10mph has completed the Odyssey - NEW PHOTOS

[X-man]

Brooster just called me. They have arrived ....late.
They were supposed to be there at 3:00 and didn't get there until 3:25.
After 4010 miles and 100 days you would think they'd had it down pat by now.
(Just kidding, guys)
First act - Josh throws tea into Boston Harbor. That will show those Brits.
Temperature around 42 and patches of snow on the ground.
Josh said they would have been on time but Boston doesn't like GPS and they got lost.

Congratulations on a fabulous feat.


Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.
Buddha

[statmed]

Congratulations to the 10 mph crew.

It's been an incredible adventure that the naysayers said was doomed to failure and also proved what an incredible piece of machinery the Segway really is.

It took alot of chutzpah to perform this feat and I hope the 10 mph crew can capitalize on this and make some money, in fact lots of money on their documentary and photo shoots.

I'm glad I was able to meet the 10 mph crew along with some of the members of our Seg NYC group. They are a great bunch of people and they deserve recognition for this trip.

Once again;

<center>CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 10 MPH CREW - AMERICA AT 10 MPH</center>

And just a reminder to Hunter, when you do this on motorcycles, I'm in on this! Can't wait!



H.M. Stern
statmed@optonline.net
www.segnyc.com
www.biker-glasses.com

I Love It When A Plan Comes Together (Hannibal Smith)

[Lohja]

Did they use one set of tires for the entire trip?

How did their legs hold-up?

How many sets of batteries were used?

[FusionMag]

From what I remember when I met up with them in OHIO they hadnt changed tires but they said that the tires began to look worn down. They were hoping that they would last the whole way. I am guessing that there was no need since there hasnt been a mention yet from the website. As far as the batteries go... they had about 16 batteries to go through on a daily basis. I asked Alon (GPS/DRIVER) about that and he mentioned that the batteries would last with all the charges throughout the whole trip.

AJ

[wwhopper]

So is their HT going into a museum or something? - after all it is the first HT that made a cross continent trip.

Will W Hopper,IFDA
Washington, DC, USA

[FusionMag]

When I got talk to Alon they said that LLC was interested in it. You know... evaluating all of the components to see how it withheld all of the journey. What would be cool is if SegWay did buy it from the crew and placed it in the lobby with a picture of the team.

AJ

[X-man]

For all the play LLC got from this, they should buy all the gear 10mph used and plane tickets home.
Josh told me they still have 70 miles remaining to get to the factory.
To me, that's another 7 hours 'in the saddle'.



Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.
Buddha

[statmed]

quote:Originally posted by FusionMag

When I got talk to Alon they said that LLC was interested in it. You know... evaluating all of the components to see how it withheld all of the journey. What would be cool is if SegWay did buy it from the crew and placed it in the lobby with a picture of the team.


It's interestting that LLC gave them no real supprt but now that the odyssey is over, they're interested in the Segway internal logs and things like that.



H.M. Stern
statmed@optonline.net
www.segnyc.com
www.biker-glasses.com

I Love It When A Plan Comes Together (Hannibal Smith)

[FusionMag]

yeah the only help they gave was two pairs of batteries and that is all. Sad....

AJ

[wwhopper]

Hey we are all long term testers for the HT!
And we too, have paid to do it as well, and some are still paying!



Will W Hopper,IFDA
Washington, DC, USA

[JohnM]

quote:Originally posted by statmed
It's interestting that LLC gave them no real supprt but now that the odyssey is over, they're interested in the Segway internal logs and things like that.

First off, the odyssey isn't over. The whole point of this venture is not to ride a Segway across the USA, but to make a documentary film about "The American Dream" while riding a Segway across the USA. No problem there, but I can imagine Segway LLC being very reluctant to fund such an project unless they had some sort of editorial control over the final product. The Kemper debacle is still too recent and the LLC isn't going to go through that again. It's best for the artistic integrity of Hunter and Josh that Segway LLC keeps their distance.

JohnM
If riding 2 hours is fun, then riding 20 hours is 10 times more fun.
RUSA #235

[Itsi Atkins]

I agree, both parties will best be served by mutual respect and support, but don't mix artistic vision and business. The 10mph will have no problems finding big time funding and distribution if they have an entertaining and exciting film. This might just be the first of a 3 part trilogy: America, Europe & Asia for someone like History Channel, USA Network, BBC, ZDF or Channel 2 (Japan) or a partner deal of all three.
It is probably not a feature for the major studios, but all studios have distribution and related companies which would love this, Josh/Hunter, don't sell out too cheap or too soon and keep control.

[Brooster]

I just got home from Boston, where I had the great pleasure of being on the scene as Josh came across the "finish line." I also bought him his first (well-deserved) beer.

The party was a great gathering! It was wonderful to see the 10mph crew again and meet their newest member, Rose. And it was really cool to see old SegwayFest 2003 friends Race3 (Marc) and Tobias, and to meet Karl. And the biggest surprise of the evening ... getting to see my old friend Kelsey!

We even had a random Seg sighting ... some guy on an i167 with a briefcase looped over his shoulders who passed the place at least three times, but never did stop and join us. Nobody seemed to know who he was. Oh well ...

I was able to grab breakfast with the crew at a little diner before I headed back to the airport this morning. Outside the diner, we were looking into a Boston Globe vending machine
and noticed that there was an article about the 10mph finish. Here's the story ...

http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2004/11/17/on_the_roll_again/

And yes ... Josh did finish on the original set of tires. They have a total of eight sets of batteries.

Congrats guys! I'm definitely glad I made the trip.




Brooster

[FusionMag]

Brooster - Man I am so jealous. I wish I was there. Thanks for the clarity about the tires. I have had alot of people at the store ask about the tires and how long they can last.

AJ

[Brooster]

The tires are definitely well worn, but far from being "bald."

I needed to run back over to my hotel room (like three blocks away) last night to change clothes and grab some stuff, and asked if I could use Josh's i170. "Sure man, here's the keys." And off Karl and I went. We took the Segs straight into the hotel, up the elevator to the top floor, and right into my room. No questions asked. Here I am thinking to myself, "Okay, I'm Segging in downtown Boston, at night, acting like I know what I'm doing on the world's most famous Segway." It was AWESOME.

The control shaft on Josh's machine is like totally cashed ... all kinds of play in the handlebars, and Karl had to rig a shock cord around the upper CS to keep it from slipping down. I was later told that I just hadn't cranked the tightening sleeve quite tight enough ... I didn't want to crank it too tight. Anyway, it was great.

This is an i170 that definitely looks and feels like it went across the US. Apparently the LLC did replace the CS/handlebar assembly once during the trip, under warranty.

What's going to happen to this machine? We talked about that. There's no doubt in my mind that the LLC--or Dean--will want it as a trophy. I've lobbied hard against the team just "giving it away." An even-up swap for a new i170 (as apparently has been proposed) isn't nearly good enough for the work that these guys have done. It's my feeling that this Seg belongs either in Josh's house or in a museum that's willing to pay the price for it. Like the Smithsonian.

I do hope the LLC takes really good care of the team when they arrive in Bedford. This is a group of people who probably have done more for the Seg--and Segway LLC--than any of our local SEG groups. They definitely deserve the red carpet treatment, and to have the "business" side of the LLC wake up and realize what they've accomplished.

Here in Chicago in September, we had such a great time hanging out with these guys at a boat that belongs to some friends. I was thrilled to see that the following picture was used in the Boston Globe, and was happy to present the newspaper to the boat's owners here in Chicago this evening. They were totally jazzed.

http://www.10mph.com/photos/hunter/chicago/photo_chicago01.jpg

For someone from Chicago to have a little color picture of their boat in the Boston Globe is a pretty big deal. It just goes to show the lives that the 10mph team has touched along the way.

I look forward to hearing the stories from Bedford. It ain't over quite yet. I hope Dean invites them out to the house. To my way of thinking, this whole trip has a really natural fit with Dean's vision for what the Seg is all about, from small town to big city.

These guys have done it all.







Brooster

[Stan671]

I am here in Bedford - got in last night. We are going to visit with Segway this morning and talk to some people about SEG America stuff and then ride with the 10 MPH guys the last mile and hang out at Segway's welcoming party for them.

Stan Dobrowski

[macgeek]

oh MAN!!!

Am I the green eyed jealous monster today!
Details man, details, and pictures!!!
What segway LLC give em?

Jonathan

Segway - "Let's Roll"
Centaur - "Lets Roll on all fours"
www.segwaygeek.com

[JohnM]

quote:Originally posted by macgeek

oh MAN!!!

Am I the green eyed jealous monster today!
Details man, details, and pictures!!!
What segway LLC give em?

The team got 3 new Segways: 2 I's and one P. One of the I's has custom fenders. And all five members got Segway jackets.

And I got free cake.

I've got photos if anyone has a place to put them. Email me.


JohnM
If riding 2 hours is fun, then riding 20 hours is 10 times more fun.
RUSA #235

[macgeek]

John Email them to me!!

Jonathan
(jon (at) macgeek.com)

Segway - "Let's Roll"
Centaur - "Lets Roll on all fours"
www.segwaygeek.com

[scoghill]

Let's see 4 team members that went the longest distance. Will be interesting how they split up the booty?

I know Alon was dying for a machine.

Maybe Josh will be the one that says "I don't care if I ever get on a machine again".

[JohnM]

quote:Originally posted by macgeek

John Email them to me!!

Comin' your way.
JM

JohnM
If riding 2 hours is fun, then riding 20 hours is 10 times more fun.
RUSA #235

[Brooster]

http://news.com.com/i/ne/p/2004/111604segway_450X585.jpg

Attaboy Josh!

[8][:P]

Brooster

[mrleisure]

Josh called in from the finish line.

Anybody happen to have a crow I could eat?


SEG-NH "You have no idea"

[pam]

What a great achievement! Bravo to each and every one of them.
Pam

[n1das]

I wanted to be there today but I had commitments at work that I had to keep. Couldn't take any more time off this week. :-(

I live in Nashua, NH...only a 10 minute drive from LLC!

I wish I was there today. The photos are great.


~ n1das



David Sterrett
Nashua, NH
Amateur Radio = N1DAS
GMRS Radio = KAE9013

[IndyFIRSTengineer]

quote:Originally posted by Brooster

... I needed to run back over to my hotel room (like three blocks away) last night to change clothes and grab some stuff, and asked if I could use Josh's i170. "Sure man, here's the keys." And off Karl and I went ...A Karl and Brooster alliance ?? Now THAT scares the *HECK* out of me!! :D



Oh yeah ... and CONGRATS to the 10mph crew !

Stuart Bloom - Rolls-Royce Corporation
FIRST Team 1018 - Pike High School "RoboDevils"

“Who goes out and says, ‘You have a better probability of winning the state lottery than making a nickel in professional sports. And by the way, last year two million exciting technical jobs went unfilled in this country because you weren't there to take that job. And it pays you 10 times as much as flipping burgers, and it's fun and it's exciting and you get to create things and build things and help make the world a better place and help make yourself a better living.’ Who tells them this?”
Dean Kamen, founder - FIRST Robotics

[MowAlon]

Wow, so I'm not the only Segway enthusiast in Nashua? I think Segway LLC is shipping a new machine home for me, so I can't ask if you want to go out for a ride while I'm still in town... too bad.

Glad you guys all got a kick out of our trip. I don't think any of us realized how much support we really had until we hit that finish line in Bedford, NH. Thanks,

-Alon, member of the 10mph crew


quote:Originally posted by n1das

I wanted to be there today but I had commitments at work that I had to keep. Couldn't take any more time off this week. :-(

I live in Nashua, NH...only a 10 minute drive from LLC!

I wish I was there today. The photos are great.


~ n1das



David Sterrett
Nashua, NH
Amateur Radio = N1DAS
GMRS Radio = KAE9013


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Crossing the country on a Segway...

Follow along at http://www.10mph.com

[Brooster]

quote:Originally posted by IndyFIRSTengineer

A Karl and Brooster alliance ?? Now THAT scares the *HECK* out of me!! :D

I have to share a little story from my Boston visit that still makes me chuckle ...

I'd checked into my hotel room last Tuesday and hustled straight over to the Boston Sail Loft, a few blocks away, hoping to be there for the big finish. It was just about 3pm. As I walked up, I could see that the 10mph team wasn't there yet. "Cool ... great timing!"

There were maybe a dozen people standing around, most of them media people, waiting for the 10 mph team to arrive. And there was one guy on a Seg ... an e-Series. From pictures I'd seen here on the Chat, I knew immediately who it was.

I was just some guy on the street, walking along, and paused behind this Seg rider and halfway interrupted his conversation with the people he was talking to. "Hey, how fast does that thing go," I asked.

I almost saw the eyes start to roll ... like, "oh, here we go with the questions." Just as he was going to answer, I said: "Hey man, I'm Brooster." It was great. :D

Karl and I have had our minor tussles here on SegChat, but he's a great guy. I really enjoyed spending some time with him in real life, and being able to actually do some night Segging around Boston with him. I'm proud to have him as a friend. Thanks again to Josh for the use of the world's most famous Segway HT!

It was, in a way, like a mini SegFest. You don't really know a guy or gal until you meet them, and Karl's one of the good guys.

I neglected to mention earlier in this this thread that I met another SegwayChat member in Boston, Erin ... who goes by Errapi ... definitely one of the names that I remember from the "early days." Very cool gal.

I guess that's the way the Seg Community always has been. You hang around Segs, and meet cool people! I'm really happy that I went to Boston. That was a FUN evening, with a lot of very happy people.

I'll add that being there and seeing Josh throw tea into Boston Harbor is one of my best Seg memories ever.

Broo
[8][:P]





Brooster

[KSagal]

Gee, thanks Broo.

I really enjoyed meeting the infamous Brooster in real life as well.

I have enjoyed my time since buying my seg, I have met many great people!

It's interesting, Broo and My simple little encounter seems to be the very essence of what the 10 MPH adventure was all about. Putting a face,a handshake, and a casual conversation to the whole country, instead of just blowing right past it all.

I have met some good people in my life and I am glad to include Broo among them.

And for those that just know me thru this forum, it just goes to show, I'm not really a cretin, I just play one on tv (Or on chat!)

Karl Ian Sagal

Each road you travel should be just a bit better for having had you pass.

[woodenapple]

quote: You don't really know a guy or gal until you meet them, and Karl's one of the good guys.
I agree with Brooster that Karl is one of the good guys. I met him at SegwayFest and he was one of the most personable, passionate, and friendly people there. He offered my teenage son and I a chance to ride his E-series since we have a P. We just had a few questions about the electronic kick-stand function and he immediately wanted us to experience first hand getting off and on with e-stand.

He then encouraged my son to take his precious machine all the way up to top speed since he knew we had been limited to 10 mph on our P. Karl stood there calmly talking with me while I was watching with concern as my son whipped back and forth at the new top speed of 12 1/2 mph in the confines of the walled patio we were on.

Karl is one who obviously enjoys life and has a positive attitude. I found that I formed a very high opinion of almost all the people I met at Segway Fest. Most people had different attributes that I appreciated, but they all were great folks.

Rodney

May all your days be Segway days!

[X-man]

More pictures from the finish.

http://bythelake.com/segway/10mph/DSCF0162.JPG
http://bythelake.com/segway/10mph/DSCF0163.JPG
http://bythelake.com/segway/10mph/DSCF0164.JPG
http://bythelake.com/segway/10mph/DSCF0165.JPG
http://bythelake.com/segway/10mph/DSCF0166.jpg
http://bythelake.com/segway/10mph/DSCF0167.JPG

Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.
Buddha

[Brooster]

Thanks X-Man, for hosting and posting my pictures, which I just now got around to uploading from my camera. Hey, only a couple of weeks late, right?

Pic 1: Josh being interviewd by the media, immediately upon his arrival at about 3:25pm.

Pic 2: The Grand Cherokee and Trailer, in front of Boston Sail Loft.

Pic 3: Josh and Karl (Ksagal).

Pic 4: The ever-trusty Alby. A great pooch.

Pic 5: Josh enjoys that first (and well-deserved) post-finish beer.

Pic 6: Left-to-Right ... Erin (Errapi), Tobias (Axiotek), Marc (Race3), Yours Truly, and Kelsey (PoloAK). Not pictured is Karl, who volunteered to take the picture.

Broo

[8][:P]





Brooster

[Brooster]

Here's another picture that I wish I'd been able to get, but I didn't get my camera ready in time after someone yelled, "here he comes!"

This was what it looked like when Josh was about a half a block from the finish. Thanks to photographer Matt Hines and news.com for this image.

http://news.com.com/i/ne/p/2004/111604segway2_450x468.jpg

Brooster

[teekay]

Thanks Brooster, nice pictures and story!

See, I told you, us old guys like Karl and I are not so bad!

I want to thank this SC family for being here, it's a class act!

:) Tim

[Brooster]

You're welcome! It was such a kick to be there in Boston, and I'm happy to be able to share what I can. Thanks again to the X-man for his kindness in hosting the images.

Here's the one image that I think brings it all home ... taken out in Idaho, when Josh must have been thinking: "What in the world am I doing out here?"

http://news.com.com/i/ne/p/2004/10mph1_550X355.jpg


Brooster

[woodenapple]

Brooster,

You are right about that image bringing it all home. Out of all the shots posted at 10mph.com, that one says it all.

In fact, I have that picture set as the background on my computer desktop.

Rodney

May all your days be Segway days!

[terryp]

Let's see someone do that on a Q. They probably wouldn't make it across town.

BTW, does anyone know where Q-Fest is going to be held next year?

(Guess not ;)

Seg - Way to Go!

[KSagal]

As far a Q-Fest, I remember seeing an alley in an old Bruce Lee movie from Hong Kong with lots of laundry on lines and fish vendors. It would be perfect.

Karl Ian Sagal

Each road you travel should be just a bit better for having had you pass.