Feb. 02 2018 | Roller Skating // Zoe Alcalde Profile |
Sacramento native, Zoe Alcalde, adjusts to the sunny and busy streets of Long Beach, transitioning her Bay Area life to So-Cal living. Her long-awaited move has given her an insight into the new cultures that are prominent on the beach side of the LA area. The prominent cultures that Long Beach is known for revolves around the terminology of street sports: skateboarding, and rollerskating. In regards to rollerskating, the participation in a sport with rising popularity can be seen along the streets of Long Beach. It can be seen on the paved pathways through Belmont Shore Beach or the uneven sidewalks of the traffic-heavy 7th street. A famous rollerskating club, the Moxi Skate team, has been featured in media platforms like Youtube and is well-known among the rollerskating community. "Way more people [roller] skate here for sure," states Zoe. Alcalde recognizes the difference in the physical environment when it comes to skating on the streets. Its