The Gen X Skater Blog

Last Friday saw the very first Urban Community Skate Awards 2026, hosted by Roll'n Boogie at Tottenham Community Centre in London.

This was yet another wonderfully innovative idea brought to life ...

As you already know, I’ve been interested in JB skating for a few years now. There’s just something about the funky smooth energy of Chicago JB style that drew me in. You'll also know that I've bee...

If you’re a London-based skater, you’ll know just how rare a good, flat, smooth, skateable space is. Open areas where skaters can come together throughout the day are not plentiful.

That’s why wha...

Last Tuesday saw the debut of Roll’n Boogie’s Fashion Show & Skate Night event.

Skate etiquette isn’t about following a set of rigid rules to a T. It’s about awareness.

I first heard about Maddison Heights roller skating rink in Essex just over a year ago. Word had reached the London skating community that skaters were travelling out for specific events — particu...

So… have you heard the latest? London is about to host its first-ever Urban Roller Skating Dance Competition on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 [Hosted by Roll’n Boogie] and honestly, I cannot wait!

A ...

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...

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...

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...