The Grand Skate Tour : Bristol

The Grand Skate Tour 2025 : BRISTOL!!!

Another event.. another awesome day of skate activities with your skate friends and the GST family!

Indoor Venue : St Bedes Catholic College, Long Cross, Bristol, BS11 0SU

1200 - 1300 FREE Lessons from LSkate

Join Stephen in the hall for an exciting GST training workshop at 12pm! He’ll share expert tips on skating faster, turning smoothly, jumping over cones, stopping effectively, some introductions to slides and help you understand how to skate in group skate with skaters surrounding you. 

This workshop is designed for skaters who can already stand and skate forward confidently. If you're a first-timer, the GST Marshals will be happy to help you get started. Advanced skaters are also welcomed as Stephen can adjust the skills and make them harder for you to improve your street skating skills.

Throughout the day, Stephen will be available to answer any questions about skating techniques. If you'd like to take part in this fun workshop, be sure to book your spot here for FREE!! https://goteamup.com/p/4470673-lskate-london/courses/116100/

1300 - 1500 Roller Disco - get on down and jam to the disco vibes! Book below >>>>>>>

1500 - 1550 RollBall - The exhilarating ball game on skates.. not to be missed > Free, just turn up!

Street Skates:

1700 - 1800 Beginners Street Skate - don't be late.. Very simple 1.8 mile skate that crosses over the downs, continues along a smooth road to a great photo opportunity with a view of the suspension bridge, then back up the road to the start point.

Parking: There should be plenty of free parking along both Stoke Road and Ladies Mile

Meeting Point: The Downs Cafe, Stoke Road, BS9 1FG | What3Words - ///manual.parade.clown

Free, just turn up with appropriate safety gear and your skates.. you need to be able to stop, turn and overcome a few small obstacles and kerbs.

Plenty of pubs and restaurants nearby to grab some fuel before the main event!

1900 - 2200 Advanced Street Skate - arrive on time.. You'll need to be able to keep the pace and listen to the marshal team for.. Free, just turn up and skate!

A wicked 12.5 mile route that shows off some of the great sights and skating parts of Bristol! Starting at the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the first 2.5 miles is almost all downhill, through the centre of town, which will be an absolute blast! The rest of the route is relatively flat, along some of the best and smoothest roads Bristol has to offer, with an optional hillbomb in the middle.

Parking: Leave your car at the Downs (There should be plenty of free parking along both Stoke Road and Ladies Mile) and travel over to the start point, or take a short bus-ride from town, but if that’s not an option for you, you will likely be able to find parking in the housing area just north-east of the Suspension Bridge.

Meeting Point: Clifton Suspension Bridge, B3129, Bristol BS8 3PJ | What3Words - ///cage.upper.yours | Pedestrian area to the left of the bridge tower

2200 - late Liquid refreshments with the GST family in a nearby establishment!

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Rules

Skate at your own risk! Whilst the marshal team will do their best to keep everyone safe, you remain responsible for your own safety. Any harm to your or others is your responsibility.  Wear appropriate protective gear, such as helmet, knee and elbow pads, wrist guards, bum pads. If you have a fall or equipment failure, we will stop the skate in a safe spot and do our best to help you.

Skate within your abilities. Whilst our pre-events cater for some beginner abilities, the main street skate is for intermediate/advanced level only. You should be able to stop, turn, go up and down curbs, engage reasonable slopes and keep a reasonable speed of 8-10mph for 10-12 miles. You must finish the skate unaided. Steeper hills will have an option for an alternative safer descent in case you do not feel confident. We will not push you beyond your abilities. If you are unsure, speak to a member of the marshal team. There will be two stops along the route for refreshments and a rest (plus a few quick photo stops on the way). We will be skating in the road for the majority. Pavements should only be used when directed in order to not put pedestrians at risk.

Keep behind the lead marshal. This is to keep everyone in a single group and avoid traffic dangers and enable marshals to keep the group safe. Overtaking the lead marshal is strictly forbidden and will result in your exclusion. You will notice the cam crew and runner/ blocker marshals going ahead of the lead. Ensure you identify the lead marshal and stick behind them. Do not follow the runners as this will put you and others in danger.

Stay in front of the rear marshals. They are responsible for keeping the group together as one. If you fail to keep up with the rear marshal you will be asked to drop out. This is for the safety of you and all the participants. We will try to identify if we think you will struggle within the first few miles so you are close to the start point to return. Please do not take it personally, but keep practising and come back when you are ready.

Allow marshals to pass. Runner marshals will be stopping to block traffic at junctions, then need to get back to the front to block the next junction. ALWAYS KEEP LEFT and leave space for them to pass on your right. When on the road, stay left of the white lines and leave space within that lane for runner marshals to pass.

Check your equipment (wheels and frames tightened) prior to the skate. Fasten your safety gear.

Respect the marshals, all attendees and the general public. Listen to the marshals' directions. Any abuse or disrespect will result in you being excluded from the activities and further action may be taken. If you encounter any issues, report to a marshal.

Attend the briefing before the skate. Every route and location has different characteristics and even experienced skaters need to be aware of what to expect. It will a take few minutes, and it helps us build the vibe for the skate. Please join in! Be part of it all. Every route is checked before the skate by our team. Take this opportunity to identify the lead and rear marshals for your safety.

Consumption of alcohol/narcotic substances during the event is strictly forbidden. Any Skater visibly under the influence of alcohol/narcotics will be refused to take part in the skate. Let's have a drink after the skate if you wish!

You must be a minimum age of 18 or be accompanied by a responsible adult who will look after you.

Filming and photography is an integral part of the activities and is permitted at "The Grand Skate Tour". You can be filmed whilst undertaking activities and the footage may be used for publicity, online media and social media channels. Please take your own shots when safe to do so and remember to tag us on social media.

Adverse weather. The Grand Skate Tour will not cancel the event unless it is extremely rainy, windy or generally unsafe. Use your own judgement as to whether you partake given the conditions on the day.

Bring your best attitude and vibes. We love to skate! Let's roll together.