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  1. Shawn Gossman

    SAG Stops

    How would you all rate typical SAG stops at organized bike rides? Do you think SAG stops need more options? Is it enough? Is it not enough? What would you change if you were in charge of a SAG stop for an organized bike ride or even a race?
  2. Shawn Gossman

    Upcoming rides?

    Any good upcoming fall organized bike rides that are worth mentioning? What's on your cycling schedule this fall?
  3. Shawn Gossman

    Perfect Weather

    If I weren't sore from running a half-marathon, I'd take advantage of this weather and get on a bike. Hope you all are out there riding today. If yes, what did you do?
  4. Shawn Gossman

    My absence

    Hey folks, My father passed away last week. I'm having a harder time with it than I would had thought. It was unexpected and hours after I begged him to let me take him to a doctor. I've been quiet here lately and that's why. I'll be back to my normal self soon. :)
  5. Shawn Gossman

    Mountain Biking Team for Kids

    I group ride in Paducah on Mondays (road bike) and there are some kids that ride with us that are a part of the McCracken Mountain Biking racing team. It's turning into a pretty big thing over there. SEMO has it's Mudcats which is also a big deal. Isn't it time for Southern Illinois bike...
  6. Shawn Gossman

    Southern Illinois Cycling...

    In your opinion, what is the one thing that would make Southern Illinois better for cycling? If you could add or change one thing to make cycling better in this region, what would it be?
  7. Shawn Gossman

    13-year old Cycling Shorts

    I have a pair of cycling shorts that I bought 13 years ago from Aero Tech Designs. They're still in great shape, too! Back then, I paid around $20 for the shorts. ADT wasn't as known as it is today, either. But I liked that the shorts were made in America and they're super comfortable though I...
  8. Shawn Gossman

    Rides and race scheduling

    Do we have too many overlapping organized bike rides and racing events in the region? For example, Spokes for Strokes and Tour de Donut were on the same day. Both of these events are for a good cause and can be very popular. One event robs the other event of riders. Do you think race and ride...
  9. 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...
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Shawn Gossman

    Your bike leaning on the bluffage!

    Show me a photo of your bike leaning on the bluffage or bluff :D
  13. 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...
  14. 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.
  15. 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!
  16. 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...
  17. Shawn Gossman

    Best hot weather cycling kit

    Do any of you have cycling kits made for hot weather? If so, what kit, and do you think it really does help?
  18. Shawn Gossman

    Do you compete on organized rides?

    Most of the time, an organized ride is not a race. No one is watching for who gets back first and no awards are given out. However, some of us are competitive, nonetheless. Are you one of these types of cyclists? Do you try to win during organized charity-type bike rides?
  19. Shawn Gossman

    Will you bike in this heat?

    100 degrees and 107 humidity. Would you bike outside in this heat? If yes, what are you doing to stay safe and cool?
  20. Shawn Gossman

    Road Bike Event Spokes for Strokes Bike Ride

    Sat July 12, 2025 Paducah, KY 42003 US https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Paducah/SpokesForStrokes2025
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