A beautiful autumn Saturday in Chico calls for a dusting off of the tandem bicycle and a ride into town to the farmer's market! Our Trek tandem is set up with a baby seat for one kid, and then we put the other two "chillins" in a tow behind burley trailer. (I should have taken a picture of the set up...it is quite a sight.)

It's about 8 miles into downtown Chico from our house, but the ride is very pleasant along either a bike path or quiet country lanes.

Once at the market, the trailer converts to a double stroller, and the storage compartment has room for tons of produce. We enjoyed a sandwich at the bakery downtown and almost made it back home for naptime.

The family time was fantastic. Sara and I had a rare adult conversation as we pedaled along. The five of us on one bicycle drew many smiles and stares even here in the number one bike town.