Elton De Souza of Bordeaux, France (On Lockdown in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba)
May 17, 2020 – For the 50th daily installment of Big Wheel Blading’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s affects on inline skaters around the globe, we talk to Elton De Souza. Elton is a 29-year-old world champion inline speed skater living between Bordeaux, France and Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. He was the 2017 World Games champion in Nanjing, China, a 25 time champion in France, 7 time champion in Europe and 9 time medalist at the world championships.
Nick Kouros of Athens, Greece
May 16, 2020 – For the 49th daily installment of Big Wheel Blading’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s affects on inline skaters around the globe, we talk to Nick Kouros. Nick is a 37-year-old inline skater living in Athens, Greece. He works as a director in both photography and in film/video. Nick also run the annual Athens Blade House event and recently launched Syeahskate clothing.
Peter Doucet of Misssissauga, Ontario, Canada
May 15, 2020 – For the 48th daily installment of Big Wheel Blading’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s affects on inline skaters around the globe, we talk to Peter Doucet. Peter is a 42-year-old inline skater and elementary school teacher living in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. He has been running the website speedskateworld.com since 1999 and is the President of the Toronto Inline Skating Club.
Peter Kallio of Sandviken, Sweden
May 14, 2020 – For the 47th daily installment of Big Wheel Blading’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s affects on inline skaters around the globe, we talk to Peter Kallio. Peter is a 33-year-old inline skater and personal assistant living in Sandviken, Sweden.
Sofi Carreras of Cancun, Mexico
May 13, 2020 – For the 46th daily installment of Big Wheel Blading’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s affects on inline skaters around the globe, we talk to Sofi Carreras. Sofi is a 35-year-old inline skater living in Cancun, Mexico. She is a Rollerblade Ambassador, the General Manager of Infinite Shop Cancun, the Marketing Manager for Rollerblade Mexico and an ICP Skate Instructor.
Juan David Leon of Lima, Peru
May 12, 2020 – For the 45th daily installment of Big Wheel Blading’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s affects on inline skaters around the globe, we talk to Juan David Leon. Juan s a 37-year-old inline skater and owner of Patines DLX skate shop who lives in Lima, Peru. Last year he skated 2,554 miles (4,110 km) to take 2nd place in Big Wheel Blading’s 2019 Big Wheel Challenge.
Gabriel Hyden of Vienna, Austria
May 11, 2020 – For the 44th daily installment of Big Wheel Blading’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s affects on inline skaters around the globe, we talk to Gabriel Hyden. Gabriel is a 30-year-old inline skater, film director, photographer and musician living in Vienna, Austria.
Vasilisa Maslowa of Grodno, Belarus
May 10, 2020 – For the 43rd daily installment of Big Wheel Blading’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s affects on inline skaters around the globe, we talk to Vasilisa Maslowa. Vasilisa is a 27-year-old inline skater living in Grodno, Belarus. She is a competitive inline slalom skater, artist at the drama theater and founder of the freestyle slalom school in Grodno.
Matt Burke of Tallahassee, Florida, USA
May 9, 2020 – For the 42nd daily installment of Big Wheel Blading’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s affects on inline skaters around the globe, we talk to Matt Burke. Matt is a 36-year-old inline skater, photographer, YouTube content creator and barber school student living in Tallahassee, Florida.
Kris Fondran of Euclid, Ohio, USA
May 8, 2020 – For the 41st daily installment of Big Wheel Blading’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s affects on inline skaters around the globe, we talk to Kris Fondran. Kris is a 52-year-old inline skater living in Euclid, Ohio. She is the director of the Inline Certification Program (ICP), Part-time lecturer at Cleveland State University (CSU), Skating instructor, Yoga Instructor and a Rollerblade Team Member.
