TOP 10 OF YOUR FAVORITE ROLLER SPOTS AROUND THE WORLD
Stroll to let your imagination run free. Like a call to travel, follow our community to the four corners of the world by discovering your favorite roller spots.
The freedom to clip on and unclip your favorite shoes onto a rolling surface allows you to enjoy roller spots. Streets, panoramas, and unique architectures are criteria that can make these places unique roller spots..
1. COLOMBIA
Roller skating is an integral part of Colombian popular culture, with over 400 medals won in international speed skating competitions..
This passion drives Carolina. You will find it at skatepark de Fontanar in Bogotá. It is the largest in the country. Designed by Sucubo Skateparks, Inaugurated in 2017, it is designed for practitioners of all levels to practice: "It is the largest skatepark in our country, which includes three areas: a street, a bowl with three sections, and a huge plaza with obstacles. My favorite part is the bowl, where you will find different heights connected to each other. This is where I love to train and push my limits; that’s why I enjoy going fast, riding, and sliding. I think practitioners of different levels will always find something to try; there is everything!" Carolina tells us..
Where?
Skatepark Fontanar : Calle 146, Bogotá - Colombia
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2. DUBAI
The Gulf countries are discovering a passion for sliding sports, like Saudi Arabia which hosted the first event of the year 2018 of the FISE, in Jeddah. Long before the Saudis, Dubai equipped itself with a skate park that rivals the largest global infrastructures : le XDubaï Skatepark. Vince, a fitness coach, explains to us: “The street vibe created by the street modules incorporated into the furniture is unusual in this desert environment.” For those who enjoy a stroll, there is also a waterfront with views of the many artificial islands such as“ The Palm Jumeira “. In the image of the group Rolldxb, which organizes events throughout the city, the Dubai roller community is growing, making the pearl of the Middle East an emerging destination.
Where?
Xdubai Skatepark : Kite Beach, 2nd Street, Umm Suqeim 1 - Dubaï - Émirats arabes unis
3. UNITED STATES
From the West Coast to the East Coast, this country is filled with roller spots that make the skating community around the world dream.
/Venice Beach - Everything could be summed up in one word: DREAM. Whether you're a skater, surfer, or roller skater, Venice Beach is a must-visit. During your road trip, Célia I discovered this place with Flaneurz on my feet: "I was a beginner when I traveled to California, and I needed space and a flat surface. Venice Beach is perfect thanks to its long seaside promenade. I skated freely under the sun, between the ocean and street art: a dream!"“.
/New York - The East Coast also holds its own with its renowned roller spots. You can practice roller dance at the legendary “ Rollerjam “, the only roller rink in New York. Don't forget Central Park and the wide avenues of Manhattan either.
Where?
Venice Beach : 4226001900, Venice, CA 90291, États-Unis
New York - Rollerjam : 236 Richmond Valley Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309, États-Unis
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4. SOUTH AFRICA
Roller skating is well-known in South Africa, particularly among sporty women and roller derby enthusiasts.
But that’s not to overlook the multitude of roller spots the country has to offer. Hortense discovered the joys of skating there: "Sea Point, Cape Town: THE place to be for sports enthusiasts. I discovered roller skating thanks to my roommate Kate, a long-time fan, who took me several times to this beautiful promenade: palm trees, smooth pavement, a view of the sea, and ideal temperatures—a true little slice of paradise."
Where?
Sea Point - Cape Town: Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Afrique du Sud
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5. AUSTRALIA
Roller skating holds an important place in the world of Australian sports enthusiasts. The country is full of stunning roller spots. .
Sitty, a skateboarder and roller girl, explains: "The streets are deserted and smooth. It’s great for getting from one place to another. I skated while enjoying nature, the beaches, and the stunning panoramas along the Australian coastline." The famous Bondi Beach delights street/freestyle skaters thanks to the... bowl du skatepark, and lovers of leisurely strolls along the seaside promenade..
Where?
Bondi Beach - Skatepark : 102 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia.
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6. CHINA
China hosted the first edition of the... Roller Games. Maëliss Conan, featured in the article about the différences entre le roller quad et le roller en ligne .participated as part of the French team. She visited Shanghai during this trip: *"My favorite place is the Bund! You can admire the skyscrapers, including the famous Oriental Pearl Tower in Pudong or the Shanghai Financial Center located on the other side of the Huangpu River. For the anecdote, I skated there, but police officers patrol the esplanade. Roller skating is prohibited. One of the officers asked me to stop skating. Since they didn’t speak a word of English, he used his phone to translate. I asked him to let me take a quick photo, and he kindly agreed. That’s the image from my previous testimony!"*
Where?
Bund - Shanghai : Chine, Shanghai Shi, Pudong Xinqu, LuJiaZui, 陆家嘴西路2967号 邮政编码: 200000
7. CYPRESS
Rich in a history influenced by multiple cultures (Greek, Turkish, and English), this island is synonymous with vacation and cosmopolitanism. It is this skillful blend that Mélanie shares with us. In her hometown, Larnaca, there is a pedestrian promenade along a fine sandy beach - Finikoudès - on one side and small traditional cafes on the other: “It’s sunny and popular with walkers, beach volleyball players, swimmers, or skaters like me. What I love the most? The ice cream stands every few meters!”.
Where?
Plage de Finikoudes : Evathias Pieridou, Larnaca 6023, Chypre
8. NETHERLANDS
The Netherlands are heavily invested in the world of roller skating with the organization of World Championships speed skating and freestyle roller skating in 2018. Leandra seizes the opportunity of the opening of a new bike path near her home to take her first strides: “Thanks to the bike paths, you can cross the whole country. You can skate by the sea or a lake. The view is breathtaking wherever you are.” Even though the Netherlands is known for being a flat country and very exposed to the wind, many places are pleasant for strolling..
Where?
Heereveen : Pim Mulierlaan 1, 8443 DA Heerenveen, Netherlands
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9. SPAIN
You got a glimpse of Barcelona during our exchange with Anthony Finocchiaro, ambassador Flaneurz. The Clique also went there as part of the World Roller Derby Championships.
Lindsay explains that the festival Skate Love Barcelona is an annual event: “This place is a skater's paradise. I went there twice, in 2016 and 2018. I have already booked my flights for this year.” Many of you also mentioned the Barcelona waterfront, like Holyza who has been practicing street rollerblading for 10 years: "The architecture is conducive to the practice of urban sports. The street becomes a real space for fun, and it is often very nice out." “
Where?
Plage de Badalona : Calle de Eduardo Maristany, 08912 Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
Skatepark Mar Bella : Av. del Litoral, 106, 08005 Barcelona, Spain
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10. FRANCE
/Paris - The capital is renowned in the "roller" world thanks to the setups of sneakers mounted on roller skate plates. Roller parties are established as roller spots, with Flaneurz being one of the major influencers, like at the Montgolfière, au W Paris - Opéra ou au Point Ephémère. These events delight Léa : “ I love skating at these evening events! It's the time when we gather with the Parisian roller dance community to share our passion. It's also an opportunity to show off my most beautiful sparkling outfits.”.
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/Lyon - For 15 years, Lyon has been organizing the Lugdunum Roller Contest, a recognized endurance race. The Confluence district is one of the favorite roller spots of our community. It is common in the roller community to give each other pseudonyms, and it is under the name“ Diabolo Cool “, A member explains to us the pleasant architecture of this place: “The Confluence district in Lyon is a completely renovated area that emphasizes soft transportation and ultra-modern buildings. There are a lot of bike paths, wide sidewalks, and esplanades where you can move around very easily. Additionally, you can access the banks of the Saône and Rhône rivers. For all these reasons, it serves as a base for roller skating groups in Lyon. We are a fairly large group of skaters in Flaneurz, and in this beautiful neighborhood, we stroll and dance.“.
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/Nice boasts one of the most famous roller spots on the French Riviera: the Promenade des Anglais. Morganne shares how this location inspired her to start skating: "I saw skaters having fun every day, and I eventually decided to rent my own skates. Skating up and down this promenade made me fall in love with roller skating. These are my best memories of Nice. When I returned to Chicago, I immediately bought myself a pair of skates.“
/St Nazaire - The St Nazaire pier offers one of the ideal roller spots to skate and enjoy the sea air. Charlyne confides that they learned to skate there: “I chose the St Nazaire pier because I've been going there since I was little. I took my first steps there and discovered roller skating! The St Nazaire pier has a perfect surface for skating. The sea air, the sound of the waves and the seagulls... The best time is at sunset!”
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Where?
Lyon - Confluence District: Ambroise Croizat Alley, 69002 Lyon
Nice - Promenade des Anglais: Promenade des Anglais, 06200 Nice
St. Nazaire - Quay of Tides, 44600 St. Nazaire
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TOP 10 OF YOUR FAVORITE ROLLER SPOTS AROUND THE WORLD