Scooter Clubs Bring Riders Together
Scooter owners are taking fun to the next level. Seeking out other riders on web sites like ScooterFanatics, riders are banding together at meet-ups to talk scooters, swap stories, and ride together. Scooter sales have jumped 200% since 2004 and continue to rise, according to Dow Jones' Market Watch, spurring the nationwide interest in scooter clubs.
Most large cities now sport at least one scooter club. Membership is not limited to 20- and 30-something urbanites. Many suburban boomers and seniors are joining riding groups. Clubs sponsor group rides, fund-raisers, and drive-ins to local restaurants to swap stories and spare parts. Washington riders recently hosted their second annual Scootergate rally with record attendance.
Some clubs are dedicated to a particular scooter model. Moped Army, a national group that promotes finding and restoring 1970s and 1980s mopeds and updating them to current environmental code, was one of the initiaters of the scooter craze. Moped Army was created in the late 1990s to promote environmentally friendly and fun commuting, said Annie Tsui, co-founder of Mission 23, the New York branch.
Your local scooter shop and the internet are good places to start if you want to join a riding group. If you're in the Sykesville, Maryland area, stop by the Scootertronics showroom and service center and we can help hook you up. If you're in the market for a new scooter, or are a first-time buyer, Scootertronics carries a complete line of quality scooters to meet every need. We road test every scooter we sell and ship nationwide. We know what each scooter can do and can help match you to the perfect scooter for your needs. Visit the Scootertronics website today and start riding!
