Posted by Peter Doucet on February 2, 2010
As the roller & inline speed skaters are planning their 2010 racing season, events calendars and event dates are being confirmed & announced.
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Posted by Peter Doucet on January 26, 2010
Dear all of the teams, clubs and individual skater from all over the world,
Korea Roller Sports Federation with the joint auspices of Namwon city is pleased to host and hereby cordially invites you to 2010 Namwon Korea Open in Namwon, Korea from May 11th to May 17th , 2010.
This fascinating event is the third time after 2008. In order to greet you more and promote roller sports we add the new variation on 2010 Namwon Korea Open. We expand this year’s event by means of adding road category and freestyle skating so as to join the event more than last years from many countries. That is to give you an opportunity to participate in the competitions of road races and freestyle(slalom) skating as well as track. You can also find some alterations as to race programs and rules. Such an attempt will make this annual event energetic and vigorous. Total prize money over USD60,000 (70,000,000 Korean won) for track, road and freestyle is arranged to encourage participants in doing their best.
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Posted by Peter Doucet on January 25, 2010
Details for the Canada Day Marathon, which is taking place on July 1st in Cambridge, can be found in the following documents;
Online registration will soon be ready.
Sergio Almeralla & Alex D’mello lead the way during the 2009 Canada Day Marathon
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Posted by Peter Doucet on January 20, 2010
Montreal’s 200-meter indoor skating facility, le Taz, offers skaters a change to train during the winter without freezing their feet.
Since the opening of the Taz in March 2009, skaters have been trying to see which wheels are the best to skate on. Skaters need grip so they don’t slide as they push and also keep control in the turns. They also require a wheel that rolls well, so they keep skaters’ legs fresh.
Il Peloton has taken almost a whole year to determine the best wheel for the Taz indoor skating track in Montreal. Why has it taken so long?
Well, because there are so many wheels to try. There are 4 major wheel brands, all of which make at least 6 different types of wheels. Do the math, and that’s a lot of wheels to try. We tested over 20 different makes and models of wheels at high speeds on the Taz surface. Plus, conditions vary from day to day, depending on how clean the track is and the level of humidity inside the facility. So it was extremely difficult to get consistent conditions.
Read more by going to Il Peloton’s January newsletter.
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Posted by Peter Doucet on January 20, 2010
Click here for a video featuring roller speed skating at Montreal’s 200-meter indoor facility, le Taz.
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Posted by Peter Doucet on January 18, 2010
À la veille du temps des fêtes, le 19 décembre, des patineurs de 5 à 59 ans ont chaussé leurs plus beaux patins pour prendre part au Championnat VRL à la Récréathèque de Laval au nord de Montréal.
Nous avons eu droit à de magnifiques duels sur cette piste de bois entre les clubs VRL, Taz et de Toronto. La compétition était composée d’une courte et d’une longue distance ainsi qu’une course à élimination. De plus, pour terminer le programme, la course à relai a permit aux patineurs de fraterniser. Les organisateurs du club VRL se disent très fiers de l’événement et espèrent en faire un rendez-vous annuel.
VRL le club, souhaite à toute la communauté du « roller » une bonne année 2010. Roulez prudemment!
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Posted by Peter Doucet on January 13, 2010
Entry fees for the Trillium 10k are set to increase on January 15th. Register early to take advantage of the lower entry fees.
The race is set for May 8th in Mount Forest, Ontario.
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Posted by Peter Doucet on December 21, 2009
VRL Le Club hosted the indoor Championnat VRL.
The competition, which attracted just under 40 skaters from Quebec and Ontario, took place at Laval’s Récréatheque, just outside of Montreal.
Montreal’s Jonothan Royer helping the young skaters- photo from Brigitte Beaudry
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Posted by Peter Doucet on December 21, 2009
The 24 Hours Roller Montreal’s dates have been decided. The event will take place during the weekend of August 7th & 8th.
The 24 Hours Roller Montreal, which takes place in beautiful Parc Jean Drapeau, will attract over 1000-skaters to take part in the 24-hour inline skating team relay.
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Posted by Peter Doucet on November 30, 2009
The first Taz Roller Cup was held this past Saturday in Montreal.
The competition attracted skaters from Quebec and Ontario.
Jade Pauley showed excellent speed, winning all three races on the day, including the 300-meter time trial, 10km group race, and 500-meter sprint.
Photo by Leo Frusteri
Junior boys’ podium- Photo by Herb Gayle
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