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UKSSA will be testing the new track at the A2 Cyclopark at Gravesend on Saturday 17th December, from 11:00am until 2:00pm. http://www.cyclopark.com/. This test will also work as a slalom demonstration for the local sports enthusiasts and go towards showing the versatility of purpose of the track. With the weather looking decidedly chilly, soft wheels are [...]

Slalom is the very essence of skateboarding… it is fluidity in motion…on the edge, no frills, a no nonsense race with a clear winner.
Slalom racing has become totally underground since the glory days of the late 70′s…the black sheep of the family.
We have the best in Europe competing at Rollerburn, including Bruno (all the way from Brazil, via London, pictured) and the mighty Trawler. Can’t wait to see them in action.

UPDATE: I forgot to mention that Dave, Joe and Wilky Skooter Farm have constructed a ramp (shown below with Joe stood on top for scale) to launch the slalom riders and racing rollergirls down. This ramp is going to be faced with a one-off painting by world famous artist Conrad Leach. That is so amazing I would barely believe it if I hadn’t arranged to pick it up this week.
We are borrowing an 18-wheeler to bring the ramp and the stage to Rollerburn. You are all coming, right? G