Doom 2026

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• 157 days ago
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  Natalie Peet Takes Overall Women’s Win at DOOM 2026

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• 161 days ago
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  Cade Reichenberger Wins DOOM 2026 in 1 Day, 12 Hours

  by Guest
• 162 days ago

  Josh Kile Wins DOOM High Watch!

  by Miles Arbour

  Josh Kile of northwest Arkansas was first to finish the DOOM High Watch route, finishing his 200-mile ride in just 20 hours and 52 minutes.

  Josh was followed closely by Mike Chapman (21 hours, 23 minutes) and Peat Henry (21 hours, 57 minutes), rounding out the men’s podium. Maggie Livelsberger was the first woman to finish, with a time of 23 hours and 29 minutes. Congratulations, everyone!

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• 162 days ago

  Oakley Griffen & Betsy Soos Win LOViT or Leave it Race

  by Miles Arbour

  Last night, the shortest 110-mile LOViT or Leave it route saw its overall winners roll into Hot Springs, Arkansas. Oakley Griffen finished in exactly 8 hours, taking the overall win, and Betsy Soos finished just a few hours later with a time of 11 hours and 48 minutes, becoming the first woman to finish the route this year. Congrats!

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• 163 days ago

  ...and they're off!

  by Miles Arbour

  The 2026 DOOM event is underway with nearly 250 riders split between the three routes. The front end of the race is already 33 miles in, with Cade Reichenberger leading the charge for the full route. Ryan Brooks is in first for The High Watch route, and Oakley Griffin is out front for the LOViT or LEAVE IT route.

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• 163 days ago
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  Reader’s Rig: Justin’s Specialized Epic Evo

  by Lucas Winzenburg
• 164 days ago

  Ouachita Doom Route Breakdown Video

  by Miles Arbour

  Andrew Onermaa of Ozark Gravel Cyclists, the group that organizes DOOM, recently published an overview video of the main Ouachita Doom route. It’s a great resource for anyone participating in this year’s event, or who’s just curious about the route. Watch it below:
• 164 days ago
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  Rigs of DOOM 2026 (Part Two): The Singlespeeders

  by Miles Arbour
• 164 days ago
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  Ouachita DOOM Bike Check: On Location at South City Stitchworks

  by Miles Arbour
• 164 days ago
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  Rigs of DOOM 2026 (Part One)

  by Miles Arbour
• 165 days ago
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  2026 Doom: Route, Conditions, and Who to Watch

  by Guest