The Gen X Skater Blog

I was first introduced to Laverne at Gatwick Airport whilst on my way back from Skate Love Barcelona a few years back. Since then, our paths crossed a few times when meeting with our artistic skati...

If you're a dedicated skater who's influenced by the global skating scene, you'll likely be interested in this educational and riveting documentary. 

United Skates is a 2018 documentary that dives...

This summer was one for the books — sunny days, vibrant energy, and endless opportunities to socialise [at more skate meets than I could keep up with]. I honestly can’t remember a time when I skate...

Big Jim has been my favourite French rhythm skater and is in my top 3 skaters since I first discovered him on Insta around 3 years ago.

What do I love about Big Jim? It’s the freshness he brings t...

Last weekend, the 2nd year of Valencia Roll wrapped up its skate p festival with skaters of all levels coming together from all across the globe. What drew us in? The promise of a fresh new skating...

Skater Dredd is a well known South London skater who has been a prominent figure in the urban skate scene for several years now. I learned about Skater Dredd a couple of years ago from skaters who ...

A few weekends ago, I attended a surprise joint skate party for two of my close skate friends Simon and Charlotte on Crystal Palace Bridge — a well known skate spot in South London. It was organis...

There’s something so nostalgic about getting into your quad skates, letting the beat take you as you glide around the uber smooth wooden floor under disco lights with friends. For many of us Gen X ska...

This year, I had the honour of being a part of a very special performance at Notting Hill Carnival 2025 — one that blended history, elegance, and UK Ballroom Skating in a way London had never quite se...

When I turned 50 last month (yes—5-0 and still rolling hard!), something beautiful became undeniable: the roller skating scene isn’t just a Gen Z game [though their numbers are multiplying with a forc...