Cross Training for Cycling: Roller Blading?

[HoddyToddy]

yes, yes, yes!!! and yes!

My hubby and I both started out as inliners. He uses cycling as xt, but I decided I like cycling 50 miles MUCH more than skating 50 miles, and skate more to xt!

Skating really helps build and maintain leg strength. I suggest taking lessons to maybe "unlearn" any bad habits and learning the right way to push (with your heels, no toe-flicking) and the right posture (you said you used to skate, but didn't say your level of interest--hardcore? scooting around the park? Even though you can skate already, knowing the proper stance is best).
I would try to space the activites apart. I don't know how often you ride but one or two days of 45 min skating would help leg endurance/strength. Some cities also have skate clubs like cycling clubs!

That being said, I gave up skating after kid #1 in 9/2004, and just rode. Now I'm pg with #2 and have been doing a little skating again.

I think once #2 comes, I'm going to go back to skating as xt. I'm beginning to miss it!