[mb7733]

I am also surprised at how far the skateboarders can go, but to be fair your estimate of 5-10x is way too large.

The cyclist in this case averaged 37.5 km/h, which is really impressive over 24 hours. 5-10x slower would be 3.75-7.5 km/h, so somewhere between a very slow walk and a very, very slow jog.

Plus, the skateboards they are using are not going to be regular ones but purpose built and similar to downhill longboards.

[avasylev]

yeah i guess it's just feels like 10x when I ride on skateboard on bike path and cyclist zoom by.

You're righht on special skateboards, I have couple long distancne boards and they special brackets low to the ground with larger wheels. Makes huge difference over standard skateboards or longboards.

It's very niche market, making those boards relatively expensive https://www.gbomblongboards.com/ But for 10+ miles rides worth it.

[mb7733]

Absolutely, it does feel like night and day relative to the amount of effort you have to put it. Especially cause the cyclists are sitting down!