The 2025 Mishigami Challenge starts at 6am on Saturday, July 12, from downtown Chicago. Follow the race with the live tracking! You can also keep up via Instagram by following both the Roving Cyclist and Mishigami Challenge accounts.
And, of course, the most detailed info about my race, prep, and reflections will always be right here, both before and after the race. Make sure you’re subscribed!
My bike hasn’t changed much since last year, at least in the major components. Instead, there are a lot of iterative changes. Check out the video for all reasons behind the gear choices, but if you’re just here for the rundown, here it is:
Bike
Frame: Bearclaw Thunderhawk
Fork: ENVE Adventure
Groupset: Shimano GRX 810, 2x11 with an XT 11-40 cassette
Wheels: ENVE AG25
Saddle: Brooks C13 Cambium
Pedals: Look X-Track
Bags
Seat Bag: Topeak Backloader 15L
Frame Bag: Wompy custom frame bag
Top Tube Bag: Revelate Designs Mag Tank
Feed Bag: Lesenok Bag custom feed bag
Downtube Bag: USWE seat pack, strapped into a Widefoot cargo cage
Other Bits
Bag Stabilizer: Topeak Backloader Wishbone w/ mounted bottle cages
Aerobars: Alloy aero bars (no idea what brand) with Profile Designs 50mm risers
Computer & Light Mount: Jefe Bike Aero Bridge
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