Cycling
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Bike Commuting from Ilsan to Seoul Along the Han River
A 25km evening bike commute from Ilsan to Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu via the Han River path—past Haengjusanseong Fortress and World Cup Bridge in about an hour and ten.
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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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Bike Commute from Ilsan Pungdong to Sangam DMC After a Week Off
Back from a week off after a degenerative disc diagnosis, I commuted by bike from Pungdong, Ilsan to Sangam-dong DMC — past Baengma crossing, Madu underpass, and Gayang Bridge.
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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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Banpo to Worldcup Bridge: A Relaxed Summer Night Bike Ride
Beat the summer daytime heat with a night ride along the Hangang—Anyangcheon to Banpo Bridge's 'Banjiss' spot, Worldcup Bridge, and a comfy Mapo Bridge crossing.
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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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Han River Night Ride on a Brompton P Line: World Cup & Banpo Bridges
A 35 km night ride from DMC across World Cup Bridge to Banpo Bridge and back on a Brompton P Line, with Han River views, the fountain show, and Yeouido's skyline.
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Seoul Bicycle Parade 2024: Ride Downtown Roads on May 19
Join the Seoul Bicycle Parade on Sunday, May 19, 2024, riding the city's major downtown roads. Registration opens today at 10 AM—sign up now!
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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 Quad Lock Phone Mount: Install & Folding Test
Adding a Quad Lock phone mount with vibration damper to my Brompton. Here's the install, how it clears the fold, and the trade-offs in weight and simplicity.
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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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Autumn Riding Along the Han River Before Winter Sets In
After a brutal summer, cool autumn arrives. A long ride along the Han River past Banpo and Sangam — battling fierce headwinds all the way back to Ilsan.
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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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Cycling the Han River: Ilsan to Mapo on My Brompton
Swapping running for cycling, I took an easy 47km round trip from Ilsan to Mapo along the Han River — muddy water, washed-up trash, but a gorgeous night view.
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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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Hiking Jirisan's Hwa-Dae Traverse: A 46.2 km Section-by-Section Guide
A detailed breakdown of Jirisan's 46.2 km Hwaeomsa-to-Daewonsa traverse—every section from Nogodan to Cheonwangbong, plus single-day trail-running tips and a GPX.
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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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Winter Bike Care: Storing My Trek Émonda and Brompton
How I keep my DI2 road bike and Brompton in shape through winter — battery top-ups, idle spins, tire pressure, and a little chain oil until spring rides return.
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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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Adding an AliExpress Dashcam to a Brompton P Line Commuter
I mounted a cheap AliExpress dashcam on my friend's Brompton commuter. Easy GoPro-style fit, but the shaky footage without stabilization shows its limits. One-month update coming.
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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.
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Charging Up for a Night Ride: Lights, Di2 & Garmin Prep
Prepping for my first night road bike ride in ages — charging headlight, tail light, Shimano Di2, and Garmin, plus a new skull cap and a windbreaker.
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Brompton P Line Night Ride to Han River Ramen Spot
A relaxed night ride to the Ministop Gangseo Branch #1 for Han River ramen — two Brompton P Lines, 32 km, 19 km/h average, and an easy 2h42m of riding from Ilsan.
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Road Bike vs. Mini Velo: Trek Emonda or Brompton P-Line?
Owning both a Trek Emonda SL7 road bike and a Brompton P-Line mini velo, here's the real-world trade-off between speed and convenience — and why I need to choose.
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Late-Autumn Han River Night Ride: Emonda SL7 & Brompton P Line
A chilly night ride along the Han River with my road bike and Brompton, capped off with open-air ramen. Squeezing in rides before the cold sets in.
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Buying a Brompton P Line: An 800 km Round Trip to Gwangju
After endless searching, I drove 800 km to Gwangju to buy two rare Brompton P Lines, then rode the Buan coast. A story of choices and focus.
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My Brompton's Brutal Initiation: A Fall Bike Ride Gone Sideways
A weekend ride with my kid took a turn when my new Brompton rolled through animal droppings. Here's how I cleaned, dried, and still fell for this fold-up bike.
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New USB-C Bike Taillight: 100 Lumens, All-Season Battery Life
Swapped my old bike's taillight for a USB-C rechargeable 100-lumen one—bright enough for regular roads and built to last a full season without battery worries.