The Gen X Skater Blog

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!

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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...

I’ve just returned from a long weekend in France participating in the Rendezvous in Paris Roller Skating Festival [and what a vibe it was]. It was my second time attending this festival as the 2024 fe...