LiveLica Journal
Inline speed skating
Guides, setup advice and race day tips from skaters who race.
01 Aug 2026
The Inline Speed Skating Start: Sprint Technique and Your First Strides
A skater to skater guide to the inline speed skating start: the loaded set position, sharp running steps, t...
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31 Jul 2026
Inline Speed Skating Cornering: Crossovers, Lean and Carrying Speed Through the Apex
How to corner faster on inline speed skates. A skater to skater guide to the racing line, clean crossovers,...
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30 Jul 2026
Pack Skating and Drafting for Inline Speed Racing: Slipstream, Position and When to Attack
How drafting works in inline speed racing, plus how to sit in, move up the pack, read corners and time your...
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29 Jul 2026
Why Are My Skate Bearings Slow? A Troubleshooting Guide to Drag, Noise and Grinding
Skates that feel slow are usually telling you something. This skater to skater troubleshooting guide walks ...
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28 Jul 2026
How to Store Inline Speed Skates: Stop Bearing Rust, Wheel Flat Spots and Odour
How you store inline speed skates decides whether bearings rust, wheels flat spot and boots smell. This gui...
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27 Jul 2026
Can You Use WD40 on Skate Bearings? A Guide to Bearing Oil
Can you use WD40 on skate bearings? A skater to skater guide to bearing oil: why household oils drag or dry...
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25 Jul 2026
Inline Speed Skating Wheel Sizes Explained: 90mm, 100mm, 110mm and 125mm
A complete guide to inline speed skating wheel sizes, from 90mm to 125mm, plus how wheel hardness works and...
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25 Jul 2026
The Power Bearings Speed Minimizer: Inside a Mini Bearing Racing System
A detailed look at the Power Bearings Speed Minimizer, the flagship mini bearing racing system. What a mini...
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25 Jul 2026
ABEC Ratings Explained: What the Number Really Tells You About Skate Bearings
A clear, skater to skater guide to ABEC ratings. What the number measures, why it is not the same as speed,...
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24 Jul 2026
The Double Push Explained: How Inline Speed Skaters Get More From Every Stride
What the double push really is, why it produces more speed for the same effort, how to learn it step by ste...
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