LAMPKIN TALKS ABOUT THE ITALIAN GP AND HIS FUTURE

At thirty-four years old Dougie Lampkin - Beta is by far the oldest rider in the 2010 SPEA FIM Trial World Championship, but despite his senior status amongst his younger rivals the ex multi FIM Trial World Champion continues to look to the future. The Italian Grand Prix this coming weekend will bring to an end a three week trip down memory lane for Dougie, with him being the only rider on the current tour who has competed in GP's at all three of the recent venues.

Despite missing the Japanese Grand Prix, to compete in an extreme enduro event at the request of Red Bull, Lampkin still holds seventh spot in the general standings and is in with a good chance of reclaiming the sixth position he earned last season. Alongside the British round the Italian GP remains a special occasion for the veteran campaigner, especially since he rejoined Beta a few seasons ago.

Dougie explained. "Italy is one of my favourite countries and is also normally one of the best rounds of the year. I love the Italian food and also the people, they have a real passion for Trial and this creates an incredible atmosphere. Even as a British rider the Italian fans have always given me great support, it obviously helps when you are riding an Italian bike too."

"Each year I hear stories about me retiring from the SPEA FIM Trial World Championship, but each time they are not true. At the moment I am actually really enjoying my riding, as I have much less pressure than when I was champion for all those years. I know I do not have the same level as I used to, but somehow I seem to be able to stay in touch with the younger riders and still get some respectable results."

"I am sure once I stop enjoying riding my bike I will stop competing as then it would be very hard to find the motivation after all those years of travelling. It is good to be back with Beta as it is where I started my career and my intention is to stay as part of the family until I decide to hang up my boots."

"Hopefully I will be able to continue in 2011 as I have done this year, by riding the SPEA FIM Trial World Championship again, plus some selected indoor and extreme enduro events. Trial has been a part of my life for a long time, so it will be something I am sure I will miss when I finally stop."

"Bou is riding at an incredible level, so whilst I continue to dream about winning my 100th Grand Prix I also know it will be very difficult to reach this final goal. My last GP victory was back in 2006, however after being second to Toni in Fort William I continue to hope that with the right conditions and some good luck I can still win just one more GP, and that might be in Foppolo this weekend as I have good memories of this place."

"When I stop riding perhaps I will not stop being part of the paddock, as I would like to continue to work in Trial in the future. Maybe I can help some riders or maybe help to develop and improve the championship in some way, as I still feel I have a lot to give to the sport. However for the moment, my only focus is to ride well in Italy this weekend after riding badly in San Marino, as it is an important round for Beta and for all those Italian fans who have supported me throughout my career."

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2010 SPEA FIM TRIAL
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Round 1
Baiona – Spain
18 April - 1 Day Event

Round 2
Pacos De Ferreira – Portugal
24-25 April - 2 Day Event

Round 3
Motegi –Japan
05-06 June - 2 Day Event

Round 4
Fort William – Great Britain
26-27 June - 2 Day Event

Round 5
St Michel De Maurienne – France
11 July - 1 Day Event

Round 6
Baldasserrona – San Marino
18 July - 1 Day Event

> Round 7
Foppolo – Italy
25 July - 1 Day Event

Round 8
Kramolin - Czech Republic
05 September – 1 Day Event

2010 SPEA FIM WOMEN'S TRIAL
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Round 1
St Michel De Maurienne – France
10 July - 1 Day Event

Round 2
Kramolin – Czech Republic
04 September - 1 Day Event

Round 3
Myslenice – Poland
10 September - 1 Day Event

2010 FIM TRIAL DES NATIONS

Myslenice – Poland
11 September - Women's
12 September - Men's

2010 FIM Riders Championship
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1: Bou 165
2: Fujinami 135
3: Raga 135
4: Cabestany 120
5: Fajardo 113

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