Hi,

It's been very decent weather for rollerskiing in London lately. Sunny skies, a
cool breeze and surprisingly fresh air are making all the difference.

Up and down the country lots of good things have been happening. The rollerski
races have been well supported, and it was particularly pleasing to see Edward
and Donna Hine (who first started rollerskiing in May) taking part in the 1-hour
race in June.

Also last month we had the GB Junior Development squad in London who – after
doing some racing – put on a spectacular impromptu display of rollerski tricks
on the Serpentine Road, and went for a tour of the Mall (see pictures below).
It's worth mentioning that for anyone rollerskiing on a Sunday, the roads around
Buckingham Palace are shut to traffic giving a much longer training circuit.

Our courses and classes have been well supported, and I hope the courses coming
up will appeal – let me know if you need more information, and come along!

Hope you enjoy the information and articles below.

Iain


Courses coming up –

Hyde Park 4-week Skating course, Wednesday 26th July, 18.30 -
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/events2.html

Hyde Park 4-week Classic course, Tuesday 8th August, 18.30
http://www.rollerski.co.uk/events1.html


Saturday, Sunday and Thursday classes –

These take place most weeks throughout the summer, check the website to book
sessions.


Training –

http://www.escnordic.org.uk/ then click on `Training' on the left hand menu.
This is full of excellent training ideas and planning advice from England's top
XC ski coach, Patrick Winterton. One of the web's best training resources for
cross-country skiers.


Cross-country skiing –

Our cross-country skiing holidays will soon be on sale, through Waymark
Holidays. To obtain information on these you can order a brochure, which will
be released in the next couple of weeks. (No need if you are already on the
Waymark mailing list). See –

http://www.waymarkholidays.com/walking_croscountryskiing_summer_winter_waymarkho\
lidays_brochures.jsp


Race results –

http://www.rollerski.co.uk/results.html


Race pictures –

http://www.rollerski.co.uk/gallery14.html


The next race is on the 9th August in London and is a classic to skate pursuit
race. For more information see the race calendar,

http://www.rollerski.co.uk/ns009.html


Peeing article, for anyone who's ever come across this before a race! –

http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/outdoors/14981300.htm


Nutrition – relevant to EVERYONE

http://www.masterskier.com/articles/0506preseason/postthisonyourfridge.html


2007 National Championships –

http://www.britishbiathlon.com/pages/BritChamps2007.htm



IAIN BALLENTINE

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

07968 286129