Piotrek's photo
2008-06-16 14:07
New photo of Piotrek Combrzyński made by Kuba Urbanczyka during Never Winter Jam was added to his profile.

Chad & Lynsey: a love story
2008-06-17 04:32
Lucretia Adams shares the story of her daughter's on-and offline courtship with Chad Hedrick.

Piotrek's photo
2008-06-18 16:18
New photo of Piotrek Combrzyński was added to his profile.

The Str8 Sk8 Needs You!
2008-06-19 03:25
Supporting this Twin Cities inline race series can do wonders for your skating.

Des's photo
2008-06-19 14:48
New photo of Jakub Olejarz made by Łukasz Siekanowicz was added to his profile.

How to Make Your Wheels Last Longer
2008-06-21 06:54
Peter Doucet lays out a 10-point guide for extending the life of your urethane money hogs.

Top 10 Reasons to Skate Badger
2008-06-26 04:00
Remind me ... why should I slog through the land of the cheeseheads to skate a marathon?

Review: Bont's G3 Wheels
2008-06-26 04:02
Bont's Generation 3 wheels provide lots of performance without lots of expense.

Nils's photo
2008-06-27 17:51
NEw photo of Nils Jansons was added to his profile.

Skate Tip: How to Make a Wheel Chair
2008-06-28 04:49
Nothing says fanatic quite as well as making your own inline patio furniture!

Piotrek's setup
2008-06-30 11:57
Photo and info about Piotrek's Combrzyński news setup was added to his profile.

Bell, Rice Win Badger
2008-07-02 05:50
Rob Bell and Debbie Rice win as bugs feast and skater hits the pavement.

Pros Get to Move Around
2008-07-02 05:51
For the next 10 days, pros will be allowed to move to new divisions in the National Roller Cup.

How to Avoid Crashing
2008-07-05 03:48
Debbie Rice rolls out seven rules for keeping upright during inline marathons.

Miller, Rice Take the Lead
2008-07-09 05:49
After four events, Adam Miller and Debbie Rice move into the lead in the National Roller Cup.

Skate Tip: Building Your Core
2008-07-12 05:33
Penny Wright shows you two simple exercises — the dead bug and the hundred — that will make you a better skater.

Madej's setup
2008-07-15 15:03
New photo of Przemek Madej's current setup was added to his profile.

Interview with Sieku
2008-07-16 16:05
Interview from www.inmag.info was added to Łukasz's Siekanowicz profile.

Anderson, Patino win in Napa
2008-07-17 02:40
Live updates and coverage of Sunday's Napa Valley Inline Marathon in Yountville.

Bringing Skike to America
2008-07-17 02:41
Savvy businessman Clemens Krueger talks about his plans for the skate-ski hybrid.

Review: PowerBar Energize
2008-07-17 02:43
With its new line of fruit flavored snacks, the energy giant raises the bar on flavor.

Madej's photo
2008-07-17 17:45
New photo of Przemek Madej made by Antek was added to his profile.

Kojot's edit
2008-07-18 13:04
New edit of Radek Kojtych from skatepark in Pszow was added to his profile.

8 Tips for Safe Turnarounds
2008-07-19 06:54
Don't hit the pavement when it's time to reverse directions ... read Eddie Wachter's guide to the turnaround.

Honza's setup
2008-07-21 11:24
Photo and info about new Honza's Puchyr setup was added to his profile.

Top 10 Reasons to Skate Chicago
2008-07-22 10:45
Picasso, pizza and tommy guns make our top 10 list for the Chicagoland Inline Marathon.

Des's edit
2008-07-22 17:29
New edit of Jakub Olejarz made by Radosław Kojtych was added to his profile.

How Do the Pros Stop?
2008-07-23 04:37
They wouldn't be caught dead with heel brakes ... so how do the top pros slow down?

New Adam's photo
2008-07-23 14:24
New photo of Adam Żurawieckiego was added to his proifle and was also published as photo of the week on Inmag.info.

Almants's photo
2008-07-24 17:53
New photo of Almants Nedzveckis was added to his profile.

Adam's new photo
2008-07-25 16:00
New photo of Adam Żurawiecki taken by Konrad Plucik was added to his profile and was published on Be-Mag - Global Connection - 08/07/22.

How to Practice
2008-07-25 23:32
Sit low, push through the heels, get on your inside edges ... You've heard all the advice. Here's how to work it into your skating.

The Chicagoland Inline Marathon - Live!
2008-07-25 23:34
Check back Saturday morning for live coverage of the 2008 Chicagoland Inline Marathon ... starting at 7:30 a.m. Central Time.

Euros: Road Day 2, Trackside
2008-07-27 07:40 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
A change in the weather has brought something of a change in fortune for the home team, with the Germans on the podium three times on Day 2 of the Road competition - as the temperature goes from cold to hot and so too does their form, bringing podium appearances for Matthias Schwierz and Sabine Berg, and vindication for the German Ladies Relay after their crash-out on the track. FlexDenmark's

New rider!
2008-07-28 13:12
New Hedonskate Working Crew member - Mihai Militaru was added to our website.

Mats's new photo
2008-07-29 13:05
New photo of Mats-Kaarel Ruus was added to his profile and was also published on Be-mag - Picture of the week - 08/07/25.

Madej's photo
2008-07-30 12:36
New photo of Przemek Madej was added to his profile. Photo taken by Łukasz Siekanowicz.

Ask Bill Begg: What About Knee Bend?
2008-07-31 05:26
Coach Begg says what you do with your backside is more important than how much you bend your knees.

New Mirek's photo
2008-07-31 17:55
New photo of Mirek Ragan was added to his profile.

Top 10 Reasons to Skate Saint Paul
2008-08-01 06:01
You betcha we found lots of great reasons to skate one of America's top inline marathons.

Madej's new photo
2008-08-01 11:43
New photo taken by Łukasz Siekanowicz was added to Przemek's Madej profile.

USA Roller Sports Announces 2008 Inline Speed Skating World Team
2008-08-01 23:00
USA Roller Sports -...

Put Some Power in Your Push
2008-08-02 05:06
Do you feel like your stuck in low gear? ... Veteran skater Randy Plett provides some tools for unlocking your power.

Nils's edit
2008-08-06 10:54
New edit was added to Nils's Jansons profile.

Top 10 Reasons to Skate Hayward
2008-08-07 04:59
We found some great and fishy reasons to skate the season finale of the National Roller Cup.

SkateONE Corp to distribute CadoMotus in the USA
2008-08-07 07:08 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
CadoMotus is proud to announce SkateONE Corporation will be the official US distributor of CadoMotus Pure Skating gear.SkateONE Corp. of Santa Barbara, CA will be the US distributor for CadoMotusSkateONE Corp. 30 S. La Patera Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93117 U.S.A. Tel. (800) 288-7528 Fax: (805) 964-0511 Email. isaac @ skateone.com SkateONE Corporation is behind legendary brands such as BONES

CadoMotus y Selección Chilena
2008-08-07 10:11 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
Selección Chilena de Patinaje de Velocidad Campeonato Mundial 2008 patrocinado por CadoMotus CadoMotus desea buena suerte a la selección Chilena en los Campeonatos del Mundo en Gijon, España / CadoMotus wishes Good Luck to the Chilean Team for the World Championships in Gijon, Spain. Viviana HernandezViviana RodriguezWili MaikowskiNicholas AguirreOctavio RojasRicardo VerdugoValentina MoyaValeria

Basza!
2008-08-08 12:39
Sebastain Gruba has joined Hedonskate Working Crew!

Goovaerts & de Vries into Top 10 after Zurich WIC
2008-08-09 03:29 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
Goovaerts 4th in sprint, CadoMotus two into Top 10 overallas the Zurich race is extended to 43km on the typically-hot tar-snaked circuitPicture courtesy Niki Neck by Vincent Esnault, Team LSC/CadoMotus FranceCadoMotus' Engadin winner and European Championships medallist Elma de Vries took the occasion in Zurich this past weekend and attacked after the ultimate corner, at about 800m to the line:

Skating with Wouter Hebbrecht
2008-08-09 03:50 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
On the eve of his first title defense...Inside the mind of World Champion, Wouter Hebbrecht in his new blog The World's Fastest Man, Belgian Wouter Hebbrecht has released his blog 'Skating with Wouter Hebbrecht'.The ever-humble Hebbrecht, 2007 World 200m Champion and 2008 European 200- and 300-meter champion, greets readers in his opening lines, "I am writing for a variety of readers. I do not

How to Take a Rest Day
2008-08-09 06:08
Skate legends Derek and David Downing explain the ups and downs of rest days.

The Games Have Started – Wish Inline Skating Was There
2008-08-09 19:37
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games have started and I wish inline skating was included in the events. The Beijing Games will showcase the Olympics as a gathering of many bright...

MPC Speed Wheels
2008-08-10 05:17 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
When only the best will do, the World's top skaters choose MPC.The fastest men in the World today, Belgium's Wouter Hebbrecht (World Champion 200m, European Champion 200 & 300m) and Italy's King Gregory Duggento (World 200m Record Holder, 9-time World Time Trial Champion) choose MPC wheels when Gold medals are on the line.Proven time and time again on the biggest stages, like the European & World

CadoMotus: the People behind the Brand
2008-08-10 06:29 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
CadoMotus is a Pure Skating Company built on and continued with the efforts of Pure Skating people. All owners and employees have a long history in inline and ice speed skating, and all of the ‘people behind the brand’ share the one ambition: a desire to make CadoMotus a leading brand, popularizing the Pure Skating Experience. DIEDERIK HOL Skater, Designer, Innovator, Adventurer Diederik Hol (

Larisa Builds Skaters and Paints Skating
2008-08-10 20:17
Larisa Gendernalik is Master Rated by the Professional Skaters Association, and teaches figures, freestyle, field moves, and choreography. But her interest in and illustrations of recreational and technical inline and...

Zet's setup
2008-08-11 17:54
Photo of new Bartek's Zgrzeblak setup was added to his profile.

Get Tips From Your Own Olympic Personal Trainer
2008-08-11 19:37
Pole vaulter Sergey Bubka, runner Hicham El Guerrouj, swimmer Rania Elwani and swimmer Alexander Popov are not inline skaters, but they have valuable advice to share that can benefit any...

Nils's photo
2008-08-12 14:54
New photo of Nils Jansons was added to his profile and was also published on Be-mag - Global Connection - 08/08/09.

Miller, Rice Win Hayward
2008-08-13 01:35
Adam Miller and Debbie Rice win the 39-mile Hayward Inline Challenge and NROC titles.

100mm or 110mm or HiLo: Making your choice
2008-08-14 03:01 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
With the legalization of wheels above 100mm from January 1, 2008, around the World a lot of senior men can now be seen on 110mm wheels – and we’ll see a lot of them at the World Championship. Not all are on 4x110mm setups though, with a lot of skaters using HiLo frames. Where the 4-wheel HiLo gained initial popularity for its ability to put 100mm wheels on 165mm boots, the additional frame length

August 26 in Gijon - Teams Roll in, Guyader Crashes hard...
2008-08-27 12:09 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
The track is a funny place right now. First, when there was just 2 Australians, Wouter, and New Zealand here, everyone skated at every practice we could. Any chance on the track was a chance worth skating - it was early days, and without a lot of track knowledge we didn't know just how many sessions we would need.As the days wore on, and still before the 'teams' showed up, there was rarely a

Alex Nunez: Icons Bonus Section
2008-08-27 12:54 durrenbe@yahoo.com (David Durrenberger)
up: Alex Nunez Circa 2003 (BrianMatthewLewis) / Portrait by JOSHNYC. Thanks Csmk2crzy. up: Alex Nunez, back farf 540 out by Newyorkskating. up: Alex Nunez, high rail long top pornstar-gap down tru mistrial by Newyorkskating. up: Photo by Cesar Macay.

BHC in Arizona Edit
2008-08-27 12:57 durrenbe@yahoo.com (David Durrenberger)
Bhc and Revolution Friday night skate featuring: Frazer Watson, Albert Hooi, Eric Perkett, Dom Sagona, the French brothers and Brad Magnuson. Filmed & edited by Tom Fromm. Thanks Mark Trebble (via). Bhc released a new backpack:

Roll Zine: Issue.02
2008-08-27 15:11 durrenbe@yahoo.com (David Durrenberger)
quoting a mail from Brandon Ballog: Roll Zine is an open-forum publication that originated as my graphic design thesis project at Ohio University in the Spring of 2007. The goals were to make not only an informative and trick guide site (see the why / manifest / how / execute sections) — but to make an [...]

East Coast Park R&R
2008-08-27 15:42 nobody@flickr.com (Freddy Kua)

Freddy Kua posted a photo:

Roller bladers

East Coast Park R&R
2008-08-27 15:42 nobody@flickr.com (Freddy Kua)

Freddy Kua posted a photo:

Roller bladers

ADR (Spain): Association Promo Edit
2008-08-27 17:19 durrenbe@yahoo.com (David Durrenberger)
About a year ago, Borja Fernandez, Borja Cuervo (inDIGTALine prod) and Aritz Pera, all of them rollerbladers from Bilbao, made the effort to start a rollerblading asociacion in order to promote and help the sport in the right direction by having the goverment know that we are out there and we need the proper skateparks [...]

Almants's photo
2008-08-27 18:00
New photo of Almants Nedzveckis was added to his profile and was also published on Be-Mag - Global Connection - 08/08/26.

Benoit Gallien (France): 2006 profile
2008-08-27 21:28 durrenbe@yahoo.com (David Durrenberger)
Thanks Amaury BSJ. Enlarge the picture.

Max Lville Line Sequence
2008-08-27 21:47 nobody@flickr.com (charlie_midkiff)

charlie_midkiff posted a photo:

Max Ballestero
Fish to Front torque line
KY Battle 2008
Louisville, KY

August 27 in Gijon - rationing of track practice
2008-08-28 01:47 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
A championship organization representative was at the track this morning - handing out information on the set practice schedules that will start at the track tomorrow. The 'end of days' so-to-speak, of our almost free reign over the track this past fortnight. The road at Las Mestas on the other side of the city has opened and teams are practicing there - the Las Mestas venue, we're told, will not

'My Best Year in a Long Time'
2008-08-28 04:38
NROC champion Adam Miller talks about his career in skating and how he finds time for work and working out.

David Sizemore: August 2008 Edit
2008-08-28 12:30 durrenbe@yahoo.com (David Durrenberger)
Thanks Brandon Andersen.

Worlds Road Track Pics
2008-08-28 14:05 peterdoucet

A few days ago, Mundo Patin published some pictures of the venue that will serve as the road track for the upcoming World Roller Speed Skating Championships- click here and scroll down to see the pictures-

Photo from Mundo Patin

EGC Skates- Boot #4: World Team Edition
2008-08-28 14:08 peterdoucet

Eric Gee recently finished making his 4th boot; the World Team Edition tailored for Travis Shaw.

Fellow skater Travis Shaw is heading to the World Championships for the first time. It’s gonna be an enjoyable experience for him. When I went to Worlds in Belgium, it was the first time I ever set foot in Europe. What a trip it was! I loved every minute of it.

Nicole Begg- Quick Update
2008-08-28 14:11 peterdoucet

Nicole Begg recently published a Quick Update, covering topics including Worlds, her jaw, the Coni X Race, and magazine spots.

Last Friday I arrived in Gijon to start preparing for the World Championships. I drove from Switzerland with Scott Arlidge and Reyon Kay in the Zepto team van (well actually Scott and Reyon drove and I slept). The rest of the New Zealand team arrived yesterday after an epic 40 hour journey from NZ to Gijon.

Adam Miller Profile
2008-08-28 14:13 peterdoucet

Click here for the Adam Miller profile.

This has been my best year in a long time. I have to give a big thanks to Dave and Jennifer Simmons and the whole Simmons Racing team. They have been with me since Day 1. Without them, I would not be where I am today … in skating or in life.

Report- Coni X Race World Inline Cup From Roller En Ligne
2008-08-28 14:15 peterdoucet

Roller En Ligne published a report on the Coni X Race World Inline Cup.

Photo from Roller En Ligne

Wouter Hebbrecht: 13, 9, And 8 Days To Go To Worlds
2008-08-28 14:21 peterdoucet

Below are Wouter Hebbrecht’s latest entries about the upcoming World Roller Speed Skating Championships;

This year I notice that even 10 days out only a select amount of countries are present! It will be interesting to make up the balance after worlds is over and have a look at how those people were performing compared to the ones that came in late!

Things have been going as usual at the track…the only thing worth point out is that France had a few trails on the track and they gave all of us an idea of how fast things can really go! The more i run times and see other skaters run times the more i believe a world record will be set in the 300m, that is if the wind can lay low for a few hours at final time! One other interesting fact is that Julien Despaux (France), the no. 2 of last years 300m TT will not start in the TT according to our ‘agents’ at the track

• START IN 8 DAYS
• 9 MORE DAYS!
• 13 DAYS TO GO

Worlds- More Countries- Pics, Videos- Korea, Chinese Taipei, And Venezuela
2008-08-28 14:34 peterdoucet

The following teams have arrived in Gijon, Spain, for their final preparations for the World Roller Speed Skating Championships. Mundo Patin published reports, photos, and video-

• Nueva Zelanda ya está al completo, mientras que Argentina y Portugal confirman su lista
• Venezuela ya estuvo entrenando en la Pista de Moreda durante esta tarde
• South Korea and Chinese Taipei try the venues of the World Championship 2008

You can see pictures of the following training sessions; Venezuela, Korea, and Chinese Taipei. You can also view a video of the Venezuela training.

Photo from Mundo Patin

Photo from Mundo Patin

Photo from Mundo Patin

Rollfest 08 (PL): Baltic Games, Official Edit
2008-08-28 15:39 durrenbe@yahoo.com (David Durrenberger)
Official edit of the Rollfest 2008 Competition made by Radek Kojtych. Pictures & Results of the contest availiable here. Thanks Pawel Komosa & Eipon

Skaters in Central Park
2008-08-28 18:21 nobody@flickr.com (Javallance)

Javallance posted a photo:

Sim Warran, Gap the kink to backside backslide, Crediton Devon
2008-08-28 18:43 nobody@flickr.com (tom hole)

tom hole posted a photo:

best view large on black!

Sim Warran, backside backslide,Exeter uni
2008-08-28 18:44 nobody@flickr.com (tom hole)

tom hole posted a photo:

Andrew Halls, Top soul, Exeter uni
2008-08-28 18:45 nobody@flickr.com (tom hole)

tom hole posted a photo:

Busy Bont Girls
2008-08-28 20:21 peterdoucet

The thread BONT WHEELS GIRLS BUSY accounts the Bont Girls Team’s recent competitions in Padova, Italy and Berlin, Germany. Bill Begg wrote-

Now with this heavy travel & competition Schedule it shows a high levelof committement, also two other young ladies Janitta Spight the winner of the 60 km Hallam Hell of the North race & Tina Struever both finished in the top 10 on Sunday, after racing the tough Saturday race & long travel, some of the men trying to double up, did not fare so well.

Video- Relays In Padova
2008-08-28 20:23 peterdoucet

Here’s a video that I stumbled upon of some of the relay races in last week in Padova- Padova Grand Prix-

How To Prepare For A Skater&#8217;s Vacation
2008-08-28 20:26 peterdoucet

Here’s an Inline Planet article that I wrote; How to Prepare for a Skater’s Vacation-

To guarantee a good trip, you need to prepare for the unexpected. That way you’ll quickly rebound from the inevitable miscalculations and be ready to pounce on every adventure that rolls your way.

Sim SWH tour 2008
2008-08-28 20:42 nobody@flickr.com (lomo_jo)

lomo_jo posted a photo:

Hallsey SWH tour 2008
2008-08-28 20:42 nobody@flickr.com (lomo_jo)

lomo_jo posted a photo:

Skatewarehouse.co.uk tour 2008
exeter uni rail
Andrew Halls

hendoz SWH tour 2008
2008-08-28 20:42 nobody@flickr.com (lomo_jo)

lomo_jo posted a photo:

Skatewarehouse.co.uk tour 2008
exeter uni ledge
Ian Hendrie

Report- Padova Grand Prix &#38; Marathon By Bill Begg
2008-08-28 22:04 peterdoucet

Bill Begg wrote his thoughts on the Padova Grand Prix & Marathon- he called it ‘Padova Italians Bomb Out‘ read it in Padova International Grand Prix-

So the group of 21 International skaters, who accepted Sandro & Luca’s invitation to attend would like to thanl those who did not turn up & let them get away with most the money, while enjoying the racing, in two lovely settings.

World Championship Medals
2008-08-28 22:08 peterdoucet

Check out the 2008 World Roller Speed Skating Championships medals and more- Esta mañana se presentó el Cartel Oficial, además de las medallas. You can view the photos here.

Photo from www.mundopatin.com and www.gijon2008.com

Back To 100mm? News From Team Levallois Sporting Club Roller Elite
2008-08-28 22:16 peterdoucet

Check out the Team Levallois Sporting Club Roller Elite site.

One of the recent news items posted discusses 100mm and 110mm wheels- Retour aux 100mm?- this is because a number of skaters who competed in the Coni X Race World Inline Cup (Berlin) used 100mm wheels.

You can read an English language article by Vincent Esnault- see Back to the 100mm?-

Actually, it was heavily raining in Berlin for the Coni X-Race. A large part of the skaters considered that, in these conditions, it was a best choice to compete with smaller wheels: lighter, more precise… And to stuck to the road with MPC wheels! The Storm Surge wheels were on the skates of each winner and each medalist!

Video- Coni X Race World Inline Cup From Skate-TV
2008-08-28 22:27 peterdoucet

Skate TV put up two superb splish-splashed videos from the Coni X Race World Inline Cup- click here to view the videos. I know you’ll get a kick out of watching these normally skaters with cat-like reflexes and incredible agility inch, slide, and struggle their way around the turns!

• Men’s video
• Women’s video

Links for 2008-08-28 [del.icio.us]
2008-08-29 09:00

• Rollphilly Park Edit (feat Alf, Anthony Sereni, Selwin Briggs & Nick Danchuk)

Piotrek's photo
2008-06-16 14:07
New photo of Piotrek Combrzyński made by Kuba Urbanczyka during Never Winter Jam was added to his profile.

Chad & Lynsey: a love story
2008-06-17 04:32
Lucretia Adams shares the story of her daughter's on-and offline courtship with Chad Hedrick.

Piotrek's photo
2008-06-18 16:18
New photo of Piotrek Combrzyński was added to his profile.

The Str8 Sk8 Needs You!
2008-06-19 03:25
Supporting this Twin Cities inline race series can do wonders for your skating.

Des's photo
2008-06-19 14:48
New photo of Jakub Olejarz made by Łukasz Siekanowicz was added to his profile.

How to Make Your Wheels Last Longer
2008-06-21 06:54
Peter Doucet lays out a 10-point guide for extending the life of your urethane money hogs.

Top 10 Reasons to Skate Badger
2008-06-26 04:00
Remind me ... why should I slog through the land of the cheeseheads to skate a marathon?

Review: Bont's G3 Wheels
2008-06-26 04:02
Bont's Generation 3 wheels provide lots of performance without lots of expense.

Nils's photo
2008-06-27 17:51
NEw photo of Nils Jansons was added to his profile.

Skate Tip: How to Make a Wheel Chair
2008-06-28 04:49
Nothing says fanatic quite as well as making your own inline patio furniture!

Piotrek's setup
2008-06-30 11:57
Photo and info about Piotrek's Combrzyński news setup was added to his profile.

Bell, Rice Win Badger
2008-07-02 05:50
Rob Bell and Debbie Rice win as bugs feast and skater hits the pavement.

Pros Get to Move Around
2008-07-02 05:51
For the next 10 days, pros will be allowed to move to new divisions in the National Roller Cup.

How to Avoid Crashing
2008-07-05 03:48
Debbie Rice rolls out seven rules for keeping upright during inline marathons.

Miller, Rice Take the Lead
2008-07-09 05:49
After four events, Adam Miller and Debbie Rice move into the lead in the National Roller Cup.

Skate Tip: Building Your Core
2008-07-12 05:33
Penny Wright shows you two simple exercises — the dead bug and the hundred — that will make you a better skater.

Madej's setup
2008-07-15 15:03
New photo of Przemek Madej's current setup was added to his profile.

Interview with Sieku
2008-07-16 16:05
Interview from www.inmag.info was added to Łukasz's Siekanowicz profile.

Anderson, Patino win in Napa
2008-07-17 02:40
Live updates and coverage of Sunday's Napa Valley Inline Marathon in Yountville.

Bringing Skike to America
2008-07-17 02:41
Savvy businessman Clemens Krueger talks about his plans for the skate-ski hybrid.

Review: PowerBar Energize
2008-07-17 02:43
With its new line of fruit flavored snacks, the energy giant raises the bar on flavor.

Madej's photo
2008-07-17 17:45
New photo of Przemek Madej made by Antek was added to his profile.

Kojot's edit
2008-07-18 13:04
New edit of Radek Kojtych from skatepark in Pszow was added to his profile.

8 Tips for Safe Turnarounds
2008-07-19 06:54
Don't hit the pavement when it's time to reverse directions ... read Eddie Wachter's guide to the turnaround.

Honza's setup
2008-07-21 11:24
Photo and info about new Honza's Puchyr setup was added to his profile.

Top 10 Reasons to Skate Chicago
2008-07-22 10:45
Picasso, pizza and tommy guns make our top 10 list for the Chicagoland Inline Marathon.

Des's edit
2008-07-22 17:29
New edit of Jakub Olejarz made by Radosław Kojtych was added to his profile.

How Do the Pros Stop?
2008-07-23 04:37
They wouldn't be caught dead with heel brakes ... so how do the top pros slow down?

New Adam's photo
2008-07-23 14:24
New photo of Adam Żurawieckiego was added to his proifle and was also published as photo of the week on Inmag.info.

Almants's photo
2008-07-24 17:53
New photo of Almants Nedzveckis was added to his profile.

Adam's new photo
2008-07-25 16:00
New photo of Adam Żurawiecki taken by Konrad Plucik was added to his profile and was published on Be-Mag - Global Connection - 08/07/22.

How to Practice
2008-07-25 23:32
Sit low, push through the heels, get on your inside edges ... You've heard all the advice. Here's how to work it into your skating.

The Chicagoland Inline Marathon - Live!
2008-07-25 23:34
Check back Saturday morning for live coverage of the 2008 Chicagoland Inline Marathon ... starting at 7:30 a.m. Central Time.

Euros: Road Day 2, Trackside
2008-07-27 07:40 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
A change in the weather has brought something of a change in fortune for the home team, with the Germans on the podium three times on Day 2 of the Road competition - as the temperature goes from cold to hot and so too does their form, bringing podium appearances for Matthias Schwierz and Sabine Berg, and vindication for the German Ladies Relay after their crash-out on the track. FlexDenmark's

New rider!
2008-07-28 13:12
New Hedonskate Working Crew member - Mihai Militaru was added to our website.

Mats's new photo
2008-07-29 13:05
New photo of Mats-Kaarel Ruus was added to his profile and was also published on Be-mag - Picture of the week - 08/07/25.

Madej's photo
2008-07-30 12:36
New photo of Przemek Madej was added to his profile. Photo taken by Łukasz Siekanowicz.

Ask Bill Begg: What About Knee Bend?
2008-07-31 05:26
Coach Begg says what you do with your backside is more important than how much you bend your knees.

New Mirek's photo
2008-07-31 17:55
New photo of Mirek Ragan was added to his profile.

Top 10 Reasons to Skate Saint Paul
2008-08-01 06:01
You betcha we found lots of great reasons to skate one of America's top inline marathons.

Madej's new photo
2008-08-01 11:43
New photo taken by Łukasz Siekanowicz was added to Przemek's Madej profile.

USA Roller Sports Announces 2008 Inline Speed Skating World Team
2008-08-01 23:00
USA Roller Sports -...

Put Some Power in Your Push
2008-08-02 05:06
Do you feel like your stuck in low gear? ... Veteran skater Randy Plett provides some tools for unlocking your power.

Nils's edit
2008-08-06 10:54
New edit was added to Nils's Jansons profile.

Top 10 Reasons to Skate Hayward
2008-08-07 04:59
We found some great and fishy reasons to skate the season finale of the National Roller Cup.

SkateONE Corp to distribute CadoMotus in the USA
2008-08-07 07:08 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
CadoMotus is proud to announce SkateONE Corporation will be the official US distributor of CadoMotus Pure Skating gear.SkateONE Corp. of Santa Barbara, CA will be the US distributor for CadoMotusSkateONE Corp. 30 S. La Patera Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93117 U.S.A. Tel. (800) 288-7528 Fax: (805) 964-0511 Email. isaac @ skateone.com SkateONE Corporation is behind legendary brands such as BONES

CadoMotus y Selección Chilena
2008-08-07 10:11 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
Selección Chilena de Patinaje de Velocidad Campeonato Mundial 2008 patrocinado por CadoMotus CadoMotus desea buena suerte a la selección Chilena en los Campeonatos del Mundo en Gijon, España / CadoMotus wishes Good Luck to the Chilean Team for the World Championships in Gijon, Spain. Viviana HernandezViviana RodriguezWili MaikowskiNicholas AguirreOctavio RojasRicardo VerdugoValentina MoyaValeria

Basza!
2008-08-08 12:39
Sebastain Gruba has joined Hedonskate Working Crew!

Goovaerts & de Vries into Top 10 after Zurich WIC
2008-08-09 03:29 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
Goovaerts 4th in sprint, CadoMotus two into Top 10 overallas the Zurich race is extended to 43km on the typically-hot tar-snaked circuitPicture courtesy Niki Neck by Vincent Esnault, Team LSC/CadoMotus FranceCadoMotus' Engadin winner and European Championships medallist Elma de Vries took the occasion in Zurich this past weekend and attacked after the ultimate corner, at about 800m to the line:

Skating with Wouter Hebbrecht
2008-08-09 03:50 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
On the eve of his first title defense...Inside the mind of World Champion, Wouter Hebbrecht in his new blog The World's Fastest Man, Belgian Wouter Hebbrecht has released his blog 'Skating with Wouter Hebbrecht'.The ever-humble Hebbrecht, 2007 World 200m Champion and 2008 European 200- and 300-meter champion, greets readers in his opening lines, "I am writing for a variety of readers. I do not

How to Take a Rest Day
2008-08-09 06:08
Skate legends Derek and David Downing explain the ups and downs of rest days.

The Games Have Started – Wish Inline Skating Was There
2008-08-09 19:37
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games have started and I wish inline skating was included in the events. The Beijing Games will showcase the Olympics as a gathering of many bright...

MPC Speed Wheels
2008-08-10 05:17 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
When only the best will do, the World's top skaters choose MPC.The fastest men in the World today, Belgium's Wouter Hebbrecht (World Champion 200m, European Champion 200 & 300m) and Italy's King Gregory Duggento (World 200m Record Holder, 9-time World Time Trial Champion) choose MPC wheels when Gold medals are on the line.Proven time and time again on the biggest stages, like the European & World

CadoMotus: the People behind the Brand
2008-08-10 06:29 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
CadoMotus is a Pure Skating Company built on and continued with the efforts of Pure Skating people. All owners and employees have a long history in inline and ice speed skating, and all of the ‘people behind the brand’ share the one ambition: a desire to make CadoMotus a leading brand, popularizing the Pure Skating Experience. DIEDERIK HOL Skater, Designer, Innovator, Adventurer Diederik Hol (

Larisa Builds Skaters and Paints Skating
2008-08-10 20:17
Larisa Gendernalik is Master Rated by the Professional Skaters Association, and teaches figures, freestyle, field moves, and choreography. But her interest in and illustrations of recreational and technical inline and...

Zet's setup
2008-08-11 17:54
Photo of new Bartek's Zgrzeblak setup was added to his profile.

Get Tips From Your Own Olympic Personal Trainer
2008-08-11 19:37
Pole vaulter Sergey Bubka, runner Hicham El Guerrouj, swimmer Rania Elwani and swimmer Alexander Popov are not inline skaters, but they have valuable advice to share that can benefit any...

Nils's photo
2008-08-12 14:54
New photo of Nils Jansons was added to his profile and was also published on Be-mag - Global Connection - 08/08/09.

Miller, Rice Win Hayward
2008-08-13 01:35
Adam Miller and Debbie Rice win the 39-mile Hayward Inline Challenge and NROC titles.

100mm or 110mm or HiLo: Making your choice
2008-08-14 03:01 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
With the legalization of wheels above 100mm from January 1, 2008, around the World a lot of senior men can now be seen on 110mm wheels – and we’ll see a lot of them at the World Championship. Not all are on 4x110mm setups though, with a lot of skaters using HiLo frames. Where the 4-wheel HiLo gained initial popularity for its ability to put 100mm wheels on 165mm boots, the additional frame length

August 26 in Gijon - Teams Roll in, Guyader Crashes hard...
2008-08-27 12:09 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
The track is a funny place right now. First, when there was just 2 Australians, Wouter, and New Zealand here, everyone skated at every practice we could. Any chance on the track was a chance worth skating - it was early days, and without a lot of track knowledge we didn't know just how many sessions we would need.As the days wore on, and still before the 'teams' showed up, there was rarely a

Alex Nunez: Icons Bonus Section
2008-08-27 12:54 durrenbe@yahoo.com (David Durrenberger)
up: Alex Nunez Circa 2003 (BrianMatthewLewis) / Portrait by JOSHNYC. Thanks Csmk2crzy. up: Alex Nunez, back farf 540 out by Newyorkskating. up: Alex Nunez, high rail long top pornstar-gap down tru mistrial by Newyorkskating. up: Photo by Cesar Macay.

BHC in Arizona Edit
2008-08-27 12:57 durrenbe@yahoo.com (David Durrenberger)
Bhc and Revolution Friday night skate featuring: Frazer Watson, Albert Hooi, Eric Perkett, Dom Sagona, the French brothers and Brad Magnuson. Filmed & edited by Tom Fromm. Thanks Mark Trebble (via). Bhc released a new backpack:

Roll Zine: Issue.02
2008-08-27 15:11 durrenbe@yahoo.com (David Durrenberger)
quoting a mail from Brandon Ballog: Roll Zine is an open-forum publication that originated as my graphic design thesis project at Ohio University in the Spring of 2007. The goals were to make not only an informative and trick guide site (see the why / manifest / how / execute sections) — but to make an [...]

East Coast Park R&R
2008-08-27 15:42 nobody@flickr.com (Freddy Kua)

Freddy Kua posted a photo:

Roller bladers

East Coast Park R&R
2008-08-27 15:42 nobody@flickr.com (Freddy Kua)

Freddy Kua posted a photo:

Roller bladers

ADR (Spain): Association Promo Edit
2008-08-27 17:19 durrenbe@yahoo.com (David Durrenberger)
About a year ago, Borja Fernandez, Borja Cuervo (inDIGTALine prod) and Aritz Pera, all of them rollerbladers from Bilbao, made the effort to start a rollerblading asociacion in order to promote and help the sport in the right direction by having the goverment know that we are out there and we need the proper skateparks [...]

Almants's photo
2008-08-27 18:00
New photo of Almants Nedzveckis was added to his profile and was also published on Be-Mag - Global Connection - 08/08/26.

Benoit Gallien (France): 2006 profile
2008-08-27 21:28 durrenbe@yahoo.com (David Durrenberger)
Thanks Amaury BSJ. Enlarge the picture.

Max Lville Line Sequence
2008-08-27 21:47 nobody@flickr.com (charlie_midkiff)

charlie_midkiff posted a photo:

Max Ballestero
Fish to Front torque line
KY Battle 2008
Louisville, KY

August 27 in Gijon - rationing of track practice
2008-08-28 01:47 CadoMotus News <noreply@blogger.com>
A championship organization representative was at the track this morning - handing out information on the set practice schedules that will start at the track tomorrow. The 'end of days' so-to-speak, of our almost free reign over the track this past fortnight. The road at Las Mestas on the other side of the city has opened and teams are practicing there - the Las Mestas venue, we're told, will not

'My Best Year in a Long Time'
2008-08-28 04:38
NROC champion Adam Miller talks about his career in skating and how he finds time for work and working out.

David Sizemore: August 2008 Edit
2008-08-28 12:30 durrenbe@yahoo.com (David Durrenberger)
Thanks Brandon Andersen.

Worlds Road Track Pics
2008-08-28 14:05 peterdoucet

A few days ago, Mundo Patin published some pictures of the venue that will serve as the road track for the upcoming World Roller Speed Skating Championships- click here and scroll down to see the pictures-

Photo from Mundo Patin

EGC Skates- Boot #4: World Team Edition
2008-08-28 14:08 peterdoucet

Eric Gee recently finished making his 4th boot; the World Team Edition tailored for Travis Shaw.

Fellow skater Travis Shaw is heading to the World Championships for the first time. It’s gonna be an enjoyable experience for him. When I went to Worlds in Belgium, it was the first time I ever set foot in Europe. What a trip it was! I loved every minute of it.

Nicole Begg- Quick Update
2008-08-28 14:11 peterdoucet

Nicole Begg recently published a Quick Update, covering topics including Worlds, her jaw, the Coni X Race, and magazine spots.

Last Friday I arrived in Gijon to start preparing for the World Championships. I drove from Switzerland with Scott Arlidge and Reyon Kay in the Zepto team van (well actually Scott and Reyon drove and I slept). The rest of the New Zealand team arrived yesterday after an epic 40 hour journey from NZ to Gijon.

Adam Miller Profile
2008-08-28 14:13 peterdoucet

Click here for the Adam Miller profile.

This has been my best year in a long time. I have to give a big thanks to Dave and Jennifer Simmons and the whole Simmons Racing team. They have been with me since Day 1. Without them, I would not be where I am today … in skating or in life.

Report- Coni X Race World Inline Cup From Roller En Ligne
2008-08-28 14:15 peterdoucet

Roller En Ligne published a report on the Coni X Race World Inline Cup.

Photo from Roller En Ligne

Wouter Hebbrecht: 13, 9, And 8 Days To Go To Worlds
2008-08-28 14:21 peterdoucet

Below are Wouter Hebbrecht’s latest entries about the upcoming World Roller Speed Skating Championships;

This year I notice that even 10 days out only a select amount of countries are present! It will be interesting to make up the balance after worlds is over and have a look at how those people were performing compared to the ones that came in late!

Things have been going as usual at the track…the only thing worth point out is that France had a few trails on the track and they gave all of us an idea of how fast things can really go! The more i run times and see other skaters run times the more i believe a world record will be set in the 300m, that is if the wind can lay low for a few hours at final time! One other interesting fact is that Julien Despaux (France), the no. 2 of last years 300m TT will not start in the TT according to our ‘agents’ at the track

• START IN 8 DAYS
• 9 MORE DAYS!
• 13 DAYS TO GO

Worlds- More Countries- Pics, Videos- Korea, Chinese Taipei, And Venezuela
2008-08-28 14:34 peterdoucet

The following teams have arrived in Gijon, Spain, for their final preparations for the World Roller Speed Skating Championships. Mundo Patin published reports, photos, and video-

• Nueva Zelanda ya está al completo, mientras que Argentina y Portugal confirman su lista
• Venezuela ya estuvo entrenando en la Pista de Moreda durante esta tarde
• South Korea and Chinese Taipei try the venues of the World Championship 2008

You can see pictures of the following training sessions; Venezuela, Korea, and Chinese Taipei. You can also view a video of the Venezuela training.

Photo from Mundo Patin

Photo from Mundo Patin

Photo from Mundo Patin

Rollfest 08 (PL): Baltic Games, Official Edit
2008-08-28 15:39 durrenbe@yahoo.com (David Durrenberger)
Official edit of the Rollfest 2008 Competition made by Radek Kojtych. Pictures & Results of the contest availiable here. Thanks Pawel Komosa & Eipon

Skaters in Central Park
2008-08-28 18:21 nobody@flickr.com (Javallance)

Javallance posted a photo:

Sim Warran, Gap the kink to backside backslide, Crediton Devon
2008-08-28 18:43 nobody@flickr.com (tom hole)

tom hole posted a photo:

best view large on black!

Sim Warran, backside backslide,Exeter uni
2008-08-28 18:44 nobody@flickr.com (tom hole)

tom hole posted a photo:

Andrew Halls, Top soul, Exeter uni
2008-08-28 18:45 nobody@flickr.com (tom hole)

tom hole posted a photo:

Busy Bont Girls
2008-08-28 20:21 peterdoucet

The thread BONT WHEELS GIRLS BUSY accounts the Bont Girls Team’s recent competitions in Padova, Italy and Berlin, Germany. Bill Begg wrote-

Now with this heavy travel & competition Schedule it shows a high levelof committement, also two other young ladies Janitta Spight the winner of the 60 km Hallam Hell of the North race & Tina Struever both finished in the top 10 on Sunday, after racing the tough Saturday race & long travel, some of the men trying to double up, did not fare so well.

Video- Relays In Padova
2008-08-28 20:23 peterdoucet

Here’s a video that I stumbled upon of some of the relay races in last week in Padova- Padova Grand Prix-

How To Prepare For A Skater&#8217;s Vacation
2008-08-28 20:26 peterdoucet

Here’s an Inline Planet article that I wrote; How to Prepare for a Skater’s Vacation-

To guarantee a good trip, you need to prepare for the unexpected. That way you’ll quickly rebound from the inevitable miscalculations and be ready to pounce on every adventure that rolls your way.

Sim SWH tour 2008
2008-08-28 20:42 nobody@flickr.com (lomo_jo)

lomo_jo posted a photo:

Hallsey SWH tour 2008
2008-08-28 20:42 nobody@flickr.com (lomo_jo)

lomo_jo posted a photo:

Skatewarehouse.co.uk tour 2008
exeter uni rail
Andrew Halls

hendoz SWH tour 2008
2008-08-28 20:42 nobody@flickr.com (lomo_jo)

lomo_jo posted a photo:

Skatewarehouse.co.uk tour 2008
exeter uni ledge
Ian Hendrie

Report- Padova Grand Prix &#38; Marathon By Bill Begg
2008-08-28 22:04 peterdoucet

Bill Begg wrote his thoughts on the Padova Grand Prix & Marathon- he called it ‘Padova Italians Bomb Out‘ read it in Padova International Grand Prix-

So the group of 21 International skaters, who accepted Sandro & Luca’s invitation to attend would like to thanl those who did not turn up & let them get away with most the money, while enjoying the racing, in two lovely settings.

World Championship Medals
2008-08-28 22:08 peterdoucet

Check out the 2008 World Roller Speed Skating Championships medals and more- Esta mañana se presentó el Cartel Oficial, además de las medallas. You can view the photos here.

Photo from www.mundopatin.com and www.gijon2008.com

Back To 100mm? News From Team Levallois Sporting Club Roller Elite
2008-08-28 22:16 peterdoucet

Check out the Team Levallois Sporting Club Roller Elite site.

One of the recent news items posted discusses 100mm and 110mm wheels- Retour aux 100mm?- this is because a number of skaters who competed in the Coni X Race World Inline Cup (Berlin) used 100mm wheels.

You can read an English language article by Vincent Esnault- see Back to the 100mm?-

Actually, it was heavily raining in Berlin for the Coni X-Race. A large part of the skaters considered that, in these conditions, it was a best choice to compete with smaller wheels: lighter, more precise… And to stuck to the road with MPC wheels! The Storm Surge wheels were on the skates of each winner and each medalist!

Video- Coni X Race World Inline Cup From Skate-TV
2008-08-28 22:27 peterdoucet

Skate TV put up two superb splish-splashed videos from the Coni X Race World Inline Cup- click here to view the videos. I know you’ll get a kick out of watching these normally skaters with cat-like reflexes and incredible agility inch, slide, and struggle their way around the turns!

• Men’s video
• Women’s video

Links for 2008-08-28 [del.icio.us]
2008-08-29 09:00

• Rollphilly Park Edit (feat Alf, Anthony Sereni, Selwin Briggs & Nick Danchuk)