Windy City Riot, 23rd edition (2024) in Chicago, Illinois.

Windy City Riot: This all street contest has been around 23 years running. Its held in Chicago and it’s always been known for being gnarly. It’s almost a honor to skate in that contest even though anyone can enter. So many incredible tricks have gone down over the 2 decades by some of the most talented. They made $8000 this year to pay winners by doing raffles and donation stuff plus sponsors which is awesome.

At least thats how I feel about it cause rollerblading isn’t a very lucrative sport so thats impressive to achieve. Beyond the point! haha I again didn’t plan on making a edit so maybe next time I will just commit and try to do more filming. It was my 4th day walking since my surgery so Im still getting used to moving, standing and most definitely walking. If you’re reading this and one of the many people who came up and showed love I really appreciate the support cause it made me feel great and almost validated my trauma in ways.

Besides the point haha love goes out to all the skaters out there who still show up to these. It’s truly a really badass thing when you sit back and think about it (maybe blazed) Windy City Riot is a hard contest to skate in and everyone wants a piece of the action. Shit can get wild out there. So yeah all the people who put on Windy City Riot are awesome and I pat them all on the back because just like the intro to this edit. “I dont have any money” lol So I am almost done with this rant…or am I? not sure yet. let me think. umm…nah I think thats about it. Good times and I truly hope to see everyone there next year. Peace…or is it?… - Hawke Trackler.

Results

1. Julien Cudot
2. Jeff Dalnas
3. Luke Naylor

Awards

• Canon, the Destroyer Award: Michael Braud.
• Best Trick: Luke Naylor.

Instagram: @Windycityriot.

Windy City Riot, 2023 edition (july 22), coverage by Hawke Trackler. Featuring: Luke Naylor, Happy Tooth, Brad Magnuson, Yandriel Silverio, Paul John, Sean Darst & more. Photo: Ruthardtphotography.

Results

1. Sean Darst
2. Luke Naylor
3. Yandriel Silverio

Awards

• Best Trick: Yandriel Silverio
• Best Style: Sergio Sotskov
• The Hole Pole: Paul John

Photo Gallery: First Spot | Spot 5 (by Ruthardtphotography, Instagram Links).

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.

20th edition of the Windy City Riot in Chicago Illinois (July 17th, 2021). Filmed & edited by Aaron Schultz.

Featuring Matthias St John, Michael Froemling, Chase Linzmeyer, Zack Savage, Yandriel Silverio, Dwight Harding, Paul John, Eros Zurik, David Walsch, Rob Scallon, Luke Naylor, Butch Lehman, Cal Martin, Chris McCormick, Cedric Tippett, Manoj Doss, Brad Magnusson, Tri Tri-Rudolf, George Matthew & more.

More WCR 2021 Media: ButterTV Edit | Raw Clips by Aaron Schultz + Results.

Filmed and edited by JP Primiano. Hosted by Gl-Joe, David Depew, April Nessler, Chi-Town. Bladers in order of appearance: Tri Tri-Rudolf, Zack Savage, Michael Froemling, Chase Linzmeyer, Bradley Magnuson, Luke Naylor, Matthias St John, Yandriel Silverio & Friends.

Chicago, Illinois — July 17th, 2021. Year twenty! WOW! The riot is known for it’s big prize pot and this year was no surprise as first place took home 3K! Four skate locations with some unique approaches like setting up a wooden box to a square handrail or just gaping onto a kinked down ledge. The skating was entertaining and the crowd, as usual, was full of life.

We got kicked out of the final spot but as the campus police were there, the show ended with a banger that was later awarded with a best trick prize. Another great year at the riot and another win for the Chicago scene. Cheers! Visit Buttertv.com.

“It’s a moving, drunk, street fest/ party of rollerbladers and it’s the best collection of people I think that probably exists anywhere”. — Brandon Lorenzo.

Past Champions

• 2020 — Michael Braud
• 2019 — Adam Bazydlo
• 2018 — Don Bambrick
• 2017 — Luke Naylor
• 2016 — Paul John
• 2015 — Egon Naab
• 2014 — Sean Darst
• 2013 — Jon Bolino
• 2012 — Steve Lerner
• 2011 — Travis Rhodes
• 2010 — Kruise Sapstein
• 2009 — Steve Lerner
• 2008 — Jeph Howard
• 2007 — David Sizemore
• 2006 — Jeff Dalnas
• 2005 — Nick Uhas
• 2004 — Matthias St John
• 2003 — Josh Whitfield
• 2002 — Josh Jones