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  1. Shawn Gossman

    Banning e-bikes from bike trails

    It appears Harrisburg will be banning e-bikes from their city bike trail. NOTE, their trail is not a part of Tunnel Hill State Trail although it connects to it. Feazle Street and south is IDNR and e-bikes are allowed on it. How do you all feel about this ban? Some cyclists dislike e-bikes...
  2. Shawn Gossman

    Help Bike Southern Illinois Grow!

    Hey folks, We'd love to grow this forum. Please help us grow it by inviting your bike-loving friends to join. The more members, the better! Thank you for your support.
  3. Shawn Gossman

    Shawnee Hills Trail Races

    Any of you signed up for Shawnee Hills Trail Races or have you done it in the past? I signed up for the half marathon in August. It's my first one and I'm excited about it. Hoping the weather is nice.
  4. Shawn Gossman

    Your bike leaning on the bluffage!

    Show me a photo of your bike leaning on the bluffage or bluff :D
  5. Shawn Gossman

    Gels, chews, etc.

    Many of us get different electrolytes, gels, chews, and bars for cycling nutrition and fuel. If you're one of them, what ones do you get? I like Black Cherry Cliff Blocks with Caffeine for chews, Jet Blackberry GU for gels, Powerbar 5 Electrolyte Tabs for hydration, Kate's real food mini bars...
  6. Shawn Gossman

    Who's doing Tour de Corn?

    Tour de Corn is this weekend. I'm not doing it this year but I'm going to try hard to make it next year. I mainly want to do it for the food, LOL.
  7. Shawn Gossman

    What style of cycling do you like best?

    Out of all the types and styles of cycling, which do you prefer the most? Vote and tell us why you chose your answer!
  8. Shawn Gossman

    LBL Gravel

    Not Southern Illinois but close... I rode about 10 miles on a mix of gravel and paved roads at Land Between the Lakes in KY. It was a lot of fun! Mostly gravel, no dogs chasing you, very little traffic. Some roads are all to yourself because trees are down. But man, that area is hilly. Almost...
  9. Shawn Gossman

    Best hot weather cycling kit

    Do any of you have cycling kits made for hot weather? If so, what kit, and do you think it really does help?
  10. Shawn Gossman

    Do you compete on organized rides?

    Most of the time, an organized ride is not a race. No one is watching for who gets back first and no awards are given out. However, some of us are competitive, nonetheless. Are you one of these types of cyclists? Do you try to win during organized charity-type bike rides?
  11. Shawn Gossman

    Will you bike in this heat?

    100 degrees and 107 humidity. Would you bike outside in this heat? If yes, what are you doing to stay safe and cool?
  12. Shawn Gossman

    Road Bike Event Spokes for Strokes Bike Ride

    Sat July 12, 2025 Paducah, KY 42003 US https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Paducah/SpokesForStrokes2025
  13. Shawn Gossman

    Road Bike Event Misaligned Minds Bike Ride

    Sat September 20, 2025 West Paducah, KY 42086 US https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/WestPaducah/MisalignedMinds?fbclid=IwY2xjawK_1n9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE2ckoyQ2dyQ0VGQVM2OEc1AR5hRYDNKNQV_ZzGEw24JBGwrDb1zUxBC43JBd_JTeqQsbmjC_SsmgZsdDEbGA_aem_pPYTI4Pc-xOs9XPf89VVZg
  14. Shawn Gossman

    Padded versus Unpadded (Tights)

    When wearing tights for like cool and colder weather: Do you wear padded tights, or do you wear unpadded tights as a layer over your padded shorts/bibs? Here lately I've been taking a liking to my insulted padded bib tights or my non-insulated padded bib tights when it's colder. I feel like...
  15. Shawn Gossman

    Are we ever going to catch a break?

    Seems like the rain and wind is non-stop this year! I might have to invest in a trainer before too long. Has all the rain and wind messed with your biking or training at all this year?
  16. Shawn Gossman

    Show me the bike you use the most!

    100%, my Trek Checkpoint is what I ride the most these days! Gravel for the win! Let's see yours!
  17. Shawn Gossman

    Superman Ride Thoughts

    The Superman ride in Metro was small this year. I feel like less than last year. If it wasn't for CRCC riders, they might have had to cancel it, really. I have a feeling that it's not going to keep going. I hate that we're losing all the bike rides and races but it all seems to be the same...
  18. Shawn Gossman

    Worst Weather

    What's the worst weather you've ever biked in? Would you ever do it again? Why or why not?
  19. Shawn Gossman

    Road Bike Event 37th Metropolis Kiwanis Superman Bicycle Ride

    The Superman Bike Ride in Metropolis is going on this year on June 14, 2025. I've registered for the 60-mile ride. I think I'm going to try to stay with the pack this year, put a little effort into speed. Registration is weird. Register online at: Superman Bicycle Ride – Kiwanis Club of...
  20. Shawn Gossman

    What's your biggest cycling weakness?

    Mine is speed. I need to get faster. I never group ride because I can never keep up with the group. I think I need to focus on getting faster this year. How about you all? What's your biggest cycling weakness and do you plan to ever overcome it?
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