Which pads should I buy?
It's a minefield isn't it. You just bought your new skates, having agonised over which skates are right for you, the size, the material...
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Roller Girl Gang
Jan 252 min read
Why you should book a Skate Consultation with the Shop Gang
We love a radical decision - starting to roller skate as an adult absolutely feels like that! Our shop gang love to get to know you and...
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Mel Blackwood
Dec 6, 20234 min read
We *should* wear protective gear... But do you?
by Mel Blackwood As the title suggests... we know what we should do, but there are many reasons we don't do things that are the 'right...
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Roller Girl Gang
Oct 8, 20232 min read
Good things come to those who wait: RGG Custom Skates
Have you been considering custom build roller skates, but are not sure what you want? At Roller Girl Gang we are passionate about...
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Roller Girl Gang
Oct 5, 20233 min read
Best Independent Roller Skate Shops UK, 2023
"OMG I tried it and I love it! Now where do I buy roller skates?" We hear and see these stories frequently across social media platforms....
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Mel Blackwood
Sep 4, 20232 min read
NEW! Roller Boot Exchange
To support your changing roller skate needs, we are launching an exchange service on all roller skates purchased from Roller Girl Gang...
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Roller Girl Gang
Aug 18, 20221 min read
How to Adjust a Toe Stop
by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels In this video, I'm working with an adjustable toe stop (the bolt-on style cannot be adjusted). The...
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Roller Girl Gang
Jul 8, 20224 min read
The ColorLab Process at RGG
by Mel @troubleon8wheels We are getting more and more enquiries about beautiful ColorLab skates from Riedell, so thought we would share a...
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Roller Girl Gang
Jul 3, 20224 min read
Roller Disco & Rink Wheels (2022)
by Mel @troubleon8wheels As more and more rinks are opening up around the country - yay! - now seems like a great time to do a little...
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Roller Girl Gang
Apr 15, 20221 min read
Clean your Suede Boots with Emily
Shop Gang team member Emily gets the suede of her mint flash Luna skates cleaner using Angelus suede care products.
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Roller Girl Gang
Mar 27, 20223 min read
Spring Skate Maintenance and Glow Up
Get some skate maintenance tips and find out about our glow up competition!
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Roller Girl Gang
Mar 18, 20224 min read
Roller Skate Services
Your roller skates need regular maintenance in order to maintain the best condition. Particularly once you have made an investment into...
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Roller Girl Gang
Feb 4, 20222 min read
Skate Exploring in January, Caring in February
January all been about exploring the world around you from a new perspective, one on wheels. February is all about care. Physical First...
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Roller Girl Gang
Feb 1, 20221 min read
Essential Roller Skate Maintenance Video Tutorial
Get to know the parts of your roller skates and how to look after them. Mel talks about checking your toe stops, your wheels, how to...
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Roller Girl Gang
Dec 11, 20214 min read
How to triple-dye your roller skate wheels (Updated 2024)
by Mel @troubleon8wheels We are waiting, all be it pretty impatiently now, for our most favourite wheel - the Luminous light up wheel -...
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Mel Blackwood
Jul 23, 20218 min read
Sliding through the Summer
by Mel @troubleon8wheels This blog post has taken a very long time to write, as (you know me) I do like to make sure I have researched...
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May 6, 20219 min read
Watch my Wheels
by Mel @troubleon8wheels Our Shop & Skate evenings where you can try a selection of the wheels we stock seems to be going well. Having...
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Mar 11, 20215 min read
Discoblox Installation Review aka 'Do What I Say, Not What I Did and Follow The Instructions'!
by Mel Alexandrou @mjalexandrou I bought my Discoblox as a present to myself after completing the MoxiSkateDaily challenge. After getting...
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Roller Girl Gang
Jan 13, 202117 min read
Updated 2023 - I'm starting out - which roller skates should I buy?
By Mel @troubleon8wheels At the moment, we are getting asked this question a lot. A LOT ALOT! That means you, dear Gangsters are...
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Nov 18, 20208 min read
Toe Stops and Jam Plugs
by Mel @troubleon8wheels Toe stops come in a bewildering array of shapes and sizes. If you're new to roller skating, how do you know...
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