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  1. Shawn Gossman

    Road Bike Event 37th Metropolis Kiwanis Superman Bicycle Ride

    The Superman Bike Ride in Metropolis is going on this year on June 14, 2025. I've registered for the 60-mile ride. I think I'm going to try to stay with the pack this year, put a little effort into speed. Registration is weird. Register online at: Superman Bicycle Ride – Kiwanis Club of...
  2. Shawn Gossman

    How was the Glen Vegas Race?

    That's crazy man. I wonder if it's a nutrition thing.
  3. Shawn Gossman

    What's your biggest cycling weakness?

    Mine is speed. I need to get faster. I never group ride because I can never keep up with the group. I think I need to focus on getting faster this year. How about you all? What's your biggest cycling weakness and do you plan to ever overcome it?
  4. Shawn Gossman

    Gravel Bike Event Tour de Tunnel (Second Annual Edition)

    Nearly 70 riders registered - are you one of them? If not, register soon. The price goes up on the 16th, and t-shirts will no longer be available. It's all on the Tunnel Hill State Trail. May 24, 2025 at 9:30 am. We have a 10, 20, and 40 mile ride...
  5. Shawn Gossman

    How was the Glen Vegas Race?

    Do you cramp up often? What do you think was the cause?
  6. Shawn Gossman

    Cotton Crochet Cycling Gloves

    Every time I've went barehanded, the shock makes my hands hurt, especially mountain biking.
  7. Shawn Gossman

    How was the Glen Vegas Race?

    That would suck!
  8. Shawn Gossman

    Cotton Crochet Cycling Gloves

    Really? Why is that?
  9. Shawn Gossman

    How was the Glen Vegas Race?

    Did you participate in the race? I wasn't able to make it this year. How was it? How did you do?
  10. Shawn Gossman

    Cotton Crochet Cycling Gloves

    I honestly thought it was an April Fools' Joke! https://aerotechdesigns.com/products/extra-thick-wild-print-crochet-gloves What do you all think about this cycling glove?
  11. Shawn Gossman

    Tariffs

    Yeah. I have about everything I need but I'll still go to them for work when I need it.
  12. Shawn Gossman

    Stretching

    Who here consistently stretches? Do you find it to be helpful as a cyclist? I want to stretch more but I suck at it.
  13. Shawn Gossman

    Tariffs

    Are any of you anxious about what the tariffs will bring to the cycling community? Have you been stocking up on anything lately?
  14. Shawn Gossman

    Upcoming rides and races?

    What upcoming rides and races this spring and summer are you looking forward to the most? Why?
  15. Shawn Gossman

    32er Mountain Bikes

    And I can only imagine the cost that bike (and sadly any bike) is going to have with the tariffs. I'm glad I have the bikes I want but I feel sorry for bike shops.
  16. Shawn Gossman

    Flooded Route Reports

    Report flooding along your cycling route to warn other riders and help them plan better. Have any of you experienced any flooding on your route yet? Or are you staying off the road for the time being?
  17. Shawn Gossman

    32er Mountain Bikes

    My MTB is a 29er (Trek Marlin 29er) and I love the hell out of it!
  18. Shawn Gossman

    Gravel Bike Event Assault of Williams Hill

    Hopefully you guys can do it. If it floods Williams Hill, we're all in trouble.
  19. Shawn Gossman

    Road Bike Event Ride to the Sky

    Poor Gabe lol
  20. Shawn Gossman

    32er Mountain Bikes

    Have you tried a 29er? Do you like it at all?
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