World champion trials rider Martin Lampkin has died after a fight against cancer.

The Silsden motorbiking icon, who was the first-ever FIM Trial World Champion in 1975, died on Saturday aged 65.

His family announced Mr Lampkin’s passing in a statement on the website Trials Central.

The family statement said: “Martin continued right through to the present day to be a recognised and much-loved figure within the motorcycle community the world over.

“He 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.”

Mr Lampkin’s son Dougie, who is also a motorbike champion, said on his Facebook page that he was devastated to announce the news.

The funeral service will be held on Monday at St James Church, Kirkgate, Silsden.The family have asked for no flowers but donations can be made to Manorlands Hospice.

Mr Lampkin and his brothers Arthur and Alan, together with their sons, notched up seven world titles, six British titles and numerous motocross and trials victories.

Mr Lampkin started riding at the age of 11, taking part in British and European Championships, and in 1973 became European champion.

In 1975 the European championships were expanded into the world championships, and he took the first-ever title.

He retired from professional competition in 1982.

After retiring from competition he supported son Dougie in his successful career.

Dougie is a professional motorcycle trials and endurocross rider and has won five consecutive World Indoor and seven consecutive World Outdoor Championships,.