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  1. Shawn Gossman

    Winter: Slow down? Increase?

    I hate riding inside. Probably because I've never had a good trainer setup. But I do increase my hikes and tackle more hillier routes so I am getting a good workout. I'll also be trail running more this winter, too.
  2. Shawn Gossman

    My First FS Mountain Bike

    I bought me a new mountain bike. Bike Surgeon ordered it and it's on its way. Specialized Chisel full suspension. It's my first full-suspension bike. It's also my first Specialized bike. Supposed to be the lightest alloy bike on the market. I'm really excited about it!
  3. Shawn Gossman

    Scheduled Downtime

    Howdy all, My hosting service will be doing some server upgrades mainly in the BIOS area. The maintenance process will begin Tuesday, October 14th at 12:00 AM (midnight) PT and will run until 4:00 AM PT. There will likely be downtime periods. In case you notice downtime, this is likely going...
  4. Shawn Gossman

    Favorite Local Racer

    Share some love. Who's your favorite local bike racer? A local "pro" if you will? Who are they and why are they your favorite?
  5. Shawn Gossman

    Unplugging

    How often do you try to unplug? As in get away from technology and just get into nature.
  6. Shawn Gossman

    Last bike photo on your phone!

    Show us the last photo you took with your phone on your bike!
  7. Shawn Gossman

    Winter kit

    When do you break out your winter kit? What does the temperature and weather have to be?
  8. Shawn Gossman

    Winter races

    Aside from the Dirty South in March, do any of you know of any good winter bike rides/races to go to? Surely, there are still some going on during the colder months. If not, that might need to change!
  9. Shawn Gossman

    Winter: Slow down? Increase?

    In the winter months, do you typically slow down with your cycling routines? Or do you take advantage of the lack of bugs and heat and increase your rides? Or do you try to just do a lot of indoor trainer cycling? If so, do you ride on the trainer as much as you would outside when it's nice?
  10. Shawn Gossman

    2025 St Louis CX season

    How do you feel the next day? More specifically, the next day after the first race of the year?
  11. Shawn Gossman

    2025 St Louis CX season

    I bet it's great exercise!
  12. Shawn Gossman

    Gravel Bike Event Tunnel Hill Ride

    I'm partnering with RideIllinois.org this Friday at 3:30 PM at the trailhead for Tunnel Hill State Trail at the Village of Tunnel Hill. We're going to ride to Breeden Trestle and back - around 5- or 6-miles total. It's a short evening ride for anyone of all ages. Very family friendly which is...
  13. Shawn Gossman

    Upcoming rides?

    I'm sure if I did cross, I'd fall all the time LOL
  14. 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...
  15. Shawn Gossman

    Upcoming rides?

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

    SAG Stops

    You're right. It really is about those who volunteer to run them more than anything else :)
  17. 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?
  18. Shawn Gossman

    My absence

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

    Upcoming rides?

    Any good upcoming fall organized bike rides that are worth mentioning? What's on your cycling schedule this fall?
  20. 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?
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