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  1. Shawn Gossman

    Upcoming rides?

    I'm sure if I did cross, I'd fall all the time LOL
  2. Shawn Gossman

    Hello!

    Welcome to the forum @Dunklin :) When I ride in that area, I love riding the Auto-Loop in Crab Orchard. A General Dynamics Ordinance facility is in the middle of it, but the roads are public. I also enjoyed riding at Giant City for the low traffic and hills. There are some pretty challenging...
  3. Shawn Gossman

    Upcoming rides?

    Have you ever crashed like that guy? LOL
  4. Shawn Gossman

    SAG Stops

    You're right. It really is about those who volunteer to run them more than anything else :)
  5. Shawn Gossman

    SAG Stops

    How would you all rate typical SAG stops at organized bike rides? Do you think SAG stops need more options? Is it enough? Is it not enough? What would you change if you were in charge of a SAG stop for an organized bike ride or even a race?
  6. Shawn Gossman

    My absence

    I'm back. It sucks, but you've got to keep on keeping on.
  7. Shawn Gossman

    Upcoming rides?

    Any good upcoming fall organized bike rides that are worth mentioning? What's on your cycling schedule this fall?
  8. Shawn Gossman

    Perfect Weather

    If I weren't sore from running a half-marathon, I'd take advantage of this weather and get on a bike. Hope you all are out there riding today. If yes, what did you do?
  9. Shawn Gossman

    Southern Illinois Cycling...

    Welcome!
  10. Shawn Gossman

    Southern Illinois Cycling...

    I'd be happy with wide enough shoulders for bikes without a damn rumble strip covering most of it.
  11. Shawn Gossman

    My absence

    Hey folks, My father passed away last week. I'm having a harder time with it than I would had thought. It was unexpected and hours after I begged him to let me take him to a doctor. I've been quiet here lately and that's why. I'll be back to my normal self soon. :)
  12. Shawn Gossman

    Southern Illinois Cycling...

    Me and wife like to spend the weekends together, so I rarely do bike stuff then. I do need to get over there and MTB at Touch some more.
  13. Shawn Gossman

    Hello!

    I might have to try a few NAs because I really liked the IPA taste. Bitter tastes to me are good. I drink coffee black and as strong as possible, as well.
  14. Shawn Gossman

    Hello!

    Yeah, they tend to stop for dinner and drinks. I quit drinking because alcohol gives me migraines anymore. But back when I did, I loved craft beer, particularly IPAs and would often drink one or two after a ride. The do Brewery road rides, too. Riding from one brewery to another and...
  15. Shawn Gossman

    Southern Illinois Cycling...

    Should be by the late week. Yesterday's ride wasn't too bad though. But I constantly had to wipe sweat from my face. Good seeing you!
  16. Shawn Gossman

    Southern Illinois Cycling...

    Yeah. Here lately, that's for sure!
  17. Shawn Gossman

    13-year old Cycling Shorts

    I have several kits from them. I like their kits a lot.
  18. Shawn Gossman

    Mountain Biking Team for Kids

    We need to change that! I think cycling parents are the answer! If I had kids or my step kids ever give me grandkids, I'd want more than anything to help them love cycling. I'd definitely be interested in doing it!
  19. Shawn Gossman

    Mountain Biking Team for Kids

    That's true. I feel like if adults are happy to help coach all these other sports teams, why not with MTB teams?
  20. Shawn Gossman

    Southern Illinois Cycling...

    I agree. E-Bikes and even regular bikes. There is an old gas station across the street from Ned's Shed. If I had that and the capital, I'd be a bike shop + rental shop right there. I'd restore it to make it look like it did as a gas station, too. Maybe put a couple of air tanks where the pumps...
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