Roller Parade every friday

FEATURE >>> SPORT 100% SPORT Does the mere prospect of "doing sport" already make you break out in a cold sweat or, worse, yawn with boredom? Of course, "we really should get started"... Colleagues talk football, the doctor advises a little exercise, magazines extol the virtues of regular jogging or fitness, insisting on "especially before summer" ("my figure is just fine, thanks!"), and even your friends bother you with comments on their latest badminton results. What are you missing? Maybe a bit of motivation, probably ideas for sports to try, addresses, contacts... This feature will bring you a wealth of practical information on "what is moving sportingly in Brussels". After having enjoyed (or suffered) a full month dedicated to football, it seems healthy (ah, the trendy term) to remind ourselves that sport is not limited to so-called classic disciplines (cycling, basketball, gymnastics, volleyball...). To ensure that the pleasure of movement does not remain a pious hope, enjoy your reading! A feature by Katel Fresson ROLLER PARADE EVERY FRIDAY Following the popular success of the second edition of a frantic Zinneke Parade, the "Brussels Rollers Parade" is taking over the Brussels asphalt. The idea was launched by "idea agitator" Carl de Moncharline, boss of Who's Who's Land and PS candidate in the last communal elections. The City of Brussels has picked up the ball, drawing inspiration from the Parisian experience. For 4 years, every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, thousands of roller skating enthusiasts have been taking over the main arteries of the City of Light. This clever concept allows practitioners to indulge in their favorite art in complete legality. Every Friday this summer from 9 PM, Brussels organizers invite everyone to join the roller parade departing from Place Poelaert, in front of the Palais de Justice. Cyclists and skaters will escort the procession, supervised by a roller police brigade trained for this purpose. The parade will pass through the Avenue Louise tunnels to reach the Boitsfort racecourse by crossing the Bois de la Cambre and Avenue Franklin Roosevelt. Then, a U-turn for a refreshment break at Place Poelaert. Finally, heading towards the city center via Rue Royale and the central boulevards to reach the Halles Saint-Géry, an essential festive meeting place. Total: 20 kilometers on wheels in "in-line" rollers (four wheels in a row) or quads (traditional skates). "We hope for 500 to 1,000 participants for the first edition on Friday, July 5th," says John Jeanquart, coordinator of this festive parade. The Brussels Rollers Parade will take place every Friday evening in July and August, except in case of rain. www.brusselsrollersparade.com. Roller clubs on page 24.