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Beauty On Boards, Even Long Ones
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted October 26, 2010 at 11:56am

< p> Thanks for the tip Sydney. ...more

You want to skate As Lyn-Z?
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted October 25, 2010 at 2:53pm

Lyn-z made it in the new Tony Hawk Shred video game that launches on Oct 26th… Volcom figured you wouldn’t want to wait to see her skills so they put together a video of her and fellow team rider David. Click here to watch! ...more

Patti McGee story on Scholasic
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted October 23, 2010 at 2:17pm

Yes, it is fun to dig up older stories and explore the lives of the skaters who truly paved our way. Patti is definitely one of those. Sky Siljeg took on the story of Patti. Read his view on Scholastic… ...more

Britain’s Got Talent
by SkaterGirl
posted October 22, 2010 at 3:00pm

The ITV show Britain’s Got Talent is back for a fifth consecutive year and with auditioning underway, they are more eager than ever to find the most talented people in the country. Rachel who is a researcher for the show has been in touch and let us kno...more

Lorena: 5 years strong wth Etnies
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted October 22, 2010 at 1:53pm

Lorena Lima is one dedicated skateboarder. Dedication in her own rider and dedication to helping others in their riding as well. Anytime she is around when a GRO workshop is underway, Lorena stops by and volunteers her time and knowledge to help build t...more

Lyn-Z Adams Talks Breast Cancer Awareness Month
by SkaterGirl
posted October 22, 2010 at 12:44pm

Watch the Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins short video that explains how you could win a Volcom B4BC prize pack as part of the breast cancer awareness month and in support of B4BC‘s mission. All you have to in 100 words or less is write to Volcom and tell them what ...more

Skateboarding: Past-Present-Future
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted October 21, 2010 at 2:20pm

Skateboarding: Past-Present-Future (October 2003) In this book you will find such riders as Robin Alaway, Tracy Green, Debbie Eldridge, Laura Thornhill, Ellen O’Neil and more! Tracing the steps that lead skateboarding to where it stands today. “Me...more

70′s Rock Chick Skateboards
by SkaterGirl
posted October 20, 2010 at 12:32am

The new Girl Skateboards catalogue features six of the coolest women from the 70′s rock scene – Grace Slick styles out the Eric Koston deck, Chrissie Hynde adds style to Guy Marianos deck, Stevie Nicks graces Brian Anderson’s deck, Debbie Harry glam...more

Bryggeriet Skate Camp
by SkaterGirl
posted October 19, 2010 at 3:29pm

Between the 5th and 7th November, the Bryggeriet Skate Camp will be going down in Malmo. It consists of 3 days of coaching, a sponsored skate jam, accomodation, food and tonnes of fun and surprises!! All this for just 70 kroner. Get involved. Related p...more

Hoopla welcomes Nora Vasconcellos
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted October 17, 2010 at 1:48pm

Hoopla is building a strong team of riders. Now with GRO Rider Nora Vasconcellos, Hoopla riders span the country. See the announcement on Hoopla.com Then make sure to check in on Nora’s site! Congrats ...more

Share Your Story: Sydney Goldberg
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted October 16, 2010 at 3:48pm

What was GRO meant to you? GRO made me come to Bloomington, Ind. What has being an action sports athlete meant in your life? It has given me somewhere I fit in. It has shown me the world. Let me meet people of all races, religions, social status’. I...more

Movers & Shakers: Megan Baltimore
by SkaterGirl
posted October 16, 2010 at 1:44pm

This is the first post in a new category that looks at women in the skateboard industry. Megan Baltimore is co-founder of Girl Skateboards and has helped build one of the most creative and influential skate companies in the industry, largely from behind t...more

GRO Inspires Deaf Riders Organization
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted October 15, 2010 at 3:44pm

Learn more about DRO here… ...more

Dew Tour Finals heads to the city that never sleeps
by Westbound Boarder
posted October 14, 2010 at 4:34pm

One more round to go. In perhaps one of the biggest (and this year for sure the most hyped) summer action sports contest series around. Get ready! Tomorrow, the Dew Tour heads to Las Vegas for the final stop of the summer competition, where athletes ...more

Spotlight: Daniela Inostroza
by SkaterGirl
posted October 13, 2010 at 1:07pm

This weeks spotlight comes courtesy of the GA crew and turns the light on one of Chile’s best up and coming skaters, Daniela Inostroza. Directly below is some lovely footage of her and beneath that is an English translation of an interview done by Deeny...more

Win an exclusive Etnies Jacket…
by SkaterGirl
posted October 12, 2010 at 5:48pm

It can mean only one thing… we’re launching the second of our 12 product give-aways!! This time up for grabs is the amazing Etnies Gretta Button Up Jacket (grey). This beauty forms part of the Kit Scarbo collaboration with Etnies and for those that do...more

Rumble in Ramona “The Last Stand”
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted October 12, 2010 at 1:08pm

Catch Cara Beth and Mimi on this video of Rumble in Ramona on Shred Or Die ...more

Tim Brauch Reaches New Levels
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted October 11, 2010 at 12:31pm

Tim Brauch has been running for 12 years. However, World Cup only have the ladies standings from the event since 2005. Here is the turnout for the years since then. 2005 – 6 2006 – 13 2007 – 10 2008 – 11 2009 – 9 2010 – 15 Thank makes this ...more

Vans Girls Combi Pool Classic
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted October 9, 2010 at 2:47pm

Girls everywhere, mark your calendars for the Vans Girls Combi Pool Classic, November 20th at Vans Skatepark, Orange, California. The girls were absent the ProTec Pool Party in May, only to return here for this event, center stage and hungry for the cop...more

Longboard Girls Crew
by SkaterGirl
posted October 9, 2010 at 2:34pm

Stumbled across a wonderful video from Juan Rayos of the Spanish Longboard Girls Crew cruising Madrid one sunny Saturday morning. Great tunes from Cults (Go Outside), Essex Green (The Late Great Cassiopia) and Eels (Tremendous Dynamite) and hats off to th...more

The Body Issue 2010: Part Of Me
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted October 8, 2010 at 3:12pm

ESPN The Body Issue 2010: Part Of Me, includes Lyn Z Adams Hawkins talking about her skateboard… ...more

10% OFF at New Vans Store
by SkaterGirl
posted October 5, 2010 at 3:01pm

Life is twice as sweet at the moment as not only have Vans opened their second store in London (in Covent Garden) but with the flyer below you can get a 10% discount until the end of November. Go crazy!! After Carnaby Street it’s the second store in th...more

Champions of Freestyle 2010
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted October 3, 2010 at 3:03pm

Shannon Sexton (USA) Runner Up Mic Muyayma (Japan) 2010 WC of Freestyle Skateboarding Video with three seconds of Mic. More to come! ...more

How To Get To The Top
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted September 29, 2010 at 5:36pm

Pauline is a young skater. Sometimes the top, the coping, your next goal can feel so far away. How do you get there? Sometimes, ask for help. Sometimes the people around you hold the knowledge, the tip, or just that simple push that will take you fro...more

London to Paris… then Geneva!
by SkaterGirl
posted September 29, 2010 at 1:20pm

The beautiful and talented role model that is Lois Pendlebury recently took part in the mammoth 2 wheeled journey (yes, TWO!) from London to Paris earlier this month as part of the Oakley sponsored Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care. Their proposed t...more

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