GB Castillo, Author at Cruisin City

07 Mar On Wednesdays We Skate: The Gel Lab Sessions in Los Angeles

Posted at 16:32h in Go Ride! by GB Castillo

For as long as I can remember, the Gel Lab has been hosting skate sessions every Wednesday in various LA skate spots. Whether it’s steep inclines for freeriding, parking garages for unlimited downhill action, or the steepest hills in Los Angeles to challenge yourselves to go...

06 Nov The Best Places to Cruise in LA and Surrounding Cities

Posted at 16:15h in Go Ride! by GB Castillo

Cruising is one of the most fun parts of riding a skateboard. Without knowing any tricks and just learning how to balance and turn on a skateboard, the fun starts. However, before you can start cruising—you will need to know 3 things: You need to know...

29 Mar Skateboard Fashion Over the Years: The 70’s to Now

Posted at 15:54h in Go Ride! by GB Castillo

Skateboard fashion has been a major part of skate culture since the 1970s. Few other sports have created a global fashion phenomenon quite like skateboarding. From a simple Element tree logo t-shirt to high-end Supreme collabs with luxury brands, the way skaters dress has played...

23 Sep Behind the Brand: Globe Skateboards

Posted at 17:54h in Brands by GB Castillo

Without skateboard brands driving the innovation of skateboard products, skateboarding as we know it may not be what it is today. In addition, without skateboarders who continue to buy products from these brands, the skateboarding industry wouldn’t be able to develop and progress — this...

22 Jul The Best California Skateparks to Visit

Posted at 19:14h in Go Ride! by GB Castillo

California, particularly Southern California, has some of the best weather for skateboarding. To many, it’s considered the mecca of skateboarding! Nearly every city has its own skatepark and practically every skatepark is unique with its own set of features. Whether you like riding bowls, transitions,...

09 May Skateboard vs. Longboard vs. Cruiser: The Differences Explained

Posted at 15:27h in Go Ride! by GB Castillo

All of them have four wheels, two trucks, and a deck—but what are the actual differences between a skateboard, a longboard, and a cruiser? There are quite a few actually, and whether you’re a beginner or long-time skateboarder—it’s good to clearly understand what sets these...

14 Apr First Time Skating at a Skatepark? Here’s Everything You Need to Know First!

Posted at 14:35h in Go Ride! by GB Castillo

Skateparks are one of the most fun places to skate! But before you drop in, there's a few things you should know about skateparks — especially if you're new to skateboarding! You'll find skateparks scattered across the world and each park has its own community with unspoken...

13 Mar Want To Start Skateboarding? Here’s Everything You Need To Know First!

Posted at 21:37h in Go Ride! by GB Castillo

With skateboarding recently becoming an official sport in the Olympics and the hype from epic contests like the X Games and Street League, it's no wonder skateboarding has become more popular than ever! However, even with all the viral skate clips you see on social...

13 Feb 7 REASONS LANDYACHTZ IS ONE OF THE BEST SKATEBOARD BRANDS

Posted at 22:22h in Brands by GB Castillo

If you have a "skate everything" mentality or just want to learn more about skateboard brands, you’re in for a treat. In this article, we’ll talk about one of the most well-known brands in the skateboarding business: Landyachtz! Either in the streets or while browsing for...

27 Jan What’s the Best Skateboard for Commuting?

Posted at 18:35h in Go Ride! by GB Castillo

Skateboarding isn’t just about doing tricks, skating parks, and busting ollies and kickflips! In many ways, skateboarding can be a very effective means of transportation. Not only is it fun, but skateboarding can even reduce your carbon footprint. Instead of using your car to get to...

Author: GB Castillo