Good Spots To Rollerblade?

[riddla]

So the sun was out in full effect today, and I had the day off so I decided Id head out rollerblading. One of the only forms of exercise (aside from dancing i guess...) that I really enjoy and dont have to force myself to do.

Did the whole Science World -> English Bay -> Stanley Park -> And Back thing... Fucking awesome, its been way too long.

Now I was wondering, does anyone know of any good spots to rollerblade? Theres 2 that I hit up on a regular basis so I'll share them with you... Theyre not like secret spots or anything but...

1) Downtown, not just english bay - Meh everyone knows all about this, downtown is killer for blading since its relatively flat and the inclines are fairly gradual, and usually rewarded with an equal decline on the other side.

2) Metrotown Skytrain -> 22nd Street Skytrain - Theres that 7-11 trail, most of it is asphalted very nicely and makes for a nice trip. What I usually do is park my car around metro, and skytrain back since its a 'mainly downhill' route...

3) This ones a little far, but. In mission by the mission bridge (on the non-mission side) theres a little trail that borders the fraser river. Pretty good rollerblading can be had there aswell.

So, anyone know any other good spots? Uphills are a-ok, as long as its not tooooo brutal...

Thanks,

Tomek.

[Chewy]

from what i remember whistler has a bit of paved pathways for bikers/bladers. Im not sure how much , but next time your up dont forget to bring your blades.

[Pennywise]

I just found my skates in my hockey bag....
Im tempted to go for a skate.

I kinda wanna get a roller hockey game going on.

[Diamonite]

good call chewy. whistler in the summer is ball for blading and biking. trails and paths can be found in the village.

[-evil-duerr-]

graveyards, condemned barns, the moon, "the pit" from mortal kombat, a bathtub, a china shop, a buffalo cavern.

[KenJi]

ROCKY POINT in Port Moody.

Smooth asphalt path all the way around. YOu start at rocky point and you can skate all the way around the water to the other side. Literally ou can see across the water to rocky point where you started.

Going there tomarrow actually and thursday around 7:30-8ish.

Oh ya the good part about Rocky Point is there are up-hills, downhills and even little bridges. I mean you can't go wrong throw in shade and a scenic rout.

[riddla]

hey kenji!

thanks bud, i had my day off today to let my legs recuperate... monday was my first day rollerblading this summer so i needed a small break...

anyways, im gonna give rocky point a go tommorow since i live in coquitlam. ill let you guys know how it goes!

oh, btw kenji... any idea how long the 'whole trip' is? i usually like to go out for at least 2-3 hours at once, i will do a couple rounds if needed...

any idea?

thanks bud,

tomek.

[oddsbodikins]

Safeway!