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...

If you’re a London-based skater, you’ll know just how rare a good, flat, smooth, skateable space is. Open areas where skaters can come together throughout the day are not plentiful.

That’s why wha...

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...

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...

If you're a dedicated skater who's influenced by the global skating scene, you'll likely be interested in this educational and riveting documentary. 

United Skates is a 2018 documentary that dives...

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...

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...

The BoNana Street Skate may at times look like a massive urban takeover today, but it all started with a simple gesture — and it was really sweet.

Emirates skater, Bobo (aka Kim) wanted to get more ...

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...