San Francisco is one of the easiest cities in the world to negotiate. Public transportation options abound: theres the subway, a great metro-rail system, lots of buses and even cable cars. So a couple of years ago, after moving to San Francisco, I decided to sell my car and rely on the subway, the metro and the bus.

For awhile it worked out just fine. Then one day, I discovered a way to make getting around even betterthe ultimate mode of transport, the Pedego.

The Bay areas subway (BART), and all the buses happily accommodate bikes. So Ive been able to take my Pedego on public transportation to places all over the city, and the East Bay, then cruise a neighborhood and really get to know it.

My Pedego is also a great way to get around in my own hood. On Saturdays, I head over to the local farmers market, then to Tartine Bakery and the fishmongers, located in The Mission. The Pedego has expanded my horizons, and helped to reduce my waistline.

Some of my friends sometimes ask me, But dont you miss having a car?

No, I say, If I really need four wheels, I rent a Zipcar, but otherwise, Im happy with just two. Besides, not owning a car saves me about $5,000 a year!