:
It is with deep regret that we inform you of the sad passing of Harold Martin Lampkin, better known as Martin Lampkin, who lost his cruel year long plus battle with cancer earlier today at the age of sixty-five.
As the first ever FIM Trial World Champion back in 1975, Martin who continued right through to the present day to be a recognised and much loved figure within the motorcycle community the World over, passed away peacefully surrounded by his immediate family near to his hometown of Silsden, Yorkshire.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his wife Isobel, his sons Dougie and Harry and other members of the Lampkin family, plus all his many friends motorcycling and otherwise at this sad time.
Funeral details will be confirmed in due course.
In the meantime, we politely request that the family’s privacy is respected during this difficult period.
Updated 4th April: A funeral service for Martin 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. Donations can also be made online - when doing so please select - I'm donating because of the work of: Manorlands - https://www.sueryder.org/donate/one-off-donation/donation-form
Images - kind thanks to Eric Kitchen.