It’s a Motorcycle. It’s a Bicycle. No, it’s a Segway!

Mitchell Tay — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:07:11 +0000

Have you ever seen those uniquely looking two-wheeled electric vehicles roaming around in the city?

The Segway was first introduced in 2001 as another means of transportation similar to a scooter. ContempoRide Segway offers a unique experience to ride the Segways.

If you’re looking to go around Old Town Scottsdale, ContempoRide Segway provides guided tours. You also have the option to rent a Segway to discover Scottsdale at your leisure!

If you have never been on a Segway before it’s quite a fun experience! It is balanced on two wheels by gyroscopic sensors, which will always maintain the vehicle (and you) upright. To move forward or backwards, simply you change your weight distribution by leaning in either directions. To turn, simply lean the handle left or right to change direction! They also go up to a speedy 12.5mph, which is actually reasonably fast when going on the sidewalks! When I first rode on a Segway I was a little nervous about crashing but take it from me it is fairly easy to use! With a quick 10-15 minute training to familiarize yourself with the Segway you should be good to navigate your way around town!

ContempoRide Segway offers a guided tour around the Old Town Scottsdale.

The tour lasts for around an hour gliding all throughout Old Town Scottsdale passing through the arts district, restaurants, and boutiques giving you a different adventure through Scottsdale. There is also another option to tour the Arizona Biltmore Estates.

You also have the option to rent a Segway that you can roam around with however long you wish.

Overall, this is an unique experience to ride a fun vehicle to explore Scottsdale and its surroundings!

Detours of Arizona Offers Sedona Wine Tours

Josh Kenzer — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:05:36 +0000

Detours of Arizona is now offering a day of wine tasting and a vineyard tour in the Sedona area. From their site:

Nestled in the heart of Verde Valley, in a landscape threaded with volcanic ridges just south of Sedona, lies Arizona’s newest wine making community. Detours has combined the unique scenery of the region and the Sedona experience with a series of tastings at 4 local wineries.

For more information, visit their site.

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It’s a Motorcycle. It’s a Bicycle. No, it’s a Segway!

Detours of Arizona Offers Sedona Wine Tours