Monthly Archives: January 2012

Steve Jackson : Rollapaluza Portraits

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

Some time ago pro photog Steve Jackson snapped some ace portraits of Rollapaluza racers at our National finals, within 30 seconds of completing a race. We’d nearly forgotten about them but stumbled across them here. Below is the winner that … Continue reading →

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Lost Velodromes of the world part 2 : L’Isle Jourdain

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

You can imagine the atmosphere back in this track’s heyday, riders and spectators taking shelter in the shade of the typically French pollarded Plane tress, maybe music, maybe wine, a festival atmosphere. We came across this track on a visit … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Ravito Rouleaux Sprint at Veloscope, Toulouse, France

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin

Possibly the nicest video of a Rollpalauza event ever, big thanks to Ravito for inviting us and Veloscope for hosting us.  

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Rollapaluza crew on minidrome in France

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin

Our recent job in France meant we got to try this minidrome at Veloscope, near Toulouse in France…and were shown up by the well-practised locals!   Shows Jake of Rollapaluza UK’s first ever ride on any track, Winston’s first minidrome … Continue reading →

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Our National Roller-Racing Series Launched.

Posted on January 18, 2012 by admin

In 2012 we will be visiting 8 UK towns on our now annual tour of the UK….with the final on Good Friday evening at Herne Hill, London. For full details visit the National Series site: www.rollapaluza.com/nationals or search go to … Continue reading →

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