Solskenet 2002
Inline race 70 km, from Varberg to Halmstad, 11 August 2002
I had been ill and this was the eleventh time I skated after having undergone surgery (opens in separate window).
846 participants (total, all classes included) reached the finish line on this rainy day with many accidents. (In total I ended up as nr 72.)
The start of Solskenet, August 2002.
Photo published by courtesy of photographer Annika Karlbom at Hallandsposten. (Opens in separate window.)
The four photos below are taken by Erik Anell who was standing 5,8 km from the start.
(In Swedish: Vid den bortre infarten till Träslövsläge (i höjd med ICA Ankaret)/avtagsvägen till Himle.)
The first pack with among others Johan Håmås and Fabien Rabeau. A sharp eyed person can spot Björn Törnqvist från Södermalms IK.
Published by courtesy of E. Anell.
In the next pack Södermalms IK was represented by Sven Rudberg and Jonas Olofsson.
Published by courtesy of E. Anell.
Right behind were Johan Nilsson and Tobias Roos, also from Södermalms IK.
Published by courtesy of E. Anell.
I came far behind all the others but I was happy to be able to skate.
Published by courtesy of E. Anell.
Photo shot at 58,5 km, me in blue with green helmet.
I came far behind all the others but I was happy to be able to skate.
Published by courtesy of Hyltebruks Färgfoto.
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