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Charlie Delaney | Layback Powerslide | Hackney Bumps
The only bit of travel I managed in 2020 was a quick weekend in London with Charlie, in between lockdowns. Seeing Hackney Bumps for the first time was definitely a priority. Charlie sliding over this one bump was always going to look cool because of his effortless style.
Tom Deacon | Heelflip | Hackney Bumps
Tom is an old Notts head and was good enough to hang with us for a day, showing us around a load of London spots. Meeting at Hackney Bumps early on a Sunday, it was no surprise how friendly and welcoming all the locals were - shoutout to all the dads skating with their kids!
Elliot Maynard | Nosebluntslide | Nottingham
What else would you do upon finding an empty plinth but throw some noseblunt shapes onto it? This could be the statue Nottingham really needs...
Elliot Maynard | Frontside flip | Nottingham
It’s about time this city had another DIY, and it’s no surprise at all that Dave Bevan & friends are behind all the hard work. Elliot put at least 4 of these flips down, insisting on getting the perfect one for Dan O’Neill’s next video.