Weekly Skates
Updates and details for most events can be found on Facebook or Meetup
Skates depart 10 minutes after scheduled starting times (unless cancelled by inclement weather)
* Summer dates are Memorial Day through September 31
Maneuverability and control at all times is very important as all skates travel on roadways which contain hazards, such as cars, bad pavement, pedestrians and other skaters. The ability to stop or avoid obstacles is critical to the ability to skate on public streets.
Tusday Night Skate
When: Tuesdays, weather permitting.7PM
Where: NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave Station (North Entrance)
Meet every Tuesday outside of the NOMA-Galladudet U Station at the North entrance (1305 2nd St NE). We will head out at 7pm sharp for an 8 mile skate followed by pizza! We'll skate up the Metropolitan Branch Trail to the Ft. Totten Metro station and back down the trail to M St NE for pizza at Andy's. See ya there! This skate is led by Naroa, Ryan, and Hamza. 🛼
This ride is BEGINNER FRIENDLY! While the full ride is 8 miles long, you have the option to tap out at one of the three red line metro stations along the route in both directions. You'll also have an opportunity to learn new skills and practice drills with the skate leaders at our regroupping spots along the route. The tap out points are as follows:
2 miles: Rhode Island Ave Metro
2.5 miles: Brookland Metro
4 miles: Ft Totten Metro
6 miles: Brookland Metro (on the way back)
7 miles: Rhode Island Ave Metro (on the way back)
8 miles: Andy's Pizza
This is a great way to test and build up your endurance while skating! At least one of the skate leaders will skate at your pace, so you'll never be left behind.
Join us at Andy's Pizza afterwards for a FREE slice of pizza with the purchase of any alcoholic beverage or N/A lemonade!
> Route Map: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7752153
A map and further information is at our Meetup.com page.
Friday Night Skate
When: Fridays 7PM (Year round - Weather permitting)
Bring your lights for the Friday “Night” Skate!
Join us for the Friday Night Skate! See the monuments of DC all lit up at night!
We will meet at Freedom Plaza at 7pm. We’ll warm up with a nice easy skate to the Capital and skate along the mall and museums to the National Monument. We will then head to the Lincoln Memorial through the World War II Memorial. This is a perfect steady 5.5 mile skate for beginners.
Those interested in just a 5.5 mile skate can wait for us to return back to the Lincoln (lots of people watching opportunities) or backtrack to Freedom Plaza.
Those wanting a bit more distance will proceed on to Haynes Point with the option to take the 3 mile loop (12 mile total skate) or sit by the water and enjoy the crisp air (8.5 mile total skate.)
The skate is mostly flat on good pavement with a small slope coming down from the Washington Monument and a 40 yard small slop from the Lincoln to Ohio Drive.
Of course, all skating is at your own risk.
Sunday Intermediate Skate
When: Sunday Morning
10 am during the Summer (Memorial Day Weekend -> Sep 31)
11 am the rest of the year.
Please see the Calendar link to confirm which starting time is in effect for the skate you wish to do. Get there early to make sure you don't miss us!
Where: White House
It is an intermediate level street skate of about 10-12 miles which finishes within two hours. This skate maintains pace designed to be a workout for an average intermediate street skater.
What skill level is this skate?
The terrain includes some moderate hills such as Capitol Hill and may include high-traffic areas such as Georgetown. There are several stops to regroup and before tricky turns. If you can keep up with our Friday Night Skate, you can keep up with this skate. Difficulty can vary widely depending on the route chosen by the leader.