Ten years may have passed since the last BCSD but the excitement raged on as an international field of bladers took to the course at Modern Skatepark for a chance to earn the title of BCSD Champ. After a long day of impressive blading and exciting tricks, Luke Naylor took the title with an incredible Finals-round showing where he leveled up in real time, linking highly technical tricks back-to-back to come out on top. Congrats to everyone that came out to Detroit for the event and each and every competitor, with special thanks to Daniel Kinney for making it happen “one more time.” - Oneblademag.com.

Featuring: Luke Naylor, Julien Cudot, Joe Atkinson, Adam Bazydlo, Cj Wellsmore, Zack Savage, Antony Pottier, Jeff Dalnas, Lauric Picard, Alex Broskow, Sean Kelso, Chynna Weierstall, Montre Livingston, and more!

BCSD, 2023 Encore @ Modern Skatepark, Royal Oak, (Michigan).

Results

1. Luke Naylor
2. Julien Cudot
3. Joe Atkinson

Up: photos by Ricky Oats.

FORMAT: Session style contest – 10-15 competitors per heat. Competitors occupy the course at the same time. Prelims: 10:00 minutes per heat – 20-30 total competitors advance to Semi-finals. Each heat begins after a competitor lineup to help judges identify participants. Champions Session: Any past champion can advance directly to Semi-finals. Semi-finals: 2x 15:00 minute heats – 10-15 total competitors advance to Finals. Each heat begins after an opening trick/ line from each competitor. Finals: 20:00 minute heat. Heat begins after an opening trick/line from each competitor. More Infos about the Judging here.

Up: “Congratulations Luke Naylor, first place winner of Bitter Cold Show Down 2023”. - IRollNY (IG).

HEAT 1 — 1:00PM - Adam Bazydlo, Alex Hancook, Andrew Broom, Andrew Scherf, Anthony Diandrea, Anthony Aymard, Antony Pottier, Arsenio Patterson, Austin Loomis, Baxter Edwards, Becci Sotelo. HEAT 2 — 1:25PM - BJ Remz, Blake Herlache, Brad Anthony, Brad Magnuson, Casey Goire, Chad Hornish, Chemi Simiyu, Chino Sin, Chris Couture, Christian Tajudeen, Chynna Weierstall. HEAT 3 — 1:50PM - Colin Kelso, Craig Parsons, D LO, David Walsh, Derek French, Diego Guilloud, Eli Lindauer, Eric Hallimen, Eric Michael, Erik Burrow, Francois Richard-Krafchek. HEAT 4 — 2:15PM - Gabe Talamantes, Gaby Velasquez, Jake Dotson, Jeff Dalnas, Jeph Howard, Jeremy Arnold, Jeremy Townsend, Jesus Gabriel Rivera, Jimmy Cisz, Jimmy Hake, Jimmy Spetz.

Up: BCSD 2023 - Artwork by Jeremy Beightol. Photo by Jbootz420.

HEAT 5 — 2:40PM - Jon Fromm, Justin Chad Anthony, Kenny Scherf, Koda Hult, Lauric Picard, Luke Naylor, Mario Pacia, Maxence L.Valade, Michael French, Michael Froemling, Michael Kraft. HEAT 6 // 3:05PM - Pablo Porta, Patrick Andersen, Paul Hubbarth, Phillip Gripper, Randy Juarez, Richard Williams, Sascha Simms, Scott Wells, Scotty Blades, Shawn Rodriguez, Stephane Alfano. HEAT 7 // 3:30PM - Steven Moll, Tais Colares, Taylor Popham, Tim Franken, Tri Tri-Rudolf, Tucker Freeland, Wake Schepman, Yandriel Silverio, Yasmany Martin, Zack Pollak, Zack Savage. CHAMPIONS SESSION — 4:00PM - Alex Broskow, Montre Livingston, Sean Kelso, Billy O’Neill, Julien Cudot, Rory Melehan, Ben Weis.

Bitter Cold Showdown BCSD) is a rollerblading contest and industry trade show. It started in Indiana in 2001, moved to Ohio and then eventually found its home at Modern Skate Park in Royal Oak, Michigan in 2009. The last event was held on February 23, 2013.

Past champions include Chris Haffey, Alex Broskow, Brian Aragon, Montre Livingston, CJ Wellsmore, Erik Bailey, Sean Kelso, Billy O’Neill, Jeff Stockwell, Julien Cudot, Rory Melehan & Ben Weis. Event Founder & Organizer: Daniel Kinney. Visit Bittercoldshowdown.com.

February 25, 2023. After 10 years the Bitter Cold Showdown is happening one last time. At Modern Skatepark. An encore. One final trade show. One final contest. One final champion. And a few surprises. Let’s make it count.

Although the event is inclusive across all ages, genders, skill levels, styles & disciplines, the contest is for advanced rollerblading competitors only. Extensive competition experience is absolutely required. Unlike past events, the contest will NOT be open to all competitors. There will only be 1 advanced rollerblading contest. Do you think you have what it takes to become the last Bitter Cold Showdown champion?

Visit Bittercoldshowdown.com/.

Bitter Cold Showdown 2023 - Brett Urbas Memorial Mini & Bowl Jam Highlights featuring Wake Schepman, Baxter Edwards, Joe Atkinson, Jesus Rivera, Jimmy Cisz, Miguel Ramos, Lauric Picard, and Eric Michael.

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Up: Brett Urbas, 2nd place at the BCSD 2012 - R.I.P (April 25, 1992 – July 30, 2015) - Photo

Bittercold Showdown 2023: Raw & Uncut, by Montgomery Monsters.

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Results: 1. Luke Naylor (USA) - 2. Julien Cudot (France) - 3. Joe Atkinson (UK). "$5,000 awarded to the champion. ~1000 rollerbladers in attendance. All past champions compensated for travel. Prize money for 2nd & 3rd pending additional merchandise sales. Winner was a unanimous decision among all 6 judges".

Photo by Mike Lufholm (IG).

Bitter Cold Show Down, one more time 2023 out in Detroit Michigan for a in-line skate contest. Skaters in the video: Joestylesbx, Cody Forrester, Jan x, Craig Parsons, Rj, French Michael, Ariel Silva; Joe Kap, Katherine Cylene, Montre Livingston, Wake Schepman, Zack Savage. Camera used: GoPro 7black and 1080p 60fps.

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