Skaters should be used to different kinds of road surfaces and terrain and should know how to stop. A range of tours, here and abroad Other outdoor activities stories Travel information for Pennsylvania Clothes. Shorts and T-shirts in summer, sweats in cool weather. Skate tours are for recreation and fun, but it's more enjoyable if you're in good shape. Skate at least twice weekly for several months before a tour, increasing mileage each time.
Skates vary in quality.
Buying new skates for a tour is not recommended unless they're broken in.