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    What are you doing for New Year?

    Hiking makes me tired to just think about
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    Is Expensive Cycling Apparel Really Worth It, or Is It Just Hype?

    I like the bib tights, my favorite piece of winter kit. Haven't tried their jerseys though
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    Cycling Christmas?

    I got a few coffee cups and a shirt
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    Last Ride of 2024

    Last ride was Monday December 30th. Distance: 77.8 km | 48.3 miles Elevation: 566 m | 1857 ft Avg Speed: 26.3 kph | 16.3 mph Location: My house to Carbondale and back Little chilly especially when I was in shorts and short sleeve jersey on sunday.
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    What are you doing for New Year?

    Went to bed at 9PM, then rode down to Alto Pass to join St. Nicks CC on a pass through the half dirty
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    How many miles in 2024?

    Not enough. 5200 miles, not sure how many are on the road v trainer v gravel v mtb. I did not beat 2023, it's okay. I'll try to get 10000 miles this year
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    Rain gear

    I'm guessing you're a big fan of cleaning your bike too :)
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    Is Expensive Cycling Apparel Really Worth It, or Is It Just Hype?

    I'm mostly in the market for winter kit right now as I really enjoyed my bike commute this week and can see myself doing it more. If for nothing else but to get more hours on the bike.
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    Should E-Bikes Be Allowed on Southern Illinois Trails? Why or Why Not?

    Riding etiquette is a problem even with acoustic riders though. The problem is there is no way to enforce rules that people should be informed of the proper procedures for ripping down a road at 20+ mph around walkers, joggers, and other cyclists.
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    Rain gear

    I don't ride in the rain
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    Is Expensive Cycling Apparel Really Worth It, or Is It Just Hype?

    Well Black Bibs doesn't make their money from that line. It's probably a low profit margin. They make money on the Starlight Apparel line
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    Last Ride Stats!

    My morning commute today. I'm thinking this is actually doable when the weather isn't miserable
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    Should E-Bikes Be Allowed on Southern Illinois Trails? Why or Why Not?

    25 for me
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    Should E-Bikes Be Allowed on Southern Illinois Trails? Why or Why Not?

    Is cycling a sport or a method of travel? Arguably most people across the world use cycling as a mode of transportation, very few few folks on a bike are in it for sport. If you need proof on that stop by any bike shop and look at the bikes they're working on. It's typically a commuter bike...
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    Is Expensive Cycling Apparel Really Worth It, or Is It Just Hype?

    The challenge is ALWAYS: Define expensive. I've ever had a super fancy kit like rapha, casetilli or assos. That being said I've worn pactimo kit and its nice. Arguably nicer than my black bibs stuff. That being said, I dont see myself really moving away from black bibs as the cost is reasonable.
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    Dirty South 2025 Now Open!

    Nah, I can ride that course any day of the week that I want. Figured i would put myself on the waitlist and let some non-locals have the opportunity.
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    Dirty South 2025 Now Open!

    I didn't even get signed up in time. I'm joining the waitlist.
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    Christmas Plans

    Probably a long trainer ride unless the weather is nice, then maybe a gravel ride.
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    Dirty South 2025 Now Open!

    I saw 600 on the first day
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    Thanksgiving Plans?

    I didn't make it, it was a bit of a crazy day for me.
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