Where can someone socially anxious to practice rollerblading in London?
Posted by lonewolfdarkworld@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 21 comments
Hey guys,
I'm new into rollerblading and looking for places where I could practise. I'm a beginner and really suck at it atm and I feel very nervous to practice in places where there are a lot of people as it can also be dangerous for others.
I only need 2 things:
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Somewhere with smooth pavement
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Somewhere where there aren't many people about ( ideally none)
Far_Kaleidoscope_102@reddit
Westfield’s in Stratford, you’ll have a blast. /s
DonkeyWorker@reddit
arsenal emirates stadium in Holloway. Seriously cool vibe. Huge expanse of mostly empty concrete around the outside, small pockets of roller disco skating and lots of beginners arounds and some personal trainers and things but yeah check it out.
oscarx-ray@reddit
Not so quiet on match days though...
DonkeyWorker@reddit
Yeah, f'ing nightmare within a mile radius on match days
Lion_Of_Lime_Street@reddit
Just go to a skate park, we don't need any more little wankers skooting around on the roads and paths than we already have.
memes_and_ukuleles@reddit
heyy man u ought 2 chill out a little B-] dont get so tensed up
beernon@reddit
Your cortisol levels are too high
marbmusiclove@reddit
I mean they’re literally saying they want to practice somewhere where there are no people…
Lion_Of_Lime_Street@reddit
It's crowded, full of winding roads and the areas which are not crowded, definitely don't need little urban athletes ruining the decorum
lxlviperlxl@reddit
Bro why are you so angry?
Lion_Of_Lime_Street@reddit
I'm not, if I were I would not express it into the void of the internet. It is a stupid question and people who do sports in London outside of actual sport centres and parks are imbeciles who ruin the city for everyone.
MountainMuffin1980@reddit
What the fuck dude...
SuperDinkle406@reddit
Any supermarket car park before the supermarket opens and after it closes.
Also look for local clubs, they are usually great to help and teach.
beernon@reddit
The main place in London is the Olympic Park. Huge area with endless smooth paths. Doesn’t get too busy area and you can always find a quiet corner.
It is popular with the young black community for rollerblading/skating.
Sandy_Bananas@reddit
I grew up skating around Kensington gardens.
Around the Albert hall.
Hyde park, near the serpentine.
christo749@reddit
South Bank
(Joke)
NinetyFiveBulls@reddit
Big Sainsbury’s or Tesco car park on a Sunday afternoon after closing.
Victoria or Battersea park depending on what side of London you’re in.
Sea-Still5427@reddit
Dulwich Park is pretty safe and non-threatening.
treeseacar@reddit
Go where there are other skaters and learn from them or take a class. On your own you'll learn bad habits.
Hyde park, burgess park, bethnal green, victoria park, the O2, Emirates stadium, Norwood rec, are popular spots. Landshark or London skate school for classes.
If you want to learn aggressive (skate park) it is best to start with basics in a class so you don't injure yourself straight off.
London skate community is great.
mailywhale@reddit
Might have better advice on a London subreddit
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