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  1. Shawn Gossman

    Friday's Gravel Ride at Tunnel Hill State Trail

    Last Friday I went for a normal 20 miles ride with the gravel bike. Vienna to Tunnel Hill Trailhead and back. It was cold when I loaded up. I put on my thermal bib shorts, thermal leg warmers, thermal jersey, and a windbreaker. I had to stop and put on full fingered gloves, too. I'd hopes to...
  2. Shawn Gossman

    Do you try to be faster cyclist?

    Do you continue to work on being a faster cyclist? Aside from racing, what would be the reasons for being a faster cyclist? Are you getting successful at getting faster? What tactics have you used to get faster at cycling? What would you recommend to a new cyclist wanting to work on their speed?
  3. Shawn Gossman

    My review of the Garmin Edge 540 cycling computer

    I've written a review of the Garmin Edge 540 cycling computer on my beginner cycling tips blog. https://www.beginnercyclingtips.com/garmin-edge-540-cycling-computer-review/ Feel free to check it out :)
  4. Shawn Gossman

    Would you be a cycling content creator?

    There are a lot of cycling content creators on social media. If they do it right, they can monetize their brand and basically get paid to bike without having to be a racer. It's passive income, really. Could you see yourself becoming a cycling content creator? Why or why not?
  5. Shawn Gossman

    East Side Dirty South

    If we could make an East Side Dirty South, where would you want it to be? What route do you think would be awesome for this?
  6. Shawn Gossman

    Will you ever go full e-bike?

    I have e-shifting for the first time with my gravel bike. I like it but I forget about it a lot and the battery runs down. I figured I would do that, so I bought a spare and I keep it with me LOL.
  7. Shawn Gossman

    SOIL Cycling Podcast

    Episode 12: Episode 13: Episode 14:
  8. Shawn Gossman

    Will you ever go full e-bike?

    If I couldn't ride a regular bike, I'd jump right on in the e-Bike scene. I want one now just to play with. I could go drive around backroads moving turtles off the road by e-Bike LOL
  9. Shawn Gossman

    Bibs vs. Non-Bibs

    Maybe you need to wear overalls :P
  10. Shawn Gossman

    First Fall of 2024 Mountain Bike Ride

    I was planning on going back Friday but I think the heavens are going to be opened up LOL I might try to go tomorrow after work for a quickie. I'm burned out on Tunnel Hill lol and in a MTB mood now haha
  11. Shawn Gossman

    The State of the Southern Illinois Cycling Scene

    We just have to keep going :) and work together. If there is anything I can ever do to help, you all know I will.
  12. Shawn Gossman

    The State of the Southern Illinois Cycling Scene

    The latest video by Matt G had me considering the problem with cycling culture in Southern Illinois. There is a great cycling scene in southern Illinois, but more strategy and direction with goals are needed to improve cycling. I feel like if we all worked together, we can make it happen. I...
  13. Shawn Gossman

    Spooky Catalyst Video

    I wanted to share this video of the race! For those of you who went, how did you do?
  14. Shawn Gossman

    Trail Running

    Anyone trail run at all? It seems to be a nice winter activity when it's too cold to ride outside.
  15. Shawn Gossman

    Worst cycling kit you've ever owned?

    What has been the worst cycling kit you have ever owned? Why do you say that?
  16. Shawn Gossman

    Will you ever go full e-bike?

    If you ever get to a point where you can no longer ride a traditional bicycle, would you consider going full e-bike? If not, why is this?
  17. Shawn Gossman

    Trek Checkmate

    Pretty premium! https://factorbikes.com/bikes/gravel-bikes
  18. Shawn Gossman

    How often do you take photos while cycling?

    At least one for the Strava right? :D
  19. Shawn Gossman

    Group birthday ride CRCC

    I think that's a good goal for your birthday, do the age in miles. Of course, for you, you'd do double it LOL
  20. Shawn Gossman

    Bibs vs. Non-Bibs

    Yeah, shorts tend to dig into my hips.
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