Bronx’s Skate Fair Grinds in Fordham

Fordham shredded last night with the Bronx’s Skate Fair, flipping NYC’s spring at a University Avenue lot. Skater Tariq Evans landed a tre as 200 cheered, a $10 ticket fest of decks. It’s borough wheels—pure BX vibe, ramps hot. A kid ate pavement; a pro nailed a 540. ‘Bronx skates—this is it,’ Evans says, waxing rails. The asphalt turned park.

The fair’s fresh—March 30’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing curbs by 3 p.m. Evans, a Mott Haven shredder; last night’s crowd hit max—boards clacked. A latecomer nabbed a deck; dust flew—NYC grit glowed. Runs one day—grinds ruled. #BronxSkate trended; Queens wants a rail.

Some griped—’Too rough,’ sniped a newbie, dodging falls. A ramp wobbled—fixed quick; tricks held. A rival’s pitching a Soundview sesh, splitting decks. Still, 300 stayed—wheels reigned. Fordham’s never grinded so bold.

Evans hints at a monthly run, maybe a comp if spring bites. ‘NYC’s edge—this cuts it,’ he says, packing gear. The fair’s a Bronx win—grit meets glide. It’s a skate rush; catch the next. Bring a board—drops call.