Twists and Turns
Sometimes it’s not about distance and speed. In fact, we try to avoid those two things whenever possible. That’s because there are times when you just want to skate off the beaten path and enjoy the leisurely ride. Rolling along side streets, places away from the tourists and landmarks, and quiet neighborhoods is just as much fun as skating over a bunch of bridges.
On October 14th, we did just that, with a twisting and turning route through the downtown areas of Manhattan. Starting from Union Square, we ended up criss-crossing from the Lower East Side to the South Street Seaport. In the process, we visited places such as Greenwich Village, Canal Street, and Thompkins Square Park.
The skaters, who didn’t know where we’d end up next, seemed to enjoy the apparent randomness and feeling of adventure as little-used side streets took us from one area of Manhattan’s nether regions to another. Officially, WNS designates it The Mystery Skate — and the mystery of it all is a big part of the fun.
