Lovin’ it How a city feeds the in-line flame I HAVE ALWAYS loved skating. I like the look of skating: those long, easy rhythmic motions magically transformed into blazing speed. I like the feel of skating, how a reasonable effort can make the world blur past, and still be easy on the knees and joints. I like the look of athletic women in form-fitting bodysuits. (Ahem. Still have a touch of Olympic fever…) To me, skating is how the body was meant to move. So, when I turned the Big Four-Oh corner and staying fit became something I needed to work at year-round, in-line skating provided the low-impact but aerobic summer workout I was looking for. I couldn’t have chosen a better city.
PHOTO BY OTTAWA INLINE SKATING CLUB
BY BRAD SNIDER
Skating in Ottawa is a year-round outdoor sport. In addition to our famous Canal in winter, Ottawa has some of the best opportunities for summer in-line skating in North America. This city has the pavement, the clubs and support
groups, world-class coaching, and organized in-line skating events First step in joining the fun involves getting some gear. I remember the first time I tried on a very ordinary pair of in-line skates many
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