Welland Canal

Speedy and Jeff before the session

Speedy after the trail

Speedys 40 km/h adrenaline rush

The Welland Canal is a preferred location for the titans to skate for speed and endurance.

Currently

Thursday, May 25, 2023 86 km were done in 4 hours and 28 minutes. Average speed was 19.5 km/h with normal peak at 25 km/h and higher speeds passing the 40's.

Requirements

Any one planing to skate the full Welland Canal, which means 43 km each way, should have the following in mind:

• 100 mm wheels or bigger
• Able to keep and maintain an average above 20 km/h for 15 km or more in distance
• Skate 40 km once a while prior to attempt the full length of the trail on inline skates

Advisable

Due to heat and trail length, the full trail should be done early in the morning during spring and summer time.

Backpack with some items such as:

• Small first aid kit (just in case because it was already useful)
• Energy bars. Some sugar of sorts. (no one will be carrying anyone)
• $50 bucks in cash just in case you need to return on different wheels (uber, train, bus, etc)
• At least 1 liter of water or energy drink with electrolytes. (There is only one fountain along the way)
• PPE: Yes really. Wrist guards and knee pads are highly recommended

Full 360 video

currently being edited

Links

• Welland canal with Jeffrey Boughton 86 km
• Welland canal with Jeffrey Boughton Part 1/2
• Welland canal with Jeffrey Boughton Part 2/2

• Welland Canal on wikipedia