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    SOUTHPORT JAM 2022 | EVENT REPORT

    Jonathan Labez·
    The idea of SPT Jam came about after we started a fundraiser to resurface the local skate park. We secured £18,500 from the council. After seeing the fresh wood, I approached the council about showing off the work in some way. I suggested some form of [skate] jam and they loved the idea.

    LYON ROLLER OPEN | EVENT REPORT

    Jonathan Labez·
    The French rollerblading scene brings photos and stories from this year's Lyon Roller Open. We hear from participant Javi Garrido, judge Précilia Verdier, organizer Homere Kalampalikis, and MC Baptiste Urbain. Our Staff Photographer Clément Barbaza spent the weekend documenting it for this feature and presenting his first photo exhibition to much acclaim.

    HAMBURG XMAS JAM 2021 | SPIELO ROYALE

    Jonathan Labez·
    For the sake of argument, let's compare competing at a rollerblading competition with gambling. It's about win and loss, taking chance for a dopamine rush. Most of the time though, the outcome is you'll lose. Whether it's money, dignity, or the integrity of your body. A successful performance in these domains requires a set of outstanding skills, keen knowledge of the rules and knacks, and a good initial position (such as capital/sponsor). This makes a winning outcome has bias...