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  1. Shawn Gossman

    Last Ride Stats!

    Mine was Friday. 40 miles on Tunnel Hill State Trail I hadn't ridden in a while because of cold weather, rain, and a big work project. But @618Gravel and I did a fun forty, and it was a good time! My gravel bike needs work.
  2. Shawn Gossman

    Is Expensive Cycling Apparel Really Worth It, or Is It Just Hype?

    See, I have some Pactimo stuff, too. My Townsend, TN kit is Pactimo. It's nice but my Black Bibs stuff fits me way better and to be is way more comfortable. Black Bibs is a premium cycling apparel that the company just forgot to put a bigger price tag on haha. The same with NeoPro!
  3. Shawn Gossman

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

    I think this is the biggest point here. No matter the style of bike, more people on them will get the attention of more people who can bring about a better infrastructure.
  4. Shawn Gossman

    Is Expensive Cycling Apparel Really Worth It, or Is It Just Hype?

    Do premium brands like Rapha, Castelli, or Assos truly outperform budget options? What features matter most in cycling apparel: comfort, durability, aerodynamics, or style? Have you ever felt the difference between cheap and expensive gear on long rides? Is cycling apparel becoming more about...
  5. Shawn Gossman

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

    Are e-bikes enhancing the cycling experience, or are they unfair to traditional cyclists? Should e-bikes be restricted on trails like the Tunnel Hill State Trail or other routes? Do e-bikes cause more trail wear and maintenance issues? Are e-bikes making cycling more accessible, or do they...
  6. Shawn Gossman

    Christmas Plans

    Nice. I do in-law stuff on Christmas Eve. Our staff is on Christmas morning. My parents stuff Christmas evening. Day after Christmas, I'm wore out LOL
  7. Shawn Gossman

    Dirty South 2025 Now Open!

    What? :o I figured you'd be on day 1!
  8. Shawn Gossman

    Christmas Plans

    What are your plans for Christmas? How do you celebrate?
  9. Shawn Gossman

    Dirty South 2025 Now Open!

    And then it was full!
  10. Shawn Gossman

    Dirty South 2025 Now Open!

    https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/IL/AltoPass/TheDirtySouthRoubaix100k It fills up fast folks! Registered for the 100K this year.
  11. Shawn Gossman

    Big fan from Chicago

    Welcome to Bike Southern Illinois! Thanks for becoming a member :)
  12. Shawn Gossman

    Thanksgiving Plans?

    I need to go check that trail out. I've not ridden it in at least 10 years, and it wasn't as good back then I bet haha.
  13. Shawn Gossman

    What’s the one piece of gear you can’t ride without?

    My job now required a lot of critical thinking and investigation, so I'm right there with you.
  14. Shawn Gossman

    Thanksgiving Plans?

    I'm hosting a free group hike on Black Friday :) I know they typically do some kind of bike ride, too.
  15. Shawn Gossman

    What’s the one piece of gear you can’t ride without?

    I used to ride without a helmet on Tunnel Hill. Now I try to wear one regardless.
  16. Shawn Gossman

    2024 Santa's Cycling Wish List

    Hot!
  17. Shawn Gossman

    Thanksgiving Plans?

    Any big Thanksgiving plans?
  18. Shawn Gossman

    Show us your first bike!

    Here's mine. A Gravity Basecamp that I got on Bikes Direct. It was a great mountain bike. I still have it.
  19. Shawn Gossman

    What’s the one piece of gear you can’t ride without?

    For me, it would be my cycling gloves. It will cripple my hands for about a week if I forget to wear them. How about you? What’s the one piece of gear you can’t ride without?
  20. Shawn Gossman

    Aside from Southern Illinois...

    If you could cycle anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why would you choose this area?
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