Inline Planet Skate News - Archive

For the week of:
May 20-26, 2007

Monday
May 21, 2007
Ask the Coach Roll Out!
Take your skating to a new level with the help of Bill Begg's new column, debuting today on the Inline Planet!
• Ask the Coach!

Growing Numbers for Road America
Organizer expects 150 skaters June 2 at the Elkhart Lake racetrack in Wisconsin. Last year, 80 skated.
• Sheboygan Press story

Tuesday
May 22, 2007
Vacation Hazard
Your fitness won't suffer from a short break in your exercise routine, but you may find it hard to get going again.
• Planet story

More Great Routes!
Here are a few of the latest additions to the Skate Route Mapper:
• Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
• NYC Marathon route
• St. Paul Riverfront
• Add Your Routes!

Wednesday
May 23, 2007
Review: Rollerblade Activa II 90
These women's skates provide some premium features, but speed isn't one of them.
• Planet Review

Thursday
May 24, 2007
World Cup Blog
110mm Wheels?
Some racers are using them, but so far they haven't made a big splash on the World Cup circuit.
• Scott Arlidge's Blog

Healthy Saturdays Hoopla
San Francisco skaters plan celebration for first Healthy Saturday road closure in Golden Gate Park.
• Announcement

Get Your Skates On
Humor columnist describes first lesson on quest to be "one of those cool people on more than two wheels, with the wind in my helmet and knee-high in knee pads."
• Courier-Mail story
• More Skaters in the News

Friday
May 25, 2007
Skate Tip of the Week
Weight Training for Skaters
Part 1 of a series of skate tips designed to strenghten your skate muscles from head to toe.
• Skate Tip
• Skate Tip Archive