Timothé Girard has created an illustration that embodies the raw energy and untamed spirit of DOOM.
Get ready to sink your gears into the Doom 2026—one of the country’s most fearsome and hotly contested bikepacking races. The race moves to a new host city: Hot Springs, Arkansas, on Friday, March 13, promising fresh terrain in the rugged Ouachita Mountains.
A full-scale Ouachita epic. Over 100 miles of singletrack link the Northwoods Trails, the IMBA Epic Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, the IMBA Epic Womble, and long runs of the Ouachita Trail—stitched together with tarmac, gravel, doubletrack, and rugged forest roads.
The route grinds to Tall Peak’s old lookout tower and carves through the Flatside Wilderness before closing the loop around Lake Ouachita—a demanding multi-day push stacked with bonus miles and hidden gems.
All three routes, along with information on the event, can be found at OzarkGravelCyclists.com.
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.
