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We all know that commuting by walking, cycling, or kick scootering can be more fun and pleasant than sitting in traffic. But did you know that it can also really help your wallet? Let’s take a look at a typical shorter commute in New York City and a longer commute in the San Francisco Bay … [Read more…]
Kick Scooters for Injury Recovery? As we all know, being injured is the worst. Injuries can keep you from doing the things you love most like exercising, being social, and getting around. But did you know that sometimes kick scooters can help you get around even when you have an injury? The Injury I was … [Read more…]
Spring Tune Up Tips for Your Kick Scooter Now that nicer weather is here, we can look forward to more pleasant scooter commutes! But before you hop on, it pays to make sure your ride is in tip top shape after the long cold winter. Here are a few things to consider to make your … [Read more…]
Tips and Tricks to Integrate Alternative Transportation into Everyday Life Thanksgiving is a time to renew family connections and give appreciation for all the good things in life. Given low budgets available for environmental preservation programs and worsening city traffic, integrating alternative transportation – like bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and rollerskates- into our daily lives, can … [Read more…]
Halloween is right around the corner! Whether your plans involve heading out to the hottest costume party or trick-or-treating with your kids, getting around has never been so fun…on scooters! Cover more ground and accumulate more booty using your trusty scooter. Halloween on Scooters? Avoid Crazy Surge Pricing Uber, Lyft, and even the low tech … [Read more…]
Meet Rock’n’Rainbow! The funky-rock band for kids released their first CD, Let’s Boogie!, under the direction of Grammy nominee and master children’s producer Tor Hyams in March 2015. Videos from Let’s Boogie! have already racked up over 4 million views on YouTube. The catchy lyrics and energetic rhythms help kids and families develop healthy habits … [Read more…]
Spring is nearly here which means it’s time to get out there and get active, and what better way to go on a family adventure than a bicycle tour. America is full of bike friendly cities and scenic country trails, perfect for going on family bike rides or planning an entire vacation around. Traveling on … [Read more…]
We went looking for some of the best clothing, gadgets and gear for commuters of all kinds to stay safe and warm when it’s cold out. They had to be things that worked for bikes and kick scooters, and come highly recommended. Here’s the best cold weather gear we found… #1 Stop wheel theft with … [Read more…]
Show your Swift or Xootr some love this February with these awesome tech gadgets and kick scooter accessories. There’s a little something on our list for everyone, so get ready, get set and get to spoiling that ride of yours! Our picks for kick scooter accessories For music lovers: Wearing headphones or earbuds when driving … [Read more…]
You don’t have to live in a small apartment or tiny house to appreciate the compact design and easy fold-ability of a Xootr or Swift, just like you don’t have to have a garage to keep it in. Urban environments present unique storage challenges, and when it’s winter you’ve got even fewer options. Below are … [Read more…]