Gear

What I'm Taking: Gear List for the 2025 Mishigami Challenge

Jul 10

14:14

2025 Mishigami Challenge Bike Check

A detailed look at my steed and all the bits and bobs on it.

Jul 8

9:07

The Faux 1000 Course Recon Ride

Remembering what it means to climb while checking out a Paris-Brest-Paris analogue route. Chicago flatlanders be warned.

Jun 18

My Bikepacking Gear List

What I bring and how I pack varies based on what I'm doing, but here's the core list of important items for nearly every adventure.

Jun 11

Ride Report - Bikepack the Ten Thousand

Take one of the hardest single-day events around, and throw on an extra 200 miles. Cuz why not?

May 28

Ride Report - Kankakee River Run (RUSA Perm #4799)

Trying to chase down a brevet; enjoying a gorgeous day, regardless.

Apr 16

Fitting Your Bike To You (And Vice Versa)

The long, continuous task of bike fit adaptation.

Feb 12

One Part Journal, One Part Sunglasses Review

That's as much of a unifying theme as we're getting this week.

Feb 5

The Bike Commuter’s Checklist

What you need to consider, from someone who’s been doing this nearly 10 years.

Jan 22

My Setup and Gear - 2024 Mishigami Challenge

All those little choices matter. Depending on who you ask, that's half the fun of it.

Aug 15, 2024

#nojs-banner { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; padding: 16px 16px 16px 32px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: red; color: white; font-family: -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; } #nojs-banner a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please turn on JavaScript or unblock scripts