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BMX lifer Mike O’Connell recently ran the inaugural Roll On Flatland jam at Portsmouths supermarket turned skatepark Pitt St. Read the full press release below.

“Pitt Street Skatepark in Portsmouth was the venue for the inaugural @rollonflatland jam. The once derelict food superstore has been converted into an amazing All Wheels, All Ages, All Skills, All Weather skatepark that now serves the community far and wide.

The idea of the Roll On Jam was the brain child of Freestyle bike rider Mike O’Connell, who whilst now in his 50’s still rides most days. “My desire was to give something back to the sport that has given me so much since I was ten years old, and be part of the solution” said Mike.

The event saw around 40 riders of all ages and skill levels enjoy a relaxed session followed by both Expert and Pro competitions.

Huge congratulations to the winners:

Expert (right to left)

1st Luke Glover
2nd Ellis Morgans
3rd Billy Hughes

Pro (right to left)

1st James White
2nd Jason Forde
3rd Steven Green

A big thank you to all the sponsors who supported the event. @thethreestem @bsdforever @standardbykecompany @steelyflats1991 @entitybmxshop @cvm.bmx @greystokebmx @pittstskatepark @backto_the_lab @waddy_rideonbmx @robridgebmx throwing down the £150 cash prize for 1st place in Pro.

Thanks @handsome_dave_rocker on the decks and @rangajobsy on the clock and lead judge Johann Chan

And finally massive thanks to my first ever riding buddy and right-hand man for this event Effraim Catlow whose career achievements span over 40 years of contest riding, judging, hosting events, multimedia activities and running freestyle academies Big E is BMX!

It was amazing to see the BMX community come together once again. Thank you to everyone who made the trip, riders and spectators, everyone who helped behind the scenes. #bepartofthesolution”

Keep up with all things Roll On over on their instagram at @rollonflatland