The original race around majestic Lake Michigan.  It passes through four states (Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana) with varying traffic and cycling laws. You'll encounter everything from busy urban streets, highways, and suburban trails to rolling farmlands and secluded woodlands.

Some sections of the course will (unavoidably) include heavy traffic; others will leave you feeling like you own the road. Surfaces will range from buttery smooth pavement to chip seal and potholes. We may even have a few miles of gravel roads thrown in for good measure. While the terrain will vary along the way, it will generally feature flat to rolling hills.

If you're looking for epic climbs, then this is not the course for you. But, if you want epic views and to experience the many personalities and grandeur of Lake Michigan, then this is the ride you've been waiting for.

Date: July 11 - ??, 2026
Distances: 484, 1121 miles
City, State: Chicago, Illinois
Start Location: 925 W Lake St
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Online Information: https://www.mishigamichallenge.com/
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