Save on your daily commute - scoot!

By Jacquelyn Farris

Girl vs. Wild

www.newsok.com

The rise in gas prices has me looking elsewhere. I have decided it's time to think smart. Something fun, fast, and possibly two wheels? Yes, scooters!

Scooters have been a European staple for daily commuting and even weekend getaways. Men in suits, Moms in the daily hurry, and young adults zipping to and from the places that make life great. So why not me? I am Girl vs. Wild, and it's time to save some dinaro and start having a daily commuting scooter adventure!

Atomic Brown Scooter Shop, Oklahoma City's family-owned scooter dealer located on North Western Avenue, is where my latest adventure has taken me, and better yet I didn't have to drive far to get there.

Steve and Pam Hudson, owners' of Atomic Brown Scooter Shop have been selling and educating Oklahoma City on the fun, fast, and fuel efficient advantages of riding scooters since June of 2004.

For many people, Atomic Brown is their first taste of scooters. Atomic Brown feels they are not only selling scooters, but they are also educating the public on ins and outs of scooter ownership. Many people stop by the shop four to five times before selecting a scooter. This allows the Hudsons to really get know their customers, and in doing so select the perfect scooter for each new scooterist's needs.

Atomic Brown's most popular scooter is the Buddy, made by Genuine Scooter Company. Voted 2007's scooter of the year, this zippy scooter comes in 50cc, 125cc, and new for 2008 the Buddy International 150cc with speeds toping 75 mph. With a twist-and-go engine, this scooter is fierce off the line while also putting the driver at ease knowing that there is no hassle of shifting gears.

Brace yourself for the most exciting feature! The Buddy gets up to 100 miles per gallon. That is no typo; this little scooter packs a mighty fuel efficient punch, and with prices starting at $1,999 Genuine's Buddy is hard for Atomic Brown to keep it in stock.

Scooters are recognized in Oklahoma as a motor vehicle. This means it's not as simple as purchasing your scooter and hitting the open road. Oklahoma state law requires scooters, just like motorcycles, to be registered, tagged, and titled. You will also need to get an M, or motorcycle, endorsement on your Oklahoma driver's license.

Now, scooters are not right for everybody. All the options should be weighed before rushing to buy. But for me, this is definitely an exciting possibility. In fact, I have already picked my tangerine-colored Buddy out and am just waiting for it arrive.

To see more of my Girl vs. Wild adventure at the Atomic Brown Scooter Shop, head to Newsok.tv. Who knows maybe I will pass you in traffic and give you a big, scooter-loving wave!

Jacquelyn Farris You can follow Jacquelyn Farris' continuing adventures in her Girl vs. Wild blog, which is now featured in the ‘Know It: Travel” at http//newsok.com/vacations.