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A GIO Scooter Orientation

Posted in How To, Reviews, Toronto Electric Scooter, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on July 28, 2010 | 6 Comments »

Here’s the latest video: a Toronto electric scooter orientation!

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Better Than a Cart: Scooting the Canadian Open

Posted in Exploring Toronto, Toronto Electric Scooter on July 26, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Last week, the Canadian Open was in town. Professional golfers, fans, photographers, sports writers and the PGA faithful flocked to the historic St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Etobicoke to take in the spectacle.

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Photos Telling a Toronto Electric Scooter Story

Posted in Exploring Toronto, Toronto Electric Scooter, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 8, 2010 | 2 Comments »

I’ve logged a lot of hours on the scooter, and a lot of kilometers across Toronto.

All the while, I’ve been taking photos of my adventures and experiences. Here are some:

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My Three Favourite Things About Owning a GIO Electric Scooter: An E-Bike Review

Posted in Environment, Exploring Toronto, Reviews, Toronto Electric Scooter, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »

There are a lot of things that I like about my GIO electric scoote. Here are a few of them: saving money, saving the planet, meeting new people.

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Scooting to Toronto’s Pride Parade

Posted in Exploring Toronto, Toronto Electric Scooter, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 5, 2010 | 2 Comments »

I’m someone who enjoys people watching at the best of times, but the Pride Parade provided an excellent anthropological opportunity to observe the human species in all its diversity! There was a fair share of svelte young topless guys, as well as a number of hipsters wearing clothes far more trendy than my own. Boas and beads abounded. There were women in costume, men dressed as women, and dogs sporting doggie “bondage” gear. Couples walked hand in hand. They kissed. The energy in the air was palpable. This was the levity that Toronto needed after the G20.

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Friday at the G20: An Electric Scooter Story

Posted in Exploring Toronto, Toronto Electric Scooter, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on July 1, 2010 | 6 Comments »

Last Friday, as people left the city in droves, determined to avoid G20 gridlock, I decided to take a trip downtown to see, firsthand, what a billion dollars looks like. I wanted to check out the security fence. I wanted validate the claims that there were police at every intersection and Gardiner ramp. I didn’t want to cause a fuss or get caught in the middle of anything untoward. Perhaps in hindsight, given how ugly things got over the weekend, I may have been wiser to stay away; however I was keen to see what the city in lock-down was like.

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Getting Rid of the Wobble on My GIO

Posted in How To, Toronto Electric Scooter, tagged , , , , , , , , , on June 23, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Over the last few weeks of Toronto electric scooter explorations, I’ve noticed that the front wheel and steering column have been increasingly prone to a bit of a wobble, or shimmy.

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How To Buy a GIO Electric Scooter

Posted in How To, Toronto Electric Scooter, tagged , , , , , , , , on June 22, 2010 | 4 Comments »

When I meet people on the street, they usually ask me how much the GIO electric scooters go for. They say “How much does one of those cost? $2000? $1500?” They’re always surprised to hear that they retail for $1000, but can be bought for less on the auction. One of the GIO electric scooter advantages is a matter of price point. Compared to a gas-powered scooter, which requires a motorcycle license, plates and insurance (not to mention regular visits to the pumps), a GIO electric scooter is incredibly affordable! Since getting the scooter, I’ve saved almost $250 in TTC fare, gas and parking.

What I’m trying to say is: if you watch the auction, you can get your own GIO scooter for around $260. It can save you money.

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Is My Head Misshapen? (Or do I just look bad in helmets?)

Posted in Toronto Electric Scooter, tagged , , , , , , , on June 17, 2010 | 6 Comments »

I like my brain. And my scalp. I’ve also been told I have nice ears. I therefore find it important to protect them by wearing a helmet. There’s just one problem: Either I have a misshapen head, or I just look bad in helmets.

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How To Lock Up Your GIO

Posted in How To, Toronto Electric Scooter, tagged , , , on June 11, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Keep your GIO safe in Toronto: Lock it up!

This video shows how to lock and secure your GIO electric scooter, and how to activate the alarm.

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