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  1. Shawn's Cycling Pictures

    Shawn's Cycling Pictures

    Just some of my personal cycling pics!
  2. 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...
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    Tunnel Hill State Trail
    • Shawn Gossman
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    Gravel bike leaning against the tunnel opening in snow
    • Shawn Gossman
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    • Category: Cycling Photos
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    Trek Checkpoint next to ice and snow
    • Shawn Gossman
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    • Category: Cycling Photos
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    Specialized Chisel Full Suspension Mountain Bike
    • Shawn Gossman
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  7. Shawn Gossman

    The Black and Gray Adventure Bib

    The Black Bibs has a deal going on right now with their Black and Gray Adventure Bibs which has side pockets and a rear pocket. https://theblackbibs.com/collections/sale/products/adventure-bib-gray-band Limited edition. $65 (was $85) I picked me up a pair!
  8. Shawn Gossman

    POLICY Cycling Marketplace Rules and Important Information

    Howdy all, The Cycling Marketplace is where you can buy, sell, and swap bikes, components, and cycling-related items. In order for this section to exist, we have to have a few rules, which are as follows: Cycling items only. Non-cycling items are not allowed here. Buyer beware: Use at your...
  9. Shawn Gossman

    Do you watch the news?

    It's depressing. I watch it to know what's going on but it's so hard to get past the bias from both sides. How about you all? Do you watch the news?
  10. Shawn Gossman

    New Feature Premium Member Benefits

    The following benefits can be enjoyed by all premium members: Premium Member Banner Under Username Custom User Title Access to Premium Badges (Coming soon) Access to Premium/Staff Sections No time limited on editing content (aside from Direct Messages) Bypass flooding and spamming control 10...
  11. 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...
  12. Shawn Gossman

    Hot Tea

    Anyone drink hot tea at all? I've been really getting into QuikTea Chia Tea at night.
  13. 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...
  14. 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!
  15. Shawn Gossman

    Cycling Pet Peeves

    Got any pet peeves about cycling, cyclists, or the industry? Say them here!
  16. 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?
  17. 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?
  18. Shawn Gossman

    Snow cycling

    Nice!
  19. Shawn Gossman

    Sick

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

    Gravel Bike Event Dirty South (East Side)

    How many people ended up doing that?
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