Paul John new Pro wheels available now! This wheel is 57/88 perfect for street and a good size to ride flat. Paul John, a resident of Chicago, has been with Gawds since day one! His wild style in the streets has him standing out for sure. If you catch PJ at a contest, you can see him in his ultimate form. Always full throttle. Amazing to see, with his lace or get laced attitude.
Previously: 2021 Windy City Riot - Edit by Aaron Schultz.
Photo: Aaron Schultz.
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
Huge thank you to Dave Depew for running the show, Juan for throwing bands, Dave again for having bands at his house for the afterparty, and Joe/Chris for housing the rabbits. - Aaron Schultz.
Results
- Don Bambrick
- Paul John
- Logan Clark
Best Trick: Kevin Lubovich.
The Chicago Mix Tape Midwest Edition. Filmed primarily in 2016/ early 2017 featuring some fresh talent from Chicago as well as the surrounding cities and states. Starring Michael Froemling, Brandon Sanwick, Adam Bazydlo, Nolan Wojciechowski, Joseph Portretow, Brian Bruno, Steve Lerner, Tri Tri-Rudolf, Jared Reddrick, Joe Abdul, Ben Forsythe, Egon Naab, Doug Zalusky, Joe Smith and more. 35 minute run time.
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Jayshe in the streets of Chicago, IL. 2017. Filmed and edited by Jared Reddrick. Additional filming by Alec Heredia.
Previously: Shoes With Wheels 101: Jared Reddrick (2017).
Here is Adam Bazydlo’s part from my most recent video The Chicago Mix Tape Midwest Edition. If you enjoy the section check out the entire video available as a VOD on Sellfy ($5+).
What is public space? Who is it for? What is it for? Who does it belong to? And how can we encourage everyone to make use of public space? A film based in Boston (MA), Providence (RI), New York City & Chicago (IL).
Featuring: Blake Contreras, Young Jui$e, Ian Orbinson, Los, Craig Carbonneau, Ercaderk, Brandon Cummings, Dave Hartnett, Ragone Bones, Andy Leitermann, Big Terry, Remo DiTullio, Air Tothe, Korina Calderon, Andrew Torres, Augusto Castillo, Derek Lintala, Matthias St. John, John O’ Donnell, Joey Lerner.
Music by: NAV, Jui$e Money, Duce High Life, Kevin Gates, Elmer Music, Ryan Celsius, Gucci Mane, Ski Mask the Slump God, Chief Keef, Zaytoven, & Sango. Filmed by: Jui$e, Ian Orbinson, Los, Alexis Blake, Augusto Castillo, Hector Sanchez DNKGFilms. Edited by: Jui$e & 1k Entertainment.
This is footage from 2011-2015. Was going to keep some of these clips for “Shoes With Wheels” but they are getting so old, I decided to make Retrograde, A look back on my last years in Chicago. I miss this place. Soon I will return. - GL-Joe.
Skating by Anthony Esquivel, Jared Reddrick, Gabe Talamantes, Dan Moroney, Matt Luda, Robbie Pitts, Scottie Bee, Collin Martin, Josh Dubman & Cedric Tippet.
Here is Nolan Wojciechowskis section from my latest video The Chicago Mix Tape: Midwest edition. As always if you enjoy what you see support the project. Its available for download as a VOD on Sellfy
. - Doug Sharley.
The chicago Mix Tape: Midwest Edition (PLAY: Trailer). Filmed primarily in 2016/ early 2017 featuring some fresh talent from Chicago as well as the surrounding cities and states. Starring Michael Froemling, Brandon Sanwick, Adam Bazydlo, Nolan Wojciechowski, Joseph Portretow, Brian Bruno, Steve Lerner, Tri Tri-Rudolf, Jared Reddrick, Joe Abdul, Ben Forsythe, Egon Naab, Doug Zalusky, Joe Smith and more. 35 minute run time.