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  1. 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?
  2. Shawn Gossman

    32er Mountain Bikes

    Have any of you heard about the new 32-inch mountain bike tire? I found an article about one company doing some crowdfunding for it: https://www.bikemag.com/news/a-32-inch-mountain-bike-dirtysixer-delivers-for-tall-riders-with-mtb-32er I have a 29er and personally love it. I kind of like the...
  3. Shawn Gossman

    TEMU cycling stuff

    Anyone ever bought anything cycling-related from TEMU? If so, what did you buy and how did it turn out?
  4. Shawn Gossman

    A tornado hit Tunnel Hill State Trail

    Around Shelby Road, where the trail goes under HWY-45, the tornado crossed the trail. I was told that the section is closed today, and the trail crew is working on clearing it up. We drove on 45 where the path was -- it's absolutely horrible looking. Very sad for those who lost their homes.
  5. Shawn Gossman

    Road Bike Event Ride to the Sky

    Event by St. Francis Community Animal Rescue & Education, Murphysboro, IL John A. Logan College Duration: 9 hr Public · Anyone on or off Facebook Ride to the Sky Bike Ride benefiting St. Francis CARE. Join us for an organized bike ride with routes of approximately 22, 30, 37.5, 49 & 53...
  6. Shawn Gossman

    Gravel Bike Event Assault of Williams Hill

    Plugging this for @mattgholson :cool:
  7. Shawn Gossman

    The Dirty South Roubaix 2025 Post!

    Alright folks... Tell us how it went for you... I registered for the full. I had my mind to do it even if it took a while. However, the wind broke me. My average was under 10 MPH and I felt it would go lower as I kept trying. Ultimately, I decided to do the half, instead. I assumed I'd get a...
  8. Shawn Gossman

    2 Ride in Today!

    Rode with @618Gravel at Tunnel Hill State Trail today. It was really soggy up to the tunnel but not bad coming back. 20 miles. https://www.strava.com/activities/13724953637 After that, I got a wild hair and went and rode 5 extra miles at Mermet Lake which is 90% gravel. It's out in the sun. It...
  9. Shawn Gossman

    The Great Southern Country

    Lachlan Morton’s Around Australia Record Great documentary!
  10. Shawn Gossman

    Support Bike Southern Illinois

    Howdy Members, Bike Southern Illinois costs around $300.00 a year to maintain. That includes server cost, domain name renewal, theme update renewal, and forum software update renewal. While $300 a year isn't much, it still is required in order to maintain the forum. As an OPTIONAL opportunity...
  11. Shawn Gossman

    Gravel Skinsuit

    The Black Bibs has released a gravel skinsuit with pockets...
  12. Shawn Gossman

    2025 Goals?

    Any non-cycling goals for 2025?
  13. Shawn Gossman

    Dirty Photos

    I'm talking about muddy and dirty bike rides, pervs :P Really though... Show me a photo of your bike our you and your bike with mud and dirt all over it and tell us the story of the why!
  14. Shawn Gossman

    Bontrager Circuit Thermal Unpadded Bib Tights

    https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bike-clothing/cycling-tights-pants/bontrager-circuit-thermal-unpadded-cycling-bib-tight/p/31090/ I bought these a while ago and never really used them. I've use them now for biking outside and as a layer for hiking on a day with negative windchills. For $50...
  15. Shawn Gossman

    Kinkaid Lake MTB Trail

    Have any of you got the chance to ride the new MTB trail at Kinkaid Lake yet? What did you think about it?
  16. Shawn Gossman

    Cedar Lake MTB Trail

    Have any of you rode the new Cedar Lake MTB trail yet? What do you think of it?
  17. Shawn Gossman

    Gravel Bike Event Tour de Tunnel (Second Annual Edition)

    Saturday, May 24, 2025 9:30 AM CST Tunnel Hill State Trail Headquarters in Vienna, Illinois Ride is on the Tunnel Hill State Trail (Crushed limestone surface) Bike the wonderful Tunnel Hill State Trail starting in Vienna, Illinois (Routes: 10 miles, 20 miles, and 40 miles). See amazing sights...
  18. Shawn Gossman

    Beautiful Southern Ride Ended

    The folks who put on the Beautiful Southern Ride in Carbondale have decided to end the annual ride. I hate to hear it. That's another great ride in Southern Illinois that's gone. I know the Superman Ride in Metropolis isn't doing as well as it used to do. I hope they continue it.
  19. Shawn Gossman

    First Cycling Photo of the Year

    Show me your first cycling photo for 2025!
  20. Shawn Gossman

    Happy New Year + Upcoming Bike Events

    Howdy Folks, First of all, I want to wish you all a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you get a ride in on the first day or a hike even :D Upcoming Bike Ride I've added a bunch of upcoming road bike events and a few gravel events to the calendar. Please add any other events that I missed. For...
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