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The Hair Helmet 1789: A Revolutionary Look from Bike Pretty What happens when Bike Pretty takes on 18th-century French fashion? You get The Hair Helmet 1789—a bike helmet so extravagant, it’s practically treason. This powdered-wig-inspired masterpiece blends fashion history and bike safety into one glorious pouf. With towering curls styled in the iconic “hedgehog” shape made famous by Marie Antoinette, the Hair Helmet 1789...

I don't like to wear casual clothes. I'm not comfortable in a jeans and a t-shirt. I don't own sweatpants. I can't relax when I'm wearing athleisure because...

So we didn't exactly plan to award a prize for Best Dressed Couple at the most recent San Francisco Tweed Ride. But when Kelly Morgen and Christian Utzman showed up in their coordinating red, white and navy blue ensemble, ride organizer Charlie Flaherty immediately saw the potential and pronounced them winners, practically on the spot. And, like, duuuuuuh! Christian is one of the best dressed riders...

At the most recent San Francisco Tweed Ride, I got to photograph one of my very favorite stylish cyclists. Jill Quindiagan is a talented artist, a crafting extraordinaire, and a hardcore bikeist that does hella miles each week. On Twitter, Jill goes by the handle LaVelolita, which is the best freakin' twitter name ever. Try and think of a better one. If you have...

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Last November, we were able to pack up the baby and attend the San Francisco Tweed Ride. Starting in Dolores Park and wiggling up to the Conservatory of Flowers, the group finished at the Twentieth Century Cafe in Hayes Valley. A lovely way to pass the afternoon! Here's the photographic proof.