Skate Advice Blog

by Mel Blackwood Roller Girl Gang's vision is to empower people to roller skate into their most joyful life. Stories are powerful and...

by Mel Blackwood I'm delighted to present an inspirational collection of stories that will be sure to make you proud, laugh and maybe cry...

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels At the dawn of the New Year, I decided that 2023 would be the year I go to the skate park more than...

Off skates? How about this game that requires minimal equipment?

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels My son turns 18 tomorrow. It's a day not about me, yet I know I need to allow myself time and space to...

We'd love to learn more about your roller skate motivation, particularly if you are a minority gender, queer person, person of colour,...

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels I've seen one too many adverts for 'getting myself into shape' this year, and we are only 2 weeks into...

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels If you've ever wondered how to get started with this tricky move, that will result in a controlled...

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels Have you ever stopped to wonder why roller skating means so much to so many people? Why does someone...

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels I'm all about celebrating the small wins. It's one reason that I enjoy a little dance riff with a...

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels We've answered alot of questions about the Danza and Arius plates this year. For the purposes of this...

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels Can I start by saying thank you to those members of the community who have commented on these SUTG...

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels Thirty days ago, I committed to writing a blog post every day, where I show up fully as my authentic...

By Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels I used to forget that I have a choice. It can easily feel, when you are backed into a corner, that we...

by Mel Blackwood @trouble8wheels Our brains are hard wired for survival. Making sure we live another day, so the human species remains...

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels When you think about growth what's the first thing that comes to mind? getting a bit taller? expanding...

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels As I’ve gotten older and gained more experience, many things, even new things are quicker to solve as...

By Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels I remember looking at the line on the pregnancy test and the rest of the world just going quiet. I was...

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels Comparison is the thief of joy. Comparison is something I try to be aware of when I'm being...

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels There are times when you are forced to evaluate what is important to you. At a time when I was a...