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  1. Shawn Gossman

    Road Bike Event 2026 Grand Illinois Bike Tour

    https://rideillinois.org/events/2026-grand-illinois-bike-tour/
  2. 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
  3. Shawn Gossman

    Rain gear

    Summer wet doesn't require layers to prevent hypothermia and frost bite lol
  4. Shawn Gossman

    Stable footage

    Yes. They are!
  5. Shawn Gossman

    Rain gear

    Summer wet it better than winter wet!
  6. Shawn Gossman

    Choose one...

    100% I think it's a breakthrough in cycling altogether!
  7. Shawn Gossman

    Safe gravel roads in the area

    I need to get up that way more often!
  8. Shawn Gossman

    Favorite local quick loops?

    Nice. I feel like I've ridden some of that during the Beautiful Southern ride back when they did that.
  9. Shawn Gossman

    Pet Peeves

    They get a little easier south of 13!
  10. Shawn Gossman

    Pet Peeves

    It's why when traveling, I always tick the option "Avoid highways" on Google Maps lol. Sure, it usually adds 2-4 hours but at least I can enjoy the drive without raging into cardiac arrest.
  11. Shawn Gossman

    Most used phone app

    Nice. Music? Podcasts? Both?
  12. Shawn Gossman

    Not so loved movie...

    Me either. I really only watch TV a few times a year. I do watch a lot of YouTube, though.
  13. Shawn Gossman

    Stable footage

    I used to not. However, I've invested in the new GoPro gimbal. Why? Because low light and the GoPro onboard stabilization don't get along. The footage becomes jittery and hard to watch when filming in nature where a thicker canopy exists or it's getting dark out. With a gimbal, everything is...
  14. Shawn Gossman

    Rain gear

    But breathable and vented is my main concern or its won't be waterproof after long as I will sweat.
  15. Shawn Gossman

    Choose one...

    I'd choose gravel. I can road bike with a gravel bike and even hit some single track. Gravel bike is the new hybrid!
  16. Shawn Gossman

    Gravel Bike Event Dirty South (East Side)

    Oh yeah. They have the tallest waterfall in southern Illinois, too.
  17. Shawn Gossman

    Could you go car-free right now?

    That would be my biggest "get used to" issue. I like to go hiking. I like to go hiking everywhere including out of state. Truck required.
  18. Shawn Gossman

    Last Minute Cycling Deals

    Yeah. Not bad.
  19. Shawn Gossman

    Last Minute Cycling Deals

    REI has some sales still going on for last minute cycling deals https://www.rei.com/c/cycling/f/scd-deals
  20. Shawn Gossman

    The Unpopular Opinion Thread

    Just post your unpopular opinions. Keep it fun, not hateful. :) Unpopular opinion: We need more public restrooms in larger urban areas.
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