Regular Event

Regular Event

Beginner Harvard University Skate, Sunday July 9, 2017

Jun  will lead a short skate for beginners on a mostly flat terrain around Harvard University Campus and streets.  This skate is intended to be a gentle introduction to beginner inline skaters who’d like to venture beyond skating in courts and rinks.  We’ll start and end at the newly renovated plaza in front of the Harvard University Science Center.  Skate will be cancelled if it rains.

Date: Sunday, July 9, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: We’ll meet at the circle of stones in front of the Harvard University Science Center in the newly renovated plaza.
Distance: About 1.5 to 2 miles.
Prerequisite Skills: Participants should already be comfortable with basic striding and stopping.

Getting to the Skate

If driving, you can park on most streets since metered spots are free and there are no resident-only parking restriction on Sundays. For example, Broadway, Cambridge St, Prescott St, Quincy St, and Massachusetts Ave (adjacent to Cambridge Common Park) are all good options. (Click on map below to see larger version.)

If taking the T, take the red line subway to Harvard Sq, then walk through the main Harvard University campus (toward Cambridge St) to get to the plaza area. (Click on map below to see larger version)

Beginner Harvard U Skate Meetup Location Map

Regular Event

Beginner Harvard University Skate, Sunday Oct 9, 2016

Jun  will lead a short skate for beginners on a mostly flat terrain around Harvard University Campus and streets.  This skate is intended to be a gentle introduction to beginner inline skaters who’d like to venture beyond skating in courts and rinks.  We’ll start and end at the newly renovated plaza in front of the Harvard University Science Center (or at Darwin’s on Cambridge St. if we decide to get snacks and refreshments after the skate).  Skate will be cancelled if it rains.

Date: Sunday, October 9, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: We’ll meet at the circle of stones in front of the Harvard University Science Center in the newly renovated plaza.
Distance: About 1 to 2 miles.
Prerequisite Skills: Participants should already be comfortable with basic striding, and stopping on a mild incline.

Getting to the Skate

If driving, you can park on most streets since metered spots are free and there are no resident-only parking restriction on Sundays. For example, Broadway, Cambridge St, Prescott St, and Quincy St are all good options. (Click on map below to see larger version.)  Please leave extra time since there might be street closures due to the HONK! parade and Oktoberfest in Harvard Sq. at noon.

If taking the T, take the red line subway to Harvard Sq, then walk through the main Harvard University campus (toward Cambridge St) to get to the plaza area. (Click on map below to see larger version)

Beginner Harvard U Skate Meetup Location Map

Regular Event

Beginner Harvard University Skate, Sunday Sept 27, 2015

Jun  will lead a short skate for beginners on a mostly flat terrain around Harvard University Campus and streets.  This skate is intended to be a gentle introduction to beginner inline skaters who’d like to venture beyond skating in courts and rinks.  We’ll start at the newly renovated plaza in front of the Harvard University Science Center, and end at Darwin’s on Cambridge St. for snacks and refreshments.  Skate will be cancelled if it rains.

Date: Sunday, September 27, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: We’ll meet at the circle of stones in front of the Harvard University Science Center in the newly renovated plaza.
Distance: About 1 to 1.5 miles.
Prerequisite Skills: Participants should already be comfortable with basic striding, and stopping on a mild incline.

Getting to the Skate

If driving, you can park on most streets since metered spots are free and there are no resident-only parking restriction on Sundays. For example, Broadway, Cambridge St, Prescott St, and Quincy St are all good options. (Click on map below to see larger version)

If taking the T, take the red line subway to Harvard Sq, then walk through the main Harvard University campus (toward Cambridge St) to get to the plaza area. (Click on map below to see larger version)

Beginner Harvard U Skate Meetup Location Map

Events, Regular Event

Mem Drive Skate, Sunday July 26, 2015

We’ll have music, freestyle slalom cones, ramp and grind box setup for anyone who’d like to come by to practice skating, learn new skills, and meet other skaters. Skaters at all level are welcome! (Rain will cancel the event.)

Date: Sunday, July 26, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: On Memorial Drive, adjacent to JFK park (West of JFK Street), in Cambridge. (Note: We’ll be at a slightly different location from last year — on the West side of JFK st, which was smoothly repaved last Fall!)

Regular Event

Beginner Harvard University Skate, Sunday July 26, 2015

Jun  will lead a short skate for beginners on a mostly flat terrain around Harvard University Campus and streets.  This skate is intended to be a gentle introduction to beginner inline skaters who’d like to venture beyond skating in courts and rinks.  We’ll start at the newly renovated plaza in front of the Harvard University Science Center, and end at Darwin’s on Cambridge St. for snacks and refreshments.  Skate will be cancelled if it rains.

Date: Sunday, July 26, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: We’ll meet at the concrete benches in the middle of the newly renovated plaza (near the Harvard University Science Center).
Distance: About 1 to 1.5 miles.
Prerequisite Skills: Participants should already be comfortable with basic striding, and stopping on a mild incline.

Getting to the Skate

If driving, you can park on most streets since metered spots are free and there are no resident-only parking restriction on Sundays. For example, Broadway, Cambridge St, Prescott St, and Quincy St are all good options. (Click on map below to see larger version)

If taking the T, take the red line subway to Harvard Sq, then walk through the main Harvard University campus (toward Cambridge St) to get to the plaza area. (Click on map below to see larger version)

Beginner Harvard U Skate Meetup Location Map

Regular Event

Mem Drive Blade, Sunday May 24, 2015

First one of the year! We’ll have music and freestyle slalom cones setup for anyone who’d like to come by to practice skating, learn new skills, and meet other skaters. Skaters at all level are welcome!

Date: Sunday, May 24, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: On Memorial Drive, adjacent to JFK park (West of JFK Street), in Cambridge. (Note: We’ll be at a slightly different location from last year — on the West side of JFK st, which was smoothly repaved last Fall!)

Regular Event

Mem Drive Blade, Sunday September 14, 2014

Now that we’ve had a successful Battle Boston freestyle slalom skating competition last week ( bostonfreestyle.com ), let’s keep going!  We’ll have music and freestyle slalom cones setup for anyone who’d like to come by to practice skating, learn new skills, and meet other skaters.  Whether you’re a beginner just starting to skate, or a seasoned expert, everyone is encouraged to participate!

Date: September 14, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: On Memorial Drive, near JFK Street, in Cambridge.

Regular Event

Mem Drive Blade, Sunday August 31, 2014

In preparation for Battle Boston freestyle slalom skating competition in one week ( bostonfreestyle.com ), we’ll have music and freestyle slalom cones setup for anyone who’d like to come by to practice skating, learn new skills, and meet other skaters.  Whether you’re a beginner just starting to skate, or a seasoned expert, everyone is encouraged to participate!

Date: August 31, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: On Memorial Drive, near JFK Street, in Cambridge.