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Bicyclists, rollerbladers and joggers are a common sight on the Pinellas Trail, but Segways ... not so much. Which is probably why one couple from East Windsor, CT, turned a lot of heads during a recent outing.
"We have a lot of experience doing this," said Diana Simoni, as she gracefully maneuvered a Segway to a stop on the trail.
Diana and her husband Len decided to rent Segways while vacationing in the area last week. It was their 23rd ride on the eye-catching mode of transportation.
"It's a lot of fun," said Diana.
Segways are two-wheeled, self-balancing, battery-powered electric vehicles. Riders control the movement of a Segway by leaning in a particular direction. If a rider wants to go forward, they lean forward. If they want to go backward, they lean back. Segways can go up to 12 miles per hour.
Wanna give a Segway a spin?
The Simonis rented the Segways at Sun Glide Tours in Dunedin. Sun Glide offers Segway Tours starting at $50 per person and occasionally rents Segways to people who are experienced riders. Sun Glide Tours is located at 1059 Broadway, Unit A. Call 727-510-0615.
Kelly Dixon
11:11 am on Friday, December 14, 2012
Coming from someone who uses the trail often for running in Dunedin/Palm Harbor, I'm surprised no one has pointed out that most motorized vehicles are not supposed to be on the trail....I for one am very unhappy to see this article and fear it will encourage other visitors to do the same. The trail is crowded enough with large groups of cyclists whizzing by at high speed and then pedestrian traffic around downtown Dunedin, Then to add these SEgways hogging more space, albeit only moving at a slowish pace,....hoping the proper rule enforcement group (park ranger? sheriff?) takes note of this item. Below is a link to the rules...
http://www.pinellascounty.org/trailgd/default.htm#rules
Grimmett
11:11 am on Friday, December 14, 2012
I thought motorized vets were not allowed n the trail! What's next golf carts and scooters?
Grimmett
11:11 am on Friday, December 14, 2012
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