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Both sentiments are (not surprisingly) correct within their perspectives. Organized rides are not very successful with people who are already normally riding the same roads. You must have good participation from folks from farther afield. (like me ;)) However, having local riders...

Lost track of your question :rolleyes: I have the Garmin Varia (no camera) The new Trek "CarBack" is getting decent reviews at the same retail price. If you are patient you can typically find the Varia on sale a couple times a year for $150. A club member has the CYCLIQ radar and likes it...

A little, but not enough to stop. At home (Naperville) I know the roads really well as to traffic loads and times of day. Also, we have club rides where I always feel a bit more visible with a group of people and lots of flashing red rear lights! ;) I do tend to be a lot less comfortable in...

I love my radar. @Rom is quite correct that is will not do *much* for not being hit by a distracted rider, but there are other advantages such as seeing the count of cars behind me before making a left turn. I can keep track of traffic, slowing or speeding up as necessary, and time my actual...

No manufacturer (that I know of) yet has battery powered braking. AXS is hydraulic. Be careful @Shawn Gossman! My wife had a nasty crash 3 weeks before RAGBRAI because she panic braked just as the front wheel hit some leaves.

I poorly worded that, I mean Strava "events". There is Southern Illinois Cyclists Carbondale, Southern Illinois Bicycling Du Quion, and Southern Illinois Bicycling Carbondale on Strava!

If you want to get better engagement, at least occasionally, I'd recommend posting such a ride to Strava. It might even be cool to have a "Bike Southern Illinois" Strava club (it's free!)

By that I assume you mean insurance on the physical bicycle hardware. I do not. Something that would do catastrophic damage to the bike means the bike would be the least of my worries........

Definitely do a metric century first if you have never done one. My legs were total rubber after my first but after a couple years of training and experience I can do a gravel imperial century (i.e. Unbound) with not much difficulty

Flats? ;) Be careful of crank based power meters. Some are pretty good (Quarq) and some are very inaccurate (Shimano). I'll reinforce the idea of using GPLama and DCRaiinmaker reviews to help making decisions.

I agree. I use a road bike power meter for being a nerd :sneaky: and for improving my training. I am impatiently awaiting new stock for the brand new Assioma power meter pedals for SPD cleats for the gravel bike. I have a set on my road bike (Look Keo compatible) and very much geek out on...

I really like Skratch Labs chews. Unfortunately they discontinued my favorite flavor Blueberry. :cry:

I just realized you are "THE" hiking with Shawn guy. :LOL:

I have yet to do a long distance (or any distance) "trip", i.e. overnight. I do have extensive backpacking experience (including Lusk Creek and River to River) so for me the bicycle part is simply covering any mechanical needs a bicycle may need. Things that come to mind are mostly(?) obvious...

Over the past 10 years I have rekindled my enjoyment of cycling and I'm always looking for great places to ride. My wife and I have already done some Southern Illinois riding including part of the Tunnel Hill Trail. I'm currently serving as president of the Naperville Bicycle Cub and I do...