The Gen X Skater Blog

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First Visit to Maddison Heights Roller Rink [Essex] events products & services rhythm skating skate trips & holidays Feb 02, 2026

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...

7 Questions With [London's Most Prolific Skate Traveller] Laverne 7 questions with... gen x skaters jb skating rhythm skating skate trips & holidays skaters skating styles Jan 26, 2026

I was first introduced to Laverne at Gatwick Airport whilst on my way back from Skate Love Barcelona a few years back. Since then, our paths crossed a few times when meeting with our artistic skati...

Valencia Roll 2025: A Spanish Fiesta events gen x skaters rhythm skating skate trips & holidays street skating Nov 10, 2025

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...

Annual Rhythm Skating Festivals: From London to Barcelona and Beyond events products & services rhythm skating skate trips & holidays street skating Jun 13, 2025

Whether you’re into Rhythm Skating [like jam, Freestyle and JB], park skating, skate partying, or street skating on mass, 2025 is packed with roller skate festivals that will have you maxing out on yo...

A Rendezvous in Paris 2025 Skate Festival [& Birthday Celebrations events rhythm skating skate trips & holidays street skating Jun 02, 2025

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...

A pair of black Slades convertible roller skates (showing the boots dismounted from the roller skate plate)

Slades Roller Skates Review: The Ultimate Convertible Skate? products & services rhythm skating roller skates skate trips & holidays Apr 14, 2025

Slades by Flaneurz roller skates have been making waves as a versatile and travel-friendly option for skaters who want the best of both worlds—comfortable walking shoes that transform into skates

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