Art and skateboarding at Macba Museum, James Hardy dies at 35, Lucy Evans joins Dogg Scooters, Colony Brand Hard Yard 2 Invitational and by to La Lechera skate park in Spain are our TOP news of the week.
Welcome to Urban World Series News of the week April 5, 2024.
Our first Urban World Series news of the week April 5 of 2024, is Art and skateboarding at the MACBA museum in Barcelona.
Mix of art and skate at the MACBA Museum with the exhibition of the artist Lydia Ourahmane. Some skaters have had the privilege of skating inside the museum. Making a round on a bench placed inside and following it outside, using the curb at the top, the stairs, the gap or any part of the square.
A dream that has come true for few skaters, some of them legendary skaters in the square. For the first time in history, skaters José Cantarilla, Alex Amor, Lucero Enterrio, Celeste Romero, Joan Galceran, Gabry Meliani and Adriel Parmisano have skated inside the museum together with the filmer Blai Costa.
Skateboarder James Hardy dies at 35
Skateboarding is mourning the loss of professional skateboarder James Hardy. He died in Alabama at the age of 35, after battling serious injuries and chronic illnesses that he had been suffering in recent years. Skaters from all over the world have said goodbye to him through social networks, sharing some of his best moments with very emotional farewell messages.
As Trasher Magazine has done through its website and Instagram account: “James Hardy always cared how others were doing. James always had something funny to say and an amazing story to tell me that made us both laugh. James loved just keeping up with everyone and making sure we were all good. Today I wish I could call you one more time to check in buddy. I love you”, – Mike Sinclair.
Colony BMX presentes the second edition of Hard Yards
29 riders from five countries have battled it out in Queensland, Australia, in this second invitational edition organized by Colony BMX. Riders from all over the world representing this list: Brodie Ritter, Josh Matthews, Sam Gibbo, Dylan Radford, Nathan “Lanky” Williams, Lachlan Kirkwood, Jayden Fuller, Connor Smith, Marty Rech, Jonny Mackellar, Lara Lessman, Jason Drury, Kim Lea Mueller, Liam Marshall, Josh “Shredder” King, Troy Harradine, Josh Eaton, Luke Parker, Pete Mayer, John Schneider, Nathan Powell, Kenny Raggett, Clint Millar, Karl Southern, Paterico Fallico, Boyd Hilder, Brandon Loupos, Sean Gardner and Chris James.
Lucy Evans joins Dogg Scooters
Lucy Evans, a rising star from the United Kingdom, has joined Dogg Scooters, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning career. Renowned for her remarkable performances in our Urban World Series events, Evans clinched the gold medal at Extreme Barcelona World Championship in 2021 and followed it up with a silver at Extreme Barcelona 2023.
Her exceptional talent and dedication to the sport have earned her widespread recognition, making her a valuable addition to the Dogg Scooters team. With this new partnership, Evans is poised to continue her impressive trajectory and further solidify her status as one of the top athletes in the scooter community.
Emotional farewell to the Torrevieja Skatepark
Over the weekend, a farewell party was held at La Lechera skatepark in Torrevieja, Cantabria, as the park is set to be demolished due to the impact of the FEVE railway line’s undergrounding. However, enthusiasts need not despair as plans for a new skatepark in the city are already underway. The community rallied together to bid adieu to the beloved skatepark, but excitement brews for the prospect of a new and improved facility. This development ensures that skaters will continue to have a space to pursue their passion, highlighting the enduring spirit of the skateboarding community in Torrevieja.