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RBlade Roots is an independent passion project by Carleen Olson. This is my family, my blood - sharing the personal stories and experiences of Brennan Olson and others. It is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Rollerblade® or its parent companies.

By visiting this website and/or subscribing to the RBlade Roots newsletter, you agree to these terms.

Use of this site: This site is for personal, informational use only. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or repurpose any content – written, visual, or archival – without explicit written permission from Carleen Olson.

Newsletter & subscription: RBlade Roots newsletter and subscription is published via Substack. By subscribing, you agree to Substack's Terms of Service in addition to these terms. Subscriptions are free. No purchases are required.

Accuracy & intent: All content reflects the personal memories, experiences, and accounts of Brennan Olson, the Olson family & others. RBlade Roots documents the origin story of inline skating as experienced by this family — it is a personal family archive, not a journalistic or legal record. This is not a competing brand. RBlade Roots exists solely to preserve and share a personal experiences.

Links: This site may occasionally link to external sites. RBlade Roots is not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party websites.

Changes to these terms: These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of this site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Last updated: June 2026

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & INDEPENDENCE NOTICE

ALL CONTENT shared on this website and all social media platforms is owned by Carleen Olson,
including all family archives and new content created.

It cannot be used to train AI models, create additional AI content or any artificial intelligence.
If you wish to use content for your brand or any other purpose, written permission is required. Email: [email protected]

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

What we collect: RBlade Roots does not collect personal data directly. The only data collection on this site is through Google Analytics, which tracks general site usage (pages visited, time on site, general location, device type). This data is anonymous and aggregated.
For full details on how Google Analytics handles data, visit: Google's Privacy Policy

Newsletter: If you subscribe via Substack, your email address is collected and managed by Substack, Inc. RBlade Roots does not store or have direct access to subscriber data. See Substack's Privacy Policy for details.

Cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to track site usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

Contact: Email [email protected]