Autumn marches on, and skiing edges closer.  We hope this email is of interest -
both
from us and across the world...


MIKE DIXON BIATHLETE DAY

We're proud to welcome legendary biathlete Mike Dixon to Hyde Park on Saturday
9th December.  Mike will be leading a skating masterclass from 2-4pm, followed
by a talk afterwards in the Mitre Pub.

Mike is a 6-times Winter Olympian in biathlon and cross-country skiing, and has
carried the flag at no fewer than 3 Olympic opening ceremonies.  He is currently
the main biathlon commentator for Eurosport, and is a leading motivational
speaker.

We're very lucky to have Mike with us - he's one of the most inspirational
coaches and characters you could meet - and we would encourage you to book the
masterclass and / or his talk afterwards. Places are limited, and  it would be
best to book up in the next week or so.  More details on -
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/nr033.html


UPCOMING COURSES

We have 2 Dorney 1-day dates coming up soon - this Sunday 26th November and
Sunday 10th December.  For more information and to book, see -
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/events3.html

Our Hyde Park, Richmond Park and Dorney classes continue, see -
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/class.html - an ideal way to get back into skiing
before the New Year.


STRIDE & GLIDE BOOK

We've just received our first delivery of the year's most eagerly anticipated
cross-country ski books, Stride & Glide.  With chapters on cross-country skiing,
rollerskiing and nordic walking, this book is a comprehensive, up to date,
easily readable and useful manual for beginners and racers alike.  A good
Christmas book.

You can order it online on - http://www.rollerski.co.uk/books.html


GIFT VOUCHERS

These may also make good Christmas presents for friends or relatives - order
them online at http://www.rollerski.co.uk/giftvouchers.html

They can be redeemed against any of our classes, courses or private instruction,
or rollerski equipment.


SNOW IN NORWAY

The snow keeps falling in Norway which bodes well for competition this season,
as well as our New Year's trip - see http://www.rollerski.co.uk/cross.html


STRETCH BANDS

One thing we always recommend for building up arm strength is stretch bands.
 You can use bungee elastic, or alternatively something like this -

http://www.rbkdirect.co.uk/resistance-tubes.html   or
https://www.shopholistic.co.uk/viewprod_YMD012FA.php

Make sure you have a full range of movement with your arms, bringing in your
triceps and lateral muscles.  You can also isolate just your triceps.


ROLLERSKI CLUB

This continues apace.  We've recently had coaching sessions with British
Champion Alan Eason - who will be around this week before heading off to the
continent for training.

A recent highlight is the Hyde Park Checkpoint Challenge - see
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/challenge.html for results, and to find out how you
can take the challenge...


BRITISH BIATHLETE IN THE US NEWS

http://www.livingstondaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061117/NEWS01/611170\
330&SearchID=73263229845569


SOME INTERESTING PICTURES

http://www.nordicskiracer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=1056


US PERSPECTIVE ON ROLLERSKIING

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061112/COLUMNIST\
S09/611120363/1002/SPORTS

Best regards
Iain


07968 286129

iain@...
http://www.rollerski.co.uk