The Gen X Skater Blog

So as you probably know by now, I’ve just wrapped up 10 incredible days in Chicago enjoying the ultimate JB experience.

But the trip wasn’t over yet.

Still riding high on the waves of my adventur...

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...

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...

The skating scene is a fascinating one. Essentially, we all show up for the same reason—to have a thoroughly good time on our 8's. We get to enjoy a continuous stream of party vibes, creativity, an...

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

I’ve known Roland since 2022, when he first took photos of my son and me on roller skates.

The skate scene was much quieter back then, and Roland was just beginning his skate photography project.

Si...

Roller Skating is often perceived as a young person's game, however, the huge influx of us Gen X and boomers is changing the playing field. As a collective, we've firmly decided that skating is for an...

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...

My fellow Gen Xer, Kat François started skating about a year ago. We first met when she joined one of my roller skating courses, and I can honestly say that we've maintained a strong connection eve...

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