Andrew Onermaa: Doom

About this episode

Andrew Onermaa discusses the challenges and inspirations behind organizing the Doom bikepacking race in the Ozarks.

What does it take to organize a 400-mile unsupported bikepacking race through some of the most unforgiving terrain in the country? In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Onermaa, the mastermind and race director behind Doom, an epic self-supported bikepacking race through the Ozarks. Andrew takes us behind the scenes of the event's history, the inspiration behind the Doom documentary, and the brutal logistical challenges of managing a multi-day race in such harsh conditions. We also dive into the unique and often difficult business model of hosting unsupported ultra-endurance events. It’s an awesome conversation packed with grit, behind-the-scenes insights, and pure passion for the sport. Tune in and enjoy the ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Trials of Miles Racing LLC

Guest: Andrew Onermaa

Topics covered

• bikepacking
• ultra-endurance events
• logistical challenges
• race organization
• sports entrepreneurship

Keywords

• bikepacking
• unsupported race
• Ozarks
• Doom
• logistics
• endurance sports
• race director

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trials of Miles Racing LLC

Places: Ozarks

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