Rink Roof Collapses, Links, Kalon Dobbin Got Robbed, Skate Podium Articles (Helling, WOW, FlevOnIce), OISC Indoor & Minto Run For Reach

Rink Roof Collapses: This sounds like no fun; 5 injured in Aurora Township skating rink roof collapse. You can view a video and article by clicking here. You can read and post some reactions in oh man........

Links: Here are a few links for you to explore and check out; Speed Skater’s Blog- A skating comeback at 28 years old. Check out Andrew's Speed Skating Blog- Speed Skating in and around Germany. Giving insight on the German Blade Challenge, new material tests, race reports and personal thoughts.

Kalon Dobbin Got Robbed: This is from Powerslide Racing; 'Heart break, physical pain, frustration are just a few words to sum up Kalon´s 2007 World Championships campaign. He went to Cali, Colmobia, with possibly the best form ever prior to a World Championship, but hopes to defend his titles came to a screeching halt as he pulled his groin muscle in the series of the 300m race.

Kalon had his best WIC season ever when the injury stopped him finishing the series.

Finally he got robed after dining in a restaurant back home in NZN last week. A guy took his mobile and money and punched him a couple of times in his face. Kalon was too surprised to defend himself and his bodyguard Peter Michael, also known as "Arnold" was not there to help him.

Kalon went to hospital to see if all is ok as due to the blow was close to the tempel.

He´s back now. The eye is still a little bit sore, but all good. He can continue to prepare for 2008'.


Kalon's eys after 5 days- photo and caption from Powerslide Racing
I got into a pretty nasty fight with a couple of guys some 16 years ago when I used to sell be a Dickie Dee, selling ice cream on a bike. Some guys wanted to rob a friend and I. Punches were thrown, knives were pulled out, and the police was involved. Getting robbed is no fun.

Actually, I've seen a few videos on the internet of people getting beat up. Since my knee is injured, I've started beating on a defensless boxing bag, sharpenning up my punching skills in case someone tries to mug me, especially here in dangerous Mississauga... I hope you don't think I'm serious about my fear of getting mugged or that Mississauga is dangerous.

Skate Podium Articles (Helling, WOW, FlevOnIce): Skate Podium has a couple of article of interest; see the one about Casper Helling; Casper Helling: 100% natuurijsspecialist.


Casper Helling- photo from Skate Podium
You can check out a provisional calendar of Netherland races- see Concept wedstrijdkalender zomer 2008- the calendar includes many dates for the World On Wheels series.

Here is a sweet video of the FlevOnIce- check it out- oh and by the way, droooooooool!!!


OISC Indoor & Minto Run For Reach: If ever you're in the Ottawa area and you want to skate indoors, check out the Ottawa Inline Skating Club's indoor program.


The Minto Run For Reach is one of the first Canadian events to take place in 2008. The 21.1km event will take place in Ottawa on April 13th in Ottawa- click here for more information.