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Bikepacking South Korea Blew Our Minds
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South Korea is a cycling paradise that you absolutely need to add to your bucket list!
In this adventure, Conor and Ollie headed to the peninsula to take on the challenge of the Seoraksan Grand Fondo, explore breathtaking car-free bike paths, tackle epic mountain climbs, and dive headfirst into the incredible local food culture - robot toilets and quail eggs included!
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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 South Korea: A Cycling Paradise?
01:36 The Sena Seorak Gran Fondo Challenge
03:32 Tropical Storms & Race Changes
05:20 Pushing Through the Deluge & Government Alerts
13:17 Bike Packing Adventure Begins
17:08 Encounters on the road & coffee break
20:00 Soyang River in Chuncheon: Best Road in the World?
24:59 Exploring Korean Culture & Food
29:49 Bike Check & Riding into Seoul
40:07 HJC Lounge & Custom Helmets
41:13 Cheonggyecheon Stream: Urban Cycling
43:18 Bugak Skyway: Seoul’s Iconic Hill
44:50 Culinary Challenges & Final Thoughts
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South Korea really blew us away with the quality of its roads and the incredible scenery! Does this look like a place you’d want to take your bike, or is it already on your bucket list? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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