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  1. Shawn Gossman

    Marion Cyclist

    And on Wednesdays, they mountain bike at Touch of Nature (unless they've had rain) and that's fun, too. I need to make it back to one of them!
  2. Shawn Gossman

    Banning e-bikes from bike trails

    I am aware of a division between regular cyclists and e-cyclists. But I also look at this way: We regular cyclists have been fighting for our right to exist for decades, right? Would be hypocrites to say e-cyclists shouldn't have the same rights as us? I mean, our bikes aren't traditional...
  3. Shawn Gossman

    Gels, chews, etc.

    Interesting on the lemonade. That seems to work pretty well?
  4. Shawn Gossman

    Marion Cyclist

    Typically, it's determined by the weather. The bike shops number is (618) 457-4521 and you could always call the day before :)
  5. Shawn Gossman

    LBL Gravel

    I always drive across it. I hate the interstate.
  6. Shawn Gossman

    Banning e-bikes from bike trails

    I agree. And now it's seeming like more and more that the city's meth heads and up-to-no-good people are the reason behind this. So, basically, ban the e-bikes instead of going after the real problem which is drugs. All I can do is shake my head.
  7. Shawn Gossman

    Marion Cyclist

    Welcome to the forum @inlinejoe Glad to have you here!
  8. Shawn Gossman

    Banning e-bikes from bike trails

    It appears Harrisburg will be banning e-bikes from their city bike trail. NOTE, their trail is not a part of Tunnel Hill State Trail although it connects to it. Feazle Street and south is IDNR and e-bikes are allowed on it. How do you all feel about this ban? Some cyclists dislike e-bikes...
  9. Shawn Gossman

    Help Bike Southern Illinois Grow!

    Hey folks, We'd love to grow this forum. Please help us grow it by inviting your bike-loving friends to join. The more members, the better! Thank you for your support.
  10. Shawn Gossman

    Shawnee Hills Trail Races

    Any of you signed up for Shawnee Hills Trail Races or have you done it in the past? I signed up for the half marathon in August. It's my first one and I'm excited about it. Hoping the weather is nice.
  11. Shawn Gossman

    Your bike leaning on the bluffage!

    Show me a photo of your bike leaning on the bluffage or bluff :D
  12. Shawn Gossman

    Gels, chews, etc.

    Many of us get different electrolytes, gels, chews, and bars for cycling nutrition and fuel. If you're one of them, what ones do you get? I like Black Cherry Cliff Blocks with Caffeine for chews, Jet Blackberry GU for gels, Powerbar 5 Electrolyte Tabs for hydration, Kate's real food mini bars...
  13. Shawn Gossman

    Who's doing Tour de Corn?

    Tour de Corn is this weekend. I'm not doing it this year but I'm going to try hard to make it next year. I mainly want to do it for the food, LOL.
  14. Shawn Gossman

    What style of cycling do you like best?

    Out of all the types and styles of cycling, which do you prefer the most? Vote and tell us why you chose your answer!
  15. Shawn Gossman

    LBL Gravel

    Good Lord! LOL
  16. Shawn Gossman

    Will you bike in this heat?

    I'm going to gravel bike Tunnel Hill today. Hoping for a good ride.
  17. Shawn Gossman

    What's your biggest cycling weakness?

    I'm 40 now and in all honesty, I am faster and better at cycling now than I was in my mid-20s when I got my first bike, but I was in bad shape back then. A lot bigger, smoked 2 packs a day, drank a lot of beer, and wasn't very active.
  18. Shawn Gossman

    LBL Gravel

    You biked to LBL from Herrin, Illinois? Where did you cross the Ohio at?
  19. Shawn Gossman

    LBL Gravel

    Not Southern Illinois but close... I rode about 10 miles on a mix of gravel and paved roads at Land Between the Lakes in KY. It was a lot of fun! Mostly gravel, no dogs chasing you, very little traffic. Some roads are all to yourself because trees are down. But man, that area is hilly. Almost...
  20. Shawn Gossman

    Best hot weather cycling kit

    I got a summer cycling kit from The Black Bibs. The bibs feel like a liner but my wife told me she can't see anything through them. I've noticed other companies are selling similar kits.
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