after tate's birthday party, we checked out the walk and roll event in lakewood (more shots on flickr). they closed off one of the main streets for people to walk or roll (i.e. bike, stroller, rollerblade, etc.). there were plenty of different booths, demonstrations and activities along the way such as a pilates demo, square dancing, bubble making, and an open mic at phoenix coffee. i personally tried out my hand (or i should say hips) at bellydancing during the bellydancing demo. i can't pass up a dancing opportunity.
one of the most interesting demonstrations tested the number of bikes it would take to pull a military hummer. the first demo was comprised of adults so it took about 8 cyclists. the second demo was made up of young teens (or i should say...tweens), so i imagine it would have taken more bikes.
with all that walking and rolling, we couldn't help but stop by the restaurant deemed one of the best sandwiches in america: the melt bar and grilled. fantastic food, fabulous ambience, creative grilled cheese compilations. once again, emma's friendly disposition is all it took for her to score some free goldfish crackers from one of the servers.
i think the best part of the walk and roll experience was the sense of community we felt with other people. running into a number of friends and acquaintances along the way certainly helped solidify that feeling of community. the next walk and roll will be in cleveland, which i'm sure will draw even more people. i can't wait to go.
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