DOOM
A beautifully evil bikepacking event in the south.
April 5th, 2025
New for 2025: THREE Distance Options - Doom (400ish miles), Despair (200ish miles) & Dismay (100ish miles).
A proper Ozark backcountry experience! Forest Service and County roads get ROWDY. The longer two distance options include some old-school, rugged and remote singletrack. A hardtail mountain bike with 2.2" tires or bigger is the general recommendation. If you're a fan of underbiking or only have a gravel rig… you won't be stopped but you've been warned.
To accommodate a larger participation field we’ve shifted the start/end to HCR from the original Oark.
photos by Kai Caddy
Doom
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45392659
Despair
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45393331
Dismay
The premier backcountry bikepacking event of the south.
All-consuming terrain; that’s the name of the game here. Away from all the cities and busy highways, this is a journey meant for the purist. Limited cell service, limited resupplies, and limited pavement. Surface types range from hardpack gravel, to abandoned Jeep/ATV roads, to remote & rugged singletrack. All heavy metal, no fluff.
DOOM: The Modern Folklore of Bikepacking and Ultra-Endurance
Legends aren’t written—they are ridden. DOOM is more than miles; it’s a story you become part of.
What began as a grassroots challenge has become a rite of passage for many. Drawing in some of the best endurance athletes alongside dedicated bikepackers, its legend grows with each edition, shaped by those who take it on and those who cheer them forward. Now offering multiple distance options, it welcomes both those dipping their toes into longer efforts and seasoned riders seeking their next great challenge. For many, it has become not just a test of endurance, but a chance to line up against some of the strongest riders in the sport.
To honor this evolving saga, Timothé Girard has created a new illustration that embodies the raw energy and untamed spirit of DOOM.