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Leo Frusteri’s Pictures from Late-August Photo Shoot

September 22, 2011

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Alain Quintard Skates & Raises Funds for MS Society

September 20, 2011

Last Sunday a week ago, I’ve skated the 50 Kms of the `Toronto Bike Tour` as my share to raise money for the MS Society.

Everything went well!

The weather was great for this event: just a little bit cool to start in the morning but under a blue sky with just enough clouds to mask the sun and keep me cool all the time. A very slight breeze also helped me especially in the second half of the event.

The route was identical to the previous years, along the Humber River for most of the time and in residential areas of western Toronto. I now know the trail very well, all its up- and down-hills, the curves, the rougher sections (too many for me) and even the cracks in the asphalt (the skater’s nightmares!).

I’ve decided to enjoy the ride and the scenic route. But, I was a little excited and I started at a good pace, passing many bikers somehow surprised to see this rider on eight wheels instead of two!

I reached the half-way point in 1:03 hour and turned away not before recharging the battery with some Gatorade! I knew the second half was to be somehow tougher with more up-hills including a long one about 250 meters long but quite steep. Overall, I felt better than the previous years. I’m sure that the regular training with my skating club (Toronto Inline Skating Club) and a slightly better skating technique contributed for a lot.

I completed the event in 2:19 or 10 minutes faster and in a better shape compared to last year.

While pushing on my skates, I thought about all those who are affected by MS. With your support and generosity (and the Molson Coors Canada matching gift program contributing dollar for dollar its employees’ donations), I‘ve given to the MS Society $5050. For some, this could look a large amount but in fact it’s not too much when you think about all costs to find a cure to this disease. In the past few years, it looks like real progress has been made towards finding some solution to this disease and a cure is almost at arm’s reach. But it’s not yet time to give up!

I’m determined to skate for MS as long as I can. So I’ll meet again with you next year!

Thanks again!

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TISC Year End Party & Award- October 2nd in Toronto

September 11, 2011

Hey TISC-

Come on out to TISC’s Year End Party on Sunday October 2nd at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Please RSVP to Peter Doucet in person, via facebook, or by e-mail at torontoinline@yahoo.com
$10 at the door
Food will be provided
See who wins this year’s Skater Awards
Our amazing volunteers will be recognized
Enjoy music and great company of fellow Club members
Family and friends are invited to attend
Video presentation and slide-show chronicling our great 2011 season!
Location: Leo Frusteri’s studio at 213 Sterling, Suit 200B, Toronto, Ontario [Directions]

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August Club Group Picture

September 11, 2011

The following group shot was taken in late-August by Leo Frusteri.

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Huge Turnout, Tons of Fun at Rainy 24-Hours Roller Montreal

September 6, 2011

Almost 1000 skaters and many more skating enthusiasts and supporters came to celebrate skating and support Quebec’s MS Society at the 24-Hours Roller Montreal.

Teams ranging from Solo to some made up the maximum 10-skaters enjoyed skating during the day, at night, and during the day once again around Montreal’s beautiful Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Parc Jean Drapeau.

TISC’s skaters were members of a few teams, including Toronto Inline Skating Club (15th place), Il Peloton (1st place), Schankel Kallisto (2nd place), and Skater’s Quest (7th place).

A special thanks to Eric Gee who did an incredible job coordinating and leading TISC’s entry, thank you to all who supported TISC’s skaters, and thank you to the skaters for coming out to enjoy this amazing experience.

Pictures by Richard Clement: 24h Roller Montreal 2011
Pictures by Peter Newhook: TISC at 24h Roller Montreal 2011
Videos, pictures, reports from Peter Doucet [Day 2 wrap up] [Day 2 completed] [Day 2 night-morning] [Day 1 relay zone video] [Day 1 early night skating] [Day 1 videos] [Day 1 5-hours into the event] [Day 1 event is under way]
InlinePlanet’s live updates: Il Peloton Wins Rainy Roller
24-Hours Roller Montreal website with results & more

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TISC’s 2011 Year End Party & Awards

September 6, 2011

TISC’s annual Year End Party will be on Sunday, October 2nd at 6:00 p.m. at Leo Frusteri’s studio in Toronto. More details will be posted later later!

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Practices Start at 6 p.m. as of Thursday September 1st

August 30, 2011

This is a reminder that from September 1st for the rest of the season ending on September 29th, practices will begin at 6 p.m. due to the loss of daylight.

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Montreal 24 Hours: Registers for Sprint Races On Saturday

August 30, 2011

With Montreal’s 24 Hours Inline set for Sunday on though Monday, organizers put together a day of sprint and short races for Saturday. Click here for information and for registration information.

Event organizer Simon Clement pumping-up the crowd before the start of 2010′s 24 Hours