Spring Break
Scooters now fun for everyone
Scooters gaining new followers, an ecological choice
MANDY RODGERS
Issue date: 8/17/07 Section: News
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"Also, you can pick up tips on details of scooter ownership or riding," he added.
With all of the local interest in scooters, Recycle, in only its first year of operation, has found success.
"Rent downtown is too high and there's a whole other part of the city," said Ward. "I get a lot more attention here and it allows me to get big trucks for my delivery every week."
The shop sells various go-peds starting at $1,000 and scooter accessories, including helmets, covers, jackets, DVDs and batteries.
Along with selling everything scooter-related, Recycle also does repairs on the bikes.
"Scooters are more fun than cars and smarter than cars," Ward said.
"There's a reason that Europeans understand the value of it, and now attitudes are changing and people are realizing the smaller the car, the cooler the car."
This mode of transportation may have some new avid followers along with sparks of controversy, there are different takes on the vehicle and its catalogue of advantages, both practical and inspirational.
"In a world of global warming, scooters are an ecological choice," said Clements.
"Also, they make you feel very alive."
"I would recommend scooters because the more there are, the less stupid I will look," said Desso. "I look like a circus bear and it is awesome."
With all of the local interest in scooters, Recycle, in only its first year of operation, has found success.
"Rent downtown is too high and there's a whole other part of the city," said Ward. "I get a lot more attention here and it allows me to get big trucks for my delivery every week."
The shop sells various go-peds starting at $1,000 and scooter accessories, including helmets, covers, jackets, DVDs and batteries.
Along with selling everything scooter-related, Recycle also does repairs on the bikes.
"Scooters are more fun than cars and smarter than cars," Ward said.
"There's a reason that Europeans understand the value of it, and now attitudes are changing and people are realizing the smaller the car, the cooler the car."
This mode of transportation may have some new avid followers along with sparks of controversy, there are different takes on the vehicle and its catalogue of advantages, both practical and inspirational.
"In a world of global warming, scooters are an ecological choice," said Clements.
"Also, they make you feel very alive."
"I would recommend scooters because the more there are, the less stupid I will look," said Desso. "I look like a circus bear and it is awesome."
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Jeff
posted 8/17/07 @ 3:03 PM EST
Most scooters are much more polluting than SUVs.
http://www.wweek.com/editorial/3240/7867 Bicycles are the truly green (and healthy, and cool) alternative. (Continued…)
falconev
falconev
posted 8/18/07 @ 8:05 AM EST
Where's the more acceptable E-scooters mentioned ???
less gas does NOT mean less pollution.
Go to any 3rd world country to see that !
I thought college people were supposed to be shmart. (Continued…)
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