UWS news of the week – April 19, 2024

  • Barcelona Street Jam 11, Liga Pro Skate Portugal 1st stop, The end of Braille Skate?, Devon Smilie & Ryan Williams in a video game and New skatepark in Marbella are our TOP news of the week.
  • Welcome to Urban World Series News of the week April 19, 2024.
barcelona street jam

Our first Urban World Series news of the week April 19 of 2024, is the Barcelona Street Jam v11, coming in May 15-16. 

Probably, the most famous Scootering street contest in the World, Barcelona Street Jam, is back for its 11th edition.

Last year, Urban World Series supported the jam  with the gift of its final spot, a perfect kink rail built in Badalona, BCN.

Pacal Teixeira wins the first stage of the Pro Skate League

A lot of level, a lot of skaters and incredible tricks. The Portuguese skate league has put skaters like Pacal Teixeira and Carmo Gautier on the podium at the Almada skatepark. Pacal started this league strong, winning with the last trick of his round. Winner of Extreme Barcelona 2022 in the HotWheels Superchargers Junior final., at only 12 years old he stands out internationally and competes on the World Tour circuit. Pacal shared the podium with his brother Madu Teixeira and Kleber Fabiano

Devon Smillie and Ryan Williams in a BMX video game

Devon Smilie, Ryan Williams, Nina Buitrago, Dakota Roche and more BMX Street athletes feature in the new BMX STREETS video game.

Have you try it already? Out now in Steam.

Is this the end of Braille Skate?

The skate brand that grew through YouTube with skate tutorials from skater Aaron Kyro, until it popularized its products. A unique form in the world of skateboarding that marked a new path for others. Now he is announcing big changes that redirect the brand. But where?

 

A few days ago they announced the departure of Gabe Cruz and other members of the team, the manager said goodbye through the YouTube channel with one of the most difficult videos for him after 10 years in Braille. These marches leave several doubts in the air. It means that there will be many changes that will define the future of the brand. Now many are wondering if this will be the end of Braille skateboarding.

Marbella new skate park in Spain

Big and colorfil, Marbella city has a new brand skate park and it looks amazing. 6.600 square meters, good weather, bowls and a dreamy street zone.

Planning a trip to Andalucía soon?!