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 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 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
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 -
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 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
www.rollerski.co.uk/gallery24.html


TRAINING INSPIRATION

Do a rollerski tour - you can find details on tours at 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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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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