BeachBladers

We will meet at 9:00 am and depart at 9:15am

Our plan is meet in the southeast part of the church parking and skate the neighborhood to the Harbor Isles neighborhood, skate the smooth streets in the neighborhood and return. The skate will take a little more than an hour.

Please be sure to bring water.

Directions:

Follow I-95 to FL-736 E/Davie Blvd in Fort Lauderdale. Take exit 26 from I-95 and Continue on FL-736 E/Davie Blvd. Take SE 17th St to SE 25th Ave/Marietta Dr Turn left onto FL-736 E/Davie Blvd, Turn right onto S Andrews Ave, Turn left onto SE 17th St 1.7 mi Turn right onto Harbour Inlet Dr, At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Harbour Inlet Dr. 0.1 mi Turn left onto SE 19th Pl/Barbara Dr 0.1 mi Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto SE 25th Ave/Marietta Dr. The church parking lot will be on your left.

NOTE: We welcome skaters, cyclists or if you prefer to just walk or run that's ok to. This event is suitable for all skate abilities for beginner to speed skaters. We also offer skating tips and suggestions to new skaters to get them started. Cyclists and Walker/Runners can choose a 1, 2 or three mile loop around the athletic fields and lakes.

The closed area of the park is safe for night skating. This is a 3 mile loop inside the park complex on bike and walking paths with some room for with little auto traffic or hills.

Because it's a closed loop you can skate at your own pace and not be more than a mile from the starting point.

We'll meet at 6:30 PM and skate at 6:45 PM.

Schedule:

6:30 PM Meetup in The EAST Parking Lot (opposite direction from soccer field)

6:45 PM Skate Loop

7:45 PM Social Time

Directions:Take I-95 to exit 48 A westbound on Spanish River Blvd. continue on over I-95 (it's the 2nd stop light after the bridge) TURN LEFT into the park and TURN LEFT at the next 2 stop signs. Go about 300 ft and park. Text 561-654-5991 if you need a map or help finding us

We'll meet in Soundscape Park near the intersection of 17th Street and Washington Avenue. You should be able to skate at least 10-12 mph for about 12 miles. There is NO police escort

Be sure to bring flashing bike lights to wear or carry as it will be dark before we finish skating and for safety reasons, you will want to be seen by others sharing the same roadway.

You can find inexpensive parking at the 17th Street Garage, 640 17th St , South Beach Miami Beach, FL 33139

This is a fun skate along the El Rio creek. Imagine skating under I-95 or Yamato Road and for good measure under the Tri Rail tracks. You will get the feeling of being in a mini Jurassic Park because you will see Iguanas running along the path or sitting in the sun near the water,

After the skate we will go to Gene C's house for an after skate brunch to celebrate our organizer. Jim's birthday with a potluck brunch. Please RSVP in advance for this event so we'll know what to prepare.

This is an intermediate level C skate, with no hills or bridges, however you should be able to come to a stop where the trail crosses traffic controlled intersections.

9:00 am : Meet at the Boca Raton Tri-Rail Station
Assemble at the North end of parking lot look for my gray Tesla.

9:15 am - 11:30 am : SKATE !
We will cruise the very smooth path along the El Rio Trail and for the more experienced skaters, we can add additional distance in the adjacent Spanish River Athletic Field/DeHoernle Park. With this skate there is something for everyone.
12:00 pm Brunch
We strongly recommend that you wear safety gear (bike helmet and wrist guards at a minimum).
Confirmed skaters are welcome to join us and do extra miles, or help give skating tips to the less experienced. Remember to bring water and sun-block, and drink plenty of water before hand to stay hydrated!

Directions
Take I-95 to exit 48 westbound . Follow Yamato Road (NW 51st Street) west to the first traffic light (Congress/Technology Way) make a left on Technology Way. Go one block south then turn left, proceed past LA Fitness and the Shopping Plaza to the Tri-Rail parking lot and turn left, go all the way to the end and park in the open lot. Parking is free.