When you walk through the city in 2025, you can’t ignore the e-scooters, shared bikes, and electric rides everywhere. But there’s one thing that stands out more and more: the sound of wheels slicing the pavement, the effortless glide, the unique style. That’s the vibe of inline skating, the ultimate…
Chapter 1: Born for Movement – My Early Life in Beverwijk My name is Andy Durge. I’m 27 years old, born and raised in the city of Beverwijk, the Netherlands. Growing up, I was always active—running, climbing, pushing boundaries. While other kids played soccer, I was hopping fences and skating…
By Andy Durge | June 2025 [caption id="attachment_352" align="alignnone" width="511"] Andy Durge — the mind behind Creative Bladers, sharing his journey from Beverwijk to rebuilding the skate movement.[/caption] Where It All Began My name is Andy Durge. I'm 27 years old and the founder of Creative Bladers — a project…
By Creative Bladers | June 2025 Why Skating is More Than Just Fun Inline skating isn’t just about tricks and street cred — it’s also one of the most underrated full-body workouts. Whether you’re cruising through the park or grinding rails downtown, you’re burning calories, building core strength, and improving…
Introduction: Two Cultures, One Playground Both inline skaters and BMX riders transform the city into a playground. From ledges to stair sets, they approach the same space with completely different flow. But what separates the glide of skaters from the force of BMX? This post dives into the contrasts.…
