Just Roll With It

Probably the coolest sport I've ever seen, and hardly anyone knows about, Gloucester Cheese Rolling. The object of the sport is to race down the bottom of a 200 yard hill and be the first to capture the 9lb rolling cheese. It is not as easy as it sounds. The cheese receives a one second head start and can reach a speed of 70.  The sporting event takes place at Cooper Hill in Gloucester, UK and is often in the spring.

The sport has begun to pick up in popularity the last few years but unfortunately injuries have given the sport a bad reputation. Since 2010 the event has been canceled due to health and safety fears. However people still show up to race in a campaign called "Save the Cheese" and no major injuries have been reported. As for many sports, injuries have plagued Cheese Rolling while people try to figure out a safe way to run. The debate of whether the sport should continue has been growing with it's popularity. In 2013 a police inspector told the Diana Smart, the women who make the cheese, that if she continues to make it for the sport she could be held responsible for any injury that occurs. Luckily for the fans and athletes of the sport she doesn't care. The on going debate has continued as the Unofficial 2015 Gloucester Cheese Rolling event is being planned. 

I one day hope to participate in the great sport but before that happens I have to make sure it sticks around. I'm a proud supporter of the "Save the Cheese" campaign. If you are interested enough check out this awesome display of the sport. 

For more information on the sport check out The official Cheese Rolling Website