Windy City Skaters

Please Sign Online Waiver:
https://www.waiverfile.com/b/WindyCitySkaters
Please sign this waiver ahead of time so we can begin skating promptly.

Friday nights are a lot more exciting on skates! Join us for another Road Rave. Get to know the city the way you have never seen it before, meet awesome people and exercise at the same time.

Road Raves take place every other Friday May to October. That is because we plan the routes and skate them once first.

Route: 12 to 14 Miles through the city. Duration approximately 2.5 hours. Every skate has a different theme that will be announced prior to the event.

What to bring:

Signed Waiver. We have switched to online waivers, no more paper waivers. Please sign your waiver ahead of time online.

Helmet Required. Wrist guards and other pads are also recommended.

Water (we usually make a water stop but not always).

Snacks (Energy bar or something small) You will probably have to refuel at some point during a 2 hours skate.

Blinky lights if you have them.

Required skill level:

Know how to brake. We stop at red lights.

We skate in a bike lane or one lane of traffic. We don’t block cars.

Comfortable skating in traffic (we skate on the streets)

Ability to keep a decent pace (you don't have to be super fast but somewhat able to keep up)

Ability to skate around and over potholes, sand, rocks, sticks, curbs, railroad tracks, stairs, puddles, etc.

Comfortable going up and down hills (there aren't that many in Chicago)

What else:

This event is organized by Windy City Skaters. This is a recreational fun social group skate. It is not a race. We will stay together as a group.

You skate at your own risk. Skaters will have to sign a Waiver and wear a Helmet to attend.

We will end at Daley Plaza (Same place we started).

Check this page for last minute updates and more information. Road Raves are usually canceled by 3pm day of if bad weather is expected.

Join us for this special event in collaboration with Chicago SUP. We are combining skating and Stand-up Paddleboarding!

We will meet at our usual spot at Belmont Harbor at 5:30 pm (see map under photos). From there we will skate to North Ave Beach.
We will take off our skates and get on the water. No previous paddleboarding skills required. I (Kirsten) am an instructor at Chicago SUP.
We will get a highly discounted rate for this sunset paddle. Board, paddle, and life vest are included for $40.
**Note: you must registers for the paddle portion separately here and spots are limited:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=12101297&appointmentType=66559593

After about an hour of paddling we will skate back to Belmont so for those who drive it will be best to park there. We plan a stop for a drink at Shore club on the way back!

Hope you can join us!

What to bring for Paddleboarding:

• Towel
• Change of clothes (trust me, you will fall in or want to jump in)
• Hydration
  Do not bring any keys, phones, etc. on the water. We will have lockers to store them.
  If you have a waterproof, floating case for your phone, that’s fine. Sunglasses/glasses need to be secured with an eyewear retainer strap (you don’t want to lose them and we don’t need more plastic in the lake).

I will have my GoPro and take lots of photos/videos.

Lastly, needless to say but you need to be able to swim even though we provide life vests.

Let’s have some fun on the water!

Please Sign Online Waiver:
https://www.waiverfile.com/b/WindyCitySkaters
Please sign this waiver ahead of time so we can begin skating promptly.

Friday nights are a lot more exciting on skates! Join us for another Road Rave. Get to know the city the way you have never seen it before, meet awesome people and exercise at the same time.

Road Raves take place every other Friday May to October. That is because we plan the routes and skate them once first.

Route: 12 to 14 Miles through the city. Duration approximately 2.5 hours. Every skate has a different theme that will be announced prior to the event.

What to bring:

Signed Waiver. We have switched to online waivers, no more paper waivers. Please sign your waiver ahead of time online.

Helmet Required. Wrist guards and other pads are also recommended.

Water (we usually make a water stop but not always).

Snacks (Energy bar or something small) You will probably have to refuel at some point during a 2 hours skate.

Blinky lights if you have them.

Required skill level:

Know how to brake. We stop at red lights.

We skate in a bike lane or one lane of traffic. We don’t block cars.

Comfortable skating in traffic (we skate on the streets)

Ability to keep a decent pace (you don't have to be super fast but somewhat able to keep up)

Ability to skate around and over potholes, sand, rocks, sticks, curbs, railroad tracks, stairs, puddles, etc.

Comfortable going up and down hills (there aren't that many in Chicago)

What else:

This event is organized by Windy City Skaters. This is a recreational fun social group skate. It is not a race. We will stay together as a group.

You skate at your own risk. Skaters will have to sign a Waiver and wear a Helmet to attend.

We will end at Daley Plaza (Same place we started).

Check this page for last minute updates and more information. Road Raves are usually canceled by 3pm day of if bad weather is expected.

Please Sign Online Waiver:
https://www.waiverfile.com/b/WindyCitySkaters
Please sign this waiver ahead of time so we can begin skating promptly.

Friday nights are a lot more exciting on skates! Join us for another Road Rave. Get to know the city the way you have never seen it before, meet awesome people and exercise at the same time.

Road Raves take place every other Friday May to October. That is because we plan the routes and skate them once first.

Route: 12 to 14 Miles through the city. Duration approximately 2.5 hours. Every skate has a different theme that will be announced prior to the event.

What to bring:

Signed Waiver. We have switched to online waivers, no more paper waivers. Please sign your waiver ahead of time online.

Helmet Required. Wrist guards and other pads are also recommended.

Water (we usually make a water stop but not always).

Snacks (Energy bar or something small) You will probably have to refuel at some point during a 2 hours skate.

Blinky lights if you have them.

Required skill level:

Know how to brake. We stop at red lights.

We skate in a bike lane or one lane of traffic. We don’t block cars.

Comfortable skating in traffic (we skate on the streets)

Ability to keep a decent pace (you don't have to be super fast but somewhat able to keep up)

Ability to skate around and over potholes, sand, rocks, sticks, curbs, railroad tracks, stairs, puddles, etc.

Comfortable going up and down hills (there aren't that many in Chicago)

What else:

This event is organized by Windy City Skaters. This is a recreational fun social group skate. It is not a race. We will stay together as a group.

You skate at your own risk. Skaters will have to sign a Waiver and wear a Helmet to attend.

We will end at Daley Plaza (Same place we started).

Check this page for last minute updates and more information. Road Raves are usually canceled by 3pm day of if bad weather is expected.