Morning ride, originally uploaded by elliottzone.

Some days, the ride to work just plain ol’ sucks…

One of Calgary’s newly elected aldermen has already made significant improvements to the city’s support for cycling commuters.

Brian Pincott, alderman for ward 11, also a year-round bicycle commuter, recently introduced a motion at a city council meeting to raise the priority level for snow removal from bike lanes. The motion was passed unanimously.

To read more, see the story on FFWD.

The global cycling community has lost an Internet legend with the passing of Sheldon Brown.

Sheldon was recognized around the world as a passionate cyclist who freely provided years of cycling wisdom on his website, http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/

Rest in peace, Sheldon.