Draped in multicolor string lights and blasting Christmas music, a group of over 20 skaters weaved through the streets of Chicago on a recent night to celebrate the holiday season. The group’s leader, 65-year-old Tom Grosspietsch, said he hoped that the skate would “lift up spirits” across the city in time for the holiday season, with the route intentionally passing through heavily populated areas with restaurants and nightlife. “It’s like the circus is coming to town, and everybody honks their horns and yells and cheers from the outdoor bars,” Grosspietsch said. Skating approximately 12 miles along city streets during regular Friday night “Road Raves,” the Windy City Skaters have been putting their wheels to the pavement for over a decade.
Windy City Skaters Build Community And Explore Chicago On Wheels: ‘the Whole World Is Your Skate Rink’
Sylvan Lebrun, Chicago Tribune: Business
Fri, 11/29/2024 - 12:44pm
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