The Rain

On average it rains 217 days a year in the UK. Despite the gloomy weather this little Island offers a handful of dedicated rollerbladers who will still take to the gritty uneven streets at every given opportunity. In their pursuit of the Californian dream. However, recent years have witnessed a sea change in the rollerblading industry. As more and more international pros stem from Europe, supported by the proliferation of high quality companies and DVDs on the continent and elsewhere, we are seeing a shift away from the California-centered industry that has characterised rollerblading since its birth. In the UK, one outcome of this has been the reassessment of what can and should be skated, with an increasing appreciation and embrace of our unique but equally challenging cityscape. Featuring diverse profiles on Oli Short, Mike Weiland and Ollie Gomm spotlighting top skaters from up and down the UK such as Nick Watson, Sim Warren, Leon Humphries, Chaz Sands, Frazer Lomax, Andy Kruse, St Cox and Albert Hood, 'The Rain' showcases the best the UK has to offer. When it rains it pours.