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  1. Shawn Gossman

    If you couldn't bike for 3 months..

    For whatever reason... If you couldn't bike for 30 days indoors or outdoors, what would you do with yourself?
  2. Shawn Gossman

    Lycra Required?

    Do you really need Lycra to be a serious cyclist? There are many people who do not want to wear the stuff we usually wear and sometimes, I think they get treated as people who are not as serious. What do you all think?
  3. Shawn Gossman

    E-Bike cheaters

    Are people using e-bikes to cheat for PRs and Strava levels? Do you think people are out there doing this? Locally?
  4. Shawn Gossman

    What did you buy last?

    Just a fun topic saying what you bought last! It can be anything, not just bike stuff! For me, it was bike stuff: New road/gravel helmet from Bike Surgeon New Garmin mounting bracket for the Chisel also from Bike Surgeon
  5. Shawn Gossman

    e-Mountain Bikes on Mountain Bike Trails

    How do you feel about e-mountain bikes on mountain bike trails? Are you for or against? Justify your answer!
  6. Shawn Gossman

    Stay 3 feet away flag

    Saw a couple people road biking the other day around where I live. One ride had a stick with a flag at the end attached to his bike where a vehicle passing would have to keep a distance from him or they would hit the flag. Have any of you ever seen this before? Do you think it's a good idea...
  7. Shawn Gossman

    Water

    Do you drink enough water throughout the day? How much water do you drink each day? Do you record it?
  8. Shawn Gossman

    Insulated bib-shorts

    I've been sporting these really nice, insulated bib-shorts by The Black Bibs for a few years now. I will wear them when it's cold but not freezing and use insulated leg warmers as well. If it's like it had been, cold in the mornings, and not as cold in the afternoon, that style it usually what...
  9. Shawn Gossman

    Black Friday Ride

    Any planned Black Friday bike rides going on this year? I'll be doing a Black Friday hike myself. It's an annual tradition I do.
  10. Shawn Gossman

    Winter MTB

    Do you prefer to mountain bike in the winter over all the other seasons? If yes, why is that? If not, what is that?
  11. Shawn Gossman

    My First FS Mountain Bike

    I bought me a new mountain bike. Bike Surgeon ordered it and it's on its way. Specialized Chisel full suspension. It's my first full-suspension bike. It's also my first Specialized bike. Supposed to be the lightest alloy bike on the market. I'm really excited about it!
  12. Shawn Gossman

    Scheduled Downtime

    Howdy all, My hosting service will be doing some server upgrades mainly in the BIOS area. The maintenance process will begin Tuesday, October 14th at 12:00 AM (midnight) PT and will run until 4:00 AM PT. There will likely be downtime periods. In case you notice downtime, this is likely going...
  13. Shawn Gossman

    Favorite Local Racer

    Share some love. Who's your favorite local bike racer? A local "pro" if you will? Who are they and why are they your favorite?
  14. Shawn Gossman

    Unplugging

    How often do you try to unplug? As in get away from technology and just get into nature.
  15. Shawn Gossman

    Last bike photo on your phone!

    Show us the last photo you took with your phone on your bike!
  16. Shawn Gossman

    Winter kit

    When do you break out your winter kit? What does the temperature and weather have to be?
  17. Shawn Gossman

    Winter races

    Aside from the Dirty South in March, do any of you know of any good winter bike rides/races to go to? Surely, there are still some going on during the colder months. If not, that might need to change!
  18. Shawn Gossman

    Winter: Slow down? Increase?

    In the winter months, do you typically slow down with your cycling routines? Or do you take advantage of the lack of bugs and heat and increase your rides? Or do you try to just do a lot of indoor trainer cycling? If so, do you ride on the trainer as much as you would outside when it's nice?
  19. Shawn Gossman

    Gravel Bike Event Tunnel Hill Ride

    I'm partnering with RideIllinois.org this Friday at 3:30 PM at the trailhead for Tunnel Hill State Trail at the Village of Tunnel Hill. We're going to ride to Breeden Trestle and back - around 5- or 6-miles total. It's a short evening ride for anyone of all ages. Very family friendly which is...
  20. Shawn Gossman

    SAG Stops

    How would you all rate typical SAG stops at organized bike rides? Do you think SAG stops need more options? Is it enough? Is it not enough? What would you change if you were in charge of a SAG stop for an organized bike ride or even a race?
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