FreestyleXtreme Magazine Issue 4 | Page 34

R OYAL HILLS IS UNDISPUTEDLY one of the best motocross facilities in Europe. Located in the stunning hills of Southern France, this unique motocross experience will test and improve you as a rider in a fun and super relaxed way. I am lucky enough to have ridden at Royal Hills myself, and I can safely say I’ve never had more fun on my bike. The variety of riding available is simply immense: you’ve got two motocross tracks, a supercross track, a progressive FMX set-up that links into a gnarly freeride area, enduro for days, a BMX pump track and DH MTB! This means that there is something for everyone, and it’s also likely you’ll have a go at a form of dirt biking you’ve never done before. From its humble beginnings as a small backyard quad bike circuit with some dilapidated farm buildings, Royal Hills has, in only four years, become a dream destination for motocross riders the world over. From the luxury accommodation to the epic riding opportunities, this is truly a dirt bike experience like no other. The facility can be hired out on a weekly basis by groups of riders: friends and families, brands, teams or whoever wants to take advantage of this epic riding spot. When you go Royal Hills you get the whole package. Living on-site in the sweet chalets (with big built-in garages underneath) means you never have to load up in the morning to drive anywhere. You can simply head downstairs after breakfast, gear up, walk out of the garage, ride up a short hill and you’re there. Postcard views as far as the eye can see with 360 degrees of dirt biking madness to be had. One team that rides Royal Hills as much as possible, is the Masters of Dirt. With a mix of FMX and MTB / BMX athletes, the riding opportunities available are ideal for the M.O.D crew to session from dawn till dusk. u £ David Rinaldo throwing a big Turn Up on the freeride line