The Last Mile

Tomorrow the 10 MPH folks begin their Summer Theatrical Tour in Seattle – the same place where the original cross-country glide started in 2004. 10 MPH is a feature-length independent documentary that follows two aspiring filmmakers (Josh, Hunter and their entourage) on a 100-day journey across the U.S. on a Segway PT. Now the guys hit the road again, this time on a month-long theatrical tour to show the movie on the big screen in cities across the country. Check out the list of cities, theaters and screening times to see if they are coming to a theater near you.

Segway and its local authorized dealers are supporting the screenings in five cities with freebies and extra activities:

Denver - Aug. 9th @ 7:15 p.m.

• First 50 ticket holders to arrive at the theater receive a free 10 MPH DVD compliments of Segway Inc.

• Join producers Josh Caldwell and Hunter Weeks at a Meet the Movie Makers event immediately after the screening at Forest Room 5. Free Segway PT demonstrations.

St. Louis – Aug. 11 @ 3 p.m.

• First 50 ticket holders to arrive at the theater receive a free 10 MPH DVD compliments of Segway of St. Louis

• Meet the Movie Makers event at Segway of St. Louis immediately following the screening. Free Segway PT demonstrations, snacks and beverages compliments of Segway of St. Louis.

Chicago – Aug. 12 @ 2 p.m.

• First 50 ticket holders to arrive at the theater receive a free 10 MPH DVD compliments of Segway Experience of Chicago

Washington, D.C. – Aug. 21-22 More information coming soon…
Wilmington, N.C. – Aug. 23-24 More information coming soon…

San Antonio, Texas - *New addition to tour. More information coming soon…

• Pre-show Segway PT demonstrations

• First 50 ticket holders to arrive at the theater receive a free 10 MPH DVD compliments of Alamo Segway

• Post-show Meet the Movie Makers event at the Iron Cactus. 50% off all desserts

If you haven’t yet, visit 10 MPH to share “your thing” on their blog and enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win cool loot like a Segway i2, Fender guitar, Chipotle burritos, IZZE packs (yum!) and free 10 MPH DVDs.

We look forward to hearing your reviews of the movie!

-Carla

Recently, SEG America (Segway Enthusiast Group of America) board of directors invited us to talk with them about the future of the organization. During the conversation, it became apparent that low volunteerism was holding the club back.

With the support of SEG America’s board of directors, Segway Inc. has proposed to take the essence of the group’s mission and oversee its management. We see it as an opportunity to play a part in making Segway connections across the globe.

Since its inception in 2003, SEG America has served as a place for Segway enthusiasts to unite and participate in local glide events and larger events such as SegwayFest!

During that time Segway Inc. has assisted SEG America with technical, intellectual and financial support and looks forward to increasing its role to continue the momentum of Segway product use and brand advocacy.

What exactly does that mean? Honestly, we’re still figuring that out and we’ll be asking for your help.

There are so many passionate owners and enthusiasts out there that we want to hear from during the coming months to help us determine where the organization should head in the future.

As for today, we’re excited about the opportunity and are looking forward to some new and creative ways to connect with owners and non-owners alike. We hope you’ll join us.

Stay tuned to The Last Mile for more news about the SEG America transition.

~The Segway Marketing Team