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Unless stated otherwise on | When going to an event, we encourage all inline skaters to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpool carpool or ride share] as a way to reduce footprint, take advantage of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-occupancy_vehicle_lane HOV lanes], contribute to less traffic, get together to the location at the same time, save on fuel, save on [[parking]] costs and possibly even split trip costs. Additionally, consider [https://bikesharetoronto.com/system-map bike share hubs] and public transportation (TTC, GO train, etc) to go to an event. | ||
If you have a scooter, riding one to a meetup location and storing it in a skater friend vehicle or [[lock the scooter on a bicycle rack]] of a park or rink is also an option. | |||
Unless stated otherwise on event announcement, the following applies to all [[inline skating]] events. | |||
== Agreements == | == Agreements == | ||
By participating in | By participating in the [[inline skating]] event you agree to the following: | ||
* [[Code of conduct]] | * [[Code of conduct]] | ||
* [[Agreement waiver and release of liability]] | * [[Agreement waiver and release of liability]] | ||
* | * [[Skate marshals]], when assigned to an event, will conduct how the group moves | ||
* Pets are NOT to be brought to an event due to safety reasons and local city by-laws reasons. | |||
== Wheels recommendation == | == Wheels recommendation == | ||
For most regular activity we | For most regular activity we suggest all [[Wheel_size_and_type |wheels]] hardness to be: | ||
* XFirm | * XFirm | ||
* 85a or 86a | * 85a or 86a | ||
'''For | '''For [[slalom skating|slalom]]:''' | ||
* Size from 72 mm to 80 mm | * Size from 72 mm to 80 mm | ||
'''For speed/endurance and distance:''' | '''For speed/endurance and distance:''' | ||
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'''For night skate:''' | '''For night skate:''' | ||
* [[Luminous wheels]] | * [[Luminous wheels]] | ||
'''Maintenance:''' | |||
* [[Wheel_size_and_type#Maintenance |Make sure you rotate your wheels]] | |||
== Skates == | == Skates attention == | ||
All these fails have happened and can happen again: | |||
* Bring your inline skates | * Bring your inline skates | ||
* Nothing is broken/defective | * Nothing is broken/defective | ||
* [[Clean your bearings]] or get new ones | |||
* All parts are tight and secure | * All parts are tight and secure | ||
* Make sure the wheels are not angled/destroyed or too worn out | |||
* Use '''threadlocker''' such as [https://canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/loctite-threadlocker-blue-242-adhesive-0670036p.html loctite] to make sure you axles do not come out while skating. | |||
== Protective equipment == | == Protective equipment == | ||
In addition, city rinks, indoor and outdoor skate parks sometimes have their own requirements | |||
* Sportswear to move freely ''(see [[Code_of_conduct#Clothing|clothing]])'' | * Sportswear to move freely ''(see [[Code_of_conduct#Clothing|clothing]])'' | ||
* Helmet, wrist, knee, elbow pads & padded shorts | * Helmet, wrist, knee, elbow pads & padded shorts | ||
* [[Pocket shoes]] if you need to take public transportation | * [[Pocket shoes]] if you need to take public transportation | ||
== | == Other tools == | ||
Although optional, it is advised because sometimes, something gets loose | |||
* [[Torx/Hex wrenches]] 4 mm and 5 mm | * [[Torx/Hex wrenches]] 4 mm and 5 mm | ||
* One extra/spare backup [[frame axle]] | * One extra/spare backup [[frame]] [[axle]] | ||
* Bicycle bell | |||
* Camera for pictures and videos | * Camera for pictures and videos | ||
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== Human maintenance == | == Human maintenance == | ||
* Energy bars (sugar) | * Energy bars (sugar) | ||
* Drinks with | * Drinks with [https://www.verywellhealth.com/electrolytes-5211041 electrolytes] | ||
* [https://google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1GRdnYFOYFCVuQPyBvHaUsWdTQHjmFU1c&shorturl=1&ll=43.65612681184236%2C-79.3642242491211&z=12 | * [https://google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1Lk8OSjiGAoBSpKm29ZGZHhWY2kQ&ll=43.720571427352375%2C-79.37666988144727&z=12 Toronto public water fountains] | ||
* [https:// | * [https://google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1GRdnYFOYFCVuQPyBvHaUsWdTQHjmFU1c&shorturl=1&ll=43.65612681184236%2C-79.3642242491211&z=12 Toronto public washrooms] | ||
* [https://google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=19e_GF9xSHbWgKcA9lCMOXxW5h5a0fptJ&shorturl=1&ll=43.23947548018103%2C-79.87167465196228&z=12 Hamilton public water fountains] | |||
== Vehicle parking == | == Vehicle parking == | ||
If you drive, note that almost all public parks have a free park location. | |||
Consider car polling and parking fee share as well as using a scooter and store it in another skater friend vehicle during the event. | Consider car polling and parking fee share as well as using a scooter and store it in another skater friend vehicle during the event. | ||
'''Toronto:''' | |||
* [https://en.parkopedia.ca/parking/toronto/?arriving=202208271030&leaving=202208271230 Parkopedia map] | * [https://en.parkopedia.ca/parking/toronto/?arriving=202208271030&leaving=202208271230 Parkopedia map] | ||
* [https://parking.greenp.com Green P parking] and [https://mobilepay.greenp.com app] | * [https://parking.greenp.com Green P parking] and [https://mobilepay.greenp.com app] | ||
* [https://parking.com/toronto Find parking in Toronto] | * [https://parking.com/toronto Find parking in Toronto] | ||
'''See also:''' | |||
* [[Hamilton]] | |||
* [[Burlington]] | |||
== Public transportation == | == Public transportation == | ||
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* '''Miway''': [https://mississauga.ca/miway-transit/schedules/ Trip planer] and [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mtransit.android.ca_mississauga_miway_bus app] | * '''Miway''': [https://mississauga.ca/miway-transit/schedules/ Trip planer] and [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mtransit.android.ca_mississauga_miway_bus app] | ||
* '''Hamilton''': [https://hsrnow.hamilton.ca/#/app/tripplanning Trip planer] and [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trapeze.hsr app] | * '''Hamilton''': [https://hsrnow.hamilton.ca/#/app/tripplanning Trip planer] and [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trapeze.hsr app] | ||
=== Bike share === | |||
* [https://bikesharetoronto.com/system-map/ Toronto map] | |||
[[Category:disclaimers]] | [[Category:disclaimers]] | ||
[[category:laws and regulations]] | [[category:laws and regulations]] | ||