Rollerskating Backwards Down SF’s Crazy Hills
What will you do when you turn 60? Rollerskate backwards down California street?
When the Godfather was 22 the fun thing to do was to skate backwards down the San Francisco hills. It was exhilarating, they did a lot of TV shows doing it. However now that the GodFather is turning 60 on Feb 22, it’s time to relive the roller magic or crash trying.
On Monday, February 22nd, David Miles will be at the top of California St. at Mason St. across from the Fairmont and Mark Hopkins hotels at 1 pm. No warm ups. No trial runs. When the traffic is right, it’s roll out and down the hill – backwards! It will start at Mason St. and end at Kearny St. at the Bankers Heart.
“GodFather of Skate” Skates Backwards Down SF’s Crazy Hills | SF
Monday, February 22, 2016 | 1 pm
California St, Mason St. San Francisco, CA
FREEDavid Miles Jr, known today as the “GodFather of Skate” in San Francisco has seen it all. He was 22 years old when started the Golden Gate Park Skate Patrol on Sundays helping to keep roller skating from being banned in the park on Sundays.
Today at 60, Miles still skates in the park every Sunday, runs the Church of 8 Wheels Roller Disco, one of San Francisco’s hottest night spots, the Friday Night Skate, that rolling skate party that takes to the streets every Friday night and the Black Rock Roller Disco at Burning Man.
Please note: This event was submitted to us, but the organizers did not provide any website for further details.
