Segway in Lyon: 4 good reasons to ride a Gyropode

Whether you are a first time Segway user or an experienced one, you will notice how pleasant Lyon is for a Segway ride.

First, let's have a look at the equipment. There is often confusion between the brand: "Segway Inc." and the vehicle: the "gyropod". This goes from the fact that Segway is the world leader and above all, the brand creator of this soft mode of transportation. You will also often hear that the inventor died on one of his machines. A nice urban legend, but Dean Kamen is still alive and still developing innovative travel solutions. "But who died, you may ask. It's Jimi Heselden, the former owner of the Segway Inc. brand.

With these truths restored, we thought it might be nice to summarize for you 4 good reasons to do so in Lyon ;)

1. Accessible to all

Lean forward and the gyropod will move forward. Put your body slightly backwards and it will slow down quietly. If you stay standing still, it will not move! And yes, the Segway gyropod follows your slightest movement, which allows you to control it very easily. The only conditions of the manufacturer: to make 45kg minimum! In the Mobilboard network, for reasons of understanding the rules of civility, the age generally varies between 12 and 14 years.
In Lyon, you can also ask to reserve a child bike 9/12 years. This way, the whole family can go for a ride, and that's great!

2. The feeling of sliding

The sensations of riding a gyropod are unique. Floating and especially sliding are the terms most frequently used by our customers. And it's true that once we are a little more comfortable, we have this feeling of gliding in the streets of Lyon. The city passes in front of us, hair in the wind, which makes the stroll really pleasant and original.

3. Playful and amusing

Because of its accessibility, the use of a gyropod becomes fun: our animators will make you discover Lyon as you have never seen it before, and fun: test of maximum speed, slaloms and always on secured spaces for your comfort and that of the other users of the public space.
For a few weeks now, the gyropod has to ride on the bike paths in Lyon. This is an excellent decision that allows you to drive in safe and regulated areas.

4. (re)Discover Lyon

This is one of the highlights of a Segway ride in Lyon: visit the city in an unusual way. Let us guide you through the different districts of the city, from the Parc de la Tête d'Or to Confluence, passing by the Old Lyon or the Fourvière ascent for those who want a more technical experience!