I'm an inline skater from Portland, Oregon. I've been skating since July 2024 when a group of skaters stopped by my workplace. Curious about what was going on, I learned that they were all part of the Bridge City Skate group and that there was a beginner-friendly skate on Mondays. With an old pair of K2's in my closet, I figured it wouldn't hurt to check it out. And so, a couple weeks later, I tried inline skating for the first time. While I enjoyed the challenge of learning something new, what really got me hooked was the community. I fell in love with all the amazing people I met and have been skating ever since. :)