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* Some events are often planned among the skaters of a previous event. | * Some events are often planned among the skaters of a previous event. | ||
* Planned events that are posted may change or be replaced due to regular skaters group agreements. | * Planned events that are posted may change or be replaced due to regular skaters group agreements. | ||
== Event dates == | |||
* Unless exceptions, events open automatically 1 week prior to the date and are then announced. | |||
* Any event can change date, location and type prior to announcement. | |||
* Any event changes after announcement will have a second announcement by email. | |||
* If it rains, no event will be done on wet surfaces and the event will change the date. | |||
* There are events that will specifically be done online and everyone should attend. | |||
* Typically there are no repeated locations for an event, unless the location is exceptional. | |||
== Skill requirements == | |||
At all times, included but not limited to skill, the skater must to comply with [[agreement waiver and release of liability]]. | |||
* On trail events the skater is expected to be able to maintain a specified average speed, to keep up with the group and not be left behind. | |||
* Typically an intermediate skater is expected to maintain a speed above 10 km/h, ranging from 10 km/h to 15 km/h and the advanced skater above 15 km/h. | |||
* Speed skaters are expected to maintain and go above 15 km/h. Ideally maintaining an average of 20 km/h. | |||
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* These events will prepare the skater for trails, slalom, city skating, freestyle, speed and aggressive skating. | * These events will prepare the skater for trails, slalom, city skating, freestyle, speed and aggressive skating. | ||
* Those who practice based on these events, gain an edge in performance in regards to the group. | * Those who practice based on these events, gain an edge in performance in regards to the group. | ||
== Equipment == | == Equipment == | ||
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Simply put, in order for a small wheel maintain the same speed as a bigger wheel, a smaller wheel needs do more spin rotations than a bigger wheel. The skater's leg push, muscle and endurance will determine the amount of spin rotations that the skater will be able to produce. | Simply put, in order for a small wheel maintain the same speed as a bigger wheel, a smaller wheel needs do more spin rotations than a bigger wheel. The skater's leg push, muscle and endurance will determine the amount of spin rotations that the skater will be able to produce. | ||
=== Urban/City === | |||
Similar to speed and distance characteristics. | |||
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* The harder the wheel is, the less it will stick to the ground. Less stickiness equals to more speed but also more sliding. | * The harder the wheel is, the less it will stick to the ground. Less stickiness equals to more speed but also more sliding. | ||
* '''Recommended wheel hardness''' for the average skater with a body weight between 140 lbs and 200 lbs is '''85A''' for most activities other than [[aggressive skating]]. | * '''Recommended wheel hardness''' for the average skater with a body weight between 140 lbs and 200 lbs is '''85A''' for most activities other than [[aggressive skating]]. | ||
== See also == | == See also == |