Stories, guides, recommendations.
Jungnyeong is an incredible category 2 climb located in Sobaeksan National Park northeast of Yeongju and south of Jecheon. It is part of the annual Baekdudaegan Gran Fondo and is one of the most scenic climbs you can find in South Korea. The climb itself is about 8-9km in length from both directions at an... Continue Reading →
A couple weekends ago I spent a few incredible days of riding outside of Namwon. The rides included some big climbing, stunning scenery, and extreme suffering. Namwon is a small city in North Jeolla Province that gives easy access to Jirisan National Park just to the southeast and to several other areas of the Sobaek... Continue Reading →
If you're like me and you love to suffer but at the same time enjoy spending some downtime in a small beach town, this route is for you. Last week my boy John, my friend Jeongwon (last week's first place female finisher at the Seorak Gran Fondo), and I headed to Gangneung on the east... Continue Reading →
When most people think of a cross-country cycling trip in South Korea they think of the river trail from Seoul to Busan, and that fact is the primary reason I created this site. The only English cycling information about Korea easily findable on the internet is about the river trails, but the river trails are... Continue Reading →
Hwaaksan is located just north of Gapyeong, and at 1,468m is the tallest mountain in Gyeonggi Province and 9th tallest in Korea. For cyclists it is an absolute must-ride. The climb from South to North is marked by both its brutality and beauty, while the ride from North to South is a bit easier, but... Continue Reading →
To celebrate warmer than usual temps during the Lunar New Year holiday, Ryan and I headed northeast of Seoul to Gapyeong for a day ride into the mountains. This 120km route starting from Gapyeong Train Station is highly recommended for anyone looking for twisting roads, manageable climbs, and fast descents. It's especially good at the beginning of... Continue Reading →
Cycling in Seoul is not for the faint of heart unless the intention is to stick to the cycling paths along the Han River and various streams that branch off from it, and even then it can be rather intimidating. So here is an overview of cycling in the city. Because Seoul is so compact... Continue Reading →
