Nyt on taas se aika vuodesta kun HELride työllistää skeittirotan silmiä koko viikonlopun ajan! Alla koko viikonlopun aikataulu, meininki alkaa jo pienimuotoisesti tänään, mutta huomenna startataan toden teolla ruoholahden suunnalla. SEE YOU THERE!
3.7. HELride HELyeah! 10-Year Anniversary Book launch
18.00-20.00 The official book launch is an invitation-only event. If you experiencing mad fomo – pre-order the book before June 18th and you are warmly welcomed to claim the book on the launch. Full details will be sent in order confirmation.
Pre-order now to make sure you get your copy – and your invite to the launch.
A very limited number of books will be available at the event for a higher price.
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3.7. Women and Gender Minorities kick-off at The Hobo Hotel
(Kluuvikatu 4)
An evening for all women and gender minority skaters to meet, connect, and kick off the weekend at our number one hotel recommendation in HELsinki – Hobo hotel!
Expect good vibes, fresh nails, a raffle and good tunes.
19.00-21.30 Free Nail Salon (first come first serve. limited time), Raffle and music by DJ Kofu
21.30-22.00 J.EM live
Chill, chat, and make new friends.
Raffle prices from Sirpa Skateboards and MFT!
15.00-17.00 SKATE SPOT 1 (location TBA)
Together with VANS we’ll start the event with an easy level and high fun sessions. First the Women and gender minorities only and then open cash for tricks session.
The Crazy Roadwalls crew provides a flavor for the spot too!
18.00-22.00 ENTER THE EPICENTER (Salmisaarenranta 1)
Together with EPICENTER we’ll fix and mix the spot with a new epic obstacle.
After the session the evening is spent together with Kori Jazz – meaning live Jazz by Bondesson Trio and an open basketball games.
Bring your Jerseys and get groovy.
FOOD
Food will be available by the one and only Boneless
MERCH
HELride merch (10-year book, shirts, hoodies etc) will be available close to the MC booth.
TRASH
We cooperate with Roskapäivä and you can spot Eino at our events distributing free HELride x Roskapäivä pocket ashtrays and lending equipment for collecting trash.
Let’s keep the spots clean!
14.00-16.00 Unboxing with VANS – Lasipalatsi square
We’ll start the day by unboxing a VANS shoebox in a skateable way.
A two piece open best trick session with plenty of room for creativity and for the crowd!
17.00-18.00 MONSTER & CREATURE Viking tour – Mauno Koivisto square
The Monster and Creature viking ship sails to the center of Helsinki.
High flying and medieval action in sight. You’ve been warned!
Invitational only session!
FOOD
Food will be available by the one and only Boneless
MERCH
HELride merch (10-year book, shirts, hoodies etc) will be available close to the MC booth.
TRASH
We cooperate with Roskapäivä and you can spot Eino at our events distributing free HELride x Roskapäivä pocket ashtrays and lending equipment for collecting trash.
Let’s keep the spots clean!
14.00-22.00 Alppipuiston kansanjuhla x HELride
(Alppipuisto – Viipurinkatu)
We’re excited to team up with Alppipuiston Kansanjuhla, organized by the live music association ELMU!
Join us at this free open-air festival in Alppipuisto, featuring live bands, food trucks, free waffles, a skate photography workshop and plenty of skateboarding!
SCHEDULE (minor changes may occur)
14.00 Copasetic Brothers
14.45 WOMEN AND GENDER MINORITIES Downhill cash for tricks skate session
15.45 Skate Photography Workshop with Nikon & Fotonordic
15.45 PONI
16.15 SPECIAL OBSTACLE Open cash for tricks session
17.15 HUNTERS
18.30 SUAD
19.45 KUUT POIS
21.00 MODEM
SKATEBOARDING
SKATE THE SNAKE – During the day we will have a Women and Gender minorities down hill skate jam by VANS
The snake theme continues at a very special and fun open rail session inspired by Rene’s rail.
The Downhill obstacles and the special rail will stay open for the rest of the day for everyone to skate after the designated sessions.
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP __
Nikon & Fotonordic skate photography workshop
Welcome to the world of skate photography with HELride main photographer Mikko Kempas and Henri Laakkonen from Fotonordic as your teachers.
The workshop focuses on skate photography through camera equipment, settings, and camera angles. The goal is to provide a solid basic understanding of the different types of lenses used and the camera settings needed to achieve great results.
Come with your own camera, phone or without to listen and learn the best skate photo practices. Nikon will also have the latest and the greatest gear in the booth for you to check!
A copy of the new HELride HELyeah 10-year anniversary book will be raffled among the participants!
REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP IN HERE!
Workshop starts 15.45 at the Nikon booth for an introduction to the craft of skate photography. After the intro we’ll go to the downhill skate section for hands-on practice!
PHOTO COMPETITION
Be sure to also take part in the Fotonordic action photo competition!
Competition period 1.6.–5.7.2025. The winner will be chosen by a jury of experts from Fotonordic and Nikon and the winner will be announced on Sunday.
Enter and win yourself a Nikon Z5 II camera with a kit lens!
Read more about the competition here!
FOOD
Food will be available by many but also the one and only Boneless.
HELride merch (10-year book, shirts, hoodies etc) will be available close to the MC booth.
The Vans waffle booth will be around to to give free waffles till they run out. Come by to grab one!
TRASH
We cooperate with Roskapäivä and you can spot Eino at our events distributing free HELride x Roskapäivä pocket ashtrays and lending equipment for collecting trash.
Let’s keep the spots clean!
4.-6.7. FREE SKATE SCHOOLS
11.00-13.00
Friday, Saturday and Sunday SKEITTIKONTTI prodives free skate school in Micropolis skatepark
(Nordenskjöldinkatu 20)
Everyone is welcome to join these free skate schools as a complete beginner — but no worries if you already have a bit of experience. Experienced instructor will be there to guide you and share the best tips for getting started.
We can lend you a board and a helmet if needed so all you need is some sunshine and smiles!