Inline Planet Skate News - Archive

For the week of:
January 6-12, 2008

Tuesday
Jan. 8, 2008
Skaters in the News
Record Attempt Underway
Danny Dannels battles mountains and wind on the first leg of his trans-USA record attempt.
• Danny's report
• More Skaters in the News

Wednesday
Jan. 9, 2008
Health and Fitness
Rx for Slim Kids: Skating
A new report cites inline skating and other wheeled sports as the best ways to prevent childhood obesity.
• Planet story
• More health news

Skaters in the News
Prison in Steroid Case
A federal judge sentenced James Gahan to six years in prison for giving steroids to his speed-skater son.
• More info
• More Skaters in the News

Thursday
Jan. 10, 2008
Ask Bill Begg!
Where Can I Skate in New Zealand?
The coach provides a skate guide to his homeland and explains the process of choosing wheels.
• This week's column
• Ask Bill Begg Archive

Bont Unveils the G4
Australian skate maker claims its new wheel is the world's fastest.
• Planet story
• More skate product news

Friday
Jan. 11, 2008
Skate Tip of the Week
Banish Back Pain
Former World Team member Kim Foster provides some healing in this skate tip classic.
• Kim's Tip
• Skate Tip Archive

NROC
Road Rash Signs Up!
The Texas Road Rash will be the second event of the National Roller Cup inline racing series.
• Planet story
• NROC Fact Sheet