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    Trek Checkpoint next to ice and snow
    • Shawn Gossman
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    Specialized Chisel Full Suspension Mountain Bike
    • Shawn Gossman
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  3. 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...
  4. Shawn Gossman

    Hot Tea

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

    Show your newest bike!

    Post a pic of the newest bike you have. Tell us about it and why you got it! :) I picked me up this new Specialized Chisel. It's my first full suspension mountain bike and my first Specialized. I usually buy Trek. I got it because I've been riding a 14-year-old heavy hard tail that rattles...
  6. Shawn Gossman

    Bikepacking gear

    Do any of you own any bikepacking gear at all? If so, what gear do you own? Show off your gear here!
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    Cycling Pet Peeves

    Got any pet peeves about cycling, cyclists, or the industry? Say them here!
  8. Shawn Gossman

    Gravel Bike Event Tunnel Hill Evening Rides

    I'm thinking about starting a weekly evening ride at Tunnel Hill State Trail. For now, we'd definitely be riding in the dark. Would any of you be interested in this? If so, what days?
  9. Shawn Gossman

    Favorite local bike shops

    What are you favorite local bike shops in Southern Illinois? Why do you love them so much? How long have you been using them?
  10. Shawn Gossman

    Snow cycling

    Nice!
  11. Shawn Gossman

    Sick

    My wife has it now. She blames me! LOL
  12. Shawn Gossman

    Gravel Bike Event Dirty South (East Side)

    How many people ended up doing that?
  13. Shawn Gossman

    Winter Cycling

    I'd take mud over ice...
  14. Shawn Gossman

    Cycling Jackets

    Well, how about if it's cold on Dirty South day?
  15. Shawn Gossman

    Cycling Sunset

    Yeah. It's doing me good for run training and biking.... working my legs out nonetheless. I really enjoy trail running!
  16. Shawn Gossman

    Early morning riding routes

    Dr. Rom!
  17. Shawn Gossman

    Dirty South Roubaix 2026

    I heard in some cases. But in the parts where it was blowing you back was a bit tiring. I can't really blame the winds too much though because I didn't train for it and that's my fault lol
  18. Shawn Gossman

    13's new trail

    I don't blame you! I live in Metropolis now. I used to live in Hurst. They'd get this trail made when I moved away from it of course lol
  19. Shawn Gossman

    Coldest you've ridden in

    Doing that... on cold days in Southern Illinois, I bet you'd be fine in a short sleeve jersey and bib shorts LOL
  20. Shawn Gossman

    Cycling Santa's List 2025

    I'll look into those! Is waxing that much better than traditional lube?
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