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You know how when you start biking for transportation, the advice is to always "dress in layers"? It's good advice, but it means that you should pick your outer layer with special care. Through the years, I've tried everything from hoodies to shrugs to leather motorcycle jackets. With varying degrees of success. Enter Emily and Mike of Ilk Outerwear.

This week's must read links include Martha Stewart's definitive guide to your next punk rock soirée, Dorothy Parker's catalog of broken engagements, the truth about Viking women, and more. Enjoy!

Bike-heartbreak.  It's a real thing.  No, we're not talking about that perfect retro Mercian that slipped through our virtual fingers on eBay.  Nor the family heirloom that was stolen on the streets of London (though that one hurt - a lot. Until I got it back.)  We're talking about the immensely sad news that France's most spectacular cycling event is no longer.

A selection of must read links to get you through the weekend. Enjoy!

Put on your most dapper tweed, grab a bicycle, and join the merriment at this one-of-a-kind bicycle event. The San Francisco Tweed Ride rolls again! The ride is fun and safe with stops to socialize along the way. We follow a planned route and endeavor to be courteous to our more pedestrian fellows. Of utmost importance is to spread the good cheer of the Tweed Ride. Tell your friends and...

A collection of bits and pieces from the week. Hand-picked for you by me.