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Who We Are
"Chief Gliding Officers" is how we refer to ourselves. We're Terri and Bob and we took our first Segway tour in Savannah, GA, several years ago. We immediately
fell in love with the Segway experience and started taking more tours over the
next couple of years. But it wasn’t until we took a tour in Raleigh, NC, in February
2009 that we decided this was an experience we felt would work well in downtown
Lancaster.
Research took a lot of our time, but we became more excited about it as the weeks and
months went by. With Terri’s experience in the local tourism industry and strong
interest in the city of Lancaster, combined with Bob’s knowledge and interest
in technology, we decided that starting a Segway tour business was a natural fit.
We love gliding around on our Segways and we're excited to share this experience
with friends, family, local residents and visitors to Lancaster!
Deb is our "Glide Guide" and "Stalwart Sleuth." With her background as a writer,
her research experience has been invaluable for finding facts, figures, and fun!
Who Can Ride a Segway
Anyone sixteen and older who can stand and walk unassisted for an hour and a half or
more, and can climb at least one step! We've had on our tours young adults, middle
age people, boomers, seniors, people with pins in their ankles, people with knee
and hip replacements, and even an amputeee with a prosthetic leg!
"How do you balance that thing?" many people ask. Actually, it balances itself! It
uses gyroscopic sensors and electric motors to sense and compensate for your weight
shift. Or, if you find that explanation a bit dry, just call it "techno-magic."
Either way it's fun! :)
Who Can Benefit From the Use of Segways
All of us, actually. Segways are battery-powered and burn no fuel. With a full eight-hour
charge costing about 25 cents worth of electricity, a Segway model i2 can go 15
to 24 miles. Compared to the current price of a gallon of gas (around $2.50),
assuming 15 to 24 miles per gallon, the Segway's "fuel cost" is about one tenth
that of a normal car or truck!
"Get off the Segway and get some exercise by walking or riding a bike!" some have
told us. It's true that riding (or "gliding" on) a Segway doesn't provide much aerobic exercise. But it's not promoted as
an exercise alternative. It's a fun and environmentally friendly way to commute,
travel, or explore.
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Who Likes Us
"Terri - Thanks so much for the fantastic tour. You and Bob definitely made our
first wedding anniversary a memorable experience! Looking forward to returning
to Lancaster soon and Segwaying with you again!" - Anna and Michael from New York, NY
"Red Rose Seg Tours is nothing short of awesome! I've been wanting to ride a
Segway for years and not only did I get to have that experience but I was also
able to learn about a city that I pretty much didn't think existed!" - John from Limerick, PA
 "Thanks so much for the awesome tour on Friday! I've been telling everyone how
much fun I had on the Segway and learning about Lancaster. My family wants to
come back with me to do the ghost tour soon!" - Dana from Harrisburg, PA
"We had a wonderful time on your tour. It was informative and so much fun! Thanks
for making our first time on a Segway so rewarding. We can't wait to get out there
again." - Lisa & Neil, Mt. Vernon, NY
"I loved the tour and riding the segway was awesome! I love history and I learned
a lot about downtown Lancaster on the tour. I've told everyone I see about your
tour!" - Sandy from Lancaster, PA
"I was sure I either wasn't going to be able to balance or that I wouldn't care
for the 'ride' but I was more than pleasantly surprised by the whole experience.
I learned things about Lancaster that I hadn't gleaned in the 44 years we've lived
here. It was an awesome adventure and I WILL do it again!!" - Charlotte from Lititz, PA
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