This just in from our laura in the Shetlands I claim mainland Shetland in the name of SkateFurther. Hardest 100 miles of my life. Going to Unst to come back with the wind behind me. All is rad, hills are huge, people are kind, I’m tired but we continue! 75 skating, 25 hiking due toContinueContinue reading “Perimeter: North Sea Skate Update”
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Perimeter: North Sea Skate
On Thursday of this week, long time forum member, holder of the prestigious title of ‘1st woman to skate 100 miles in 24 hours’, web-designer, blog writer and general all-round good egg; Laura Hatwell will be setting off on an epic skateboarding trip called Perimeter. Her website tells us a litte about this whirlwind ofContinueContinue reading “Perimeter: North Sea Skate”
New 24 hour Distance Record – 250.5 miles.
Just in!! Paul Kent aka Fuzzydeer on the skatefurther forum has just beaten the previous 24 hour record set by Barefoot Ted. Paul skated a massive 250.5 miles in 24 hours… pushing the whole way!
John O’Groats to Land’s End 2009
Forum member and SkateFurther founder Ben Hall is currently making his way south from John O’Groats. Ben is aiming to beat the current JOG-LE record set by Ben Stiff last year. Ben is travelling solo with a rucksack after ditching his trailer due to reliability issues. Ben joined the masses at last weekends Bath toContinueContinue reading “John O’Groats to Land’s End 2009”
Dorney 17th June
A few of us are going to be heading towards Dorney Lake on the 17th (this coming Wednesday) for a lap or two. For those of you not in the know, Dorney is distance skating heaven. 3 mile loop of perfect flat tarmac. Ideal for LDP and amazing for pushing. Just look! There is a forumContinueContinue reading “Dorney 17th June”