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Aug. 27, 2008
NROC
'My Best Year in a Long Time'
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NROC champion Adam Miller talks about his career in skating and how he finds time for work and working out.

Adam Miller profile
NROC

Aug. 25, 2008
Skaters in the News
Rough Roads, Busted Wheels, Great People
Jack Sisson
College student Jack Sisson talks about his 71-day skate across America.
Planet story
Skaters in the News

Aug. 22, 2008
Skate Tip of the Week
Getting Ready for a Trip
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Canadian skater Peter Doucet shares travel tips from a decade of racing and writing around the globe.
Peter's Tip
Skate Tip Archive

Aug. 15, 2008
Skate Tip of the Week
Be a Student of the Sport
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Olympian Joey Cheek explains how he went from good to gold in his classic tip.
Joey's Tip
Skate Tip Archive

Aug. 14, 2008
NROC
The NROC Cash Split
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Here's how we are divvying up the $5550 in prize money for the 2008 National Roller Cup!
NROC cash chart
NROC

Aug. 9, 2008
Racing News
Miller, Rice Win Hayward
Adam Miller and Debbie Rice win the 39-mile Hayward Inline Challenge and NROC titles.
Hayward story
Hayward photos
More Racing News

Aug. 8, 2008
Skate Tip of the Week
How to Take a Rest Day
Skate legends Derek and David Downing explain the ups and downs of rest days.
Skate Tip
Skate Tip Archive

Aug. 6, 2008
NROC
Top 10 Reasons to Skate Hayward
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We found some great and fishy reasons to skate the season finale of the National Roller Cup.

Hayward Top 10
NROC

Aug. 3, 2008
Racing News
Miller, Rookard Win St. Paul
Adam Miller wins again; Jilleanne Rookard takes the lead out; Eddy Matzger's still in the game.
Planet story
More Racing News

Aug. 1, 2008
Skate Tip of the Week
Power Up Your Push
Do you feel like your stuck in low gear? ... Veteran skater Randy Plett provides some tools to unlock your power.
Skate Tip
Skate Tip Archive

July 31, 2008
NROC
Top 10 Reasons to Skate Saint Paul
You betcha we found lots of great reasons to skate one of America's top inline marathons.
Top Ten List
NROC

July 30, 2008
Ask Bill Begg!
What About Knee Bend?
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Coach Begg says what you do with your backside is more important than how much you bend your knees.
Bill's column
Bill Begg Archive

July 26, 2008
Racing News
Miller, Rice Win Chicagoland
Adam Miller and Debbie Rice race smart to win big despite stiff competition; young event nearly triples in size.
Race recap and updates
More Racing News

July 25, 2008
Skate Tip of the Week
How to Practice
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.
Skate Tip
Skate Tip Archive

July 22, 2008
Ask Bill Begg!
How Do the Pros Stop?
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They wouldn't be caught dead with heel brakes ... so how do the top pros slow down?
Bill's column
Bill Begg Archive

July 21, 2008
NROC
Top 10 Reasons to Skate Chicago
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Picasso, pizza and tommy guns make our top 10 list for the Chicagoland Inline Marathon.
Top Ten List
NROC

July 18, 2008
Skate Tip of the Week
8 Tips for Safe Turnarounds
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Don't hit the pavement when it's time to reverse directions ... read Eddie Wachter's guide to the turnaround.
Skate Tip
Skate Tip Archive

July 16, 2008
Review & Previews
Review: PowerBar Energize
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With its new line of tasty snacks, the energy giant raises the bar on flavor.

Planet review
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July 15, 2008
Product News
Bringing Skike to America
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Savvy businessman Clemens Krueger talks about his plans for the skate-ski hybrid.
Planet story
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July 13, 2008
Racing News
Anderson, Patino win in Napa
Live updates and coverage of Sunday's Napa Valley Inline Marathon in Yountville.
Live Napa updates
More Racing News

July 11, 2008
Skate Tip of the Week
Building Your Core
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Penny Wright shows you two simple exercises — the dead bug and the hundred — that will make you a better skater.
Skate Tip
Skate Tip Archive

July 8, 2008
NROC
Miller, Rice Take the Lead
After four events, Adam Miller and Debbie Rice move into the lead in the National Roller Cup.
Planet story
NROC

July 4, 2008
Skate Tip of the Week
How to Avoid Crashing
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Debbie Rice rolls out seven rules for keeping upright during inline marathons.
Skate Tip
Skate Tip Archive

July 1, 2008
NROC
Pros Get to Move Around
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For the next 10 days, pros will be allowed to move to new divisions in the National Roller Cup.
Read more
NROC

June 29, 2008
NROC
Bell, Rice Win Badger
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Rob Bell and Debbie Rice win as bugs feast and skater hits the pavement.
The Planet story
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NROC

June 27, 2008
Skate Tip of the Week
How to Make a Wheel Chair
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Nothing says fanatic quite like making your own inline patio furniture!
Skate Tip
Skate Tip Archive

June 25, 2008
Review & Previews
Review: Bont's G3 Wheels
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Bont's Generation 3 wheels provide lots of performance without lots of expense.
Planet review
More reviews

June 23, 2008
NROC
Top 10 Reasons to Skate Badger
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Remind me ... why should I slog through the land of the cheeseheads to skate a marathon?
Top 10 List
NROC

June 20, 2008
Skate Tip of the Week
How to Make Your Wheels Last Longer
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Peter Doucet lays out a 10-point guide for extending the life of your urethane money hogs.
Peter's tip
Skate Tip Archive

June 18, 2008
Event News
Str8 Sk8 Needs You!
Supporting this Twin Cities inline race series can do wonders for your skating.
Planet story
More Event News

June 16, 2008
Skaters in the News
Chad & Lynsey: a love story
Jack Sisson
Lucretia Adams shares the story of her daughter's on-and offline courtship with Chad Hedrick.
Planet story
Skaters in the News

Skate News Archive

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Rob Bell pulls the lead pack during the Hayward Inline Challenge. (photo: Darlene Prois)
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Teach Yourself Double Push
Bobby Piedra rolls out a 9-step program that will have you double pushing like a pro.
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