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Inline skating takes hold of New York City

Every Wednesday evening, a horde of inline skaters barrels through New York City. They’re fueled not by ’90s nostalgia, but by adrenaline and the tension between unchecked speed and staying upright.

Austin Cope reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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