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Weekend Schedule
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| Thursday |
| 7:00 PM |
"Early Bird – Beer on Tap" Skate*. Led by Joel. Boston, what you want to see and where you want to skate ... commercial, residential, city, and water views. 13 miles, moderate terrain, then a beer. Meet up in the alley next to hotel♦. The very first skate for those who arrive early and want to get an extra skate in before the weekend. Returns to the hotel. Drinks/food at Meadhall just around the corner from the hotel (bring sandals and a clean shirt). 13 miles. |
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| Friday |
| 3:00 – 6:00 PM |
Registration in the hotel lobby. |
| 3:00 – 5:30 PM |
"Early Bird – Charles River" Skate*. Led by Mark. Skate the streets, both old and new, on both sides of the Charles River. This skate includes some small hills and many bridge crossings. Meet up in the alley next to hotel♦. Another Early Bird Skate for those who just can't get enough skating! Returns to the hotel. 11 miles. |
| 6:30 PM |
Meet up for the "City Lights" Skate in the alley next to hotel♦. |
| 7:00 PM |
Skate leaves. Led by Julie. A night skate along Boston's waterfront that you don't see everyday. City lights, Boston harbor, large ships, small boats, nightlife, we've got it all. 13 miles. |
| 9:30 PM |
Return to hotel or join us for food/drinks at Royal East Chinese Restaurant (pay your own way). (Half a mile from hotel.) |
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| Saturday |
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM |
Registration in the hotel lobby. |
| 9:00 AM |
Meet up for the "City Squares" Skate in the alley next to hotel♦. |
| 9:30 AM |
Skate leaves. Led by Neil. Visit the many squares around Cambridge and Somerville. This skate will include moderate hills and may visit the Boston side, if time allows. Ends at Corporal Burns Park. 13 miles. (Since this skate won't end near the hotel, please consider bringing sandals, flip-flops, etc., to get off skates during lunch and to use restroom facilities.) |
| 12:30 PM |
Lunch at Corporal Burns Park – included with registration.
Freestyle demo and competition during lunch. Skaters at all levels are encouraged to participate. Watch other freestylists demo their skills! |
| 2:30 PM |
Meet up for the "Tourist Trap" Skate at Corporal Burns Park. |
| 3:00 PM |
Skate leaves. Led by Mitch. See the heart of Boston: Waterfront, North End, Bunker Hill, Fenway park, Public Gardens, and much more! 12 miles. |
| 5:00 – 5:30 PM |
Return to hotel. |
| 7:00 PM |
Join us for cocktails, buffet dinner, and party at the Think Tank. (Half mile from hotel.) |
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| Sunday |
| 8:00 – 9:30 AM |
Registration in the hotel lobby. |
| 9:30 AM |
Meet up for the "Nooks and Crannies" Skate in the alley next to hotel♦. |
| 10:00 AM |
Skate leaves. Led by Jun. Enjoy a relatively flat skate through Cambridge. We'll maximize smooth pavements while exploring various side streets and paths through MIT, Harvard, Radcliffe, and other interesting sites. 11 miles. |
| Noon |
Return to hotel. Lunch – included with registration – near the Charles River Canoe & Kayak (less than quarter mile from hotel). |
| 1:30 – 3:30 PM |
"Miss Your Flight" Skate*. Led by Neil. Meet up at the Sunday lunch spot. The last, official skate for those who were born to roll. Returns to the hotel. |
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* "Early Bird" and "Miss Your Flight" skates will not have Skate Patrol and a sag wagon.
♦ Meetup location for these skate will be in the alley way on Main St, about 150 feet West of our host hotel (just across the street from Cambridge Trust and Black Sheep restaurant). Please refer to this Google map link for more details.
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