Micro Scooters: Revolutionising The School Run
Published 13 October 2023
Being back in the school routine doesn’t have to be boring – meet Micro Scooters, the scooters that revolutionised the school run!
Did you know that now over 2 million children scoot to school every day? 20+ years ago when Micro Scooters invented the first folding aluminum scooter this was pretty much unheard of. There is a revolution sweeping the school run and Micro Scooters are proud to be at the forefront of it.
Walking or scooting to school even 1 day a week is a fun way to get some exercise. Tell a child they will be scooting to school and suddenly, miraculously, school shoes are put on, school bags are found, teeth are brushed – it really is a modern-day school run miracle :-)
If miracles aren’t enough to convince you, here’s even more reasons to get your scoot on:
- Scooting can be faster than walking, more fun and healthier than coming by car. If you live too far to consider scooting the whole way, parking slightly further away and scooting the last part still counts.
- Scooting is green – scooters don’t pollute the air with exhaust fumes, the only energy they use is pupil power! Did you know, using your Mini Micro for just 31 consecutive days (instead of jumping in the car) will recover the carbon cost of making it?
- More children scooting or cycling to school will lead to improved health and fitness, reduced congestion and pollution around schools.
- Scooting means they arrive ready to learn. Raising the heart rate on route means they are alert and are more likely to be engaged with their learning. Pupils who scoot or cycle are more confident, more independent and perform better at school!
- Scooting is fun, scooter travel is free, and parents can even join in – what more do you need?
Luckily there’s a Micro Scooter to suit everyone, for everyday adventures and miles of smiles:
Jump to:
Preschool:
Mini 2 Grow Trike Scooter: All our know-how has been poured into the all-NEW 4in1 Mini 2 Grow Scooter. An innovation in toddler travel. A multi-adaptable ride-on, trike, toddler scooter and grown-up scooter. Perfectly attuned to suit each stage of your child’s development. One product to last your child from their first steps to their first year at school. The 4in1 Mini 2 Grow Scooter has been designed to survive years and years. To withstand thousands of adventures. To be the perfect accompaniment as your child grows from ages 1 to age 6.
Mini Micro Deluxe LED Scooter: The most refined and durable preschool scooter in town. The Mini Micro Deluxe LED is brimming with features that make it shine. Ingenious light-up LED wheels use induction energy to turn the power kids create as they scoot into bright white light. Colour pop anodised stem for extra protection against wear and tear. Extra grippy silicone mouldings on a reinforced fibreglass footplate Adjustable handlebar to last your child from ages 2-5. Fancy adding foldability into the mix? No problem, try the Mini Micro Deluxe Foldable scooter instead.
Primary:
Maxi Deluxe LED - Fantastic for five-year-olds. Exceptional for eight-year-olds. The Maxi Micro helps growing children enjoy the thrill of the ride. The revolutionary three-wheel design continues to give kids reassuring stability. The patented lean-to-steer mechanism delivers an intuitive, agile ride. A 3-wheel scooter for more grown-up kids.
Suitable for ages 5-12. The intuitive lean to steer design younger children love on the Mini Micro - now scaled up for older kids. Just as simple. Just as agile. Re-engineered on a larger, more robust frame for larger, stronger children. For confident scooting year after year.
Need a scooter that will fit easily into the car boot? Why not upgrade to the Maxi Micro Deluxe Foldable LED Scooter?
Secondary:
Micro Sprite Classic LED Scooter: Terrific for twelve-year-olds. This scooter is the original Micro 2-wheeled folding scooter. Incredibly lightweight it is brilliant for the school run. With adjustable handlebars to grow with your child, light up wheels and a kickstand meaning that it can stand independently. Available in Blue, Purple, Aqua and Neochrome colour schemes. Suitable for ages 5-12
Teens:
Micro Speed Deluxe Scooter: The all new, perfectly proportioned journey partner. With large wheels with wider spokes meaning not only can you go further, faster you can do so incredibly smoothly. The adjustable handlebar extends to 103cm making it great for taller riders. One click simple folding makes it easy to store or carry.
Cool chopper style handlebars not only look great but help you be in total control. In subtle Clay, Rose Pink or Blue colours, suitable for teens and adults. For short or long journeys. For breezing from A-B in comfort, in style and all the while being good to the planet and yourself.
Why let the kids have all the fun?.... Join them on a scooter adventure.
Micro Adult Classic Scooter: an ideal everyday companion that combines clever functionality with timeless design. With its sleek and elegant design, and stunning colour finishes, this scooter will turn heads wherever you go. Micro’s original adult two-wheeler is built for speed, designed for convenience. It is loved for its low-effort aluminum deck that provides extra stability and its large 200mm wheels that deliver optimal energy transfer into pace over the ground.
The unique deck is wide and long - giving extra room for larger feet and making it easier to swap feet during long journeys - so going far is a breeze.
Scooting is also a super form of low impact exercise – your legs will love it!
Exploring today, protecting tomorrow
One of the many reasons we love Micro Scooters here at Jarrolds is that the brand was born out of a mission to give children and families a cleaner, greener way to explore their world. Every scooter is designed with replacement parts, so they’re fit for a lifetime of scooting, rather than ending up in landfill.
The company was the first scooter retailer to be certified Carbon Neutral and is also a certified B-Corp. You can even return your old Micro Scooters to the company when they are outgrown to be refurbished via their pioneering scheme Scooteraid, which rehouses used scooters. Enabling children in need to enjoy the many benefits of scooting and ensuring that each micro scooter has the longest possible life.
To find out more about Micro Scooters please visit Making Everyday Journeys Better