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It's been a minute since I've updated this blog. Sorry about that, but, you know, busy and other things, and life and COVID and all that. But from now on I will be back on it, and I'm starting with a new little series focusing on specific locations from which you can experience some really... Continue Reading →
In early April I was struck head-on by another cyclist on the bike path along the Han River. The rider was passing three people just before he planned to make a left turn, but did so without looking ahead. The result was a displaced fracture of the scaphoid bone in my left wrist that occurred... Continue Reading →
Manhangjae, a mountain pass that crosses Hambaeksan, Korea's 6th tallest mountain, is both the highest altitude road in all of South Korea and one of the single best cycling destinations in the country. There are four Manhangjae climbs, well, three and half really, approaching from each of the four cardinal directions. The climbs from South,... Continue Reading →
If you're like me, you're prone to crashing your bike. And if you're like me, when you crash, you crash hard. The consequences of crashing are pretty obvious to most: concussions, scrapes and bruises, broken bones, etc. To fix these things visit a hospital and take some rest. But about damage to a carbon fiber... Continue Reading →
This past weekend was the 14th edition of the King of Track criterium series in Ilsan, a suburb northwest of Seoul. This was not only my first time attending, but I also participated in the men's road crit, successfully making it to the final and performing fairly well all things considered. King of Track started... Continue Reading →
Taking bicycles on public transportation in South Korea is a fairly simple thing with only a few basic rules you need to know, so here they are. Metro Systems: The rule for subways throughout the country is that bicycles are generally allowed on weekends and holidays. The front and rear train cars often have areas... Continue Reading →
Today I sat down with my friend Daniel to discuss amateur racing in South Korea. Danny is the team leader for Watts Racing, which currently holds the yellow jersey for the MCT racing series. Danny is currently ranked in the top ten and is last year's winner of the Tour De Korea. Cycling South Korea:... Continue Reading →
This past weekend I was in Samcheok, a nice little town on the east coast, for the third annual Around Samcheok Ride Fest, which is an event aimed at contributing to local tourism, as Samcheok is often neglected by tourists for its more popular northern neighbors Donghae, Gangneung, Yangyang, and Sokcho. The so called 'Ride... Continue Reading →
Something I have often wondered about is what the official Korean cycling laws actually are. It's the kind of information that can be hard to come by but important to know, especially for someone who crashes as often as I do. I want to say thank you to my friend Kevin for breaking down the... Continue Reading →
