Monday 5 September, 2022Day 3 | Seoul [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] The wind and rain from the upcoming typhoon has started and doesn’t stop for the next 48 hours. We walk the bikes to Rubi Workshop, with the folded bike bags over one side while holding our umbrella in the other … Continue reading Day 3 & 4 | Seoul
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Day 11 – Onomichi to Shinjuku
Thursday 27 February, 2020Day 11 | Onomichi to Shinjuku (via Shinkansen) [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] Our cycling adventures have come to an end but we still have a few days to spend in Tokyo. We say good bye to our wonderful Onomichi guest house and head to the train station down the … Continue reading Day 11 – Onomichi to Shinjuku
Day 10 – Ikuchijima to Onomichi
Wednesday 26 February, 2020Day 10 | Ikuchijima to Onomichi (Shimanami Kaido) [Missed the previous post? Check it out here] It's our final day along the Shimanami Kaido and the morning is clear but chilly with a top of 13 degrees forecast for the day. Before we set back off on route to Onomichi, we take … Continue reading Day 10 – Ikuchijima to Onomichi
Day 6 – Uljin to Samcheok
Saturday 13 April, 2019 Day 6 / Uljin to Samcheok [Missed Day 5? Read the previous post here] So many hills today! Even the downhills and flats felt like uphills. There were less coastal roads and more mountains today, cycling either up or down the mountain sides. There were still a few bike paths off … Continue reading Day 6 – Uljin to Samcheok
Day 4 – Pohang to Daetan
Thursday 11 April, 2019 Day 4 / Pohang to Daetan (Yeongdok) [Missed Day 3? Read the previous post here] After a horrible previous day on the bike, we wake to find it's not raining or as cold as yesterday, and can even see a bit of sunlight peeking through the clouds. We pack our things … Continue reading Day 4 – Pohang to Daetan
Day 3 – Ulsan to Pohang
Wednesday 10 April, 2019 Day 3 / Ulsan to Pohang [Missed Day 2? Read the previous post here] Today is forecast a top of 12 degrees, currently 9 degrees as we check out of the hotel. I didn’t sleep too well as our room was so hot and stuffy but as soon as we step … Continue reading Day 3 – Ulsan to Pohang
Day 2 – Haeundae to Ulsan
Tuesday 9 April, 2019 Day 2 / Haeundae to Ulsan [Missed the previous day? Read the last post here] We have a bit of a sleep in and head off around 10am for our first proper day on the bike. It’s a cool, crisp 14 degrees that morning and we both have to wear a … Continue reading Day 2 – Haeundae to Ulsan
Day 1 – Seoul to Haeundae
Monday 8 April, 2019 Day 1 / Seoul to Haeundae [Missed the previous day? Read the last post here] On all our past trips to Korea, we have always rented our bikes from a store called Bikely. The owner Lee is super friendly and helpful, and speaks great English. We make our way there and … Continue reading Day 1 – Seoul to Haeundae
Pre-cycling Days – Seoul
Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 April, 2019 Pre-cycling Days / Seoul Welcome to our South Korean cycling adventure! This is the third time we are visiting the country. We love the culture, people and food, but one of the things we love the most is the amazing cycling infrastructure. We have previously cycle Seoul to … Continue reading Pre-cycling Days – Seoul
Day 9 – Otaru to Sapporo
Friday 8 June, 2018 Day 9 / Otaru to Sapporo [Missed Day 8? Read the previous post here] We check out at 10am as planned and set off for Sapporo, attempting to cycle straight through without stopping to beat the rain. There are a few long steady uphills but the descent has some amazing views. … Continue reading Day 9 – Otaru to Sapporo