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[[File:speedy_and_jeff.jpg|400px|thumb|right|[[Speedy]] and [[Jeff]] before the session]]
[[File:speedy_and_jeff.jpg|400px|thumb|right|[[Speedy]] and [[Jeff]] before the session]]
[[File:Death by skating 86km.jpeg|400px|thumb|right|[[Speedy]] after the trail]]
[[File:Death by skating 86km.jpeg|400px|thumb|right|[[Speedy]] after the trail]]
[[File:Speedy_40kmh.jpeg|400px|thumb|right|[[Speedy]]s 40 km/h adrenaline rush]]
[[File:Speedy_40kmh.jpeg|400px|thumb|right|[[Speedy]]s 40 km/h adrenaline rush]]
[[File:Speedy_goes_for_the_pillow-Welland_Canal.jpeg|400px|thumb|right|[[Speedy]] goes for the pillow at 25km/h]]
[[File:Speedy_goes_for_the_pillow-Welland_Canal.jpeg|400px|thumb|right|[[Speedy]] goes for the pillow at 25km/h]]
[[File:Welland_Canal-tar_snakes.jpeg|400px|thumb|right|[[Welland Canal]] [[tar snakes]]]]
[[File:Welland_Canal-tar_snakes.jpeg|400px|thumb|right|[[Welland Canal]] [[tar snakes]]]]


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== Currently ==
== Currently ==
Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 10:17 am, 86 km were done in the next 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.
Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 10:17 am, 86 km were done in the next 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.
== Parking ==
Free parking on location at [https://goo.gl/maps/ffmp4qVt2w6ThCrL7 Charles Ansell Park · 320 Lakeshore Rd, St. Catharines, ON]


== Requirements ==
== Requirements ==
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* Small first aid kit ''(just in case because it was already useful)''
* Small first aid kit ''(just in case because it was already useful)''
* Energy bars. Some sugar of sorts. ''(no one will be carrying anyone)''
* 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)''
* Cash is king! 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)''
* 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
* PPE: Yes really. Wrist guards and knee pads are highly recommended in case you decide to try


== Full 360 video ==
== Full 360 video ==
''currently being edited''
''currently being edited''
== Parking ==
Free parking on location at [https://goo.gl/maps/ffmp4qVt2w6ThCrL7 Charles Ansell Park · 320 Lakeshore Rd, St. Catharines, ON]
== Water fountains ==
There is [https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1216575,-79.19538,3a,21.5y,80.56h,85.79t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1swt3AB3iz9dRkEDfMgmJQpg!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3Dwt3AB3iz9dRkEDfMgmJQpg%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D102.3952%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656?entry=ttu this one along the way] located [https://goo.gl/maps/jgGMLArn8WycoYsJ6 here in Thorold ]
== Restaurants ==
If you don't care about stats and decide to stop along the way:
* [https://goo.gl/maps/LKjDAW8JUsifV8f67 George's Greek Village 535 Queenston St, St. Catharines, ON]
* [https://goo.gl/maps/jhfTshbuwdJZUSQf8 Flagship Fries 1244 Welland Canals Parkway, St. Catharines, ON]
* [https://goo.gl/maps/HoKkRSbGS792yDXk9 Taris on the Water 25 W Main St, Welland, ON]
* [https://goo.gl/maps/LsHNE4kHqfnUrVUt9 Sophia’s Sweets & Café 27 Main St W, Port Colborne, ON]
After Sophia’s, there are plenty of other places.


== Hazards ==
== Hazards ==
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# [https://goo.gl/maps/ADiuRAhuaubnPXoj7 Niagara 5, Port Colborne, ON ''(asphalt)'']
# [https://goo.gl/maps/ADiuRAhuaubnPXoj7 Niagara 5, Port Colborne, ON ''(asphalt)'']
# [https://goo.gl/maps/UqNCw5iMPyWNCZy17 Elm Street, Port Colborne, On ''(plastic)'']
# [https://goo.gl/maps/UqNCw5iMPyWNCZy17 Elm Street, Port Colborne, On ''(plastic)'']
== Water fountains ==
There is [https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1216575,-79.19538,3a,21.5y,80.56h,85.79t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1swt3AB3iz9dRkEDfMgmJQpg!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3Dwt3AB3iz9dRkEDfMgmJQpg%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D102.3952%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656?entry=ttu this one along the way] located [https://goo.gl/maps/jgGMLArn8WycoYsJ6 here in Thorold ]
== Restaurants ==
If you don't care about stats and decide to stop along the way:
* [https://goo.gl/maps/LKjDAW8JUsifV8f67 George's Greek Village 535 Queenston St, St. Catharines, ON]
* [https://goo.gl/maps/jhfTshbuwdJZUSQf8 Flagship Fries 1244 Welland Canals Parkway, St. Catharines, ON]
* [https://goo.gl/maps/HoKkRSbGS792yDXk9 Taris on the Water 25 W Main St, Welland, ON]
* [https://goo.gl/maps/LsHNE4kHqfnUrVUt9 Sophia’s Sweets & Café 27 Main St W, Port Colborne, ON]
After Sophia’s, there are plenty of other places.


== Links ==
== Links ==
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