Who can participate in a Segway
tour in Mount Dora? Tours are limited to those 14 years of age and older.
The rider must be between 100 and 260 pounds. The rider must be able
to step on and off the Segway PT without assistance, which requires
physical abilities similar to climbing and descending stairs without
the support of a handrail or other walking aid. A short training session
is given before the tour begins. |
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Below: The Circuit Board of a Segway |
Below: Police Segway |
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The two RV Gypsies had to
watch a mandatory Segway Safety Video even through this was their 12th
time on a Segway. Then they each chose a helmet, showed off their Segway
skills to the tour guide, and began a one hour city tour which began
at the Segway dealership in downtown Mount Dora, Then they traveled
alongside of the town's expansive waterfront and city marina. They were
the only two people on the tour at this time. Karen Duquette's shirt
lists all the places the two RV Gypsies have ridden on a Segway as of
this date - but there will be many more Segway tours for them as they
travel the USA and Canada. |
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Below: Jane,
The Segway Guide, let the two RV Gypsies ride around a small park area
for a few minutes. That gave her time to talk on her phone. |
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Below: Then Jane led the
two RV Gypsies to the famous Mount Dora Lighthouse located on Tremain
Street in Grantham Point Park on Lake Dora. The park is sometimes called
Lighthouse Park. The Park was created from road rubble and fill to create
one of Mount Dora's famous landmarks - the lighthouse. |
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Below: Built to represent
the "Port of Mount Dora", the lighthouse appears on many symbols.
Recently the "point" has undergone a major face lift and is referred
to by many local people as "Mount Dora's Favorite Spot". Though
considered by many to be a faux lighthouse, it is registered as an inland
aid to navigation, the only one in Florida. The height of the tower
is 35 feet. |
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Then the Segway tour took
the two RV Gypsies over to Palm Island Park, where they traversed some
of the most intriguing nature paths in Florida. Lee Duquette usually
rides his Segway behind Karen and takes photos.
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Below: Part of the Palm Island
Park area included riding the Segway on the raised boardwalk over the
water’s edge, with opportunities to view a couple of alligators
and a variety of plants. Note: (The alligators can be seen through the
link at the bottom of this page). |
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Karen Duquette's shirt lists
the Segways tour that they have taken. |
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Below: In the
town area, the two RV Gypsies noted a miniature Statue of Liberty. |
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Below: When the tour left
Palm Island Park and the boardwalk, they rode through beautiful and
historic neighborhoods, past several of the town's well known and historic
places, then back towards town via the Historic Lakeside Inn which was
built in 1883 and still retains its original charm.
And eventually, they had to begin the return trip back through town
to the Segway home base on Alexander Street. |
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Below: After walking around
the town and browsing some shops, the two RV Gypsies returned to the
Segway office for their afternoon Segway tour - The Dogwood Mountain
Tour, another one hour tour. Only Segway guests who have successfully
completed the Historic Mt Dora tour can book this secondary tour which
follows the eastern shore of Lake Dora towards the beautiful and crystal
clear Lake Gertrude, with historic lake side homes that were built in
the 1920's. This was a higher speed tour, with less narration from Jane,
the guide. |
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Below: Karen Duquette made
sure that she and Lee both wore different helmets during this second
tour. Karen also wore her new sunglasses she had bought while shopping
in town. The two RV Gypsies did not take a lot of pictures on this second
tour. They just wanted to enjoy the higher speed ride with less stopping.
However, there were several streets with a bit of traffic to navigate. |
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Below Karen Duquette entered a Segway race with the famous Mall Cop
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Karen Duquette said -
"Ha Ha I beat you!" |
The mall cop tried his best,
But lost the race! |
 
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