Dates announced for Rollapaluza National Series 2013

Dates have been announced for the Rollapaluza National Series 2013, the fourth year of the high-octane roller racing series, with heats starting next week in Bristol, London, Sheffield, Leeds, Glasgow, Birmingham, MIlton Keynes leading to the National Grand Finale in London, to find “Britain’s King of Spin and Queen of Cadence.”

The series finale takes place on 13 April at the Vibe Bar at the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane in East London, and like the heats in London and Bristol, will be sponsored by technical clothing and accessories brand U34, which will also running a competition on Rollapaluza’s Facebook page for fans of the series to win goodies.

All rounds start at 6pm and the ones in Bristol, Milton Keynes and the qualifier in London are free to race or spectate. Rounds in Glasgow, Leeds and Birmingham, as well as the Grand Finale in London, cost £5, while Sheffield costs £10 - but for that, you get a beer and plate of pasta at the venue, Nonnas restaurant.

The fastest riders from each heat go on to the National Finals, and more details, including how to enter, can be found on the Rollapaluza website.

Rollapaluza National Series 2013

Bristol
Tuesday 19 February
Free
Mud Dock, 40 The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB
Sponsor U34

London
Wednersday 20 February
Free
Hoxton Sq Bar & Kitchen, 2-4 Hoxton Sq, N1 6NU
Sponsor U34

Sheffield
Tuesday 26 February
£10 (includes pasta and a beer)
Nonnas 537-541 Ecclesall Rd, S11 8PR
Sponsor Nonnas

Leeds
Wednesday 27 February
£5 to race or spectate
The New Conservatory, Albion Place, LS1 6JL
Prize Sponsor Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative

Glasgow
Thursday 28 February
£5 to race or spectate
The Whisky Bond, Dawson Road, G4 9SS
Prize Sponsor RIG

Birmingham
Wednesday 6 March
£5 to race or spectate
The Spotted Dog, 104 Warwick St, Digbeth, B12 0NH
Prize Sponsor Red Kite Cycles

Milton Keynes
Thursday 19 March
Free
Slug & Lettuce, 1 Savoy Crescent, MK9 3PU
Sponsor Trek Bicycle Milton Keynes

Finale: London
Saturday 13 April
£5 to race or spectate
Vibe Bar, The Old Truman Brewery, 91-95 Brick Lane, E1 6QL
Sponsor U34

Below are some videos of past Rollapaluza action.

Rollapaluza Birmingham 2012 from Matthew Cox on Vimeo.