The Godfather of Skating, the Pied Piper of Skating, the Mayor of Golden Gate Park, these are some of the accolades bestowed on David Miles. He is founder and President of the California Outdoor Rollerskating Association, the Golden Gate Park Skate Patrol, the Midnight Rollers Friday Night Skate, The Skate Against Violence Campaign and DMJ Inline Sports Marketing. He is also producerdirector of Skatin’ Place, one of San Francisco’s highest rated public access television show now showing on the web.Originally from Kansas City, Mo., David moved to San Francisco in the spring of 1979. His third day in the City, he ventured out to Golden Gate Park to see the sights. While walking through the Conservatory of Flowers, David was startled by four rollerskaters that whizzed by. This was unheard of in Kansas City, but it totally fascinated David. The next day he went out and bought his first pair skates.For David, skating is life long passion. He has committed himself to the development of this sport. He has developed a very vibrant and successful skate community producing over 200 skate events, competitions, races and parades. Events like the Napa to Calistoga Roadskate, the Bridge to Boardwalk Roll from San Francisco to Santa Cruz and the Bauer Point to Point have been featured in national magazines including Sports Illustrated and on the front page of newspapers throughout the country.

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