Twelve-times FIM trial world champion Dougie Lampkin will join Gas Gas for the 2011 campaign.

The 34-year-old former Beta rider has signed a three-year multi-facet contract with the Spanish-based manufacturer.

He will continue to compete in the SPEA FIM Trial World Championship next season, as well as contesting the FIM Indoor Enduro World Championship and selected extreme enduro competitions, plus other international trial and enduro events.

Lampkin will also play an important role in helping Gas Gas develop their trial and enduro products for racing.

While maintaining his quest for his 100th Trial Grand Prix win, he will also assist younger team- mate Adam Raga as the 2010 vice FIM trial world champion looks to return to the top of the rankings.

Additionally Lampkin will take on overall responsibility for all trial activities, taking on the position as trials team manager, but with a very hands-on approach.

His competitive Gas Gas debut will be on Saturday, January 8 at Sheffield Arena.

Sheffield will also see Dougie begin his association with major trial brand Jitsie. The Yorkshireman has agreed terms to wear both their riding apparel and helmet, and also to develop his own range of Jitsie casual clothing.

Speaking about his move, Lampkin said: “Firstly I would like to thank Lapo Bianchi, my cousin John and everyone else at Beta for making my second stay both enjoyable and successful.

"It has not been an easy decision to leave the family, but the new challenge is just the motivation I need at this stage in my career.”

Lampkin added: “This is an exciting opportunity for me and one I am delighted to embrace as Gas Gas have shown a real desire and passion for me to become a part of their team.

"I firmly believe I still have something to offer by riding the Trial World Championship, and as well as looking to win at least one more GP.

"I really think by still riding at the highest level it will help with the development process we have planned.”

The motor cycling legend continued: “The two-stroke Gas Gas enduro models are among the best in their class, and I think this will really help me at the indoor and extreme events.

"Although I have had some good results to date in these type of competitions, I feel that I can improve my performances given the benefits offered by the weight and power of the Gas Gas enduro machine.

“I will be going all out to win my 100th Trial GP, the centenary edition of the Scottish Six-Day Trial and the indoor enduro World Championship, plus some extreme enduro events and as many other competitions as possible, while still attending to my other duties, so it is going to be a busy year all round.”