Skate Advice Blog

It's a minefield isn't it. You just bought your new skates, having agonised over which skates are right for you, the size, the material...

Miniseries - What to practise to build confidence in roller skating. Part 1 - balance

The past month has been a whirlwind at RGG HQ (nothing changed there then!) Our amazing team of coaches and marshalls have ensured our...

Hey there skaters, Mel here. This is easily one of the most exciting pieces of news! I'm excited and anxious to know what you all think!...

After waiting and waiting for our favourite children's adjustable skates to be available again, but no signs that they are due to...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels I've spoken to a lot of people about their roller skating goals and many of them are interested in roller dance....

We've spoken to lots of folks who quite rightly view their roller skate time as their commitment to their self-care. It is through this...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels Did you skate as a kid and it's been a decade, or two, or three, since you last put skates on? Did you skate...

The best way to choose skates right for you, with expert guidance and suggestions.

"I would love to attend a Roller Girl Gang session, but you're so far away!" "This sounds exactly like what I need to feel confident...

Here are some of our favourite roller disco games. These are tried and tested, provide fun for all ages and will support skaters with...

by Mel Blackwood As the title suggests... we know what we should do, but there are many reasons we don't do things that are the 'right...

by Mel Blackwood This time last year, I was deep in writing a blog post every day. Finding the time to do this was definitely a...

Happy birthday to us! Spot the difference between October 2020 when we manage to open our shop, just 5 days before the UK went into...

From skate care to bad weather skating, to keeping cosy as we get colder and lighting up the dance floor during dark discos, we have...

Have you been considering custom build roller skates, but are not sure what you want? At Roller Girl Gang we are passionate about...

"OMG I tried it and I love it! Now where do I buy roller skates?" We hear and see these stories frequently across social media platforms....

The final roller dance tutorial this month is a roller dance combination created by our instructor Ronke, who was inspired by skaters and...

Spinning seems to be one of those skills that people want to learn... There are lots of different spins - some much easier to control,...

Welcome to this week's Tutorial. Today we have a suggestion to practise that all important fundamental roller dance step - the cross...