Routes

The routes are ranked based on their difficulty level. A beginner-level urban route does not require T-stops, and the routes are relatively smooth with very few short slopes. Ferrying is not needed either.

A beginner to intermediate level urban route requires some ability to T-stop, but does not require full competency. A partial T-stop that is engaged and then re-engaged is sufficient for a beginner to intermediate-level urban driving. Ferrying will likely be required for those who cannot T-stop at all. Beginner to intermediate level urban routes have around 1 to 3 slopes that are relatively short and gentle and are manageable with partial T-stopping.

Intermediate-level urban routes require decent competency at T-stop, with the minimum being able to hold the T-stop without spinning out or changing direction on flat ground. These urban routes usually have more slopes and longer slopes, and are longer than the beginner to intermediate level urban routes, but still have terrain that is relatively easy to navigate and isn't too bumpy or hazardous.

Intermediate to advanced urban routes are where most of the urban routes are ranked, as these routes require a high level of competency for T-stop, which is being able to hold the T-stop down slopes. The routes in this difficulty range are usually longer than 10 km and feature steeper slopes and rougher terrain. These routes will pose significant difficulty for beginners, and they will struggle greatly if they follow these urban routes, even when there are people to ferry them.

Advanced-level urban routes are routes that require maximal competency in T-stop, as they feature very long slopes which allow you to go at high speeds. These urban routes are usually longer than 20 km, so skaters who attend these urban routes need to have good endurance and be able to skate efficiently for long distances. Skaters who participate in these routes should also be able to T-stop on both feet so they can endure the longer distances.

Advanced to master level urban routes are mostly just longer variants of advanced-level routes, usually ranging from 30 km to 40 km, so even more endurance is required.

The final level of urban routes, the master level, is reserved for extremely long urban routes that are above 50 km in length, or feature extremely steep slopes that require almost full body weight on the back leg of the T-stop to slow down effectively. Skaters who participate in master-level urban routes should ideally have an alternative stopping technique to T-stop, such as a front powerslide or even the parallel or magic slide to stop quickly in case of an emergency. The pace for master-level urban routes is zippy, and most would utilise tri-skates or even speed skates to cover distances quicker due to how long the routes are.

Beginner

Beginner To Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate To Advanced

Buangkok MRT to Waterway Point

Distance: 7.8 km
Description: This route only gets its difficulty rating due to the beginning section, which is not beginner friendly. Beginners who want to skate this route should instead start here.

Advanced

Buona Vista MRT to Esplanade MRT

Distance: 9.6 km
Description: This route gets its difficulty rating from the huge number of long and unavoidable slopes, as well as the bumpy roads along the Alexandra Canal. The crowds at the Clarke Quay area are not easy to navigate either, especially at night, making this urban pretty difficult.

Ernsports to Marina Barrage to Redhill MRT

Distance: 14.8 km
Description: This route includes the difficult section in the Buona Vista MRT to Esplanade MRT route, so the difficulty rating is similar to that. It has a lot of long and unavoidable slopes, and bumpy roads along the Alexandra Canal. The crowds at the Clarke Quay area are not easy to navigate either, especially at night, making this urban pretty difficult.

Marymount to Jurong East (via Holland Road)

Distance: 17.4 km
Description: Kheam Hock Road has a pretty significant down slope into a sharp 90 turn into a road crossing which you have to be aware of in advance, otherwise, it is not easy to stop in time. It is also extremely dark at night, making it very difficult to see. The Holland Road area is horrible for skating, with undulating paths and massive inclines on side roads, which makes crossing awkward.

Marymount to Jurong East (via Commonwealth Avenue)

Distance: 21.5 km
Description: Lornie Road has a lot of up and down slopes which are pretty big, and can allow you to go at very high speeds. Kheam Hock Road has a pretty significant down slope into a sharp 90 turn into a road crossing which you have to be aware of in advance, otherwise, it is not easy to stop in time. Both Lornie Road and Kheam Hock Road are extremely dark at night, so you have to be extra vigilant of fallen twigs and branches.

Master

Ernsports to Benjamin Sheares Bridge to Redhill MRT

Distance: 12.8 km
Description: This route is considered master level thanks to the extreme difficulty of Benjamin Sheares Bridge. It has an extremely steep slope which will wear down your wheels till they are nearly unusable, and has death traps in the form of expansion joints made of a rubber-like material covered by sand so they are impossible to see. Be extremely careful when crossing this bridge, it is already difficult to walk across this bridge, skating across would be far tougher.