Rollerblading -- 3 Neighborhoods - Wed, Jul 21 2010

Rollerblading -- 3 Neighborhoods (7/21/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Sport

Event Location:

Kinsmen Sports Centre

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jul 21 2010 7:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jul 21 2010 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Paul
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Due to the distance involved--strong beginners/intermediates only please.

The weather is forecast to be perfect for rollerblading on Wednesday night. We plan on touring 3 neighborhoods that have great views of the river valley: Old Glenora, East Crestwood and Valleyview.
We'll meet in the Kinsmen Fieldhouse parking lot (look for the ugly blue Ford Ranger), where we will begin our journey along River Road bike trail. We'll continue up McKinnon Ravine, walk up a series of tough stairs up to St. Georges Cres. We'll then do a scenic neighborhood circuit in Glenora and then blade over to East Crestwood where we'll do another neighborhood tour. We'll continue southward to Valleyview Drive, stop for a well-deserved rest and chat, then make our way home down McKinnon Ravine. Feel free to join me at Starbucks afterwards.

Note 2 things:
1. The stairs up to St. Georges Cres is challenging on rollerblades. Feel free to bring a change of shoes to walk up or you can do like me and just tough it out hand-over-hand on the wooden rails.
2. The descent down McKinnon Ravine from 142 Street is quite steep and also challenging if you're not experienced. You will have the option to walk down this steep part along the grass or to blade down while in control. Don't worry, we'll wait for you!

Required Items to Bring:
-Rollerblades
-Helmet (mandatory)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-knee pads and wrist guards
-Water, if desired

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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Notes:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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