ROLL ON 2.0 THAT’S A WRAP

Pitt Street Skatepark in Portsmouth was the venue for the 2^nd Annual @rollonflatland jam.

The once derelict food superstore has been converted an amazing All Wheels, All Ages, All Skills, All Weather skatepark that now serves the community far and wide.

The idea of the Roll On Jam was the brain child of Freestyle bike rider Mike O’Connell @mikeobmx, who whilst now in his 50’s still rides most days. “My desire is to continue to give something back to the sport that has given me so much since I was ten years old, and be part of the solution” said Mike.

The event saw around 30 riders of all ages and skill levels enjoy a relaxed session followed by both Expert and Pro competitions.

 Huge congratulations to the winners:  ( full results soon).

Expert

1^st TGM Maz

2^nd James Ovens 

3^rd Ellis Morgans

4th Jake Lloyd

Pro 

1^st Yinka Thomas

2^nd Steven Green 

3^rd Jason Forde

4th Amos Burke

5th Matt Cole

A big thank you to all the sponsors who supported the event. @bsdforever @steelyflats1991 @deadsailorbmx @t77bmx @pittstskatepark @backto_the_lab amazing handmade trophies from Leroy at @atomicwelding , gifts from Steve Habbishaw plus @mikeobmx , Jacob @pittstskatepark each throwing down the £100 cash prize for 1^st place in Pro. 

Thanks @handsome_dave_rocker on the decks, with judges @emer_johann and @rangajobsy 

And finally massive thanks to MC for the event, my first ever riding buddy and right-hand man for this event Effraim Catlow @effraimcatlow whose career achievements include multiple contest wins, judging, hosting events, multimedia activities and running freestyle academies, Big E is BMX! Be sure to check out his recent Union Tapes interview.

It was amazing to see the BMX community come together for a second year. Thank you to everyone who made the trip, riders and spectators, and everyone who helped behind the scenes. #bepartofthesolution

Mike O

Congratulations to Fraser Drasch winner of the beginner class on Sunday at the King of Roller La contest at the National Cycling Show, Birmingham NEC. Great to see new faces getting into flatland, full results below.