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  1. Shawn Gossman

    Beautiful Southern Ride Ended

    The folks who put on the Beautiful Southern Ride in Carbondale have decided to end the annual ride. I hate to hear it. That's another great ride in Southern Illinois that's gone. I know the Superman Ride in Metropolis isn't doing as well as it used to do. I hope they continue it.
  2. Shawn Gossman

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

    I should be. My vision is getting worse and I can't stand pushing things into my eyes. LOL
  3. Shawn Gossman

    First Cycling Photo of the Year

    Nice!
  4. Shawn Gossman

    First Cycling Photo of the Year

    Show me your first cycling photo for 2025!
  5. Shawn Gossman

    Bicycle Illinois

    Sounds like what I would do LOL
  6. Shawn Gossman

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

    I wear safety glasses at least. I had something get in my eye a few years ago and it was so bad I couldn't drive for a week. So, I'll always wear something now.
  7. Shawn Gossman

    What are you doing for New Year?

    Man, it does wonder for me as far as leg strength goes. I have some pretty powerful legs. Waist up? I could stand to lose a few pounds LOL
  8. Shawn Gossman

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

    If you find something good for the ears and face/head, let me know. That's where I struggle the most.
  9. Shawn Gossman

    Bicycle Illinois

    Like the AmTrak? If so, what's that like? What do you have to do?
  10. Shawn Gossman

    RAIL South

    The traffic ain't bad. There are some challenging hills though :D
  11. Shawn Gossman

    RAIL South

    Have you ever got to do the TransAm Southern IL ride? Cave-in-Rock to Chester.
  12. Shawn Gossman

    Capital City Century

    That's okay. We welcome any bike races and rides that are either in the region or close by :)
  13. Shawn Gossman

    How many miles in 2024?

    I had a goal of 2,000. I only got 1,200 but that's more than 2023. Buying the gravel bike had made me want to ride more. This year I'm going to do that. I might even get a trainer and figure out how to ride in the house somewhere.
  14. Shawn Gossman

    What are you doing for New Year?

    I lead a 13-person hike at One Horse Gap.
  15. Shawn Gossman

    Last Ride of 2024

    I think I saw a video with you in it - was it this ride?
  16. Shawn Gossman

    Cycling Christmas?

    Coffee cups are a great gift! I also got a book authored by me but written entirely by AI.
  17. Shawn Gossman

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

    The winter jersey is nice. Very comfortable and true to size.
  18. Shawn Gossman

    Bicycle Illinois

    Hmmm. I need to keep that in mind, I turn 41 on the starting day haha.
  19. Shawn Gossman

    Rain gear

    Summer rain around here is fine for me to ride in though I like to stay off the main roads because of the crazy drivers.
  20. Shawn Gossman

    Happy New Year + Upcoming Bike Events

    Howdy Folks, First of all, I want to wish you all a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you get a ride in on the first day or a hike even :D Upcoming Bike Ride I've added a bunch of upcoming road bike events and a few gravel events to the calendar. Please add any other events that I missed. For...
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