Cycling
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Goheung Geogeumdo–Sorokdo Bike Route: Course and Distance
Geogeumdo to Sorokdo is 49km one way, 98km round trip, with zero certification centers and no resupply. Moderate difficulty, doable in a single day.
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The Okcheon Hyangsu 100-ri Trail: Route, Distance, and What to Watch Out For
A roughly 40km loop along the Geumgang River and Daecheongho Lake in Okcheon, Chungbuk — 0 certification centers, so it's not part of the program; moderate difficulty; a loop back to the start that you can finish in a single day.
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Ganghwa's Museum Without a Roof Bike Route: A 72.7km Ride
The Museum Without a Roof bike route in Ganghwa County — 72.7km one way, zero certification centers (not part of the certification program), intermediate difficulty. Doable in a single day, with a bus ride back.
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Gyeongju History Trail Bike Route: Course, Distance, and Getting Back
A 77.9km one-way intermediate course with zero certification centers and no water stops — a pilgrimage past Gyeongju's ruins you can ride in a single day
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Sinan Jaeun & Imjado Bike Route: 81km One Way
One way 81km, round trip 162km on Sinan's island bike routes. No certification centers, no water stations, difficulty: hard. An overnight stay is recommended.
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The East Coast (Gangwon) Bike Path: Route, Distance, and Certification Centers
242km one way, 12 certification centers, and relentless short climbs that push the difficulty to hard — single sections work fine as a day ride, but for the whole thing I'd plan on 2 or 3 nights.
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The Seomjingang Bike Path: 154km and 8 Certification Centers
154km one-way from Damyang to Gwangyang, with 8 certification centers and 8 water stations. Ride it in two days, or take on just the Gokseong or Gurye section as a day trip — plus how to get back by train.
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Yeongsan River Bike Path: Route, Distance & 7 Certification Centers
A 133km one-way riverside ride from Damyang to Mokpo — 7 certification centers, intermediate difficulty, best done as a 2-day/1-night trip
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The Nakdong River Bike Path: Route, Distance, and Certification Centers
385 km one-way from Andong Dam to Busan, 10 certification centers, advanced difficulty — not a day trip, plan on 3–5 days
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Ocheon Bike Path: Route, Distance, and Certification Centers
The Ocheon Bike Path runs 105km with 5 certification centers. It's mostly downhill from Yeonpung to Sejong, so you can finish it in a single day — but with only 2 water stations, pack your own supplies.
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Jeju Fantasy Bike Path: Route, Distance, and All 9 Certification Centers
A 234km loop around Jeju's coastline, with 9 certification centers and a 3-day, 2-night ride. Wind and rolling hills make it tough, but you can also tackle single sections as day rides.
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East Coast (Gyeongbuk) Bike Path: 76km and 5 Certification Centers
The Gyeongbuk stretch of the East Coast bike path — 76km one way, 5 certification centers, intermediate difficulty. Doable in a single day, but you'll need a train home.
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Namhan River Bike Path: Route, Distance, and Certification Centers
The Paldang–Chungju stretch of the Namhan River bike path runs 132km, with 8 certification centers, moderate difficulty, and a 1-night/2-day full-course ride.
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New Jae Bike Path: Route, Distance & 7 Certification Centers
One-way 100km Chungju–Sangju stretch of the National Bike Trail certification course, advanced difficulty with the Ihwaryeong Pass climb included, doable as a one-day ride
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Han River Bike Path 56km Certification Center Course
A 56km one-way riverside route along Seoul's Han River, with 5 certification centers, water stations, and flat terrain — an easy day ride even for beginners
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Ara Bike Path: Complete Guide to the Route, Distance, and Certification Centers
The Ara Bike Path is a flat 21km one-way riverside route with 3 certification centers, marking the first leg of the Grand Cross-Country Cycling Route — easy enough for beginners to ride round-trip in a day.
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North Han River Bike Path: Chuncheon Route & 4 Certification Centers
A 70 km one-way ride from Namyangju to Chuncheon with 4 certification centers, moderate difficulty, and a riverside route where you can take the train back — perfect for a day trip.
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Han River Coat Hanger Loop on a Brompton Minivelo
Riding Seoul's coat hanger course from Sangam-dong via World Cup Bridge and Jamsil Railway Bridge — 58km in 31°C heat and a brutal west wind on a 16-inch minivelo.
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Why I Bought the Brompton T Line (and Why I'd Tell You Not To)
A candid take on riding Brompton's flagship T Line, the faux-Brompton flood, why it's not worth 8.59M won, and choosing memories over owning the best.
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Brompton T Line: Removing the Quad Lock Mount, Ergon Grips, and Mudguards
Why the Quad Lock mount fails on the T Line's tapered carbon bars, plus a step-by-step guide to stripping the Ergon grips and front/rear mudguards for weight and wind savings.
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65km Round Trip to Jeongseojin on a Brompton Folding Bike
Riding a 16-inch Brompton T Line and P Line from Sangam-dong to Jeongseojin along the Ara Waterway—brutal headwinds, ocean views, planes overhead, and a refreshing 65km ride.
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2024 Seoul Bicycle Parade Festival: A 20km Ride Through the Heart of Seoul
My second time at the Seoul Bicycle Parade — a 20km festival ride from Gwanghwamun to World Cup Stadium on car-free roads, capped off with food at Ttukbang Super.
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Worldcup Bridge West Side to the Han River: Seoul Heart Course
A 76 km Brompton T Line ride from Sangam-dong over the Worldcup Bridge's west side, through Anyangcheon, Yangjaecheon, Gwacheon and Haguicheon back to the confluence.
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2024 Brompton T Line 12-Speed: Titanium Folding Bike First Look
A first look at the 2024 Brompton T Line 12-speed — 8.8kg titanium and carbon build, PPF protection, laser-engraved decals, and ride-ready tweaks for the Han River.
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World Cup Bridge Night Ride on My Brompton T Line
An early-spring evening bike ride from Sangam-dong over World Cup Bridge to the Anyangcheon confluence and Yeouido—26km of gorgeous Han River night views on a lightweight Brompton.
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Brompton Noodle Run to Ddukbang Super: A Spring-ish Bike Ride
A casual 31 km Brompton ride to Ddukbang Super for crispy kimchi-jeon, dubu-kimchi, and umami janchi-guksu—soaking up nostalgic country charm and the first hint of spring.
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Jirisan Seongjung Traverse: Lessons From a Failed Single-Day Attempt
A single-day Seongsamjae–Jungsanri traverse of Jirisan that didn't go to plan—gear failures, energy crashes, training gaps, and hard-won advice for anyone attempting it.
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Gwanaksan Full Ridge Traverse: 11 Flag Peaks, 20km Course from Sadang Station
A complete guide to the 19.54km Gwanaksan 11-flag-peak ridge traverse from Sadang Station to Gwanaksan Station — timing, water, food, and safety tips for the 14-hour route.
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Minivelo & Brompton: A Folding Bike Lifestyle Guide
Discover the freedom of minivelo and Brompton folding bikes—extend your range via subway, bus, and air travel, stay healthy, and weave cycling into daily life.
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Mudeungsan National Park: A Scenic Loop Traverse Hiking Guide
Hike Mudeungsan, Gwangju's guardian mountain, on a 16km loop past Gyubongam and Seoseokdae's columnar joints. Well-kept trails, water refills, and stunning views.
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Jirisan Traverse Passbook: Collecting Shelter Stamps from Hwaeomsa to Cheonwangbong
A Jirisan traverse trip from Hwaeomsa to Jungsan-ri—collecting shelter stamps at Nogodan, Yeonhacheon, Seseok, and Jangteomok, plus GPX data and travel tips.
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Mounting a GoPro on My Brompton with Rixen & Kaul (Plus a Kickstand)
My GoPro mounting saga continues: trying a German Rixen & Kaul mount on my Brompton M-bar, admitting Trigo was fine, and adding a kickstand—still no perfect cockpit setup.
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Installing Omni Wheels on My Brompton for Easier Rolling
I swapped my Brompton's stock easy wheels for bearing-equipped omni wheels for smoother side-to-side handling — plus a tolerance defect and surprisingly good Chinese after-sales service.
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Anguk to Ilsan by Brompton: A 48km Bike Commute Through Seoul
A relaxed 48km Brompton ride from Anguk Station through Namsan, Itaewon, and Mapo to Ilsan—3 hours 41 minutes of safe cycling, dinner with a friend, and a workout commute home.
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Brompton Grip Swap to Ergon: A Mapo Ride and DIY Surgery
A Han River ride out to Mapo on a hub dynamo Brompton, then swapping the stock grips for Ergon grips at home—cutting them to fit, the mistakes, and the comfy result.
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Brompton Seatpost Insert: Easy DIY Seat-Height Memory Install
Installing a Brompton seatpost insert gives you a fixed seat-height memory for fast, repeatable folding. A simple hex-wrench DIY anyone can do, plus P Line dynamo light details.
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A Full Day of Brompton Riding: Noodles, Coffee Runs, and Han River Eats
An 80km Brompton day from Haengju Fortress to Ilsan and back — chogye guksu, savory yukjeon, a spill-prone coffee run, GoPro mount woes, and Han River ramyeon.