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Traveling with Inline Skates

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For the inline skating enthusiast, it makes perfect sense to take your skates everywhere. A little research beforehand can help you plan a skate or two at your travel destination. Granted, inline skates are heavy and somewhat cumbersome for airplane travel. If you are planning to skate in an inline race or another special event, it might be wise to just carry them on the plane with you. You wouldn’t want to show up in Minneapolis, for example, expecting to skate in the inline marathon, but your skates are in Mobile. If you aren’t super concerned about lost luggage, then place them in the middle of your suitcase and arrange your clothes around them. Are your skates dirty and smelly? Put them in a plastic bag, of course! Don’t forget to pack your helmet and other safety gear. It is also a good idea to take an extra set of wheels, brakes and necessary tools, especially if you anticipate skating long distances. Since you will probably be in an area that is unfamiliar to you, don’t forget some sort of waist-pack to carry identification and a cell phone. A water bottle is never a bad idea, either, since you may not know for the availability of refreshments on your route. One last hint: investigate what kind of weather you can anticipate at your destination. You don’t want to show up with your Southern California skating outfit in the Northeast without making sure the weather will be similar!

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