u/silenc_ee

Hi all,

We’re visiting for the first time on Monday, but have somewhere booked in the centre of Staines the night before. I already know my car is not ULEZ compliant, but I am confused about the congestion charges.

If I am driving to (and parking overnight in) Staines from the Midlands, will I need to pay a congestion charge to get to my accommodation? If so, will I then have to pay again the next morning to drive to Thorpe Park from there? From what I’ve read, it sounds as if I won’t be going into the congestion zone, but I am not sure if I have completely misunderstood.

Any help would be appreciated.

I started skating again after a long hiatus two months ago, and I have been skating a few hours a week since. I use quads and feel as though I have gained my confidence again. I’m getting some serious speed now as I’m rolling around the skate park, and I’m even confident with riding ramps fakie - which I couldn’t do before, so I’m stoked.

I’m still a beginner, but I want to get into the aggressive side of skating and I think I’d like to swap to blades instead. I feel as though this would benefit me and give me an easier time getting into aggressive skating. Am I going to have to start all over again with the technique, or is it similar? I don’t think I want to switch if it means wasting the progress I have already made.

I have never skated inline before but having spent some time with the quads, I feel as though I am limited with speed and weight as they aren’t as slick as I’d like them to be.

Any experiences or advice shared would be appreciated :)