Transworld Jan 2001

TransWorld Skateboarding – January 2001 – Volume 19, Number 1

TransWorld kicks off 2001 with a full-on Euro invasion—skaters tearing through centuries-old cities, grinding history into dust, and making their mark across the continent. On the cover, Diego Bucchieri delivers a powerful ollie into frontside tailslide, repping Argentina with style and fire. Inside, John Rattray keeps it steel-solid with a nosegrind on home turf in Scotland.

The feature spread starts in Prague, where Dan Rogers explores the Czech capital—and shoots himself in the foot, figuratively or otherwise. From there, it’s on to Berlin, navigating terrain left behind by the Cold War. The concrete’s rough, but the session’s solid.

Arto Saari gets a massive 13-page Good Stuff feature, and rightfully so. Finland’s finest proves he’s not just good—he’s redefining what “next level” looks like. Expect style, control, and the kind of power that leaves jaws dropped.

In "Wizard of Oz," a squad of wild Australians takes Europe by storm, skating hard, breaking bones, and ignoring every contest and curfew in their path. It's mayhem in the best way.

The Marseille Bowlriders contest brings the heat to the Mediterranean coast with Quiksilver footing the bill and the world's best killing the transitions. Then it’s back to Prague for the Mystic Cup, Central Europe’s premier skate event, before diving into the madness of Lausanne and its infectious, viral skate culture.

Dortmund earns a nod as Germany’s “smoke-filled dungeon,” and "Three the Hard Way" follows a TransWorld film crew deep into the unpredictable elements of Europe.

The Deluxe Tour closes it out with John Cardiel, Tony Trujillo, Max Schaaf, and Keith Hufnagel destroying spots across England—heavyweights doing what they do best.

Departments like Gasbag, Litterbox, Starting Point, and Sightings hold it all together, while Check Outs and Last Words deliver final hits of insight and fresh blood.

A landmark issue full of global energy, busted myths, and busted knuckles—January 2001 takes you to Europe and back, all through the lens of pure skateboarding.