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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Three months ago, I finally bought my first Insta360 X4 — and honestly, it’s changed the way I film my skate life reels [and now I have some special offers to share with you].

Before this latest u...

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...

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...

A couple of years ago, I came across a skating style that completely blew my mind — JB skating. It’s a dynamic, funky, soulful, and unique quad skating style that was born in Chicago, USA, and [as ...

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...

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...

Roller skating, especially quad skating, has had an extraordinary journey — from early inventions and theatrical spectacles to a full-fledged cultural movement. With its mix of athleticism, rhythmic s...

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...