1st Trofeo della Brianza

From today until June 24th is taking place the "1st Trofeo della Brianza", 3rd stage of Internation Gran Prix of Italy, in the city of Cantù and Bellusco. 

700 athletes are taking part of this competition from all over the world. For example, the EOskate team is present, as Yaan Guyader said on his Twitter page. With this huge number of athletes I'm expecting really interesting races.

If you want more info about this trophy, check out the web page of the organization: http://bit.ly/MGC0Ya

It will be provided the LIVE STREAMING of the event at this link: http://www.fihp.org/webtv/index_channel1.php?channel=1 (if you don't have Silverlight, you can use this link: http://bit.ly/mVwVu3)

The time table of LIVE broadcasting is:

• June 22: h 5:30pm
• June 23: h 2:00pm and 8:00pm
• June 24: h 7:00am and 2:00pm

Skates' Innovations

About innovation, yesterday has been officially unveiled the brand new Rollerblade GTR Skate BY LUIGINO. This is the first huge innovation since the launch of 110mm frames. It uses an one point frame, that meets the boot in its center.
The first prototypes with 100mm frames are used by some skaters around the world. Here in Italy has been used by some young skaters during trainings and races with good feeling responses. This is the first shot with 110mm wheels. It needed more tests, because it's targeted to junior and senior categories.

We could buy this new product from spring 2013. I was told that an huge amount of this skates will be already available at the European Championships (July 23-28, Szeged - Hungary).

Source: Luigino Racing

Speed skating between innovation and marketing

A new collaboration has caught my attention during this week, that between EOskate team and MPC wheels (CadoMotus). A collaboration in the pursuit of innovation. The innovation is what link these companies. On the one hand there is the first carbon frame, on the other hand there are the patented wheels. The whole Made in Europe. At least that what come out from the announcement on the social networks.

Matter G13 and memories

This post is, in particular, for skaters in '90 and first years of new millennium. So, what about Matter G13? In that years Matter didn't exsist.
From the release, Matter G13 has been used in several conditions, on track and road. The company promotes the excellent characteristics and the victories with this wheel.
Now I ask you a question. In past, which were allround wheels par excellence?
The answer after the jump.

Indoor Italian Championship 2012 - Pescara [video]

Yesterday has been released the videos of Indoor Italian Championship 2012, in Pescara. This was the first big event of the year in Italy and for the first time, after several years, it took place in a 175 mt. track with banked curves, instead of a 100 mt. short track.

To see the videos (it requires Silverlight) go to this page http://www.fihp.org/webtv/index_channel1.php?channel=1, click on Podcast icon, search "pescara" on the searching box.

Enjoy the races.

photo credits: Saltalamacchia Alfonso

Where to...watch: CadoMotus YouTube channel

Today I want to suggest you the CadoMotus Youtube channel. If you are interested in both inline and ice skating you will find a wide range of videos, from races to interviews. Here the link: http://www.youtube.com/user/cadomotus

After the jump the last video they uploaded.

Where to...race: Les 3 Pistes [updated]

Just few days ago has been opened the registration for the 26th edition of Le Trophée des 3 Pistes.
This is one of the most famous race in the world. Why is it so famous? Because it is a 3 competition days on 3 runways with banked curves, with 162 teams which 85 out of France (from Europe and America).
The 2012 schedule is:

• Saturday April 7th, Pibrac
• Sunday April 8th, Valence d’Agen
• Monday April 9th, Gujan-Mestras

I joined the race in 2004. It has been the most amazing and crazy race I have ever done. The track is overcrowded of racers who speaks different languages and these conditions create an unique experience. Every skaters should try this competition at least one time in their life!

[update]

The organization confirmed me that the registration before 5th March is FREE for non-French athletes. This is one more reason to go!

via online-skating

Double X skate 2012 [video]

Powerslide is giving us a new 2012 skate per day. Check it out the video of "Double X" 2012 restyling after the jump.