Anyone cycled in South Korea?
Anyone cycled in South Korea?
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thewhangie

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244 posts

192 months

Thursday 17th August 2017
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Looking for a cycling week away, not too keen on Canaries or Balearics.
I had looked at the Pittsburgh to Washington trail, but then read about the 4 rivers cycle in South Korea.
Wondered if anyone had any views? Thanks.

rs4al

954 posts

194 months

Friday 18th August 2017
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I'd pack an NBC kit if I was going anytime soon...

yellowjack

18,408 posts

195 months

Saturday 19th August 2017
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rs4al said:
I'd pack an NBC kit if I was going anytime soon...
hehe

I've got an old S6 respirator and a training canister if you need them?


rolex

3,119 posts

287 months

Monday 21st August 2017
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TheGrinch

2 posts

109 months

Monday 21st August 2017
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We've recently returned from living in Korea and I've ridden the Seoul to Busan route. I'd thoroughly recommend it- the route is very varied, taking in huge urban high rise and stunning rural scenery. Also, finishing in Busan is pretty cool- great seafood, a lovely beach & good nightlife (if that's your thing).

Korea is a very safe country compared to Europe (geopolitical concerns aside!!). Practically, the path is totally car-free in the big cities (I commute through london on a bike, and would be very reticent about riding on the roads in downtown Seoul).... The climate in Korea has more extreme seasons than the UK- spring and autumn are lovely, but check if going in high summer or depths of winter.

Also, if you're on Facebook, check out the group "cycling seoul to busan and beyond"- it's an absolute treasure trove of info...

thewhangie

Original Poster:

244 posts

192 months

Tuesday 22nd August 2017
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Thank you, looks very different.

Maybe try and do it before it gets well known.