Yet another dreary January day is riddled with rain and disappointment. It’s times like these that make skating, riding, scootering or inlining a seldom pleasure. There is relief from the depression, though, and it comes in the form of indoor skateparks.
After taking the train from Ipswich to Colchester and transferring over to the second station, Kieran and I found ourselves in the heart of the town, and in seek of Colchester’s latest extreme sports facility; RampRage. We took a few turns and by using the signposts for Rollerworld (A nearby rollerskating area) we eventually found ourselves at the doors of the park. Upon walking in, we instantly felt at home – the staff were friendly and the aesthetics of the place were impressive. After paying the session fee of £8 we jumped straight in and started using the park. The ramps are extremely well built and the variety of style within the equipment gives every type of person something to enjoy. I would say, though, that the park is possibly suited to the more advanced rider, and that the ramps are a little bit slippy for skaters, but it’s easy to adapt to the feeling. Upstairs from the skatepark is a balcony type area that features a few seats and a vending machine, along with a DJ setup and a pool table for a quick break from skating or riding.
Overall then, RampRage has definitely muscled it’s way straight to the top and is a true contender with the rest of the indoor skateparks in the UK. If you’re able to, drop in and have a sesh – it’s worth it!
