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  1. Shawn Gossman

    Lazy Day

    What's a lazy day look like for you? A rest day away from cycling that is...
  2. Shawn Gossman

    Favorite cycling YouTubers

    Who are you binge watching on YouTube? What cycling influencers are your favorite and why?
  3. Shawn Gossman

    What's in your saddle bag?

    I probably carry too much... Spare tube (just in case tubeless fails) Patch kit Tire plug kit Chain lube Tire levers Multitool AXS battery and charger with small power pack Cell phone charging cord Hydration tablets Gels A small first aid kit TP How about you all? What are you packing? And am...
  4. Shawn Gossman

    How do you ride?

    When riding your bike, are you riding by heart rate, power, or just vibes? Is cycling just a fitness thing to you or is it much more than that?
  5. Shawn Gossman

    Road Bike Event 2026 Grand Illinois Bike Tour

    https://rideillinois.org/events/2026-grand-illinois-bike-tour/
  6. Shawn Gossman

    Local Wildlife Encounters on the Bike

    While cycling in Southern Illinois, have any of your experienced any interesting wildlife encounters at all? I'd love to hear your stories of seeing wildlife while on your bike in this area! Pictures are a plus! :D
  7. Shawn Gossman

    Most used phone app

    What phone app do you use the most? I probably use Meta Business the most.
  8. Shawn Gossman

    Stable footage

    What are doing to stabilize your cycling video footage? Are any of you using different tricks, settings, or equipment for this?
  9. Shawn Gossman

    Rain gear

    Has anyone tried rain gear that is specific to cyclists? I'm looking for rain gear that actually works and doesn't turn the ride into a sauna. Anyone have any good suggestions for cycling rain gear?
  10. Shawn Gossman

    Choose one...

    If you had to only choose one style of biking out of road, gravel, or mountain biking, which would you choose? Why is this?
  11. Shawn Gossman

    Safe gravel roads in the area

    Do you have some favorite gravel roads to ride in Southern Illinois? I'm talking about gravel roads that feel the safest. Maybe ones less traveled by car drivers or trucks. With all the gravel roads we have still in our area, which ones are your go-to roads?
  12. Shawn Gossman

    Could you go car-free right now?

    With all the things you do in life right now, could you go completely car-free and use your bike as your main and only vehicle? Would it need to be an e-bike or could you do fine with an analog bike? Why couldn't you do this at this time?
  13. Shawn Gossman

    Not so loved movie...

    What’s a movie everyone loves that you just… didn’t?
  14. Shawn Gossman

    Bike leaning on stuff!

    Show your “bike leaning on something” shots below! Here's mine: Paducah Riverfront
  15. Shawn Gossman

    Winter Glove Strategy?

    Best winter glove strategy? Layered or single warmer pair? What brands and styles are we using?
  16. Shawn Gossman

    Cycling Rule You Stopped Following

    What’s one cycling “rule” you stopped following and got happier? Why did it make you happier?
  17. Shawn Gossman

    Favorite local quick loops?

    Share some favorite local quick loops in Southern Illinois? This could be for road biking, gravel, etc. What quick loops are worth checking out?
  18. Shawn Gossman

    New Feature Media Center

    Howdy Members, We've added a new feature to the forum, Media Center. Media Center allows you to upload cycling photos to a general cycling category or make your own photo albums that you can show to everyone or even just yourself. Note: Staff can see all images no matter what. All members get...
  19. Shawn Gossman

    Bike Southern Illinois - Latest Updates - December 2025

    Howdy everyone, The forum is slightly growing lately with new people coming in to chat with us. Welcome new people! Jump right in and be a part of the family here. :) And please invite others! Let's grow this thing! As for what's new: 1. I've added dual columns to the theme. If using a...
  20. Shawn Gossman

    Hot Tea

    Anyone drink hot tea at all? I've been really getting into QuikTea Chia Tea at night.
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