Who says you can’t skate on gravel roads??? Getting deeper and deeper into the Andes, the crew tackles a 20-km gravel road winding down a mountain. Things are looking good and enjoyable until a nasty pothole sends Aaron flying, creating a hole in his elbow. Nasty wounds in S. America are bad news for infection.ContinueContinue reading “LongTreks – Episode 6: Gravel Roads”
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Goodwood: This Weekend!
This is what 350 rolling competitors of all ages, shapes and sizes looked like, at the start of the Goodwood Roller Marathon in 2009. Please multiply this photo by TWO to imagine how the start of the 2010 event is going to look! That’s right, 700+ riders, and amongst them, 30 longboarders, mostly riding underContinueContinue reading “Goodwood: This Weekend!”
Warriors Race NYC: Off The Hook!
Look! It’s a ladies push race team! And that’s just the start of it! The Warrior’s Race, held on 23rd July this year, is a themed skateboard race through the heart of New York. Based around “The Warriors” film, it involves gangs of skaters racing from the Bronx to Coney Island, just like the charactersContinueContinue reading “Warriors Race NYC: Off The Hook!”
500km Kenyan Skateventure!
In the second African adventure of what is turning out to be the BEST summer for the distance skateboarding world ever, some very nice gents are doing something seriously interesting in the name of charity, exploration and all things good. Les Robertson and Rob Foxall (pictured) are supporting the Sauder School of Business Africa Initiative: SocialContinueContinue reading “500km Kenyan Skateventure!”
Skate Across USA Finishes At Bustin NYC!
Who are these smartly dressed bunch of chaps? Well, they are a part of a gang of longboarders who just skated 2,894 miles in 22 days (130 miles per day in relay format) to get from Westport, Oregon, to Bustin’s HQ in Brooklyn, NYC. Flippin’ amazing stuff lads! You can find out more about theContinueContinue reading “Skate Across USA Finishes At Bustin NYC!”
Al’s Ireland Skate Is Complete!
Al Collins’ All Ireland Skate Mission has come to a finish, after 11 days of skating. Get in! He’s been raising money for Muscular Dystrophy Ireland and boy has he raised a lot of it! Congratulations Al, it’s been brilliant keeping up with this on your blog. And we agree with it, have a niceContinueContinue reading “Al’s Ireland Skate Is Complete!”
Goodwood: 1 Week To Go…
…and there’s only one man to beat, if you’re looking for a World Record. Come along and have fun with us on the day. Hang out at the Further tent (you’re all twice as tall as it) and get some serious pushing in! Hit up the official site to register if you haven’t already! SeeContinueContinue reading “Goodwood: 1 Week To Go…”
Skate Further Hoodies!
Laura’s been getting busy in the Forty Five kitchen. The first ‘test’ batch of Skate Further hoodies are winging their way to their new owners. A great garment, with soft flock white vinyl decals, this is one distance girl’s attempt to clothe you all for £20 a pop. If you are interested – look outContinueContinue reading “Skate Further Hoodies!”
Skatefurther and GCS
We are proud to be running an event (via Nat) in New Zealand. Nat has been living in NZ for 6 months now and has kickstarted the Longboarding scene in Christchurch. Garden City Sessions now has over 200 members and the regular sessions are pulling 20-30 skaters each time. This is the first push raceContinueContinue reading “Skatefurther and GCS”
Good Luck Skating South!
To Ben, Rob and Zoltan – remember to stop for these. Love from everyone else at Skate Further xxx PS: Hit up their site here!