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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

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

Beginner Lobster “Roll”, Sunday July 13, 2014

Jun  will lead a short skate for beginners on a mostly flat terrain.  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 JFK Park in Harvard Sq, Cambridge, and skate to Alive and Kicking Lobsters Shack for snacks/drinks. (Their lobster sandwiches are supposed to be quite good!)

Date: Sunday, July 13, 2014
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: We’ll meet at the fountains in JFK Park (corner of JFK Street and Memorial Drive. More details and map below.)
Distance: About 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 there are no resident-only parking restriction on Sundays. For example, try parking on Memorial Drive (just to the West of JFK park) or Mt. Auburn St, and walking/skating over to the park.

If taking the T, take the red line subway to Harvard Sq, then walk along JFK Street toward the river to get to JFK Park.

Special Event

Beginner Group Lesson, Sunday June 22, 2014

Jun will teach a beginner’s inline skate class, covering important skating fundamentals and the basics of striding, stopping, and turning. Other skills may be covered if time allows.

Date: Sunday, June 22, 2014
Time: 10 AM to 11 AM
Location: West Cambridge (Exact location will be sent to registrants.)
Price: $25

The class is limited to a maximum of eight (8) students, so advanced registration is required.  Please click on the “Buy Now” button below to  register and pay for the lesson. (You’ll be redirected to PayPal’s website.  However, you don’t need a PayPal account to pay by credit card.)

Limited number of rental skates are available for use during the class. ($5 per pair)  Please contact Jun to reserve a pair in your size if you don’t have your own skates and/or protective gear.  Class will be postponed in case of rain.  (Rain date: Sunday, June 29th)