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The History of Inline Roller Skating
Learn about the history of inline roller skating, the first know inline skates, the first patented inline skates and the evolution of inline skating equipment. Get information on twentieth century developments and contributions and how they affected inline roller skating activities.
The National Museum of Roller Skating
Learn about the National Museum of Roller Skating in Lincoln, Nebraska. Discover the history of inline and roller sports at the Roller Skating Museum.
October is National Roller Skating Month
Discover the purpose of National Roller Skating Month. Find out about inline and quad exercise, entertainment, fun and competitive activities that are available at roller skating rinks and centers.
Historic Inline Skate Development Timeline
Follow the developments and technological improvements to the original inline skates that eventually lead to the comfortable and sometimes highly specialized equipment used by inline skaters today.
John Joseph Merlin: Father of Inline Skating
John Joseph Merlin was an imaginative mechanic and inventor. Merlin is created the first documented inline skate in London around 1760.
Danny Dannels - Trans USA Inline Road Skater
Learn about Danny Dannels attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Trans USA Inline Skating. Find out other aspects of Danny Dannels life as an inline speed skater.
Are less people inline skating than in the 1990s?
Learn about the decline in inline skating participation. Discover a reduction by more than half in the number of inline skaters..
Why are less people inline skating than in the 1990s?
Learn how new technology, alternative activities, fewer convenient places to skate, economics and fear of injury may all play a part in the decline in the number of inline skaters.
This Renault Car Has a Body Any Inline Skater Could Love
Learn about a car called Kangoo that was designed by Renault and Rollerblade. Discover a vehicle with features for inline skaters and roller sports enthusiasts.
History of Rollerbades, Inc
Learn how two Minnesota brothers, Scott and Brennan Olsen, re-design the inline skate and eventually manufacture the first Rollerblades.
The History of Dry Land Skating
Get an overview of the evolution of dry land skating on inline and roller skates. This time line includes landmark dates from the early 1700s to 1993.
Rollerblade® – A Company That Changed Roller Sports
Learn how Rollerblade® changed skating lifestyles and helped build inline roller sports.