The Gen X Skater Blog

After landing in Chicago on Monday, I wasted no time getting myself to the Rink for my first skate of the trip later that evening. The following morning, I headed to the 10am–2pm over-21s open skat...

I first met Steve last year, as he was enjoying a jam during a social skate meet.

I can honestly tell you that Steve is one of the warmest and most open hearted skaters you could ever hope to meet...

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard skaters within our community — and further afield — describe the experience of roller skating as a form of healing, a stress reliever, or it “saved t...

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...

Wayne is one of London's longest standing 'OG' skaters. A true skate icon, loved and revered by many within the skate community. His skating talent, particularly as a speed skater [over nearly five de...

As a woman who’s fairly comfortable with skating into middle age, I’ve found myself having increasingly more conversations about the joys and woes of menopause. I’ve recently had lots of discussion...

As a roller skating instructor, I see people with different levels of skating ability. However, sometimes when a student struggles to soften their knees during certain phases of their skating stroke, ...