Episode 1: Wayne [Skate OG] 47 years of skating

Roller skate instructor at Skate Base London and blogger of The Gen X Skater. Kelly interviews skaters and skate influencers within the London urban skate scene.

Meet Wayne.

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 decades] is second to none and truly inspiring to witness.

It has truly been an absolute pleasure to get to know Wayne personally and skate with him over the past few months. He's such a warm hearted person who's always happy to share insights, support and encouragement.

Watching Wayne skate, I've witnessed his discipline for the art of skating, passion and the boundless love he still has for skating [and our community as a whole]. He's a REAL people person. He was the first person I wanted to kick off my series of 7 questions with. He's not just a legend in the minds of so many skaters in the urban scene, he's truly a beautiful human being — one that I'm really happy to know.

"The love of skating keeps me going. I feel free to be creative. No one can put you in a box, you're free to express yourself. There are so many little things in life that can hold you back, but I just find that when I'm on my skates, I'm just free spirited."
~Wayne

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