How I stretched out my skates

Recently, I bought some new boots and plates online. Unfortunately, as is the risk with buying something without having the modern luxury of trying it on first, they did not quite fit properly. I could skate in them, but they were too thin for my flipper feet and wouldn’t have been sustainable for me in the long run. But, rather than ditch my pricey new purchase, I decided to do something about it by trying to stretch them out a bit and, happily, I can report it worked. Read more

The LRC Saved My Life

The LRC saved my life! Quite a sweeping statement, but not one without weight. The Louisey Rider Cup is important to Nottingham Roller Derby members for many reasons; chief amongst them being the wish to celebrate the life of Louise … Read more

The Roller Derby World Cup

Well it’s here, the biggest event in the roller derby calendar. THE ROLLER DERBY WORLD CUP! The excitement is palpable, with teams coming to our fair land to take part in a grueling long weekend of competition, displaying the highest … Read more