Takeshi Yasutoko is getting ready for the 2023 edition of the NL Contest. The event will take place this weekend in Strasbourg, France. Check the Teaser | Visit NLcontest.com. Photo by Satoshi Saijo.

The NL Contest by Caisse d’Epargne is an international festival celebrating the urban culture. It is coming back in 2023 for its 17th edition, from the 26th to the 28nd of May, at the Rotonde Skatepark in Strasbourg – same spot, same fun !

More than a competition, this event born in 2005 is unique in Europe. Each year it puts the spotlight on old and new urban sports and groundbreaking trends which redefine our usage and appropriation of urban space based on three values : sharing, dedication and performance.

Strasbourg will bathe in urban culture from March to May, to the rhythm of the OFF events such as exhibitions, performances and a variety of other projects. An eventful period culminating with the gathering of 37,000 aficionados, neophytes or initiates, for three days and three nights of festival.

The NL festival offers a rich schedule, filled with urban sport contests (rollerskate, BMX, skateboard and freestyle scooter), topped with performances (streetball, breakdance, dj’s, graffiti, tricking) and bathing in music. More than sixty booths will surround the festival, where you will find a trade show and additional entertainment.

Each year, the contest welcomes some of the best athletes in the world and both local and international artists.

Nouvelle Ligne - The Association

Nouvelle Ligne (french for New Line) is an association operating to promote the urban culture, with the goal to spread and push the values and lifestyles associated to it. Created in 2004 by professional riders including two world champions, its reputation and expertise in urban sports are well established.

The association’s main activity is the organization of competitions and events : several shows in prestigious places such as the European Parliament, as well as rallies at the Rotonde Skatepark in Strasbourg are held each year. While some events have a local to regional reach, such as Jam Sessions and the Teenage Battle, the NL Contest definitely shines internationally.

Visit NLcontest.com.

Nouvelle Ligne NL Contest - Time Machine

• 2022 Winner: Julien Cudot (full results).
• 2021 Winner: Roman Abrate (full results).
• 2020 Winner: Carlos Bernal (full results) - Digital Edition.
• 2019 Winner: Nicolas Servy (full results).
• 2018 Winner: Joe Atkinson (full results).
• 2017 Winner: Nicolas Servy (full results).
• 2016 Winner: Julien Cudot (full results).
• 2015 Winner: Joe Atkinson (full results).
• 2014 Winner: CJ Wellsmore (full results).
• 2013 Winner: CJ Wellsmore (full results).
• 2012 Winner: Nick Lomax (full results).
• 2011 Winner: Brian Aragon (full results).
• 2010 Winner: Brian Aragon (full results).
• 2009 Winner: Stephane Alfano (full results).
• 2008 Winner: Stephane Alfano (full results).
• 2007 Winner: Stephane Alfano (full results).
• 2006 Winner: Bruno Loewe (full results).

Nicolas Mougin at the Cronenbourg skatepark (Strasbourg, France). Photo shared by Mathias Silhan.

Takeshi Yasutoko @ NL Contest 2017 (Report in Japanese)

Vert Podium

Vert Results

1. Takeshi Yasutoko (1000 euros, $1120)
2. Nicolas Mougin (300 euros, $336)
3. John Doe (200 euros, $224)

ラトビアのNils。イスラエルのBobi。 インラインスケートやってなかったら出会う事もなかったやろうし、3人ともスケートに全力で向き合ってるからこうやって一緒に滑れたのだと思うと奇跡やなって思いました。 インラインスケートやり続けてる人生で良かった！ Rough Google Translation: Nils Jansons from Latvia, Robert Spassov from Israel. If I hadn’t done inline skating, I wouldn’t have met, and I thought it was a miracle to think that all three of us were skating together because they were all facing skating. I’m glad I’ve been doing inline skating! - Takeshi Yasutoko.

Larger picture and original post on Twitter.

Roller Street Pro

1. CUDOT Julien
2. DOMINGUES Jeremy
3. DIAKO Diabi
4. WELLSMORE CJ
5. ATKINSON Joe
6. SERVY Nicolas
7. MELIQUE Jeremy
8. GENOUD Maxime
9. AUROUX Nicolas
10. DIGNE Warren

Roller Street Amateur

1. JOURDA Lenny
2. MORALES VILERT Abel
3. OBST Samuel
4. SHIMIZU Haruhi
5. AKONGO Nathan
6. BACCAGLIO cedric
7. JUNG Nelson
8. KALAMPALIKIS Homère
9. MURER patrick
10. SERRA Alexandre

Roller Street Girl

1. MYOGA Mei
2. NOGUEIRA Anaëlle
3. TISLER armelle
4. PASQUINELLO Carla
5. UMA Hijdra

Roller Half Pipe

1. YASUTOKO Takeshi
2. MOUGIN Nicolas
3. SHIMIZU Haruhi
4. MORALES VILERT Abel
5. ÁLEX Fernández Jurado
6. PARKER Daniel
7. ROEL Fritz
8. MOUGIN David
9. VIERA Romain

More Results on NLcontest.com (BMX, Scooter, Skateboard).