The French Hill Climb Championship is a significant annual event that draws competitive riders from around the world to test their skills and capabilities. Held since 1984, the race has grown in popularity over the years, with the 2019 race seeing competitors from across Europe gather in the small town of Arette, France for the Impossible Climb, a two-day event held in the heart of a geographical beauty.
The riders are faced with a daunting task – scaling a 230m hill with a soft right curve and jumpy sections – and must navigate their bikes over varied and challenging terrain. The hill, lined with cheering spectators, serves as the ultimate battleground for competitors to showcase their skills and go head-to-head in a thrilling display of speed, power, and control.
The first day of the event saw stock dirt bike riders take to the hill in a show of skills and daring, but the real competition began on the second day. With 56 competitors ready to put their modified bikes to the test, the contest was fierce, with each rider getting four chances to prove their abilities and maneuver their machine to the top of the hill.