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Welcome to the TrySkating.com "Skate Days" calendar providing an opportunity to enjoy TGO and meet other skaters at different locations throughout the year, just turn up, its FREE. You skate at your own risk so remember to wear safety pads and a helmet for your own protection. Each event is graded for difficulty, full information in the TrySkating monthly newsletter (subscribe now it's free). Due to the changeable nature of Scottish weather some events may be cancelled at short notice. Please note the skate calendar is regularly updated and changes to the schedule do occur. If in doubt on the day contact Don Morton to make certain the skate event is on before travelling.

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March 2008
DateLocationFeedback
Sun.9thLochwinnoch Rollerstroll 2pmShort dry skate in between heavy showers.
Sun.16thLochwinnoch Rollerstroll 2pmNice skating in near perfect conditions.
Mon.24thLochwinnoch Rollerstroll 2pmBright sun, cold wind, good Easter skating.
Sun.30thLochwinnoch Rollerstroll 2pmShort heavy shower/skated full distance.

No cancellations in March.

April 2008
DateLocationFeedback
Sun.6thLochwinnoch Rollerstroll 2pmGreat skating in continental conditions.
Wed.9thLochwinnoch Loop 7pmPerfect start to the Wednesday strolls.
Sun.13thLochwinnoch Rollerstroll 2pmBest skate of the year so far.
Wed.16thLochwinnoch Loop 7pmA cold, windy, dry, full distance skate.
Sun.20thDunfermline to ClackmannanHard skate against a cold East wind.
Wed.23rdLochwinnoch Loop 7pmGood skating conditions.
Sun.27thLochwinnoch Rollerstroll 2pmBrilliant Rollerstroll on a sunny Spring day.
Wed.30thLochwinnoch Loop 7pmYes skating in the rain can be fun!

No cancellations in April.

May 2008
DateLocationFeedback
Sun.4thLochwinnoch Rollerstroll 2pmWet underfoot, dry sky, warm & windy.
Wed.7thLochwinnoch Loop 7.30pmAnother nice skate.
Fri.9thPari-Roller weekend.Loads of fantastic skating in great weather.
Wed.14thLochwinnoch Loop 7.30pmDry, sunny, cold, good full distance skate.
Sun.18thLochwinnoch Rollerstroll 2pmDefinitely the best skate so far.
Wed.21stLochwinnoch Loop 7.30pmEnjoyable evening skate.
Wed.28thLochwinnoch Loop 7.30pm *Two hardy skaters made it in the rain.

* First cancellation of the year.

June 2008
DateLocationFeedback
Sun. 1stLochwinnoch Rollerstroll 2pmNew skaters on the trail to-day.
Wed.4thLochwinnoch Loop 8pmGood dry skate.
Sun 8thLochwinnoch Rollerstroll 2pmRelaxed easy pace skate.
Wed.11thLochwinnoch Loop 8pmEnjoyable skate with the midges.
Sun.15thDunfermline to ClackmannanBest 20 mile skate so far.
Wed.18thLochwinnoch Loop 8pmDry, windy, cold for June skate.
Sun.22ndLochwinnoch Loop 2pm *Skating rained off to-day.
Wed.25thLochwinnoch Loop 8pmDry sky (yes really) with sunny spells.
Sun.29thLochwinnoch Loop 2pmWindy skate to Kilbirnie and back.

* Second cancellation of the year.

July 2008
DateLocationFeedback
Wed.2ndLochwinnoch Loop 7.30pm *Unexpected heavy rain cancels skate.
Sun.6thLochwinnoch Loop 2pmEast wind made a fast return leg.
Wed.9thLochwinnoch Loop 7.30pmAnother easy skate back to the start.
Sun.13thLochwinnoch Loop 2pmDry & Sunny = Happy Skaters.
Wed.16thLochwinnoch Loop 7.30pmCool July skate.
Sat 19thEastbourne Extreme FestivalDid anyone go from Scotland?
Sun.20thDunfermline to ClackmannanYou just can't beat this trail.
Wed.23rdLochwinnoch Loop 7.30pmBig turnout for best skate of the year.
Sun.27thLochwinnoch Loop 2pmSuper Sunny Skate.
Wed.30thLochwinnoch Loop 7.30pmDry Sky. Slippery surface.

* Third cancellation of the year.

August 2008
DateLocationFeedback
Sun.3rdLochwinnoch Loop 2pm *Cancelled: heavy showers, slippery surface.
Wed.6thLochwinnoch Loop 7.30pm *Cancelled: rain, slippery surface.
Sun.10thGoodwood Skate Marathon **Did anyone go from Scotland?
Wed.13thLochwinnoch Loop 7.30pmBest August skate so far.
Sun.17thGreat Cumbrae - MillportA perfect skate round the island.
Wed.20thLochwinnoch Loop 7.30pm *Cancelled: slippery surface.
Sat.23rdThe Naomi Grigg Workshop **No feedback to report.
Sun.24thLochwinnoch Loop 2pmNew skaters enjoyed to-day's Rollerstroll.
Wed.27thLochwinnoch Loop 7.30pm *Wet surface means another cancellation.
Sun.31stLochwinnoch Loop 2pm *Last skate of the month cancelled.

* Five cancellations this month. ** This event is not free.

September 2008
DateLocationFeedback
Wed.3rdLochwinnoch Loop 7pmGreat start to the morning Rollerstrolls.
Sun.7thLochwinnoch Loop 11amTo-day included skaters from Switzerland.
Wed.10thLochwinnoch Loop 7pm *Rain stops play once again.
Sun.14thLochwinnoch Loop 11amGood skating for a change.
Wed.17thLochwinnoch Loop 6.30pmA September slippery skate.
Sun.21stLochwinnoch Loop 11amLovely skate to-day.
Wed.24thLochwinnoch Loop 6.30pmFantastic final evening skate for this year.
Sat.27thBerlin Skate Marathon **Did anyone go from Scotland?
Sun.28thLochwinnoch Loop 11amSkated in a surprise rain shower.

* Only one cancellation this month. ** This event is not free.

October 2008
DateLocationInformation/Feedback
Sun.5thCologne Skate Marathon **Full report in the October Skate Newsletter.
Sun.5thLochwinnoch Loop 11amGood start to the October Rollerstrolls.
Sun.12thLochwinnoch Loop 11amDry overhead, slippery patches.
Sun.19thLochwinnoch Loop 11amToo wet and windy to skate.
24/26thWeekend Paris Skating **Did Scottish skaters join this group?
Sun.26thLochwinnoch Loop 11amToo wet and windy to skate.

** This event is not free.

November 2008
DateLocationInformation
Sun.2ndLochwinnoch RollerstrollGround conditions too slippery.
Sun.9thMurcia Spain Marathon **Did anyone go from Scotland?

** This event is not free.

# SKATE DAYS OUT PROGRAMME FINISHED FOR THIS YEAR. RESUMES 2009.

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