Kids Skates in Eldoret, by Bus Parcel or Courier

Getting skates to Eldoret

Buses to Eldoret pass through Nakuru, and many run every day. So a bus parcel is usually the fastest way to get skates to town.

How ordering to Eldoret works

1. Send the skates you want, the option and your child's shoe size on WhatsApp.
2. Tell us how you want them to travel: a bus, shuttle or matatu to Eldoret, or Fargo or G4S.
3. We confirm the price, the size and the fare, then take the skates to the bus office or courier branch you chose in Nairobi.
4. You pay for the skates by M-Pesa. Once the payment comes in, we hand the parcel over and send you the booking details.
5. You collect in Eldoret, or the courier brings the skates to your door if you chose Fargo or G4S.

Iten, Kapsabet, Kitale and nearby towns

Families in the North Rift order the same way. Here is what tends to work best:

• Iten and Kapsabet: a bus parcel to Eldoret, then a short trip to collect. Or Fargo or G4S to the door.
• Kitale: buses that continue past Eldoret, or a courier.
• Turbo and Burnt Forest: on the main road, so a bus parcel is simple.

Tell us your town and we will help you pick the easiest option.

Skating in cool, wet weather

Eldoret sits high up, so mornings can be cold and the rains can be heavy. Wet surfaces are slippery on skates, and water is bad for bearings. A few habits help:

• Skate when the ground is dry. Wait after rain, or skate indoors on a clear tiled floor.
• Dress in layers. Long sleeves and trousers add a little protection in a fall too.
• Dry wet skates. If the wheels get wet, wipe them and let the skates dry indoors before storing them.

Our guide on how to clean and care for kids skates covers the bearings.

For children who love speed

Children who already run and cycle well often pick up inline skating quickly. Our inline skates for kids all come with a helmet and pads, and the Green LED set has a high-cut boot that supports the ankle at speed.

Still, speed comes after control. Teach stopping and turning first, and keep skating off public roads. Our guide on how to stop on skates shows the easiest methods.