Driftless Dagger 2026
My first gravel race and first real hills: 550 miles through the Driftless, a freezing night, and a 4th-place finish on a road bike with flat pedals.
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Long rides, hard lessons, and race reports from my silly ultra-endurance adventures.
Most of my writing lives at the intersection of cycling and stubbornness. This page collects full race stories and makes them easier to find than digging through portfolio cards.
Mishigami 2026
A broken frame, a swollen foot, and a Sunday morning meltdown at mile 390 almost ended my race. I thought about quitting, then rode 731 more miles to finish in 3 days, 16 hours, 19 minutes.
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Mishigami 2025
My first bike race and first ultra-endurance event: 1,121 miles around Lake Michigan, sleep deprivation, gear mishaps, and a second-place finish in 3 days, 19 hours.
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