Ask any skater, scooter rider or BMX athlete where they want to ride in Europe, and Barcelona comes up almost every time. The city hosts some of the continent's biggest action sports events, has a skate spot that's genuinely world-famous, and draws riders from across the globe every year. Here's what's actually behind that reputation.

The summer holidays are winding down, but the action sports calendar certainly isn't. September is one of the busiest months of the year for competitions and events in the UK, with everything from elite national championships to junior series rounds and a massive all-day festival at Adrenaline Alley. Here's what's coming up.