Peter Richards and I have been riding together for about 5 years, chiefly in Asia. In our opinion, Korea is a superb place to ride. We give it high marks in all the important categories: terrain, scenery, weather, road quality, traffic, food, accommodation, and friendly folks.
Costs are in rounded US$ at 1300 Won per dollar. Distances are estimated, not measured. Transliteration of some place names from Hangul are by me, and may not be correct.
SUMMARY OF THE RIDE
| DATE | END AT | DIST (km) | VIA | ACCOM |
| 16 Oct | Depart Portland | - | - | hotel |
| 17 | Seoul | - | - | hotel |
| 18 | Seoul | - | - | hotel |
| 19 | Kapyong | 85 | Hanam, Nungnae | yogwan |
| 20 | Kapyong | 93 | Chungchon | yogwan |
| 21 | Kojin | 85 | Inje | yogwan |
| 22 | Sokcho | 85 | Taejin, Myongpa, Kansong | yogwan |
| 23 | Naksan | 35 | Soraksan Park | minbak |
| 24 | Hyonri | 60 | Yangyang | yogwan |
| 25 | Sangwon-sa | 74 | Misan, Rte 446 | camp |
| 26 | Chongson | 65 | Woljong-sa, Chimbu | yogwan |
| 27 | Taebaek | 68 | Sabuk, Kohan | yogwan |
| 28 | Chukpyon | 105 | Wondok | yogwan |
| 29 | Yongdok | 50 | Uljin, Pyonghae | yogwan |
| 30 | Kyongju | 75 | day rides near Kyongju | hotel |
| 31 | Kyongju | 55 | day ride to Yangdok, etc. | hotel |
| 1 Nov | Kyongju | 40 | day ride to Pulguk-sa | hotel |
| 2 | Taegu | 75 | Tochon-ri, Kyongsan | yogwan |
| 3 | Kaya-san | 50 | Koryong, Yaro | yogwan |
| 4 | Kimchon | 80 | Suryun, Kachu | yogwan |
| 5 | Songni-san | 50 | Nansun, Mano | yogwan |
| 6 | Hwayang-dong | 50 | park roads | minbak |
| 7 | Seoul | 30 | Ride to Chongju, bus to Seoul | hotel |
| 8 | Seoul | - | - | hotel |
| 9 | Seoul | - | - | hotel |
| 10 | depart for Portland | - | - | - |
ABOUT US:
Mike: Retired geologist and civil engineer from Juneau, Alaska. In Korea I rode my Bike Friday NWT. I’ve toured in about 30 countries, chiefly in East Asia, North America, Europe, Central Asia, and the Russian Far East. My other interests include sea kayaking and the music of Gustav Mahler.
Peter: Retired physicist from Salem, Oregon. I've toured several Asian countries, mostly China, on my Softride, and when home do the hillclimb race up Mt. Washington, NH. In winter I cross-country ski, and whenever possible listen to Gilbert and Sullivan. For more info on the route that we took, contact either of us:
Mike Blackwell: jmblac2@ibm.net
Peter Richards: peterrichards@home.com
POSTSCRIPT
If you are interested in taking a ride in Korea, begin at Bicycling in Korea. This site has a great deal of correct info that will aid your planning.
or: start here with the account