ROLLERSKI NEWSLETTER - 3rd June 2009
ROLLERSKI NEWSLETTER - 3rd June 2009
The summer rollerski season is well underway. This is when you can really enjoy the good weather
on rollerskis, as well as all the other activities which will make you a better skier come the winter.
Now's a good time to brush up on technique, and we have our last few courses of the summer coming up.
At the moment we have fewer beginners so it's a good time to begin / refresh your skills if you prefer
smaller groups. For more serious training, our Sat AM rollerski club offers good regular training and
other challenges.
Anyway, there is much to say, as ever. Read on for news of courses, races, rollerskiing in the news,
and other info...
COURSES COMING UP
We have a 1-day course on Sun 21st June. We'll have beginners and advanced groups, and this is our
last day-course until the end of August and the autumn.
See http://www.rollerski.co.uk/events3.html
Our last 4-week beginners' courses of the summer are coming up:
- Next Tuesday, 9th June: 18.00 4-week course in Hyde Park
- Saturday, 13th June: 11.30 4-week classic course in Hyde Park
To book these, go to http://www.rollerski.co.uk/events1.html
Our only other course of the summer will be a Level 2 evening course with Yevgeniy & Ivan
in Hyde Park / Richmond Park, aimed at aspiring racers and more advanced skiers. I'll send
out info shortly separately, let me know if you'd be interested.
SNOWSPORT ENGLAND
Snowsport England has announced its summer programme of rollerski courses and races. Organised in
association with the British Masters Cross-Country Ski Association, these courses are well worth
getting onto.
Coaches include Mike Dixon, former Olympic biathlete and Eurosport commentator. Details and
booking form are at
http://rollerski.co.uk/downloads/sse09.htm
ROLLERSKI RACING
The rollerski racing season is now well under way, with the first races in London and Scotland now
having taken place.
The London race was a great start to the season. Well run by the London Region NSC - with
appearances from the GB Nordic Ski team - this opening race had a bigger than ever turnout,
including 18 from our Hyde Park group. You can find results and links to a race report and
YouTube videos at http://www.rollerski.co.uk/ns033.html
The next big races are the Cairngorm Hillclimb on 14th June, the Durham 10k classic on 27th June
and the London 1-hour race on 4th July. These races are open to anyone, and are essential training
for anyone hoping to race on snow.
BBC REPORT
The BBC came to try rollerskiing, and produced the following report:
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/nr075.html
Although we're not sure about their choice of rollerskis, it's great to see the profile of the
sport heightened. The same reporter also joined Norman Foster to cover the Engadin Ski Marathon
earlier in the year - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7929023.stm
ROLLERSKI SHOP - NEW FOR SUMMER '09
There is a lot of new good stuff in store this summer, with good deals to be had,
especially with rollerski packages, boots and racing rollerskis:
- NEW MARWE 610 - with increased torsional stiffness;
- SKIROLLO DIABLO - off-road rollerski, with proper ski binding for skating ski practice;
- PSI PRO SKATE & SWIFT - economical skate training and racing rollerskis;
- SPARE PARTS - new department just opened;
- SALOMON S-LAB SKATE BOOTS - special offer on boots, sizes 10-12.5.
Go to http://www.rollerski.co.uk/buy.html
JAMES CRACKNELL PHOTOS
Rollerskiing / cross-country skiing has always had a big appeal to rowers, and last year
former Olympic champion rower, James Cracknell, took up roller skiing to prepare for a race
to the South Pole.
James, with teammates Ben Fogle and Ed Coats, came to Dorney Lake to learn the basics,
and subsequently put in a good few hours on rollerskis, to prepare for the race. A documentary
film crew followed their journey, which will be televised later this month. To see the pictures,
go to http://www.rollerski.co.uk/gallery24.html
TRAINING INSPIRATION
Do a rollerski tour - you can find details on tours at http://www.ssenordic.org.uk
Interview with Dario Cologna - http://www.nordicskiracer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=3856
Insight into Norwegian biathletes' summer training -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mtl8wgB7alk&feature=related
Street rollerski in Italy - NB GB rollerski racing is not as scary as this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24lyKAUYPtI&feature=related
Relating summer rollerski & strength training to winter skiing -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9uUpqgtuc8&feature=related
Best regards,
Iain
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Iain Ballentine
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Roller ski instruction & rollerski shop
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W: http://www.rollerski.co.uk
E: iain@rollerski.co.uk
M: 07968 286129
T: 020 8348 2540
Buy rollerskis - online shop -
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/buyrollerskis.html
Rollerski Club - action pictures -
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/gallery21.html
Rollerski courses coming up -
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/events.html
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The Rollerski Co & Rollerski Instruction 2009
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