Big crowds of roller skaters in Central London

[Marina]

The discussion on alternative transports reminded me of something I've been meaning to ask here for a while.

Every couple of weeks or so, as I drive through central London on the way home in the evening (typically around 8pm), a crowd of several hundred roller skaters suddenly appears. I usually see them heading up Piccadilly, or on the Embankment, and they really shift - they're all past in a couple of minutes.

I was wondering if anyone knew who they were, or what they're up to, if anything (besides just roller skating for the hell of it). I'd guess it's some kind of campaign, but haven't spotted any obvious logos or themed attire such as T shirts or hats. They seem a cheerful lot, and quite a mixed bunch, including a few kids.

[scooby]

every sunday we get stuck behind a group of peddle bikers. they all wear horrid yellow tops.

it took 3 weeks for us to work out why they were going so slow and stopping every 200foot. they are a special bunch of people...

[Pinto]

I was wondering if anyone knew who they were, or what they're up to, if anything (besides just roller skating for the hell of it).

It's probably this lot:

http://www.londonskaters.com/faq_str...es_general.htm

[Bagpuss]

Or Gay Pride

[Lucy]

every sunday we get stuck behind a group of peddle bikers. they all wear horrid yellow tops.

it took 3 weeks for us to work out why they were going so slow and stopping every 200foot. they are a special bunch of people...

It's sas and his 'helpers'

[scooby]

It's sas and his 'helpers'

[realityhack]

It's probably this lot:

http://www.londonskaters.com/faq_str...es_general.htm

It is that lot. I've done it once or twice. It's a lot of fun, if a bit knackering.