The Segway Human Transporter is the first of its kind – a self-balancing, personal transportation device designed to go anywhere people do. Segways are easy to use and operate and usually takes new riders 10 minutes of training to learn. The two-wheeled Segway sports high-tech gyroscopes that monitor your balance 100 times a second and automatically respond to your body’s movements. To move forward, the rider simply leans forward. To stop or move backwards, the rider leans back slightly. The rider glides smoothly as the Segway senses where you want to go. We provide riders the i2 Segway with Lean Steer Segway Model

All first time customers are required to take a on board training session to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Training time is generally part of the overall tour time. Riders are trained on safe Segway operation and emergency stops. Training includes a 10 minute safety video. Riders are required to wear helmets.

The Segway has a top speed of 12.5 miles per hour. Some tours operate at slower more pedestrian friendly speeds. with Lion (Lithium Ion) batteries a rider can average about 24 miles between battery charges. A fully charged Lion ( Lithium Ion) battery will last with constant riding for approximately 6 hours.

Riding times vary with hills, rider weight and speed. Segway has key settings that limit the top speed. Most tours will start at a lower training / turtle speed setting. Each tour location determines the appropriate top speed for its local route and conditions. With many routes through crowded streets and city centers speed is reduced for a relaxed cruise and safety.

You can guarantee your ride time if you call ahead to schedule your Seg adventure. Call: 248-896-2600. Feel free to drop in the store anytime and take a ride if they are not currently being used.

Riding a Segway is similar to riding a bike – it’s intuitive but nobody is born knowing how to operate it. All tours offer training so you can get familiar with the device. A Segway is not an ideal mode of touring for people with some mobility or BALANCE issues.

All guests must be able to easily and quickly step on and off the Segway without any assistance, which requires physical abilities similar to climbing and descending stairs without assistance or use of a handrail. Segway riding is not recommended for pregnant women. Unfortunately, pregnant women will not be permitted to participate in these tours.
Safety is very important to us: All guests must be age 12 or older and weight at least 100 lbs. (46 kilos). You will practice on the Segways until you feel comfortable and are ready to tour.

• Age 12 is the youngest rider we accept.
• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.
• Weigh at least 100 lbs and not exceed 270. For guest safety minimum age and weight requirements are strictly enforced.
• Be able to easily and quickly step on and off the Segway without assistance, which requires physical abilities similar to climbing and descending stairs without any assistance or use of a handrail.
• Be able to stand on the Segway for a period of 1 hour.
• Guests must wear a bike helmet – provided with the tour.
• Sign liability and damage waivers.
• Complete the Segway rider training.
• Respect road signs, pedestrians, bikes and cars for a safe enjoyable ride.
• It is important to note that the Segway has not been designed, tested, or approved as a medical device.

We can help you get a Segway of your very own. Call or E-mail us for more information.

Purchased tours are non-refundable. A purchased tour may be rescheduled by providing at least 24 hours advance notice from the tour time to Great Lakes Segway. Any tour not rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice is subject to cancellation without a refund. A purchased tour may only be rescheduled one time by the customer.

Tour riders must arrive no later than 10 minutes after their scheduled tour time or their tour may be forfeited without a refund.

As the safety of our tour riders is of the utmost importance, Great Lakes Segway reserves the right to cancel tours on any given day due to weather conditions.