Last weekend, my family had a wonderful workout together on a local trail thanks to our jogging stroller. We contemplated breaking out the bicycle trailer, but opted for pushing something with wheels rather than pedaling.

Looks like we're going to have to stick to indoor workouts this weekend with heat and humidity off the charts. But it remains a goal of mine to put some more miles on our bicycle trailer this summer. Kids can kick back and enjoy the breeze as you cruise to your heart's content. They even have "windows" to look out of. And they keep them safe should you crash or tumble somewhere along your route.

Safety and maneuverability were big factors I considered when reviewing options for carting kids along on bikes. I grew up riding in the seats that attach to the bike, usually behind the rider. And they still exist, although they are much improved. There's also a seat that attaches to the front. And there are several trailers that have their own wheels and attach to the back of the bike. There are pros and cons to all of them. In the end, the trailers seemed the safest to me.

Here's a look at some of the options:

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On a recent bike ride around town, I was following my husband who was towing our two young daughters in a bike trailer. He made a turn to get up onto a sidewalk, and as he did, the trailer hit a curb and the trailer suddenly flipped up on its side. I can't tell you how fast my heart was pounding as I threw down my own bike and ran to find out if my girls were ok. A passerby met my husband and I there at the same moment, and I think we all held our breath as we opened the flap to the trailer. Inside sat two very shook up, but thankfully very safe little girls.

Today, over at ParentDish, Heather wrote about her own close call. Only in her case, she was grateful her child was strapped into a trailer instead of a bike seat. So now it's got me wondering...which really is safer? I think I still think the trailer is safer, but watching those turns is a definite must. What do you think?

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