A few words on the battery-charged
E-Scooters In a recent press release, NCC CEO, Marie Lemay’s
forward-thinking comments asked, “. . . do we want our National Capital Region to be bike- and pedestrian- friendly?” Obviously for Ottawa Outdoors readers, the answer is a resounding yes! Toronto we are not. We have our walking and biking paths and we love them. Should it be taken to the level being proposed in the downtown core, you will have your say when discus- sions begin. However, the rest of this article is for the praise of technology for another mode of transportation to get you where you’re going — the Gio Electric Scoot- er, and how the NCC should allow them. This GIO E-Scooter is the ultimate alternative for
Ottawa commuters that need a quick way to travel but do not want the expense of operating a vehicle or motorcycle. Classified as an electric bicycle (since pedals can be used), you just have to think of Europe and other countries to get your head around the friendliness and quaintness of these electric bikes as they putter along quietly on our wonderful pathways. You don’t have to register it and can operate it without any driver’s licence, but you have to be 16 and must wear a helmet. The surge in popularity in cities across Canada is most
likely for a variety of reasons. They come fully equipped with safety features (signals, horn); they’re limited to only 24-32km per hour; they can travel up to 60kms on a single charge of the battery, and the website
www.giobikes.com regularly has these selling at auction for only $250! Further research showed many Canadi- ans stating they’re getting the Gio E-Scooter for around $600 shipping included, and the reviews are great. Each E-Scooter comes with front and rear lights, mir-
rors, and a soft plush carpet kit for your feet to rest on (if they’re not resting on the pedals). As well, an oversize seat and trunk box allows for plenty of storage (lunch, briefcase, laptop). It uses a key to start the battery, comes with a lock, and even has easy access storage to place your cell phone or iPod or any accessories you may have. If you love biking around the city on the paths then
you’ll equally love scooting along as well. Sure it’s not as healthy for you, but it is a greener way to get around than taking your car (plus no parking fees). So if you can’t pedal the bike, or don’t want to get too sweaty when you get to where you’re going (like your job), then this is your ticket to ride. Now we just need the NCC to allow them everywhere. /OO
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