Skate Advice Blog

Backwards Dip tutorial for awkward skaters and skaters over 40.

The wheels start rolling. Slowly, then picking up speed quite quickly as the hill gets steeper. I've learned that I love blasting down a hi

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...

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

by Mel Blackwood Roller Girl Gang's vision is to empower people to roller skate into their most joyful life. Everyone has a story to...

by Mel Blackwood Many of the skaters come to us at the very start of their roller skate journey and we are delighted to see their...

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 Have you ever stopped to wonder why roller skating means so much to so many people? Why does someone...

By Mel @troubleon8wheels #5newplaces Instagram Challenge It’s time to take action and grow in confidence my loves. So many women have...

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels Bradford, we love you. Thank you to Sport England who provided the funding for these sessions. We're...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels It's time to spill. Why do we all roller skate? Why is it such an important part of our lives? Why do we insist...

words by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels All stunning photographs @paulcraigphoto The meet ups hosted by us are designed to be the most...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels We received two more boxes today - one with skates and helmets, one with Sunlite and Avanti plates. Yesterday...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels You've been brave enough to step outside, and realised that everywhere is a hill! Here are three coping...

Part 1: Choose a suitable space based on your confidence and skill level We are asked for this information a lot, and in the absence of a...

by Mel

A plough stop is a great first stop to master. We recommend that you have more than one way of stopping. It is really useful for...