by Hiking With Shawn | Oct 4, 2023 | Hiking Tips
How to Road Bike on a Budget (Guide for Cheap Road Biking) I got the idea for this road bike on a budget guide after writing my recent guide about hiking on a budget. Road biking can be expensive. My basic entry-level race bike was over $3,000 when I bought it new....
by Hiking With Shawn | Jun 21, 2023 | Hiking Tips
101-Mile Bike Ride I just recently completed a 101-mile bike ride. I started at Cave-in-Rock Ferry in Cave-in-Rock, Illinois. I was supposed to finish the ride at Saint Nicolas Brewing Company’s Landmark in Chester, Illinois. I couldn’t finish the ride in Chester, and...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 19, 2023 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Giant City Road Biking Route Itinerary Giant City road biking is great for many different reasons. It’s scenic. It’s great for fitness. It’s lightly trafficked. Your selected road biking route can make or break your cycling adventure. You spent all that money on a...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jan 23, 2023 | Hiking Tips
Best Shawnee Forest Biking Locations Are you searching for the best Shawnee Forest biking locations? Look no further. The Shawnee National Forest is a great cycling destination for all sorts of biker riders. Whether you’re into shredding down mountain bike...
by Hiking With Shawn | Mar 17, 2022 | Hiking Tips
10 Shawnee National Forest Bike Trails & Routes for All Types of Cyclists Shawnee National Forest bike trails are some of the best trails in the Midwest according to local and travelers who ride in the area. It is a common misconception that cycling isn’t allowed...
