30 Days Of Meetup - Day 17

Triangle Inline Skate Club Meetup
Wednesday No-drop Trail Skate in Durham (with dinner afterwards)
(http://inlineskating.meetup.com/100/calendar/8757631/)

If you like being outdoors in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina with wheels on your feet (or if you haven't tried it yet but the idea sounds intriguing?) then you've come to the right place! The Triangle Inline Skate Club Meetup is for skaters of all levels, from the beginning recreational skater to professional speed skaters. We have a little something for everyone, so sign up today and see what we're about.

This is a no-drop skate open to all skaters and we skate at a speed that everyone is comfortable with, so beginners are encouraged to attend. The American Tobacco Trail (ATT) is built on an old railroad bed that is relatively flat and straight, making it one of the best skating trails in the Triangle. Any hills are very gradual, although a couple are long enough that you can pick up some speed. Braking skills are required to stop where the trail intersects with roads. (Let us know if you need some braking tips.) As with all our group skates, helmets are required. Wrist guards, elbow and knee pads are recommended. You should also bring water or a sports beverage for hydration.

The ATT is about 6.5 miles from end-to-end and we skate out-and-back for a total distance of 13 miles. Since you can turn around at any point, let us know if you're not comfortable with this distance.

Organizer : David