Dougie Lampkin launches World trials in Fort William

Sunday 3rd May saw Britain’s twelve times World trials champion Dougie Lampkin officially launch the UK round of the SPEA FIM Trial World Championship, which will be hosted in the Outdoor Capital at Nevis Range just outside Fort William, Scotland in June 2010. Lampkin who is currently competing in, and leading the World famous Scottish six days trial that is taking place around Fort William throughout this week, took time out from his event preparations to add his support to this exciting project.

Thirty-three year old Lampkin who sits in sixth place in this year’s World series at the moment, and who won the Scottish six days trial twelve months ago performed in front of a packed Fort William High Street on Sunday afternoon to declare the build up to the initial event in 2010 to be officially open.
Dougie stunned the waiting crowds as he leapt his factory Beta machine up on to the roof of the carefully positioned gondola, which had been provided by Nevis Range. With the applause still ringing loud Lampkin only paused briefly before then causing another similar reaction, as this time he jumped from his elevated position back down on to the street below. Not content with his one safe passage, Dougie then repeated the incredible feat twice more before signing off, much to the delight of the crowd.

The spectacular and scenic setting at Nevis Range just outside Fort William will be the home of World class trials for the next three years, with the first of these events being a round of the 2010 SPEA FIM Trial World Championship taking place on 26/27th June. The fabulous venue at the foot of the famous Ben Nevis mountain will then welcome the Trial des Nations in September 2011. This will be the first time ever that this inter countries team competition has been hosted on the UK mainland during its entire history. The initial three year plan will then be brought to a close in June 2012, when the Scottish Highlands enjoys yet another round of the SPEA FIM Trial World Championship.

Tickets for the 2010 event will be on sale from late June this year. For full details of these forthcoming World class competitions please visit the official event website – www.ukworldtrial.com

posted by Outdoor Capital of the UK @ 10:34 AM