Familia Winter Challenge : 2 stage (Long distance pushing)

Last weekend a push race was organised in the French town of Grenoble by La Familia. In the end the race was 13 km with each rider leaving 30 seconds after the first to ensure that everyone had an equal chance of a good start on the narrow track. Here are the results: 1 Thib:ContinueContinue reading “Familia Winter Challenge : 2 stage (Long distance pushing)”

Skate Trek Yunnan, China 2011

Back in September Max Willis undertook at 6 day 220km skate trek from Dali to Shaxi. He created this video which perfectly describes his experience during as well has some of things he learnt when preparing for his journey. There are some gear reviews, on the road survival tips, and local flavours…everything to inspire andContinueContinue reading “Skate Trek Yunnan, China 2011”

Event – Paris Push Race 2 Results

Last weekend saw the second edition of the Paris Push Race…the amazingly warm weather that has been predominant in Europe has helped postpone the end of the season. The 20+ participants, a few kickbikers included made the most of the dry conditions to battle it out for the top places over a 25km (15 mile)ContinueContinue reading “Event – Paris Push Race 2 Results”

Event – Long Treks Morocco Episode 5: Losing our minds to Zagora

After accomplishing the highest mountain pass in Morocco on skateboard, the three are graced with a wonderful tailwind and smooth pavement to the small city of Ourzazate. Strapping on Sporting Sails for the evening and catching magical tailwinds does not foreshadow what Adam, Paul, and Aaron are about to encounter. Skating the Vallee Du Draa toContinueContinue reading “Event – Long Treks Morocco Episode 5: Losing our minds to Zagora”

Elevate Awareness: Longboarding for Autism

Here is a great write up from what looks like a really successful trip in the USA. Blake and Daniel got inspired and skated the miles. Skatefurther. Talk to Daniel and I 10 months ago, and we’d tell you doing a long distance longboarding trip was just a dream. Doing something that would impact our communityContinueContinue reading “Elevate Awareness: Longboarding for Autism”