A lazy walk along the beach to get rice wrapped ice cream and a reading session in the sun before we started the long walk (23k) to the ferry. I practiced my bike handling skills by pushing Neil alongRead more
A lazy walk along the beach to get rice wrapped ice cream and a reading session in the sun before we started the long walk (23k) to the ferry. I practiced my bike handling skills by pushing Neil alongRead more
A relaxing day; a stroll along the beach to the Korean baths at Spaland, coffee stops and reading rounded off with a Samgyetang dinner and cocktails.
Neil’s bike finally gave up at 50k so I did the last 50k solo. I really enjoyed the challenge of navigating through the mass of road works and new road systems not on the map and making a riverRead more
Famous for being the museum without walls. Silla history is everywhere, nestled beautifully amongst the modern city buildings, well maintained and peaceful. Most beautifully presented Shabu shabuRead more
We made it! The planned hilly 70k turned into a flat 90k. I finally match Neil on the uphills! More riverside bike paths which Korea does so well, a little crazy main road riding (no thank you Naver)Read more
Arrived at 7am and went straight for breakfast- a feast! Then visited 3 bike shops trying to get Neil’s bike fixed- no luck but all tried so hard to be helpful. The plan now is take it easy and seeRead more
As Neil pushed his first pedal- disaster. Bottom bracket is broken! How far will we get on this trip?
Overnight ferry to Busan with a beautiful sunset but no restaurant. Our EMart dinner was a winner!
Hotel-ferry commute 3mins- perfect for an early start. Gentle crossing and a tailwind home. Delicious noodles in Aewol for late lunch. And my new iPhone was waiting on the doorstep for me-only inRead more
The hottest day so far with a generous headwind most of the way. 103km 5h 10. CU’s finest for lunch and plenty of water this time round. Dinner in a port side fish restaurant followed by celebratoryRead more