Tom Grosspietsch, a well-known figure on Chicago's rollerblading scene, has died at 66
<p></p><p></p><p>Tom Grosspietsch was Chicago's shepherd on wheels. His flock — the Windy City Skaters, a group that came together nearly two decades ago to share a love for rollerblading, also known as inline skating.</p><p>Mr.
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<p></p><p></p><p>Tom Grosspietsch was Chicago's shepherd on wheels. His flock — the Windy City Skaters, a group that came together nearly two decades ago to share a love for rollerblading, also known as inline skating.</p><p>Mr. Grosspietsch — pronounced like Gross Peach — collected his herd of several dozen riders under the gaze of the Picasso in Daley Plaza every other Friday during the warmer months to lead its most cherished ritual: Friday Night Road Raves.</p><p>After a quick rundown of the rules — helmets were a must, and there'd be no running of red lights — he blew a whistle, and the group began rolling through the Loop with the the sounds of tunes blaring from Bluetooth speakers affixed to backpacks.</p><p>The 13-mile route was known in advance only to Mr. Grosspietsch, who created themes for each journey.
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