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  1. Shawn Gossman

    Help Bike Southern Illinois grow!

    Howdy Friends, This forum could be a lot better if we had more members who wanted to post more often. If you know of anyone who might like to join, please invite them over. Let's grow this community into something better. :) P.s. something not on social media...
  2. Shawn Gossman

    Paid apps

    What apps on your phone do you pay for? Why do you pay for them?
  3. Shawn Gossman

    Black and white

    Anyone ever edit their cycling photos to be black and white? Would that be cool or lame? Got any examples? Post them here!
  4. Shawn Gossman

    Sealant

    Tubeless riders: How often are you adding new sealant to your tires? What sealant are you using these days and why that brand?
  5. Shawn Gossman

    Most common beginner cycling mistakes

    What is the most common beginner cycling mistakes you see riders making? Why do you think they make these mistakes so often? How would you suggest they fix these mistakes?
  6. Shawn Gossman

    Road Bike Event 2026 Ride the Fault Line

    https://www.ridethefault.com/ June 7-13, 2026
  7. Shawn Gossman

    Not riding there!!

    Where in Southern Illinois will you not go riding? This could be for road, gravel, and mountain bike riding. Why will you not ride at this location?
  8. Shawn Gossman

    Happy Holidays!!

    Howdy Y'all, I just wanted to take the time to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season. If you don't celebrate, have a great week and weekend, nonetheless. Stay safe everyone!
  9. Shawn Gossman

    Lazy Day

    What's a lazy day look like for you? A rest day away from cycling that is...
  10. Shawn Gossman

    Favorite cycling YouTubers

    Who are you binge watching on YouTube? What cycling influencers are your favorite and why?
  11. Shawn Gossman

    What's in your saddle bag?

    I probably carry too much... Spare tube (just in case tubeless fails) Patch kit Tire plug kit Chain lube Tire levers Multitool AXS battery and charger with small power pack Cell phone charging cord Hydration tablets Gels A small first aid kit TP How about you all? What are you packing? And am...
  12. Shawn Gossman

    How do you ride?

    When riding your bike, are you riding by heart rate, power, or just vibes? Is cycling just a fitness thing to you or is it much more than that?
  13. Shawn Gossman

    Road Bike Event 2026 Grand Illinois Bike Tour

    https://rideillinois.org/events/2026-grand-illinois-bike-tour/
  14. Shawn Gossman

    Local Wildlife Encounters on the Bike

    While cycling in Southern Illinois, have any of your experienced any interesting wildlife encounters at all? I'd love to hear your stories of seeing wildlife while on your bike in this area! Pictures are a plus! :D
  15. Shawn Gossman

    Most used phone app

    What phone app do you use the most? I probably use Meta Business the most.
  16. Shawn Gossman

    Stable footage

    What are doing to stabilize your cycling video footage? Are any of you using different tricks, settings, or equipment for this?
  17. Shawn Gossman

    Rain gear

    Has anyone tried rain gear that is specific to cyclists? I'm looking for rain gear that actually works and doesn't turn the ride into a sauna. Anyone have any good suggestions for cycling rain gear?
  18. Shawn Gossman

    Choose one...

    If you had to only choose one style of biking out of road, gravel, or mountain biking, which would you choose? Why is this?
  19. Shawn Gossman

    Safe gravel roads in the area

    Do you have some favorite gravel roads to ride in Southern Illinois? I'm talking about gravel roads that feel the safest. Maybe ones less traveled by car drivers or trucks. With all the gravel roads we have still in our area, which ones are your go-to roads?
  20. Shawn Gossman

    Could you go car-free right now?

    With all the things you do in life right now, could you go completely car-free and use your bike as your main and only vehicle? Would it need to be an e-bike or could you do fine with an analog bike? Why couldn't you do this at this time?
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