![]() "Now that I have reflective gear, they don't even notice me," said Carruth, pointing out the reflective strips and cape hanging off the arms and back of his sweater. To remedy the situation, Carruth's sister, Christy, also a boarder, created a bright orange sweater with the letter "B" on both the front and the back made out of reflective material. "The cops were cool about it, but they said if I don't wear reflective gear then they'll give me a ticket." "I was pulled over three times on 900 East and once off of 300 South," Carruth said. "Longboarders still have to obey laws just like bike riders."īill Carruth, a BYU student from California and regular longboarder, said he has had many an encounter with Provo's finest. "It's under section 41-6-90, where the state code explains that every cyclist, skateboarder or rollerblader must use the reflective gear during the night," Bolda said. It is actually part of state code, Provo Police officer Dave Bolda said. The reflective-gear requirement isn't found in a Provo ordinance. "They get going pretty fast, and you can't see them." "The biggest problem is safety related," Hodson said. Unless skaters are equipped with sufficient reflective material visible from both directions for 500 feet, then they will be cited. ![]() Gary Hodson said the law calls for skaters to don special gear before hopping on boards for a night ride. The combination makes for a faster ride, similar to snowboarding.īut police officers in Provo have been stopping the junkies at nighttime, handing out warnings and even tickets with a gentle reminder: Wear reflective gear or pony up the cash. The boards are longer and the wheels are bigger. Longboarding, as it has come to be known, is the latest mutation in skateboarding. “Roll With It Creamery” will give you a unique ice cream experience in a lively environment.PROVO - It happens no earlier than midnight and sometimes well after 3 a.m.Ĭollege students and high school kids pack into cars and grab their boards - longboards, that is - and head for the steepest streets in town. Fun ice cream flavors include Lavender ice cream and Fruity Pebbles Cereal, while sorbet, such as Strawberry Sorbet, is also available. The base price of ice cream $5.50, and the toppings are unlimited. Despite the ice cream’s unique shape, it retains its texture and flavor. Roll With It Creamery has a vibrant open-air atmosphere, where ice cream is mixed and chilled before being cut and rolled into spiral tubes. Pictured above is a banana, nutella, and peanut butter mix topped off with whipped cream at Roll With It Creamery. Pricing- Base Price $5.50 (includes free toppings) Rockwell Ice Cream boasts a large assortment of unique flavors in an industrial chic set-up with plenty of seating. They also offer “Banana Splits,” which often sell out. The base price for a Single Scoop (including two flavors of your choice) is $3.75, while the Double Scoop (including four different flavors) is $6.75. Seasonal flavors can be especially experimental, with the G.O.A.T., made with goat cheese, currently on display. There are many twists on classic flavors, including Mint made with real mint leaves, Snickerdoodle, and Muddy Buddy ice cream. Rockwell Ice Cream hosts an impressive variety of homemade ice cream in the heart of Downtown Provo. Pictured above is a delectable biscoff and cinnamon “Single Scoop” at Rockwell Ice Cream’s Downtown Provo location. Overall, The Penguin Brothers is an amazing ice cream sandwich shop with a playful vibe. They also offer “Pizookies,” which are half-baked cookies served warm with a scoop of ice cream on top. The base price for a “Big Bro” ice cream sandwich is $4, which comes with two cookies and two ice cream flavors of your choice. They also have a variety of gluten free options such as Toasted Coconut or Dark Chocolate Sea Salt. You’ll find many classics as well as unique flavors, such as Peppermint Oreo, S’mores, and Honeycomb (made with raw honey). The Penguin Brothers is known for their fresh homemade cookies and locally churned ice cream, as well as their cozy artistic atmosphere. Pictured here is a Peppermint Oreo Peaches and Cream “Big Bro,” in a Snickerdoodle Chocolate Cookie homemade ice cream sandwich. Pricing- Big Bro Ice Cream Sandwich: $4.00 ![]() ![]() Have a craving for ice cream and the desire to support local businesses? Visit The Penguin Brothers, Rockwell Ice Cream or Roll with it Creamery for your next ice cream destination.
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