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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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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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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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On Biker / E-Biker Relations

Posted in Exploring Toronto, Toronto Electric Scooter, tagged , , , , , , , on June 11, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Toronto doesn’t need another form of transportation to be hateful and resentful of the others. Toronto DOES, however need just a little more courtesy, empathy and respect by all residents and commuters. E-bikes aren’t the enemy. Bikes aren’t the enemy. Heck, even cars aren’t the enemy. Disrespect is.

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Awkward Eye Contact Moments

Posted in Exploring Toronto, Toronto Electric Scooter, tagged , , , , , , on June 9, 2010 | 8 Comments »

I’ve observed one slight problem: I never know who to make eye contact with while riding the e-bike. With whom do I exchange the “nod” of acknowledgment? The “nod” of shared experience? Eye contact situations can be awkward, tenuous and downright uncomfortable – especially between members of different commuter groups.

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Opening Doors of Discovery at Doors Open Toronto

Posted in Exploring Toronto, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on May 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Toronto’s history is vibrant. The city, beautiful. I find that it’s easy to take it for granted. Doors Open Toronto is an annual event in which communities, businesses and people from across the city open their doors (hence the name) to the public, and allow community members access to parts of the city that are usually closed off. It is an event that reminds us of how interesting and dynamic Toronto is.

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Family Time with GIO

Posted in Toronto Electric Scooter, tagged , , , , , on May 21, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Last night, my family came by for dinner. Obviously the first thing we did once they arrived was to check out the scooter.

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