Skaters shred New York City during Red Bull Drop In Tour

Skaters near and far were grinding through New York City during Red Bull’s annual Drop In Tour this month.

From May 10-12, the Red Bull Drop In Tour put New York City’s local skate scene on full display. Skaters from all over the world gathered to shred the most iconic skate spots throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx.

Among those participating in the three-day event were Red Bull athletes Zuza Bone, Margie Didal, Madars Apse, TJ Rogers, and Devin Flynn. New York City’s own Jiro Platt led the way to the best local skate spots, including his home park, LES Coleman Skate Park.

“There were a lot of people just moving all around [to] the areas and parks that we’ve been skating at…it’s been pretty wild,” Platt said. 

The event saw over 200 locals participating in the various cash for tricks competitions and over one thousand spectators getting in on the fun. The skaters traveled in a double-decker bus to events such as a skateboard race down the Williamsburg Bridge, a women’s cash for tricks competition led by Bronx Girls Skate, the Bond Street gap, Tompkins Square Park, Continental Army Plaza, and so many more.

“I had a lot of fun at Tompkins [Square Park] just because there were a lot of ramps there that I haven’t skated in a while and more obstacles than usual,” said Platt.