Segway Riders Take a Spin on Pinellas Trail

Connecticut residents Diana and Len Simoni rented Segways and rode the Pinellas Trail from Dunedin to Palm Harbor while vacationing last week. It was their 23rd ride on the eye-catching mode of transportation.

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 …

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