Skate It Up Baby ready to roll with plenty of events at Harper

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: August 11, 1996| Author: BOB RICHARDS | Copyright information

Roll with it.

That's what in-line skaters will be doing today when they take over the grounds of northwest suburban Harper College. All disciplines of this emerging sport will be part of the third annual Sportmart; Rollerblade Skate It Up Baby on Harper's campus, Roselle and Algonquin Roads, Palatine.

Some will go the distance. Combining the stamina of running with the strategy and skill of cycling, competitive and fitness rollers can pick from a 10-kilometer elite race, 10K...

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