Paul Kent came away with a win at this years R.O.G.U.E. race in Edmonton, Canada. His winning time of 52:53 was an amazing improvement on last years win. The 21km race course features a beautifully paved trail system that winds and twists it’s way through heart of the city of Edmonton like a rollercoaster. ItContinueContinue reading “R.O.G.U.E. 3 Edmonton Push Race”
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Hobo Longboarding
Forum member Christopher Vallender too a little unassisted trip into the wilds of the French countryside recently, and has done a really wonderful write up in the events section of the Skatefurther forum. Entitled ‘Last Minute Dash From Paris’ Chris skated 150km with a rucksack and ‘Hobo’d’ it in the French countryside. The pictures fromContinueContinue reading “Hobo Longboarding”
Goodwood 2009
We’ll we’ve been sitting on this one here at Skatefurther for a few days. The main reasons being that we were waiting for all the pictures to come in from the epic day and we were waiting for our legs to recover. Goodwood has always had a very special place in British distance skating. ThisContinueContinue reading “Goodwood 2009”
Perimeter: North Sea Skate. The End is in sight!
Just got word from Laura that she is nearly at the end of her trip and that there are only 60 miles to go. We are stoked for you Laura! If you want to find out more about Laura and her trip go her website Perimeter:North Sea Skate, You should go and donate to HelpContinueContinue reading “Perimeter: North Sea Skate. The End is in sight!”
UK Push Race Series – Margate RESULTS!
Race report from event organiser and Skatefurther forum member Gav. One fine Sunday in July, a small group of skaters gathered in a beach side car park in Margate to race the first ever UK push race. Members of 3 different longboarding crews were present with the local area well represented by Thanet Dogtown andContinueContinue reading “UK Push Race Series – Margate RESULTS!”
UK Push Race Series – Margate
Here it is! The first official push race in the UK? We think so. And because of this Skatefurther have helped to sponsor the event. The Margate Push Race is being run by Thanet Dogtown and Longboard Sessions.co.uk and is also being jointly sponsored by Dangerous Decks. As it is such a momentus occasion SkatefurtherContinueContinue reading “UK Push Race Series – Margate”
Silver Comet Charity Push
This just in! Charity Push in Atlanta. We are pushing to raise money for Boardrescue.org, a great charity that provides skateboards for “at risk” kids all over the nation. Entry fee is 10 bucks and it goes directly to the charity! We have a drawing after the ride for some skate gear provided by ourContinueContinue reading “Silver Comet Charity Push”
Boardfree Ireland
It’s been a while since forum member Alan returned from his epic skate across Irealand. But today he posted up some of the pics from his journey: Boardfree Ireland. Alan skated over 200 mles from Mizen Head to Malin Head using a Rollsrolls Woodie (forum thread is here, official websites are here & here) HisContinueContinue reading “Boardfree Ireland”
Margate Push Race
This is it. The first ever distance race in the UK? 10km (6 and a bit miles)
Big Skate Home
Forum memeber Keith sets off on his big trip soon. All of us here at skatefurther wish him the best of luck on his epic journey. We can’t wait to see the photos and hear about his Big Skate Home. Keith is skating to raise money for Daisy’s Dream, a charity that helps children whoContinueContinue reading “Big Skate Home”
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