All of our skates will take place in the streets, parks and paths of New York City. You MUST feel comfortable skating with a large group in traffic during the day and night, be able to stop and turn on all terrain, including hills when necessary, avoid street obstacles, and follow all traffic laws. All group skates will be for intermediate to advanced skaters. Unless otherwise stated, we will go at a moderate pace for distances of 12 to 20 miles on average per skate. However, we will make stops to drink water, rest and regroup. All of our skates will have a leader on the front and a sweep on the back, making sure that nobody is left behind. In addition, one of the advantages of skating in NYC is the easy access to public transportation. You can always bail-out and hop on a subway or hail a cab to meet us at the final destination.