The Grand Skate Tour : Winchester

The Grand Skate Tour 2025 : WINCHESTER!!!

A full day of exciting skating activities, not to be missed!

0830-1130 : Mass Ride & Skate

1200-1900 : Outdoor skating activities, skatepark lessons and challenges, RollBall, Beginners Street Skate

1900-2200 : Advanced Street Skate

Full details below:

Colden Common Recreation Ground, SO21 1RP (Route E (Brown) on the map)

0830 - 1130 : MASS RIDE AND SKATE : Join the 8th Winchester Mass Ride in collaboration with Cycle Winchester and Kidical Mass! This family friendly, one-way route will see hundreds of cyclists and skaters, following various routes from different city suburbs, and converging to make one mass procession around the city centre.

If you have pre-ordered breakfast from the food truck, it will be served from the pavilion where there will also be batch brew coffee, tea and porridge pots to purchase on the day. The pod will be open from 8am serving drinks as usual. If you have not ordered food, sorry it is too late.

Parking available at the start point, but this is a one-way route, so best to work out lift sharing or take the 69 bus from the city centre.

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Although suitable for biking beginners, it is Intermediate skate level due to some road surfaces and hills, however the pace is slow and approx 7-miles.

Finishing around 11am in the City Centre, where you’ll find coffee, cake and other refreshment stalls.

This awesome event is fully marshalled and oozing with positive vibes and great fun for all ages! DON'T MISS IT!

FREE - Just register below! >>>>>

King George V Skatepark, Milland Rd, Winchester SO23 8SN

An outdoor session at the skatepark and playing courts for you to enjoy socialising, practising skills, grabbing tips and advice from the experts as well as free lessons and other fun and games!

1200 - 1300 : Free Skate

1300 - 1400 : FREE Lessons from LSkate (BOOK HERE > https://goteamup.com/p/4470673-lskate-london/courses/117345/) | Skatepark Activities

1400 - 1500 : RollBall Practice

1500 - 1600 : SkateCross | Skatepark Activities

1600 - 1700 : RollBall Tournament Heats | Beginner Street Skate

1700 - 1800 : RollBall Tournament Finals

1800 - 1900 : Awards

Prizes to be won!

Winchester Sport & Leisure Park, SO23 9NR

1900 - 2200 : Advanced Street Skate - arrive on time.. A fast-paced, potentially hilly, 12mile skate to put your through your paces! Lots of fun to be had along the way. You'll need to be able to keep the pace and listen to the marshal team for.. Free, just turn up and skate!

2200 - late : Liquid refreshments with the GST family at The Black Boy Pub, SO23 9NP

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Please ensure you read and understand the rules and disclaimers fully before attending any event

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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.