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Day 1 (Namyangju ~ Gangcheonbo) Starting today, from Jinjeop in Namyangju, where I live, I’ll ride 545.7km all the way to Busan completely solo, using nothing but my bicycle. At last, Day 1 of the cross-country ride has begun. It’s my first time doing a full cross-country ride! But… Why does it feel so heavy?! First, I bought a saddle bag to mount behind the seat, and packed all my stuff in there. And the things I thought I’d need on the way, I packed into this bag I had from before— what do you call it again? A frame bag? Anyway, in there. So basically, everything I need is either in the saddle bag or top tube bag. I packed just the essentials. I figured keeping my body light would help me not get too exhausted, so I thought I packed light— but wow, it’s still really heavy. My minimum goal for today is the Binaeseom Certification Center. That’s about 120km from home. 120km. I plan to stop and stamp my booklet at each certification center I pass. So I got my official cross-country ride passport ready in advance. In my case, I ordered it online. Only one is allowed per person—just FYI! Since it’s my first cross-country ride, I’m not trying to overdo it. Okay, no standing pedaling. Whoa—my bike almost tipped from the weight on the saddle! That was scary. This is my first time doing this, and it’s also my first time using a saddle bag. I think I installed it the way the website said, but… Something feels off. Almost crashed right at the start! Today’s Thursday, by the way. Thursday and Friday are supposed to have good weather, but starting Friday night, heavy rain is in the forecast through Saturday. We’ll see what actually happens when the day comes. I’ll probably take Saturday off as a rest day. There’s some chance of rain Monday morning, too, so I’ll decide based on the situation then. These days, the forecast just changes to match the weather anyway. I delayed this ride from Tuesday because it said it would rain Thursday. But now that forecast’s gone! If I had known, I should’ve just started on Tuesday. But here we are—it’s already Thursday. Right now, I’m heading to Neungnae Station, my first stop. It’s really close by, actually. Just a few kilometers away. But even in this short distance, my saddle bag is already acting up. Still 15km to go, and I’m already struggling?! Calling on ChatGPT!
I’m heading to Binaeseom on a road bike— It’s 120km total. If I average 25km/h, how long will it take? Hey Yeda! Here’s the estimated time: Riding time alone is about 5 hours, and with breaks and everything, plan for 6 to 7 hours. I started at 7 AM. So I should get there by 3 at the latest. Let’s aim to arrive before 3. Gotta make it by 3 PM. Because if I don’t, the heat could really knock me out on day one. A cross-country ride doesn’t end in one day— it’s a long haul. I need to pace myself properly. But… my energy is already at zero. One of my subscribers commented on my Singapore workout vlog, asking if I was at boot camp or something. And honestly, this moment feels exactly like that. It really feels like I signed up for pain. Like I’m suffering on purpose. The bag keeps catching on the rear wheel. Let’s tighten the strap again. Back to square one. Ugh, seriously… It’s starting to really get on my nerves. And I’ve stopped again. I swear I tightened it properly… Let’s try again! For a second, I thought my tire popped. Ah, I totally forgot—Mi-eum Hill is coming up? Bike slang dictionary:
*Mi-eum:
Mi-eum Naru Hill, average gradient 12% Ugh… I’ve already used every gear I’ve got. This is brutal! Seriously… the weight… I didn’t expect it to feel *this* different. This is insane. And I’m not even done yet. Out of breath at this very moment— “This area has a steep slope. Use caution.” You might wonder why I’m putting myself through this, but it’s really simple. I just wanted to do a cross-country ride. It’s been over two years since I got into road biking. Now I’m used to riding solo too. And I’ve been learning as I go. So I figured, why not give it a shot? I got everything ready and just headed out. I didn’t do a ton of planning or anything. I just marked the certification centers on my map. Got my passport ready, packed my saddle bag— brought only the essentials, and here I am. Even if it’s slow, I just want to finish the ride to Busan on my own. That’s Day 1 of my journey. I’m at Paldang Bridge now. I’m following the route toward Yeoju and then on to Chungju. Usually when people say “cross-country ride,” they mean from the Ara West Sea Lock in Incheon all the way down to the Nakdonggang Estuary Bank in Busan. But I decided to just start from home. I thought, why go all the way to Incheon just to start from there? So I started from my doorstep. It’s different, sure, but if you want to do the full official route and get that final stamp at the last certification center in Busan— then you do need to start from Incheon! I’ve lost count of how many breaks I’ve taken. The bag keeps almost touching the wheel. (I thought it was a flat tire…) I’ve been stopping every 10km to re-tighten the straps because it keeps sliding down. Nice and tight. But it still keeps slipping down. What do I do? Is this normal? Is my saddle just too low? Oops, accidental public reveal… Why is this happening? Are saddle bags supposed to be like this? Or is it just mine? It’s really bothering me. Ah, that breeze feels nice. Seriously refreshing. Yes—this is it. Ugh, again with the bag… Now I hear it scraping against the back wheel again. (After repacking everything tight and low—
Problem solved!) Finally, after an hour and a half… I reached the first stamping point after 1.5 hours! Arrived at the first certification center. The stamp isn’t coming out clean. Neungnae Station—complete! Still a long way to go—let’s keep riding. Oh?! Time for a quick snack break. Bike slang dictionary:
“Refuel” = snack break After doing solo rides lately, I realized it’s best to refuel every 40km. Once I go past 40km, I get hungry and miss the ideal timing for a break. So today, I’m planning to refuel every 35 to 45km. It’s not based on exact numbers or anything, just my personal rhythm. I just try to stop before I hit that crash-and-burn point. Let’s sit down and eat some snacks. I brought some gimbap. I’ll eat one roll and hit the road again. I’ve had just one bite so far. But I already feel so much better. I was kind of crashing earlier. Gimbap really does the trick. Okay, back on the road! The weather’s amazing. It’s even better than the forecast. Perfect cycling weather. It’s warm and the sky’s clear. You know how your whole day just feels great? That’s what today feels like. I’m pretty sure I’ll be sunburned by the end though. There’s a weird squeaking noise coming from my saddle bag. It’s bugging me. I’ll try to adjust it again at the next stop. Second certification center complete! Yeoju certification center—done! Let’s keep it moving! Now that I’ve passed Yeoju, I’m headed toward Chungju. It’s about 50km from Yeoju to Chungju. I plan to take a quick break halfway. I think I’ll arrive around 4 p.m. You know how when you’re biking, you just zone out and stare at the road? I was completely spacing out, then BAM! There was a huge branch right in my way. It totally startled me. I almost ran over it. Gotta pay attention. I should stay focused… or I might fall again. I’m almost at Chungju. I’ve ridden 106km so far. Almost there. But I’m getting so sleepy. The sun’s setting and it’s warming me up again. I need to snap out of it. Arrived at Chungju certification center! That makes three stamps today! I’m gonna take a short break. There’s a convenience store over there. I’ll rest and grab some snacks. Then ride another 20km or so and find a place to sleep. But for now—break time! Ah, my knees are killing me. I’ve been biking all day—no wonder my knees hurt. My body’s getting sore now. I’ve got to stretch out a bit. This is one of my favorite snacks! Fried tofu rice balls. They’re so good. I’ve been eating well during this ride. Snacking a lot, too. Food is really what keeps me going. If I eat well, I can ride well. Time to head out again! I’m on my way to find a place to sleep. Right now, it’s just after 6 p.m. It gets dark fast, so I need to hurry. Let’s ride about 20km more. I think I’m starting to lose my mind. Just now, I passed a person in white and said hi— but it turns out it was a reflector pole. I thought it was someone wearing a white shirt… I’m getting so tired. That scared me a little. I need to snap out of it. I just arrived at a place called Jecheon. I’ve ridden 129km so far. I think I’ll sleep here tonight. I found a motel! The owner was really friendly. And they let me bring the bike inside. Super grateful. This is the room. It’s really nice. Look at that—a window! You can open it, too! I can even do laundry here. That’s amazing. Now I can rest easy. Because clean clothes = happiness. Gotta hang these up to dry. I’m going to get dinner nearby now. Let’s go find food! I stopped by a little diner I saw on my way here. It looked tasty. Let’s eat! I ordered kimchi stew. Looks amazing. Perfect for a tired body. This is so good. I feel revived already. Thank you for the great meal. That was exactly what I needed. I’m back at the motel now. I’ve got a full stomach. I’ll do a quick reflection on today. Today was a bit of a tough ride. The uphills were really long. That mountain pass was no joke. I had a rough time but still pushed through. I even rode further than planned. So I’m proud of myself. Tomorrow’s going to be another challenge. But I’ll keep going, step by step. One pedal at a time. Good night for now! See you in the morning. Let’s ride strong again tomorrow. Good night! Day 3 of the cross-country ride begins now! The weather looks amazing today. Bright and sunny. I feel great too. Let’s have another solid ride. And stay safe. Let’s go! I’m passing a place called Cheongpung. There’s a huge lake right next to me. Look at this view—it’s absolutely stunning. The sun is shining, and the water’s sparkling. It almost doesn’t feel real. Just riding alongside this makes me so happy. I could ride all day like this. Such good vibes. The air is so fresh around here. Everything smells clean. It’s peaceful and beautiful. Perfect day to ride. My mood’s lifted for sure. Let’s go make some distance while I’m feeling good. Today’s vibe is immaculate. So different from yesterday. I feel so much lighter. I’m glad I didn’t give up yesterday. Really glad. If I had, I would’ve missed all this beauty. Seriously. That’s why traveling by bike is special. You really feel every part of the journey. Every up and every down. It all becomes part of the memory. I’m grateful I kept going. Let’s keep pushing on! Yeah, yeah. If we go this way, does it connect? If you go that way, it’s a long detour. Oh, but I just came out that way earlier. I’m not sure where to go now. You came out this way? Yes. I went around earlier… I was about to enter, but there was construction going on. No, no— They didn’t let you in? Right. They won’t let you in there. That’s not the way to go. You know the construction site entrance? Just go past that. If you keep going, you’ll see government buildings. Like a library or something. Or a health center. Yeah, I went there earlier. Right in front of that. Where the roads meet— Ah, so just keep going straight? You’ll come out near the health center. Ah, thank you so much! But the GPS still says the certification center is 1 minute away. Weren’t there some guys here earlier? Ah, you’re right. Why are you back again? Well, I was told to go this way… From where? Isn’t this a government building? They told me to go inside here? Where are you heading? Toward Busan. There’s an apartment construction ahead. If you go in, you’ll come to that road. They told us not to enter, though. But that spot the GPS points to… It’s just 200 meters ahead. Can I just go stamp and come back? Yeah, sure. The stamping station is just over there. That was way harder than it should’ve been. Seriously. Why is the second certification center so hard to reach? This certification center was no joke. Now heading to Ipo Weir. Only 16km to go. To Ipo Weir. This is the direction to Ipo? There’s a bike path here. Wow, but if it’s your first time here, the roads are hard to figure out. Whoa, what? What’s that? Oh? Yedaring? Hello! Whoa, in real life— You look way smaller on screen! Oh really? Where are you heading? I’m heading toward Busan. Let me give you a gift. Oh no, let me give you something too! Oh, thank you! I don’t have anything to give though… No worries, no worries! Drink it after mixing with water during the ride. Thanks so much. Thank you again! Supplies! Wow. I’ll wear the socks well, thank you! I saw you and thought— “Huh? Is that Yedaring?” But on video… You look so tiny! Ah, I look small? So where are you headed? Today I’m trying to get to Chungju. How do you plan to cross Ihwaryeong? What is Ihwaryeong anyway? Everyone keeps talking about it… Haven’t you seen the YouTube videos? Nope. Good luck! Ride safe! What is it about Ihwaryeong… That makes everyone react that way? I’ve never even seen a video of Ihwaryeong, Only heard about it in conversation. Apparently it’s like this… If I can’t do it, I’ll just push the bike. These days, birds don’t even fly away anymore. Thanks, bird. That bird’s actually being nice. Even if you brake right in front of them, They don’t move anymore. Wow, the view of the Namhan River is stunning here. Ah, so this is why people come to Ipo Weir. It’s beautiful. From this view, the Namhan River looks like a lake. Oh, here it is! Ipo Weir Certification Center— Wait, never mind? Wow, I got tricked! I thought it was the certification center, but it was a phone booth. I really thought I’d made it. Wait, did I pass Ipo Weir? Angdeok-ri? Why am I going uphill again? I stopped for a moment to try and get a good thumbnail shot. Are you on a trip? Yeah, I’ve got a friend just behind me. We’ve been riding up from Busan. Oh really? I’m going the other way. Oh wow! Yeah. How was it? Wonderful! Really good! We also went to Jeju Island the week before. That was really nice too! So do you have one of these? Like this kind of notebook? No, I didn’t get one. No. Oh really? No. I saw you could get it, but we kind of… I’ve been filming everything myself as I ride, so… Yeah, it’s been fun. Are you doing YouTube? Hmm… it’ll be… Maybe like… You know how at the gym they show clips of circuit training? It might end up in something like that. Are you traveling alone? Yeah, it’s my first day. Oh wow! Want me to take a photo for you? Oh Yes, please! Want me to take one for you guys too? Oh, that’d be cool! Where are you guys from? New Zealand. Quite far, huh? And you? Korea. Yeah, we’ve been lucky with the weather. It’s been quite hot though. I know. But it’s been really nice for the past 10 days or so. No rain, right? Yeah, no rain. Wow. You might get some in the next few days, though. Saturday? Yeah, I heard there’ll be heavy rain across the country. A lot! But still— The bike paths in Seoul are beautiful. So you’ll probably move along quickly. Yeah, yeah. Yeah, I’m on a road bike. Yeah, I see. When the battery runs out on ours, we’re stuck—these are heavy bikes. Oh, is it electric? Yeah. So it makes things easier. I didn’t realize it was electric. We rented them in Seoul. They shipped them down to Busan. Wow, that’s awesome! How’s biking in New Zealand? Really good! It’s actually more suited to mountain bikes than road bikes. Because the roads are very narrow. It’s not that fun to ride on the roads. But if you’ve got a bike, there are tons of trails to explore. Hundreds of kilometers of off-road trails through mountains and nature. And I’ve ridden quite a few of them myself. But the roads aren’t really designed for it. Like here’s the road, and right next to it is the bike lane— But there are barely any bike lanes. It’s really narrow! Yeah, and sometimes when trucks are coming from both directions— It’s just not good. Not that enjoyable. Cool. Bye guys. See you! On the way to Ipobo, I happened to meet two riders from New Zealand. They were riding the opposite way, from Busan to Seoul. I was a bit jealous—they had electric bikes. But I guess there are pros and cons. With a road bike, there’s always a chance of a flat tire— And if the surface isn’t good, you might even slip. Cyclist Slang Dictionary
*Slip: When your tires skid and you fall Yes, I am riding more carefully for safety But I have to say, the speed is definitely better And it’s clearly much lighter too Still, if I travel to New Zealand later I think taking an MTB might be a good idea Finally arrived at Ipobo! It’s kind of hidden, isn’t it? Wow, Ipobo! This is the clearest stamp I’ve gotten By the way, this view is incredible So beautiful I ran out of water and everything But luckily there’s a kiosk here at Ipobo Perfect timing (Suffering from heat) Ah, that’s refreshing So this is Yeoju-bo~ Yeoju-bo Certification Center! Time to dig in! Mmm~ This is delicious~ Whoa, what is that boat? That’s so cool This view is seriously beautiful Absolutely stunning I’m on the way from Yeoju-bo to Gangcheon-bo now It was so pretty, I had to stop for a second That must be a sightseeing cruise or something But I’m not sure what that other thing is People keep going in and out—maybe it’s a historical site? And that bridge is full of people too So pretty I really love this kind of vibe Ah, there it is—the red sign! Arrived at Gangcheon-bo Certification Center But wow, Yeoju has a ton of Asian mayflies, huh? The bugs made it rough out here Anyway, this is Gangcheon-bo now Gangcheon-bo! Next is Binaeseom. Maybe 28–30 km left? If it’s Binaeseom, I must be getting close to Chungju I think I need to rest a bit Is there anything nearby? What time is it now? It’s already 3 o’clock Cutting it a little close, huh? There’s one vending machine here Does it take cards? Ah, no card payment Dang, they’ve got Let’s Be coffee and everything! Should’ve brought some cash Ever since the Yeoju Certification Center, there’s been nothing Just one vending machine, and it’s cash only So definitely bring cash! Noted, noted! They say this is Gangcheon-bo If I spot a cafe or something on the way to Binaeseom somewhere I can stop at I might just wrap it up there for the day I rode pretty hard today 112km so far—from home! Can’t overdo it on the first day I think this is just the right amount (Zoning out)
Ah… the breeze feels amazing I’m in trouble I got lost more than I thought, lost my stamp booklet once and had to go back Took more time than expected And most of all, I didn’t book a place to stay and I can’t find anything around here If I could find even a cafe or restaurant to rest a bit… Even just a convenience store would help so I could stop and search online But with this heat and nothing in sight, I had a bit of a mental breakdown I’m super sleepy and I really want to get off the saddle But there’s nothing I messed up picking a spot earlier Should’ve just stopped in Yeoju city Got greedy and now there’s nowhere to go From here, I’m leaving Yeoju and heading toward Chungju, and it looks like there’s nothing ahead Will I find anything? I randomly found a bench, so I decided to sit and search for a place to stay Hi, do you have any rooms for tonight? No, we’re full Oh, really? Is there another place nearby? You’ll need to head back to Yeoju Oh no, this is bad The only guesthouse nearby has no rooms What do I do? What should I do? It was so hard to stay calm I searched for accommodations nearby—there are literally no motels at all Everything’s far away, and I thought maybe I’d have to head back to Yeoju city Thankfully, I found one guesthouse But even that one said they were full tonight—what now? (Sudden phone call) Hello? Yes, how many people? Just one What time can you check out tomorrow? Tomorrow? Yes, that’s right We’ve got a group of students arriving tomorrow So we don’t have time to clean right now. I’m heading out early in the morning. Ah, then come now. Okay, I’m coming now. Thank goodness! Ah, there it is! I rode exactly 120km today. Spent 5 hours and 30 minutes in the saddle. Phew, that was tough. 120km. Done! Oh, that’s clean. Looks good! Hello~ They’ve got everything. Wow, it’s unmanned? That’s awesome. Ah, this one’s unmanned too. Unmanned cafes are so good these days. Luckily, no rain is forecasted for tomorrow. So I’ll try to get past Ihwaryeong tomorrow. At least reach Ihwaryeong. If I can go further past Ihwaryeong, I’ll head toward Mungyeong. In that case, I’ll probably stay in Mungyeong on Saturday. (Handling dinner) I’m alive. After dinner, I’ll hand wash my clothes, charge the camera, transfer files, and head to bed. Tomorrow, I’ll aim to check out by 6AM. It gets hot during the day, and I get tired faster. Feels like I’m at the Han River. Yeojoo’s Han River. This cafe is perfect for bike enthusiasts, don’t you think? It’s unmanned, so it’s convenient. Plenty of seating inside. They’ve got coffee, ice cream, even snacks for refueling. And you can even cook instant noodles. This place is amazing. It’s called “Connect Gangcheon.” This is seriously a bike-friendly convenience store. And that wraps up day 1 of riding 120km on the cross-country trail. It definitely wasn’t easy. But luckily, I didn’t get a flat, which I was most worried about. No IT band pain either, so I finished safely. I realized worrying in advance doesn’t solve anything. Honestly, I started this cross-country ride to Busan without a solid plan. I wasn’t even sure I could actually do it. Thanks for following along. And now it’s the morning of Day 2~ Day 2 (Gangcheonbo ~ Mungyeong)
(Sorry for the bouncy ball sound)
I slept like a baby here last night. Slept so well. It’s 7 AM. Time to head out. Why won’t the course file load?
Bike Terms Glossary
*Course file: A file that maps out a cycling route. I set the course to go all the way to Mungyeong, and the climb is almost 1,000m! Today looks like 1,000m of climbing over 125km. Time to ride hard. This is practically a Gran Fondo, lol. I actually set out on an empty stomach. There wasn’t anything decent to eat nearby. But this place I stayed at was amazing— it’s right between Gangcheonbo and the Binaeseom certification center. It’s in the perfect location. Honestly, even though it was just Day 1 yesterday, with all that happened, I thought maybe I’d turn back at Yangsu. Or maybe just have cold noodles and go back home. That thought definitely crossed my mind. Coming all the way here, riding 120km— I wasn’t sure I could do it. But I did. And now I’m riding again today. Hopefully I can finish in 4 or 5 days. There were three things I was most worried about doing this solo. Actually, make that three. First, if I got a flat. Second, if my IT band started hurting. Bike Terms Glossary
*IT Band:
A tight, vertical band
on the outer thigh felt when bending the knee. And third, if I couldn’t find a place to stay. Those were the three main worries. But Day 1 went smoothly with none of that happening. I’m not going to worry about things that haven’t happened yet. So today, I’m just going to ride at my own pace. Today’s course is 125km with 1,000m of elevation gain. I’m heading to Ihwaryeong. But before that… Whoa, this road is awful! Before going up Ihwaryeong, there’s supposedly a warm-up climb. Can’t remember the name though. Anyway, I have to climb that before Ihwaryeong. The certification center is called Ihwaryeong Rest Area Center. Is there an actual rest stop there? So yeah, I’m finally heading toward Ihwaryeong. I’ll stop by the certification center and then head to my lodging. I’ll be staying in Mungyeong tonight. At first, when I thought of doing a cross-country ride… I thought all the paths were connected by bike trails. But when I actually started riding, there were many sections where the bike path was interrupted, and quite a few parts where I had to go back onto the road. Also, many bike paths were in poor condition. What’s that? An uphill? What kind of uphill could it be? Uphill first thing in the morning? Cyclist’s glossary
*Bonk:
When your energy runs out,
you can’t pedal anymore,
and you feel hungry and weak.
I hope I don’t bonk. I heard the bike path conditions get worse the farther you get from the Han River. And it’s really bad here. If it rains in this condition, road bikes are basically useless. Starting off with an uphill, seriously? Let me tell you in advance, I might have to walk my bike up Ewharyeong today. Cyclist’s glossary
*Walking bike:
Getting off and pushing your bike. Wow, it says “Riding pickup” over there. Here it says “Pension riding pickup.” I’ve heard about that before. There aren’t many lodgings around here, so there might be gaps between sections. Or you could say gaps between routes. Places like those have pickups arranged like that. I heard if you call, they’ll come pick you up. Jumping on that might not be a bad idea. The road condition— Oh, it’s really bad. Wow. This is basically a gravel road. And here, the bike path is completely blocked by grass. At least the road— The car road is wide, so that’s a relief. At least I can ride this way. I’m scared to get back on the bike path. Compared to the first day, the bike paths are really in bad shape today. Lots of dirt, lots of gravel, and many poorly maintained spots. On roads like this, I need to be careful not to get a flat tire. So before starting the cross-country ride, I was using lightweight TPU tubes, but I switched to butyl tubes, sacrificing weight. I figured butyl would be less likely to get flats, so I chose those. Hopefully, no flats this time. Let’s go! Wow, it keeps going even without pedaling. So good. Oh? Goodbye, Yeoju? Oh, this is the end of Yeoju. Gangwon Province? Suddenly, Gangwon appears. I didn’t expect to come to Gangwon. But the creepy thing is, it’s been a gentle uphill all the way here. I hope I didn’t put the wrong location in the map. Wow, another uphill. I think this is just a warm-up before climbing Ewharyeong today. Gangwon Province! Wonju! For those of you who love to wander like me, definitely try cycling. It’s amazing. Just a few strong pedal strokes, and you can go anywhere you want, enjoying the scenery too. It’s totally different from walking or taking a car or public transportation. That difference is huge. Whether it’s a hybrid, road bike, or MTB, cycling will greatly improve your quality of life. At least it did for me as a hobby. Since I started cycling, my life quality really improved. I think cycling is a combination of travel and exercise. It lets you take care of your health and enjoy traveling at the same time. That’s why I think cycling is the perfect way to do both. Wait, it says I’m off course? It says I’m off the route. Off the route? Why? Ah… It’s hard to see, but it’s written there. I should put the sign back up. Looks like I need to go down. I’m going the right way, right? If I go downhill here, I’ll have to climb back up later. Let me check the route. Yeah, it’s correct. To all the people who are bad with directions like me, don’t skip checking the map just because you don’t want to stop. I’ve realized lately that checking the map actually saves time. A real trait of people bad with directions is that they don’t look at maps. This is a dirt path? It’s a dirt path. Should I push my bike? This is completely dirt. If it rains here, they’ll restrict passage. So yeah, if it rains here, passage will be restricted. Better be careful then. Looks like this section could get really tricky in bad weather.

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Wow, if it rains here— I almost wouldn’t have been able to get through. Flood-prone area?
(Seriously) That’s scary. 🐍
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This place gives off jungle vibes, like snakes might come out. Usually on the cross-country ride, you meet a lot of people, but (is it real that there’s not a single person around?) If I take a detour here, I could end up at Chungju Dam. *For the Grand Slam, you must check in at Chungju Dam! I’m going to skip Chungju Dam. This is exactly the view I wanted. Totally. There are fields, mountains, water — it’s perfect. Oh, a lookout point. You can see everything at a glance. After briefly entering Gangwon Province from Chungju, I entered Chungcheongbuk-do again. Oh, that moment again— I thought it was the certification center. To the left? Wow. Is this for real? It’s almost Mi-eum level. It’s Mi-eum Naru! Binaeseom~ Today’s first— Certification center! Wow! There’s a stamp for certification here too? I better keep my notebook safe today. The stamp works perfectly here. Binaeseom Binaeseom (Just before bonking) Should I eat something before moving on? Wow! This looks great. Makgeolli? 🤤 Wow~ Here’s the menu. I ordered fish cake udon. This is a restaurant, and next to it is a café. The view’s nice too. Feels like a space made for cyclists. Oh, the presentation looks amazing. This is fish cake udon soup. It’s hot outside, but I should warm up a bit. Oh, it’s delicious. Owner’s treat💛 (Cross-country cycling buddy?) So are you going to Busan? The other way. To Seoul. Oh the other way? To Seoul. I’m opposite. To Busan? I’ve only been here for 2 weeks. Two weeks? Yeah, but I take my time. But I’ve been at it longer. This is the last of five countries. So, I was in Japan and in Australia. Wow! That’s really amazing. So, you’re from where? I’m from USA. I’m just traveling. This is the, I’m here for about 1 more month. One month? Yeah. Have you been to Iwaryong? I’m sorry? The uphills. Yeah. Iwaryong? Um, the high point on the map? Yeah. It’s not that bad. It’s not bad? So you are such a traveler, right? With your bike? Right now, yeah I’ve been riding for more than… More than? More than one year. Just Trip? Yeah. Wow I was in New zealand for 3 months. Wow Australia for nine. Taiwan for one month. Oh, Taiwan, yeah. Japan for 3 and now in Korea, and that’s it. Ah That’s it. You’re last country? No more. What I realize every time I travel is that the world is big, and there are so many wonderful people. And when it comes to ways of living, there isn’t a single right answer. When I see people living freely, doing whatever they want in various ways, I dream of thinking, “I want to live like that too,” or “I want to live a more colorful life.” I think that’s why I have always enjoyed traveling since my 20s. It was to gain that positive energy. Through travel, living autonomously without fixed rules, and meeting various people, I’ve come to realize “Oh, I can live like that too.” The friend I just met, Kyle, is from the U.S., and he’s been doing nothing but bike touring for months, traveling the world. Wow, I’m so jealous! It’s really amazing. He’s been to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and now Korea. I also like traveling and cycling, but I don’t think I could keep traveling non-stop. What about me? Still, you need the stamina to do it. But knowing that Korea has such great bike paths, and that people come here from other countries to ride is really amazing. (Feeling proud of Korea) Compared to the first day to Yeoju, the second day had way better scenery—fields, farms, mountains all visible right before my eyes. But the bike path condition wasn’t great. Plus, where the bike path ended, I had to ride on public roads. Cyclist glossary
*Public road: a road open to general traffic. Oh wow, maybe I underestimated public roads? Riding alone felt scarier. (Already exhausted🫩) So this is what riding on public roads is like. Wow, scary. Not easy, huh? Riding alone like this— with dump trucks and all on public roads—is a first for me. Experiencing everything. With all these experiences, it’s lonely alone, but it’s fun to soak in the scenery with my eyes on day two of the ride. Is this Tangeum Lake? This path is curiously set up as a reverse route. There’s a bike path here? It’s possible to have good visibility. (Still not hungry) Maybe because it’s morning? I really ate more even though I was full this morning. I realized yesterday— Eat as much as you can while you can. (Saliva pooling) Today seems pretty normal. Wow~ But Chungju Tangeumdae actually has two spots. One is on the Sejae bike path too. It would be better to stamp both, right? I’ll stamp and go. Finally, I’ve completed the entire first chapter of the Han River bike path. I skipped Chungju Dam, but still, it’s all done! Mmm. Tasty. They’ve basically opened a water park here? Wow~ Mud festival, mud festival! Wow~ Ugh~ It’s all mud. Let’s wipe off the mud. (Not a single stain on my bib shorts.) Should I walk and push? Yeah, pushing it. Heading toward Goesan now. Iwaryong is in Goesan, it turns out. Kyle, whom I met at the restaurant earlier, said Iwaryong isn’t that high. It’s just an easy uphill. So I’m trying not to be scared. LAMEDA EVR Byace Done 10% discount code
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*Purchase link in video description and pinned comment This kind of road… Wow, for a moment I thought I had to go onto the overpass next to me. Ah, thankfully not. It’s well made like this. I was really nervous for a second. Almost went home. Almost jumped straight to Busan. There’s a convenience store, so I bought water, Gatorade, and a chocolate bar. I’m going to rest a bit before moving on. But the view here is unreal. Isn’t the view so beautiful? My water bottle is empty now. Better to apply sunscreen when you think of it. (squirt squirt squirt) Feels good! As a person who gets lost easily, I double-check not to miss the certification center. This meeting plaza is really nice. Highly recommend! Ah~ Here it changes when you press the button? Red light! Yes~ Side effect of this ride: talking to myself a lot. Red light! (By day two, the dancing has become familiar) Suanbo
I’ve arrived at Suanbo. Now Iwaryong is just ahead. It’s 19 km to the Iwaryong rest area? 19 km? But the elevation must be no joke. Let’s go for it, 19 km. Iwaryong, let’s go! It’s already uphill even before reaching Iwaryong? It won’t be uphill all the way, right? Right now the slope is 5%. Feels like it! This seems like the warm-up uphill that comes before Iwaryong. Seeing road bikes pass by, I don’t really need a warm-up though. You know that feeling? I feel like Iwaryong starts from over there. This is uphill too. 1.96 km left. Is this Iwaryong? Not sure, but let’s keep going. 1.96 km. Let’s go! 1.96 km is almost the length of Namsan, right? Did I shift all the gears? Is this for real? I think I’m going to switch to 12-speed. 11-speed feels like it’s missing one gear. But 11-speed and 12-speed have a different number of sprockets, right? So, in the end, it’s just a matter of having one more gear or not. So wouldn’t using 12-speed be better no matter what? But for those with strong power, they don’t really use the lowest gear. So they might use 11-speed or 10-speed instead? I’m not sure. Ah, if only the weather holds up tomorrow, it would be so great. But the lucky thing is I’m riding before the rain starts. If any of you ride Iwaryong in the rain or the day after rain, don’t push yourself too hard, walking and pushing the bike is not a bad idea. Safety comes first, right? Right? Getting hurt doing a hobby is the saddest thing. Especially on a road bike, if you fall, it’s at least your ribs. They say “I broke my ribs as my initiation.” I never want to do that initiation in my life. Anyway, collarbones and ribs are the common injuries, plus facial scrapes. If you get hurt like that doing a hobby, you won’t be able to ride for months, and it affects your main work. The cons far outweigh the pros. The uphill is much longer than I thought! No! Wasn’t this it? Ah, chills. So this wasn’t Iwaryong? What is this? Sojoryeong? Wow, chills. Is this the real start now? When I get to the top of Iwaryong, there should be a rest area, right? Probably? It’s the Iwaryong rest area certification center. I’ll have lunch when I get there. I kind of want rice for lunch. I’m craving rice. It says on the road: 5 km to Iwaryong certification center. Oh? So the uphill is 5 km? Crazy. (Save me) 3 km, fighting! Uphill 3 km, fighting! Iwaryong isn’t easy. Wow, fighting! I’m jealous of electric bikes. Now 1.5 km left. Fighting! Legs gradually stiffening. (At the same time, a fierce headwind blows.) From here, the wind is blowing really hard. Wow, here— Phew. Arrived! That was long, really long. Truly long. Want me to take a photo? (Running sounds) Make sure the tunnel is in the shot. Take another one, please. Take three shots, please. Thank you. Ah, was the pose good? Thank you. Now, we’re heading to Busan. Oh, me too. Please make me look tall in the photo. Thank you. Let me check if it came out well. It looks good! You made me look tall! Thank you so much. Did you take the photo? Shall I take it for you? We take pictures of each other over there. He said he’s doing a world tour— a world tour. Hello! Are you going to Busan? Yes. Yeah, Busan From Seoul? Seoul. yeah. Wow 70 pounds. Amazing! 70 pounds. Yeah. How many kilograms is that? Is it like an instrument? Yeah, yeah. I’m up on top of this hill. Oh, are you a singer? Wow! Cool! What’s your name? I’m William. William, I’m Yeda. Yeda, Nice to meet you as well. Yeah, but I’ve been camping. Here’s my tent. This is my tent, This is my sleeping mat. A small stove in here. I’m making some coffee and eggs this morning. So where are you going to sleep today? I don’t know. I’m going to go… No, I’m not sleeping here. I’m actually coming up the mountain, the first hill. Yeah. There’s a bus stop, eight miles from here. And so that’s where I camped at last night. I set my tent up by bus stop. At the bus stop? Yes. When I checked the forecast, it’s going to rain today. Yeah, tonight. It’s already started raining. Is it? Not here? No, it raining a little when I first got here. It was a little rain. But yes, it is going to rain. Maybe tomorrow it’s going to rain a lot, like pouring. Really? Yeah, thunder and kind of thing. Okay. Yeah, it’s a lot. But not tonight. It starts tonight. Until tomorrow afternoon? So I’d better get a hotel then. Yeah, it might be better. Just you go Busan? Yes. Finish Busan? Finish? Your last destination is going to be Busan. And then… Busan, after… I was going to go to Japan, but… But it’s too hot right now. Yeah. It’s hotter than here. Right, so I think I’m going to jump to India. India? That’s cool. But I’m going to rest. I’m not going to be riding there. I’m going to rest and ride. I’ve been to India once. Really? Yeah, to do yoga things. Okay. How was it? It was great. I stayed like three months. Wow. I was tried to stay one year, but I got sick. Oh, you got sick? I got sick, yeah. With a food? Yeah. What happened? I have no idea. So I had to go to bathroom, like every five minutes. Oh, diarrhea? Yeah, diarrhea. A lot! For three days in a row so I have to return back. Dehydrated? Yeah. You should always travel with charcoal. What is charcoal? Yes. I always travel with charcoal. Because if you get food poisoning, charcoal would pull it together and bind it and eliminate it out of your body. I don’t go without charcoal. Oh? The weather forecast changed again! They said it would come in the evening. Bye! Take care! Have a safe trip! Ah, where’s the certification center here? Ah, there it is! Want to get your stamp? What? Stamp. What’s that? It’s like a stamp. Oh, yeah. I have to do that. I have to do that, too. Don’t forget. So I’m using a piece of paper. That’s funny. Where are you staying tonight? You should go down here and hurry down the hill before it rains. I’m with my group. – Oh, I see. Nice meeting you. Safe travels! It can’t rain. They said for sure on the weather forecast that it would rain from midnight. Now suddenly it changed to 2 AM. No riding in the rain. Seriously, no riding in the rain. This downhill is so much fun! Anyway, earlier I gave William a pair of black socks as a gift. From a traveler’s perspective, I thought he’d really need them. His original socks were all worn out, and he didn’t have any black socks. It was perfect timing, and he was really happy. But giving him socks as a gift made me feel really proud for the first time. It even made me feel good. Ah, I think a raindrop just fell. Hopefully not. The dark clouds are no joke, right? Before heading to the lodging, I’m going to the next certification center first. It’s really starting to rain. The raindrops are getting thicker. Wow, this looks like a serious downpour. (Lunch ended up being a power gel) (Power gel booster) The last certification center of the day is inside here. Hello. Cyclist slang encyclopedia:
Mibell = mini-velo
Are you doing a mini-velo tour? Not much to do haha. – Wow, impressive! It’s raining, aren’t you leaving right away? Already done? You carry an electric pump, right? Yeah, I have one. I thought the mount was garbage, so I threw it away. Oh… So… Oh no. The mini-velo works, but is this a Presta valve? Cyclist slang encyclopedia:
*Presta:
A threaded valve locking system,
used by loosening the valve to inflate,
commonly on road bikes or MTB high-end sports bikes.
Oh? It should work with Presta, right? No, it’s different. There’s a connector, and I threw that away. Well, there’s nothing you can do then. Safe travels! Have a good trip! Yeah. I just got the stamp at the last certification center today, and now I’m heading to the lodging. From here, it’s about 13 kilometers. Fortunately, the rain got heavier for a bit but then calmed down again. Yesterday was 120 km, and today was 120 km too, and just riding one day, or having already ridden a day, makes today feel easier. Even though there were lots of uphills today, it really felt easier compared to yesterday. And it was smooth overall. The day ends with riding in the rain. (Wiping energy bar soaked by rain) Ah, there it is. That’s Queen Motel! There’s rain in the forecast for tomorrow too, so I searched and picked this place in advance. Today I rode exactly 131 km. Day 2 of the cross-country ride complete. The owner said I can just park my bike right at the door. It’s actually nicer than I expected, right? It’s clean. Good~ Very good~ Wow, everyone here is really kind. So kind, overflowing kindness. The owner just washed my clothes and brought them to me. Wow, I’m really touched. So moved. Unfortunately, heavy rain is expected from tonight through tomorrow, so I’ll be staying in Mungyeong for a day. After resting one day, I’ll set off again toward Busan. Today went much more smoothly compared to the first day. I also met more diverse people and enjoyed the trip even more. Luckily, no flats or crashes on day 2 of the cross-country ride. I was really scared before climbing Ihwaryeong, but thankfully it was better than I thought. Still, many more uphills await, so let’s go! The third morning has arrived~ Day 3 (Mungyeong to Daegu) Woke up and ready to start the day! There’s a big convenience store right in front of the guesthouse, super convenient, seriously. I sorted dinner and breakfast here, so it’s really easy. It rained a lot yesterday, but it stopped around lunchtime. Still, the ground was pretty wet. So I took the day to rest well. Today, I’m planning to go to Dalseongbo. I heard there’s a great guesthouse called “White House” for bike lovers, so I booked it right away. Bottom line: I have to ride 150km. I left early today to make sure I get there. There’s a lot of fog today, huh? Thick, thick. I’m heading from Mungyeong to Daegu, passing through Gumi. Mungyeong — Gumi — Daegu,
that’s the route. If I ride 150km today, it’ll be my longest distance yet. Every day is so spectacular. Want to know what’s creepy? In my entire life until now, I’ve never been to Daegu all at once. I’ve never set foot in Daegu, but I’m going there for the first time. They call it “Daefrica,” so I’m heading there to experience the heat on my bike for the first time. Gonna get used to the heat—let’s go~ Wow. By the way, the fog is crazy today. Fog bomb. Ah, this won’t do. The roads are super slippery because of the fog. The deck is soaked too, and it’s not sweat, it’s water. Cyclist’s dictionary:
*Garmin:
A brand of bike computers
Shows speed, distance,
and other data.
I even took off the case to avoid breaking it. They say if it rains with the case on, the computer might break. So I took it off just in case. It says to go this way, but that’s not a road. Is this it? Huh? Go this way? No, right? At times like this, Kakao… Kakao Maps also says go this way. Seriously? Is there a path beside it? Is the bike path actually broken here? This is a bit awkward. Go this way? This place is even worse. So, I am supposed to go this way? What do I do? It says go this way. I’m scared it might get a flat. Wow, this is all gravel road. I’m not sure if it’s because of the rain or I’m just messing around. I feel like this isn’t the path. I think I should go over the bridge above here. Shall I try? This must be it. It doesn’t say Mungyeong Saejae Road, but I think it’s correct. But on days like this, visibility is really important. Drivers need to see me well. I wonder if I’m visible enough? After breaking through the fog, Onja’s finale. Drip, drip. Only 1km left to Sangju Sangpung Bridge. So this must be Sangju, right? Before I knew it, I’ve crossed from Mungyeong to Sangju. Sangju Sangpung Bridge. (Colleague?)
Hello~ Hello! Where are you from? Me? Seoul. Alone? Yeah~ Where did you come from? I’m close from here. Mungyeong. Ah, Mungyeong! Are you heading to Busan? No, I’m not. Just riding for fun? Yeah. Today, I’m going to Dalseongbo. Is there any hill? No! Not really tough here. If you’ve passed Ihwaryeong Pass, nothing is hard. That’s the toughest part here, normally. But there’s also something called Bakjin Pass? Oh, that’s down here, so it’s nothing. Well, that’s that. On day 3 of the cross-country ride, I definitely feel that as long as you follow the signs carefully, there’s no worry about getting lost. Just in case, I also keep my Garmin map on, Cyclist’s Dictionary
*Garmin map:
The riding map loaded
on the Garmin bike computer. and I’m also listening to Kakao Map’s voice guidance. There are definitely bike paths here, but you can’t go like this. You just can’t go there. Even if it’s there, it’s not passable. The path is not maintained, so you can’t go. Nakdanbo.
Oh? Here it is. Nakdanbo bike crossing restricted? Oh yeah! The distance just got shorter. Awesome. I’ll stamp and go. Now 19km to Gumi Dam. Gumi Dam, Chilgok Dam, Gangjeong-Goryeong Dam, Dalseong Dam. Only 4 left! Almost there! Only 4 left. (Pulling things out) I packed chocolate bars, red bean jelly, and stuff, but MyChew is the best. Mine is Hi-Chew, I think? Anyway, I like it. I’m supposed to go this way, but how do I? Ah~ the distance got longer? That’s not good. In the end, all the way to Nakdan Bridge. Gumi Dam.
I’ve arrived at the next checkpoint. From Sangju Dam to Gumi Dam checkpoint, it’s mostly straight, so honestly, it was kind of boring. I’m now at Gumi Dam in the upper Nakdong River. Gumi Dam~ It’s mostly straight even to Chilgok Dam. I thought there’d be convenience stores nearby, but no convenience stores, so I have to eat light. Actually, from Mungyeong to here at Gumi Dam, I haven’t seen a single convenience store. So stocking up is a must! Supplies and water need to be well prepared when passing through here. No restaurants in sight either? But there’s actually a restaurant right next to me? Funny haha. Wow, summer’s really here. Is it getting hotter as I get closer to Daegu? It’s really hot. Honestly, on days one and two, I was enjoying the scenery here and there, thinking, “Wow, this is beautiful!” “This is what nature is,” as I rode. But on day three, everything started to look the same, and the excitement faded. It dropped. I shouldn’t feel this way~ And the roads are so straight and flat, it’s less fun because there’s no twist and turns. That makes it less boring. But since the roads are mostly straight, I almost feel like I’m going to nod off. z..z..Z.. I’ve already ridden 75 km, but strangely, I haven’t seen any other cross-country riders. I hope they didn’t all go home because of yesterday’s rain. There’s a sense of camaraderie when you meet others on the ride. I’m craving that camaraderie. Today, I haven’t seen a single rider carrying a cross-country bag. I’m really alone out here. But you know what? I’ve already passed the halfway mark. I’ve ridden 77 km now, just over halfway. I really want to rest so badly, but there’s nowhere to rest. From Sangju to Gumi direction, there wasn’t a single place to rest. Even the public restrooms on the bike paths were taped off, so really no place to go. Hope it’s not like this all the way. But wow, the sky is amazing. Clear on this side, but heavy clouds on the left! There’s a rain forecast tonight, but hopefully not now. Yesterday when I climbed Ewharyeong, the morning weather check didn’t predict rain so early. Nowadays, forecasts change minute by minute, so I’ll check again when I take a break. Anyway, even if it rains, I have to reach Dalseong Dam. I already booked my accommodation, so no choice. Now from here, I have to ride on the main road. (Main roads are scary) I need to brace myself. Honestly, I’ve needed to use the bathroom for a while now, and it’s urgent. But I can’t find a bathroom anywhere. Even the bathrooms that are there are all closed off. (Lost on a quest for a bathroom) There’s a convenience store here, but I’m not sure if I can use their bathroom. Ah, I really need it. (Rushing) (Feeling peaceful again) From here to Chilgok Dam, there really won’t be any more. I’ll just have lunch with some bread here and move on. (Wow) Bread and coffee. (Slurping) – Excuse me, is this the way into Gumi or Chilgok?
– This is Gumi. – Oh, so this is Gumi?
– Yes, but once you cross that bridge, it’s Chilgok. Ah, so that’s the border. I was really in a hurry, because there were no bathrooms anywhere. (Cream bread is precious) (Getting drawn in… Owner’s laughter ❤️) So good! The owner even subscribed to my channel. By the way, this convenience store is perfectly placed to rest before Chilgok Dam. Which CU branch is this? Gumi Century Hotel Main Entrance branch. I ended up taking refuge here unintentionally, and got really close with the owner. We had a nonstop chat for two hours. The owner was so cheerful, I got addicted to their laughter. This is the Gumi Century Hotel Main Entrance branch~ It’s a CU convenience store~ This is really a great place to stock up. The owner is so nice too. A comedian, a comedian! I’m not a comedian~ Not a comedian~ Make sure to stop by here. Thank you! Had a great rest here. Please come again~ Ah, that was so fun. I spent almost two hours chatting away with the owner, such a cheerful person. I totally lost track of time. Seriously, lol. The owner even gave me a free cup of coffee, and I ended up drinking two cups. The owner told me that many cross-country riders stop by this store. Just a few days ago, a Swiss woman came by, riding with a tent, camping along the way, and doing the cross-country ride. A really cool rider. I heard she passed by here. Ah, it would have been great to meet her. Too bad. If you’re doing the cross-country ride and happen to stop by this convenience store, please shout out “Yedaring!” Please do. That was fun. While riding the cross-country, I had no one to talk to, so I was really bored. So bored. I kept my mouth shut and just rode. Thanks to the owner, I’m recharged!
I had so much fun. Shall we keep going? Only 60 km left now. The whole concept has changed. Back then, 60 km felt like the end of the day’s ride. But now, while doing the cross-country, 60 km Huh? Did I take a wrong turn again? I like that it doesn’t feel as long this time. The whole sense of distance feels different. In a good way. I’m also gaining confidence in riding. Oh? I can do mid- to long-distance rides now? This confidence, this courage is growing. Ah, but the heat right now is insane! If you cracked an egg on the asphalt, it’d fry. 🥚 🍳 Sizzle sizzle. This morning, the fog was so thick, just wearing goggles made them wet. But now, as if nothing happened, the sun is blazing. You know sunscreen is a must on days like this, right? I reapply about every two hours. Better than not applying at all, I guess? That’s what I think. If you’re inseparable from your bike, it’s better to just give up on avoiding freckles and spots. I gave up on that too. I even went for a consultation at a dermatologist once. Anyway, if you keep doing a lot of outdoor activities, even if you remove them with laser, they keep coming back. So I gave up right away and decided to just accept reality. I switched to applying sunscreen more often and thoroughly. That’s my new plan. But freckles aren’t so bad, right? They give you character and look cute. Chilgok Dam.
This is Chilgok Dam. The certification center is right ahead. Oh, there’s a GS here too. The upper part of the Nakdong River ends here! Now heading from Chilgok to Daegu. Just two sections left today. I heard there aren’t many places left to rest now. I’ve ridden 99.9 km so far. And I have two bags. In the front, What’s in my bag? Mostly food. I’m really going to eat it all. Energy gels, jerky, jerky— The guy I met at the certification center gave them to me as a gift, and I have one energy gel left. I usually don’t eat energy gels, only during really intense workouts. Or when I think there won’t be convenience stores like in this ride. So I brought a few. Last remaining energy gel. Also one Hi-Chew, one red bean jelly, and a backup battery. Lip balm—can’t lose my lips. And a lens cleaning cloth. A selfie stick remote. One card. And tools. Toolkit. It’s an EVR product. I brought it hoping I won’t need to use it. There are eight things in total. I think I can carry this when traveling with my Mivelo bike too. It’s light, and just right for this cross-country ride. Shall we go again? Now, off to Daegu. Let’s go. Now heading to Gangjeong-Goryeong Dam. Quite a few kilometers from here. Gotta keep going without stopping. Had a good rest. (Fragrant comrade)
Passing by~ Are you headed to Busan? – Are you going to Busan?
– No, I’m going to Daegu. – Where?
– Daegu. – Good luck!
– ??? – I’m going to Busan, Busan. *&ㅖ(*ㅇ^&%ㅒㅇ&* (Eventually, solar energy) Wow, Daegu! I’ve arrived in Daegu Metropolitan City. Dalseong-gun. Now 163 meters at a 4% grade? But here they kindly have a warning sign before the slope. They let you know. There’s a slope. There’s a steep section. They even show the grade percentage and the distance here. I love it. (Feeling pumped)
After climbing Ihwaryeong and this, it’s a piece of cake. Oh? La Meda, La Meda! Did you buy the La Meda as a set? Did you get the full setup? Yes, yes. Where are you headed? To Daegu. Ah, this is Daegu, right? Where are you from? I came from Seoul. Did you leave early in the morning? Yes. Wow, that’s impressive. (Strong train boarding!) Oh, you jumped ahead! I was so happy to see La Meda. Thank you. – I don’t have anything to give you.
– Oh, thank you so much! Energy gel! Wow. You gave me something great. I’ll eat it well. Thanks. Safe travels. (And then got lost again) (Heat adaptation +50%) Daegu’s weather is no joke. (Precious life water) A future prodigy! One-wheeled pedaling! Nakdong River. Gangjeong-Goryeong Dam.
Finally, I see it! Feels like I’m about to bonk. Just having bread for breakfast and lunch isn’t enough to keep me going. (Dizzy) I’m happy! Only one left now. 20 km left, 20 km. After I reach the last certification center, Dalseongbo, I’ll head to the guesthouse. This bridge is strangely car-free. There’s a bike path next to it, but since it says bicycles are prohibited, I think it’s meant as a pedestrian path. Bikes go on this road, which is nice. Ah, but I’m really tired now. I’m completely drained. If I ride 150 km today, that’ll be my longest distance yet. I think that’s really fun. Breaking your own records. When this cross-country ride ends, the next time I challenge it, I want to increase my daily distance, and try to finish faster — like in three days, or even two days. That sounds like fun to me. What’s your purpose for riding? Maybe you don’t have a specific purpose. Since this is my first cross-country ride, I’m being a bit cautious and not pushing too hard. That’s how I’m going. If I get another chance, No, if I make that chance for myself, I want to ride harder and finish the whole trip in less time. Having my own mission like that would be really fun. That’s what I think. If you set your own fun goals, I’m sure you’ll enjoy riding even more, even if you ride solo. Today, I’m riding 150 km, my longest distance in these three days. How come I haven’t seen a single person doing the cross-country ride? Isn’t that strange? There’s no one riding solo like this. 16 km left. Now, I want to eat actual food, not power gels, jellies, or chocolate bars. But I can’t see any convenience stores or restaurants. With 15 km left, I’m right on the verge of bonking. Cyclist’s encyclopedia:
*Bonk:
When your energy is depleted,
you can no longer pedal,
and you feel hungry and weak. Energy gel. I’ll eat this well. This is serious. Feels like a complex gift set of problems. Heat exhaustion, not having proper meals, and other things all combined make my legs not move anymore. They just won’t go. What do I do? (Struggling along) Only 10 km left. My legs just won’t move now. I should have eaten the power gel earlier. I missed the timing. Only 10 km left but my legs won’t move. (No matter how much I pedal, I can’t keep a speed over 20 km/h.) (My mind is going blank…) Ah, finally here. Dalseongbo.
This is the busiest certification center I’ve seen so far. (Thought someone was talking to me)
Yes? I said this one(camera) is very good. Ah yeah, for Youtube. Where are you from? From Singapore. Ah, I’ve been to Singapore a month ago. Oh, a month ago for ride Oh nice. I’m Singapore. Are you a Korea? I’m from Singapore. Ah, Singapore. All Singapore. Singapore’s roads are really clean. Yeah, and smooth. No crack or nothing. Not suitable for cycling. Too small. You’re from? Korea. Yeah, I’m going to Seoul to Busan. Oh Seoul to Busan. You? Yes, same. Wave~ Hello. Hello. We’re from Singapore and Korea. So how long? Five days. Total 8 days. This is our fifth day. Oh, really? Seoul to Busan. Seoul to Busan. You guys, fifth day today. Yeah. You just one day? No, no, no, no. It’s more than 500. 550 kilo from my house. Where do you stay? Namyangju is close to Seoul. Oh, okay, okay, okay. You guys, where stay today? I think we’re going Daegu. Here is Daegu. We are very close. Just in front of 8 kilometers. Do ask him. We follow the guide. He’s the Korean guy. (I thought he was joking that I was Korean) Yes, yes, he’s the Korean guy. Oh, that’s funny. Safe ride guys. Bye-bye. Have fun in Korea. Please try pork soup in Busan. It’s very popular. What is it called in Korea? -Daegi-guk-bap -Daegi-guk-bap Yeah, Daegi is pork. Yeah, soup. Ah, soup. Daegi-guk-bap. Pork-brewed soup something like that. Really nice. in any place. -Any place. -Yeah in Busan. Okay, thank you. Where are you headed? Are you Korean? Yes, how far are you going? I’m resting here for the day. Then come on over here. – Come have a drink with us.
– Oh really? I’ll just take a quick photo and be right there! Salt? For real?! Last one of the day~ Do you live in Singapore? No, I don’t. – Oh, are you their guide?
– Yes. They’re visiting from Singapore. Ah~ that’s so cool! Thank you so much!
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It’s a legend! Ah, so good. Yummy! Thanks a lot! Yedaling 🙂 Ah Yedaling! Is it your name? No, no, no. My name is Yeda.
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Oh, Yeda. Thanks to TEAMAX Bye bye!! Ah~ I was about to bonk, but thanks to them— I even got to enjoy some punch! I’m so grateful. But earlier, the convenience store owner said a group of Singaporean riders was staying at the hotel right across the street. I didn’t expect to run into them here though. That was such a funny coincidence. So funny. I’ve arrived at Hayanjip. Well, I didn’t quite hit 150km today. I rode 148km. New personal record achieved! Wow~ So this is how you hang it up! So nice. This is the room I’ll be using. The owner even gave me a welcome drink! Looks delicious! Seriously, 150km is no joke. It was my first ever solo 150km ride. In fact, it was my first 150km ride—solo or not. From around 120–130km, my legs kept moving, but my speed just wouldn’t go past 20km/h. Even though I took a power gel, I think it was too late. Felt like I missed the timing. I was so drained, but somehow, I made it to the Dalseongbo Certification Center. And there were people there. I figured, “Oh, must be a local club.” But turns out they were all from Singapore, on a tour ride in Korea. Thanks to them, I had some punch, recovered from my bonk—it was such a thankful day. When you’re traveling, you really run into all sorts of fun moments. Sometimes I get to help others, sometimes I receive help—it’s really fulfilling. Travel lets you experience things you can’t easily do in daily life, and you feel it more deeply as a traveler. I feel like I reflect on that a lot. So, I’ve safely wrapped up Day 3 of the ride. Check-in here is at 5 PM, and check-out is at 8 AM. Dinner and breakfast are both included. Breakfast is served around 6 AM. Dinner time depends a bit on when other guests arrive. So tonight, they said it’ll be ready around 6:30. Anyway, today’s ride was definitely the toughest one. I really need a proper rest now. Honestly, the owner makes both breakfast and dinner, and the meals are so thoughtful and delicious—it’s like nothing else. It’s hard to find a meal as satisfying as this. You can really feel the care. If you’re missing home-cooked meals, I highly recommend Hayanjip. And finally, after 3 days on the cross-country ride, I think I’ve made it about halfway to Busan. Just two more days of riding to go. Day 4 has dawned~ Day 4 (Daegu → Namji) Oh? Shall I take a commemorative photo here? – Hayanjip – Thank you! Thank you~ There’s a forecast for rain today, so I’m a bit worried. The ground looks a bit wet. It rained a little early this morning. Originally, heavy rain was predicted around 10 AM today, but fortunately the forecast has changed. It was supposed to be drizzling, but even that stopped. There’s still rain in the forecast, so I think I need to hurry. Back at the same Dalseongbo as yesterday! I’ve arrived at Dalseongbo again. Maybe the fatigue is building up. Why does this feel so hard? Heading toward Hapcheon-Changnyeongbo now. The rain forecast keeps changing in real-time. Both owners at Hayanjip are farmers, actually. So they’re really sensitive to the weather. They said the Windy site gives the most accurate forecasts. So I checked it again last night before bed, and also this morning before leaving— but when I woke up, it had changed again. Anyway, if it doesn’t rain, that’s the best case for me. The owner made such amazing meals too— I devoured two big bowls at dinner last night, and even had ramen as a dessert LOL And breakfast this morning? Totally like a traditional Korean feast! They even fried eggs using fertilized eggs from their own chickens. It was seriously delicious. I’m still thinking about it. Hayanjip guesthouse—highly recommended! So after riding the longest distance— the longest ride of my life on Day 3— I was totally bonked and utterly exhausted. But thankfully, the guesthouse owner took great care of me. I was able to recharge and hit the road again on Day 4. And I barely ever ride in the rain, since I almost never do it, I looked it up— Apparently for wet rides, you should lower your tire pressure compared to usual. That way, the tire sticks to the ground better and prevents slipping. Helps avoid sliding and falling on slick surfaces. So today, I let out a bit of air. But since I’m carrying a pump, I’ll pump more if the sun comes out. And I packed a windbreaker just in case it rained—brought it from home. Felt like at least one rainy day was coming. So I brought it, but— Hopefully not today? Whoa, look how cloudy it is. Look at that gloomy sky. National route signage, Kakao navigation. Sometimes along the way, the signs will tell you to turn right here— **Bike slang glossary**
*Garmin GPX: Route files loaded into a Garmin cycle computer. But my Garmin GPX says to turn left. I feel like it’s safer to follow the signs. Just in case it rains— I lost the waterproof cap for my Garmin. If it starts raining, I’ll have to stash it in my bag right away. For now, it’s dry— so I’ve just removed the case. Apparently water can collect inside the case and actually cause it to break, so I took it off. Just to be safe. Also, that deck I just passed—it gets super slippery. If it rains, that area becomes really dangerous. Lots of people crash there, so— if it feels risky, just walk it. **Bike slang glossary**
*“Kkeulba”: Walking your bike instead of riding it. Today’s route seems to have very few convenience stores. So I’ll need to restock whenever I spot one. **Bike slang glossary**
*“Bogup” = Snacks/fuel I learned that the hard way yesterday. If you see a bathroom or a convenience store—just go! Bye, Dalseongbo! Bye~ Whoa, I can still feel the damage from yesterday. Just like that, the weather forecast keeps changing every moment, and now on Day 4, the sky is filled with dark clouds. Cyclist Slang Dictionary
*Ujung:
Short for “riding in the rain”
Means cycling while getting rained on.
I keep telling myself, “Let’s not ride in the rain” while riding anyway. Ah, it’s starting to drizzle! It’s just a light drizzle now, like mist, so it’s okay for the moment. But I hope it doesn’t get heavier. It’d be fine on a flat course, but— today’s a hilly route. Starting from Bakjin Pass, I have to cross about four climbs. So I’m a little worried it’ll be dangerous going downhill. And I heard it’s a rule of thumb that you’ll get a flat during a cross-country ride. They say you usually get two flats, but I haven’t had even one yet. It’s a good thing, but also kinda scary. I heard someone once got both flats on the very last day. That’s wild. And ever since Namsan, seeing this red paint makes me nervous. Rain’s picking up a bit more now. It’s 7 AM right now. 25.8km to Hapcheon-Changnyeongbo! Hope the rain holds off till then. Will it though? Drip. Oh, it’s really starting to rain now. What do I do? Better put my Garmin away. The rain keeps coming and going. But here it’s not raining. (Is this a weather gamble?!) The sky is still full of dark clouds. No wonder… I was actually surprised it wasn’t raining earlier. But now it’s finally started. Well, what can you do? Gotta keep going, right? So I’m back on the Nakdonggang Bike Path, and guess what—there’s nothing here. Just a long empty bike path. No place to rest, no convenience store, nothing. Well, at least the rain’s not pouring yet. So I’ll try to keep up the pace. Rain ride, let’s go? Walk it, walk it! Whoa, it’s so slippery on this deck with cleats. Cyclist Slang Dictionary
*Cleats:
Parts attached to the bottom of cycling shoes
to clip into pedals and stay connected. Careful, careful… It’s really slippery. Wow. Last resort… Ru…/ Made it. Hapcheon-Changnyeongbo! It *is* 30km, but— it’s not the kind of 30km I imagined. Hapcheon-Changnyeongbo! Now it’s 55km to the next certification center. That’s quite a distance. Between cert points, I mean. Whoa, rain’s getting heavier! Big raindrops, huh? Wow, I didn’t expect it to rain *this* much. It’s coming down hard. And this stretch doesn’t have anywhere to stop. No cafés, nothing. It’s not even 9 AM yet. Ready? GO! (Rain intensifies!) It’s raining so much I need to take a break. Can’t go on like this. This is no joke. Oh man… No convenience store or café at all? Where do I even go? This is bad. Checked the map—there’s a convenience store 7km ahead. That’s where I’ll head. Just 7km, let’s push through. It’s pouring now. Way too much rain. Should I not have left? Should’ve stayed under that shelter. Cyclist Slang Dictionary
*Carbon wheels:
Wheels made of carbon.
With rim brakes, braking power drops sharply in rain.
*Rim brakes:
Braking system where pads press the rim.
I’m using carbon rims with rim brakes, so— Braking in the rain is really bad with this setup. Gotta ride super carefully. Today’s pledge: Let’s not crash! Even if I don’t go far, no crashes today! Still haven’t booked a place to stay tonight. No accommodations planned yet… It’s raining so much I can’t even describe it. (Raindrop attack!!)
The drops sting. They really sting. Positive mindset: activated! At least it feels cool. Okay, think positive! Well, if it’s falling from the sky, what can I even do? Ah… My life… This is the worst rain ride ever. Ugh, just a little more… I should’ve waited a bit longer at the pavilion. Seriously… I have zero instincts, zero awareness. (Can’t breathe) (Can’t see anything) Wow, I can’t even brake properly. Even when I do brake, I still slide forward. It takes like… about 5 to 10 seconds to fully stop. Oh! Ugh, my shoes are completely soaked now! It’s basically a water park out here. And yet… why do I still have no sense of direction? Welcome to gravel road. Because it’s raining so hard, all the gravel from the shoulder washed onto the bike path. Was 7km always this far? Feeling totally hopeless. Time to lighten the load. –300g –100g –500g (Shriveled up) The rain is insane. It’s coming down so hard, it stings my face. What should I do? There’s only 1.8km left, technically… but I really don’t think I can ride through this. Nope, can’t do it. The rain’s supposed to get even worse soon, so I should go now. There’s a convenience store just 5 minutes away. I’ll just go that far. I’ll probably have to kill some time at the convenience store. After all that effort… and it’s closed? The door won’t open. Guess I’ll have to wait. Wow… (Soaked like a drenched rat 🐭) Finally met someone! A comrade in suffering! After even 4 microwave. What? This is on the microwave? Yeah, he said. Yeah? We never do it. Cover it. And put the chopsticks. Wait for 4minutes. Did you come in the strong rain right now? Yeah. It was a lot huh? That’s why I got a cold. Do you need something? Do you need a jacket? Yeah, we have everything! We have down jackets Sleeping bag, pants, cooking Wow! And traveling for one year? Yes. Like we started 4 months ago. New Zealand, Japan and Korea?
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We have 8 months left. Oh, thank you so much! I didn’t expect too much rain today. It was so heavy rain. So you live in Busan? No, Seoul. Seoul. Around Seoul. There is a called Namyangju near the Seoul I live in there. Okay. You go back by train probably? Bus. Bus? Ah Because actually we thought There was the heavy rain in Busan 2days ago Heavy rain And we thought maybe we need to go a little Up? Yeah, to Gumi with a train. But they didn’t let us. For the train you have to cover. Bus, you can do it. Yeah. How about German to ride a bike? because I heard German is good to ride. It’s really good. The south of Germany, There are lots of Mountain. The Black Forest and the ups. The northern part is more flat. If you like flat, it’s better up north But we like mountains. And we have a lot of Cycling paths I would say, huh? Through the forest For example also like the really nice flat cycling paths from Berlin to Copenhagen to Denmark. Denmark? Wow! In one week maybe? 600 kilometers. Like Seoul to Busan! Yeah similar! Germany to Denmark? To Denmark. Copenhagen which is also really nice to Berlin. Really? You know bike packing The best way of traveling Yeah. It is! You can see anything. Yeah It’s cheap. It’s cheap. If you travel by train or bus, You’re always in the big busy places. You know Cycling vibe. That’s true. Through the landscapes You see little villages You usually wouldn’t see. It’s really nice. Actually we did the four river trail 9 years ago already. We’ve been to South Korea with a bicycle 9 years ago. Oh really? Yeah, almost the same. We went Japan and also went to South Korea. But that’s it for 3 months. 9 years ago? And then we did already the four river trails from Busan to Seoul. Oh really? Yes. With the stamps and everything. We did the trip then. You know what? It’s my first time to do that. Yeah? Nice! We just do a little part to arrive in Beijing. We take the ferry from Incheon to Kuihwangdao? Something like this. King Wangdao. Yeah, something like this. Then we take the.. from Beijing We take the train to Mongolia. There is like a one and a half day train. And then we cross over to Kazakhstan. Then from Kazakhstan we go to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Throught the Pamir. Pamir Highway. You guys plan everything already! Like roughly the route is planned. It works well so far? So far really good. But now the half part. After South Korea, I think it’s going to be really adventurous. Like China, Mongolia. Yeah, yeah. It’s goning to be. More remote No convenience anymore. Huh? Hey~ The Singaporean friends that I met yesterday They are from Singapore. No rain? Rain, rain. Rain, rain. I met them yesterday. At the stamp area. Your friends? We just met. Are you cycling as well? Yeah. But we do it the other way around. Seoul to Busan, no Busan to Seoul! Yes Busan to Seoul. Yeah, opposite. Have a good coffee. Bye. Do you guys are going to plan to write any books like a travel book? We have a website with a blog. -Wow Can I see it? -Yeah sure. Traveling only by bike and camping, Ultranicecycling This German couple is traveling around the world by bike for a year, and they run a blog together called Ultranicecycling. If you’re curious about their journey, check the link in the video description. If you have any puncture, you can fix it? It’s tubeless. So usually we don’t have puncture, we have like in 7,000 kilometers, only one. Wow Because it’s no tubes, it’s only the liquid. So we have like this little, you see like here? Here. You see like I had something here. I have like a little sausage. And I press it in the hole and then it gets fixed. So you don’t have to change the tire. Ah, I have same one. But I lost my mount, I dumped it! Also we change the tires now in Seoul. Ah, everything. Yes, because we did have tires there. It’s already like after we have 7,000 kilometers. So this is still okay, but this one I’m a bit scared that I get holes now. You guys gonna change Chain,the motors, brake pads, tires. And I change also the cassette. Sprocket? You mean the sprocket? Yeah, yeah, yeah. The bar tape? Bar tape also. Yeah, everything! Basically like the problem with the bar tape, we had like five days of rain in Japan all the time. Rain, rain, rain, rain, so everything starts smell. Yeah, really it’s disgusting. It’s really smelly. Yeah, I know. I know. Let’s make a selfie together. Yeah yeah! Yeah, the bike’s, the color, it’s so nice from Bianchi. Bianchi. Bianchi, I love it. Italia. Yeah, Italia, yeah. Italy is the best for cycling. I heard its tradition is more than 140 years. Yeah? Yeah, the Bianchi. Yeah they’re really old, yeah. -All right. -You guys go first. Okay. It’s quite warm, huh? Yeah, it’s not bad. Okay, bye guys! Safe ride! Bye bye! What the—? There’s no road? Oh, I guess I turn off further ahead. Riding cross-country in the rain… I was already freezing at a convenience store, barely warming up with a cup of coffee And what do you know—I met some fellow travelers! They were a couple from Germany I treated them to a cup of coffee and had a nice conversation We talked longer than I expected And I really wanted to cheer on their journey They’re cycling around the world And they’re even camping along the way—must be tough Seeing such an inspiring couple take on that challenge I found myself re-energized on Day 4 of this ride Even if I’m totally wiped out from the rainy ride Meeting people really helps me feel alive again Whoa, it’s a gravel road! Gravel! Gotta be careful It’s a minefield out here! Step on one and you’re done! Let’s wash the mines off with water And go again! I’ve only done 45km so far I’m soaking wet from the rain Shivering from the cold… This is really tough I haven’t even booked a place to stay yet I’m heading from Hapcheon to Changnyeong right now I think I’ll try to find a place in Changnyeong I was originally planning to go past Changnyeong to Yangsan But we’ll see how it goes Who would’ve thought it would rain this much? The sun’s out This isn’t that Bakjin Pass, is it? Better be extra careful on the downhills today Watch that downhill! (BwaaAAAAAM) (Screeeeech) (Crreeeaaaakkk) There are two mountain passes today The slope doesn’t feel like Bakjin Pass though Must be one of the other two This one’s pretty gentle Still, downhill with caution! Puncture? Nope—just a hole in my stomach @TEAMAX Hello! Oh yeah! Back in the zone! This is Bakjin Pass! Right here This was Bakjin Pass! It’s way easier not knowing! Just like they say— Getting hit is better when you don’t expect it But wow, it was super short! I got scared for nothing. There was no need to be scared at all. Compared to Ihwaryeong… This one’s super short! Huh? Wait, never mind— Whoa~ It’s not over yet! Oh wow, that wasn’t the end! Whoa~ (She’s a rapper now) Right now my Garmin is inside my jacket so I can’t check the gradient right now but I’m pretty sure this is over 10% It has to be Rage-filled memory LOL It’s raining again Ugh! Why is this so long?! That was just the warm-up?! %^^&() (Brain malfunction) So that was just the warm-up… (Attack of the poop flies) I can’t see the end! (Where’s the end…?) 🇸🇬 See you later guys!
Catch you again soon! I’m so exhausted! This photo isn’t required for certification but take one anyway~ Really need to be careful on the downhill Since it rained The downhill is actually harder My arms are dying—what’s going on?! My forearms are gonna explode 🧌 The downhill is seriously harder It’ll end eventually, right? This year’s cross-country—let’s stay injury-free! Let’s stay safe! (With confidence ^^) The road’s wet and the downhill is terrifying They say to brake… in intervals But I’m skidding Red Fate’s skidding Do I have to walk my bike downhill at Bakjin Pass…? Am I really walking downhill on Bakjin Pass? After working so hard uphill I’m probably the only person walking the downhill Should I switch to disc brakes?
Bike Nerd Glossary:
*Disc: short for disc brakes My forearms are completely shot Ugh My cleats are slippery too Gotta be careful (Mental state also crumbling) My last remaining power gel… (Soul completely drained) My Garmin is saying there’s another climb ahead What is this now? There?! This is insane Nope, nope Yeah this… I don’t think I can do this This is my limit. My true limit. They say not to set limits But today, I am setting one Let’s go anyway But 1.61km? What kind of “pass” is that? (Entering the mountains) Is this Yeongachi Pass or what? Oh man, this is tough (Blank stare…) (Nun-nu-nan-na…) (And it starts raining again) These fallen leaves are super slippery—gotta watch out (Sound of cleats wearing down 😭) (Unclipped one side of the cleat) (Shifted weight to the back) (It’s raining again—Garmin whoosh~) Put weight back, avoid the leaves, and brake in intervals… It was supposed to stop raining by 1PM It’s past 1 and it’s still raining?! (Sound of body temperature dropping) (Energy bar for lunch again today) Ugh, I think I’m getting blisters here It really hurts Why is it raining again?! They said it would stop! (Right knee starting to ache…) Motel 00
010-1234-5678 Do you have a room for one? Guess I should just go there myself. No way today with all this rain! I think I’m gonna catch a cold. This won’t do. Today, I’m not sure if that hotel even has a bathtub, but if they do, I’ll soak up a bit. Cyclist’s dictionary
Chickcovery:
‘Chicken + Recovery’
Eating chicken to regain strength.
I definitely need some chickcovery. Otherwise, there’s no way I’ll survive. I planned to ride only about 60km on the last day and then take a bus, but my schedule got messed up. It’s not a big deal though. Can’t be helped. I have no choice but to sleep early today and leave right at 5 a.m. tomorrow. So I have to take a bus, but the express buses to Dong Seoul Terminal only run three times a day. I have to match my schedule exactly, so tomorrow won’t be relaxed at all. My knee is starting to hurt too. My right knee, which never hurt before, is aching. Ah, that’s my body telling me to rest. No, I can’t see the sky clearly. If I keep going like this today, I’ll get seriously sick. So, retreat it is. Namji-eup. I need to head somewhere else. Laundry service only available after 6 p.m. here, and there’s no dryer either. Hello, sir, is a single room available today? I’m doing the cross-country bike ride — can I bring my bike in? Thanks, I’m coming right now. It’s just right in front. Heading to CF Motel. Anyway, there are tons of places to stay, all well-equipped, so I’ll just go somewhere friendly. Hello – Hello Alone? – Yes, just me. Impressive! Men usually do this. Oh, really? Which floor? Come up to the 2nd floor, I’ll give you a room there. Ah, thank you! Phew… what a spectacular end to the day. This is the last lodging for the cross-country ride, CF Motel in Namji-eup. They have laundry, and I can keep my bike right in the room. Since I rode the bike here, they gave me a room right next to the elevator. Love it. The long-awaited chickcovery time. The last piece for a true Korean. It’s the last night of the ride, and my legs hurt so much. So I looked for a massage nearby, and found a really famous place. I’m heading to Hong’s Massage, well-known in Namji-eup. Mr. Hong, the masseur I randomly found, is truly a master of massage. Thanks to him, the fatigue from three days of riding melted away. Today was the hardest day of the whole trip, but chicken and a massage made for a happy ending. Riding in the rain made me nervous about falling, but if you encounter rain on a trip like this, don’t push yourself too hard. Put safety first and have a safe ride. Morning of day five~ Day 5 (Namji to Busan) Namji-eup.
Finally, the last day. Just 102km left to ride before I arrive. The Nakdong River Estuary Certification Center is closer, but from there, I still need to get to Seobu Terminal. Since I’ll be taking a bus today, I’ll ride those 102km. (No exceptions even on the last day)
I went the wrong way? It’s 5:40 a.m. now. : 102km, so maybe about 7 hours? There are three express buses daily from Seobu Terminal to Dong Seoul Terminal. So I obviously can’t catch the morning bus, I have to take the 3:30 p.m. bus. After 4 hours on the bus, I’ll get off and still have to ride my bike from Dong Seoul Terminal, so still quite a way to go. I’ll ride hard while it’s still cool out. Thankfully, even though I’m not there yet — I still have 100km to go, it’s been a godsend that I haven’t had any flats so far. Switching to butyl tires definitely helps — they hold air better than TPU ones. Riding around, I was worried about getting flats. The scariest part was probably yesterday. Because it rained yesterday, all the gravel on the road got pushed down onto the bike lane. That made slipping easy, and there could’ve been sharp things on the road. Where am I going? The road is tricky. The road is tricky. Ah, here it is. So yesterday, I really had to focus hard, and since it was raining, visibility was tough, I think I got even more exhausted from concentrating so much. But luckily, there’s zero chance of rain today. The precipitation probability is 0%. Busan, here, and even Changwon on the way— I thought maybe I’d have to ride in the rain at least one day, so I brought a windbreaker, which was a good call. But the windbreaker I brought isn’t waterproof. So if you’re doing the cross-country ride, it’s best to have a waterproof windbreaker. Changnyeong Haman Dam
Namji-eup I think I’m going to crash on the bus today. I barely slept last night. Not sure why, but I kept tossing and turning, didn’t really get rest. Finally, arrived at today’s first certification center! Changnyeong Haman Dam Now heading from Hapcheon Changnyeong Dam to Yangsan Water Culture Center. What’s that? Oh, there was an uphill today? (Already wiped out) (It’s definitely shorter and lower than Bakjin Hill) (Already wiped out) (Blind corner + single lane road = super dangerous) (Really worried drivers won’t see me) Changnyeong Haman Dam
Changwon This is the bike path, right? (It was wild…) Changwon Entered Changwon now. But why are there ominous clouds? The rain chance is 0%, though? That’s weird. No rain on return day, please. No rain, no bus delays. Gimhae Arrived at Gimhae~ Oh, there’s a mountain here? What mountain is this? It’s easier to use Masatunnel instead of Mojeong Hill. (Huff..) (Huff.. Ack) (Huff.. Eh) (Huff..) Samryangjin Bridge Definitely, the closer I get to Busan, the more confusing the roads become. The paths keep appearing then disappearing. I think I got lost about five times. Gimhae
Miryang Arrived in Miryang now, heading towards Yangsan from Miryang. Miryang
Yangsan (Hard work without an electric pump) Less than 20km left until Busan! Oh yeah~ So close now. Almost there! Finally arrived at Yangsan Water Culture Center! Yangsan Water Culture Center Wow, how come there’s not a single convenience store here? I’m totally wiped out now, my legs seriously won’t move. Even when I pedal hard, I’m under 100 watts. Busan’s headwind is brutal, too. If I’d known this, riding from Busan to Seoul would’ve been better. Busan (Smelling the city air after five days) Ah, finally! Why can’t I see it?
(Blind even with eyes open) Huh? Ah, there it is. Wow. I finally made it. Nakdong River Estuary Barrage
I did it! (My body’s broken) I feel like I weigh a thousand pounds. (Had to shoot this twice due to mistake) Finally, it’s over! Nakdong River downstream, upstream. Saejae Bike Path and Han River Bike Path—done! Now that I’ve stamped all the certification centers, I can get my certificate at the Nakdong River Culture Center right ahead. (Respectful) (Impatient Korean) Blank stare Yes, thank you. Wow, finally got the Nakdong River Estuary Barrage certificate. But unfortunately, the cross-country certification for Seoul to Busan only counts if you started in Incheon. I didn’t start in Incheon, I started from my home. I started stamping from Neungnae Station, so sadly I couldn’t get the Seoul to Busan certification. But I did get the certification for the Saejae section, Mungyeong Saejae Road. Next time, I’ll patrol the Han River loop and complete the Seoul to Busan certification. Wow, it wasn’t easy, but I really made it. This cross-country ride was quite the challenge. I feel like I met so many great people along the way, and it made me really happy. While doing the cross-country ride, I naturally met others doing the same, and many of them live such inspiring lives. So even though it was a domestic trip, I feel like this journey really broadened my perspective. Next time, I plan to try the East Coast route. I don’t know when exactly, but I think that will be the next domestic route I do. One thing that changed for me on this trip is: 100 km is easy now. Of course, if you go at an athletic pace, 100 km can feel like hell. But at my own pace, 100 km is a breeze. I can do it. I gained confidence I never had for long distances. I wasn’t sure if I could do what I planned, but I did it, and it feels so rewarding. I really rode safely without getting hurt. If I had pushed myself yesterday, riding even in the rain, I might have gotten injured. But above all, you know safety is the most important thing in cycling, right? Always stay safe. I’m exhausted, but thanks for enjoying the ride with me. I did it. You can do it too. Now I’m heading to catch the bus. The bus leaves at 3:30, so I’ll go to the West Bus Terminal, grab some food nearby, and then take the bus. I have about two hours. I found a place with no signboard,
thinking, “Wow, perfect time for a relaxed lunch before the bus,” and I was savoring each bite of my pork cutlet. But then, what the heck? Until yesterday, there were definitely three buses scheduled, but suddenly… what? (rambling) There were definitely buses to Dongseoul, but while checking during lunch, none showed up. What’s going on? Hello. Is there a bus to Seoul today? There are buses to Nambu and Dongseoul. Is there one to Dongseoul? It doesn’t show up here. Not today. Not running? Only on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Where are you headed? Seoul Nambu. By the way, can I put my bike in the luggage compartment? Yes, you can. There’s one at 6:05 pm. Only late ones left? – Yes. 4:30 pm, 6:20 pm. Then can I take the 4:30 one? – Sure. Yes. Are buses usually this scarce? Yes, often they aren’t frequent. Thank you. So I’m taking the bus to Seoul Gyeongbu Terminal. The 4:30 bus arrives around 8:30. Actually, it’s 9. Do I have to transfer again there? (Waited 3 hours) Should I put it here? You can put it in the back compartment. This was my first time loading my bike onto a bus. You can do it without a cover. : Another passenger also had a bike, so we loaded them in a bit hurriedly, and I couldn’t take pictures. *The cross-country Q&A video follows.
Anyway, I finally arrived at Seoul Nambu Terminal at 9 pm. It was too late to go all the way to Namyangju, so I headed to my parents’ house in Seoul. Since it was my first time, I got lost a lot, and was quite clumsy on my first cross-country trip. Thanks so much to everyone who joined me on this 5-day journey! Coming up next, I prepared a Q&A video to answer many of the questions I received. Shall we go to the Q&A video? Let’s go! Cross-Country Q&A
Answering questions about the cross-country ride, and at the same time, I’m heading to places I haven’t yet stamped. The first place is Gwangnaru Bicycle Park. I’ll answer the most frequently asked questions first. Did you go alone?
Q. Did you go alone? Yes, I went alone. I film and edit using a 360 camera, so some people might think I had a filming crew or went with a partner, but that’s not the case. Again, I went alone. One person could come along to help with filming, but if I did that, it would stray from the theme of solo cross-country cycling, and I don’t think my true self would be captured, so I went alone. Following that, there’s another question. How did you film?
Q. How did you film? It’s nothing special. I’m filming with the Insta360 X4 camera, and still am. I mount it on my bike’s handlebar, and I use a selfie stick that can extend and retract. I ride with that selfie stick attached. That’s how I film everything with 360-degree coverage. Some people ask if someone else took the shots, but that’s because I edit it afterward. With 360 filming, everything around you is captured simultaneously, so sometimes my face appears, sometimes my legs in front appear, and so on. I edit it that way. Compared to regular action cams that shoot from a single angle, this takes more than twice the time and effort. Next question, How did you carry your filming gear?
Q. How did you carry your filming gear? Filming gear? There’s really no gear. (It’s a bit embarrassing to say) Just the camera mounted on the handlebar and one extra battery, that’s all. So there’s no special filming gear. That wraps up this part. Now, let’s head to Gwangnaru. Let’s go~ Ttukseom
Topyeong Bridge Gwangnaru Certification Center I never passed by here without stopping, so this is my first time here. No exception, the stamp pad is dried out here too. So I brought a stamp pad from home just in case, which was a good choice, right? I pressed the stamp pad too hard so it’s smeared, but anyway, I’m at Gwangnaru now. Next, I’m heading to Ttukseom Certification Center. Now, about the gear! I’ll answer questions about gear for cross-country cycling. What gear did you bring for the trip?
First, you need bags to carry your stuff, right? For me, I used a 7L saddle bag and a top tube bag. I brought the top tube bag I’m still using today, plus cycling jerseys have back pockets. Usually three pockets, and I used those as much as possible. I brought three jerseys and two bib shorts as extras. Pairs
Two pairs of socks and one pair of gloves. I wore one inner layer and brought it as is. I only brought one casual outfit, a jumpsuit made of a very thin and light windbreaker material. That’s all the clothes I brought. For shoes, I wore clipless cycling shoes. When I went to get chicken, I wore slippers, but those slippers were borrowed from the motel entrance. I didn’t bring any other shoes. Just cycling gear and one casual outfit. Also a charger, and a toothbrush. I didn’t bring toothpaste since accommodations usually provide it. For skincare products, I only brought samples I got when buying cosmetics. Lastly, sunscreen and face wash, plus three pairs of socks as gifts. That’s all I brought. For the remaining space, I packed food supplies. Snacks. Since I wasn’t sure, I packed plenty of supplies on the first day, but I don’t recommend that. If you’re starting from Seoul, there are plenty of convenience stores until you get out of Gyeonggi Province. If you run out of supplies, just restock then, which lets you travel lighter. I don’t recommend overpacking food from home. That’s my tip. Q. How did you carry your luggage? Everything fits. I’ll show you on screen. Packing tips? Here’s my personal packing tip: For bib shorts and similar clothes, “fold as compactly as possible.” If you fold bib shorts normally, they take up quite a bit of space. But there’s a special way to fold them. Turn the bib shorts inside out, fold one leg, then wrap the shoulder straps around the bib pad’s center, and finally fold the other leg over it. This way, you fold them compactly. This works for bib shorts and windbreakers alike. There’s a way to fold them compactly. So I packed like that. That way, I had a lot of extra space. And as for the jersey, especially cycling clothes come in very small sizes. The material stretches when worn, and the women’s sizes are especially smaller. I wear the smallest women’s size top, so it didn’t take up much space. Ttukseom
Gwangnaru What did you regret not bringing?
Q. Anything you regretted not bringing? The first thing that comes to mind is ink and stamp pads. Surprisingly, many of the stamps at certification centers were dried out, and sometimes there was no stamp at all. As a last resort, if you download the app related to the national trail on your phone, it automatically verifies when you enter the certification booth. But if you really want to collect stamps physically, this won’t apply for you, and since I also started for the fun of stamping, I recommend carrying your own ink. If there’s no stamp, using the smartphone app is also an option. And cash! There were more cases where cash was needed than I expected. Was it the first day? I went to a vending machine to get a Rethy coffee, but it was useless because I had no cash. So having cash is really helpful. And face masks, you know, skincare masks. I recommend bringing those from home. When doing the national trail, you’ll be riding at least five hours every day, so bringing face masks helps soothe your skin and protect your skin. And finally, an electric pump! I have an electric pump, but I lost the mount, so I brought a manual pump. Manual pumps are inconvenient, and on top of that, they take up more space than expected. It surprisingly takes up a lot of space. So I recommend you to have an electric pump and bring it along. That would be great. Second certification center of the day. Ttukseom certification center.
I arrived at Ttukseom certification center. It’s unbelievably hot today. Today, it’s going up to 35 degrees Celsius. Ah, I’ll be okay, right? Now heading to Yeouido. I also got a lot of questions about laundry. How do you do laundry?
Q. How do you do laundry? On the first day, I hand-washed in the bathroom. After that, I only stayed at places with washing machines. When looking for lodging, I called ahead to ask if they have a washing machine, and if they have a dryer. A dryer is nice, but many places didn’t have one. About lodging, cafes, and restaurants info.
And lodging, convenience stores, and places I rested, like shelters and restaurants, many people asked for info on those. I’ve put all the store names and addresses in the description below the video. I’ll organize everything and put it all in the video description. Oh, and earlier, when I was talking about packing, I think I left something out. What did you pack in each bag? In the saddle bag, I put clothes, chargers, and toiletries and snacks. Then in the front top tube bag, I kept things I needed immediately, like a power bank, or a toolkit, and snacks I could eat right away. I packed those. And lastly, the back pockets of my cycling jersey were really well utilized. In there, I kept my notebook, my phone, camera, and batteries. I packed those. There’s no right or wrong answer to this. Just pack what you need. For example, in a top tube bag or your jersey’s back pockets, pack according to your needs. Ttukseom
Yeouido How did you find your way?
Q. How do you navigate the cross-country route? In my case, I’m incredibly bad with directions. So I was a bit worried about this part too, but when I actually tried it, it wasn’t that difficult. Of course, the routes had me lost more than five times a day, but overall, finishing the ride wasn’t a big problem. I basically used three main ways to guide myself. First, I marked all the certification centers on Kakao Map as waypoints, then used Kakao Map’s navigation. I turned it on and listened to the navigation with open-ear headphones like these. Second, I created a GPX file using Kakao Map, and loaded it into my bike computer. You can also create GPX files directly from Kakao Map. The bike computer I use is the Garmin 830 model, which I’ve used since I started cycling. Lastly, along the cross-country route, there are light blue lines which indicate the national route, and as you go, there are clear signs like “Hangang Cross-country Route” and others. Of course, the farther you go into the provinces, there are quite a few places where you have to ride on public roads. So it’s not always easy, but I’d say overall, I didn’t have much trouble finding my way. Q. I’m a beginner. Can I do the cross-country ride?
Q. Is the cross-country route doable for beginners? Whether a beginner can do it depends a lot on how “beginner” they really are; it’s pretty subjective. But if you’re a beginner, you should be somewhat comfortable with bike handling skills, able to handle accidents or problems when they arise, have basic bike knowledge, and have experience riding over 100 km at least five times. If so, I believe you can complete it without major issues. Q. Can a woman do it alone? Yes, absolutely. I’m a woman myself, so it’s not really a question of gender, but more about fitness. With good stamina and the determination to finish, anyone can do it. Q. Were there any dangerous sections? For me, the dangerous part was when it rained on Pakjin Hill. The downhill there felt very risky. Maybe because it rained, Youngaji Hill also felt quite dangerous. The roads were all slippery. Other than that, I didn’t find any parts particularly dangerous. There were spots where I thought the bike might get a flat tire easily. In those cases, I carried or pushed the bike. And in places that felt especially risky, I slowed down more, and avoided danger carefully. Public roads felt a bit risky, too! Sometimes the cross-country route forces you onto public roads, and even though it’s part of the route, it’s on regular roads. (Sandstorm)
What’s that? Sorry for the construction noise, but those public road parts felt risky. Also, separate from specific risky parts, when did I feel most at risk during the ride? I try to avoid riding at night as much as possible. There are many dark roads in the provinces, and since it’s my first time on those roads, there are also many animals, wild animals, so I don’t recommend night riding if you can avoid it. If possible, I suggest starting early in the morning. Yeouido Certification Center. Please make sure to close your stamp pads and ink pads. Ah! Yeouido! I’ve got three stamps here, two more to go. How do you film?
Oh, and this is my camera. Many of you probably already know, it has lenses on both sides, so it films 360 degrees around. I film with this, then do editing afterward. And like this, I use a selfie stick attached to the bike while riding. When I want to capture scenery, I sometimes extend the shot, but most of the time, I keep it short while riding. That’s how I ride. And I mount the camera like this on the handlebar when I ride. Some ask how it’s possible that the stick and camera don’t show up in the video. I’ve gotten questions like that. When editing a 360 camera video, the camera and the selfie stick don’t appear. That’s something I can’t really explain, it’s just the technology of 360 cameras. That’s all I can say. How much did the expenses cost?
Q. How much did the expenses cost? A total of 415,800 won.
I’ll show the expenses on the side of the screen. A total of 415,800 won.
On the fourth day, I did a bit of flexing. Bought some chicken, one chicken per person, got a massage, and that day alone, I spent over 100,000 won. Other days, I spent around 50,000 won. What’s the beeping sound in the video?
Q. What is the beep sound heard while riding? That sound comes from my Garmin speedometer. Arrived at Ara Certification Center! Ara Hangang Gate I came here, but there’s no stamp. No stamp, it’s missing. I need to stamp with this, but the ink is dried out. Ink is essential. Ink is essential! I arrived at Ara Hangang Gate. Done! Only the last one, Ara West Sea Gate, remains. I hope no one takes it. Take care, stamp. If you wear cycling shorts, is there no saddle soreness? Q. If you wear cycling shorts, does your butt not hurt? What I’m wearing isn’t just regular cycling shorts. They’re bib shorts, cycling pants with pads inside. The pads definitely help reduce saddle soreness, but I wonder if there’s such a thing as no saddle soreness on long rides. Especially for long distances, I think some saddle soreness is unavoidable. For the national trail, you ride at least five hours daily, and about 100 km daily. Assuming that, the accumulated damage from continuous riding and the uneven ground make saddle soreness inevitable. But if it hurts too much to bear, even when wearing bib shorts, I recommend getting a bike fitting again, or changing the saddle. That’s what I suggest. Did you have any difficulties?
Q. Did you have any difficulties? Of course, I did. To summarize briefly in three sentences: Not being able to rest when I wanted to, Not being able to eat when hungry, And having to keep pedaling when I didn’t want to. Those three things were the hardest. So, for you all, as you ride, it’s good to plan ahead where you can get supplies, and roughly know the locations of those areas. Any words for those who want to do the national trail?
Q. Any words for people planning to do the national trail? You can do it too! How do you return home?
Q. How do you get back home? There are mainly three ways. First is “Tagatabok.” Cycling dictionary explanation:
Tagatabok:
Ride your bike there and then ride back on your bike. Recommended for those who can do it! Second is using the bus, like me. The advantage of the bus is you don’t have to cover your bike. You just load it into the luggage compartment. But on busy weekends, if the luggage space is full, you might not be able to bring your bike. Please keep that in mind. Lastly, the train! With trains, you have to pack your bike in a bag and cover it. But considering all the luggage for the trip, carrying a large bike cover seems a bit much. But if you can manage it, I recommend it. Also, trains are more convenient in terms of travel time. And for experts, I hope you try “Tagatabok.” Tagatabok Hmm… that could be good content too.
ChatGPT의 말: I said that, but I’m going to take that back. Before heading to the last certification center, I’ll answer some personal questions. How tall are you?
Q. How tall are you? I’m 166 cm. Don’t you sweat?
Q. Don’t you sweat? I sweat a lot. Overall, I sweat quite a bit. There are certain spots on my face where I sweat especially heavily. Mainly my nose, and the area between my nose and upper lip. I wipe it off like this while riding. Q. Didn’t you get sunburned?
Q. Didn’t you get sunburned? Oh, my skin? I got very sunburned. I got completely dark. Especially on this trip, my arm lines usually have one clear line, but my legs got kind of embarrassing. There’s a sock line right in the middle of my calves, and on my thighs, there’s a tri-color gradient according to the length of my bib shorts. For those who don’t like that, something like thin long sleeves might be good, or arm sleeves and leg sleeves are also options. But personally, that’s a bit too much for me, so I just embrace being natural. That’s how I shoot. And the most frequently asked question is, How do you study English?
Q. How do you study English? Regarding English, I lived abroad for a short time. About three years, and to live there, I naturally had to improve my English. It’s been almost 7 years—
No, 9 years now since I came back, but living in Korea, I’ve naturally forgotten a lot of English. It felt like such a waste, so starting about a year ago, I’ve been studying conversation every day. There are various apps and platforms for speaking practice, and I’m using ‘Speak’. I now have over 250 “streak flames”. The flames go out if you miss a day, which means I’ve been doing it daily for over 250 days. Even on days when I feel short on time, I still do at least a little. Ara West Sea—
Ara Hangang. Ah, I can finally see it! There’s the last West Sea Gate certification center. We’ve finally arrived. Finish~ Yeah~ Goal! Ara West Sea Gate. Ah, I feel proud somehow. Finally, the grand last Ara West Sea Gate. Oh yeah~ They said there’s a certification center here, and once you get certified here, it’s over. (Stomach growls) Ah, I’m hungry. Here it is. Lunch hour is from 12 to 1 pm, so I better hurry. Thank you. It really took a long time, right? Now that we’re at Ara West Sea Gate on the national trail, I finally got the certification sticker. Ta-da~ The certification and certificate will be sent to your home. If you want a medal, you can call the number written in the booklet and purchase the medal for a fee. You didn’t ride like that, right? Surely not? Right? I hope not. I got tan lines from my chin strap, and it looks like it’s slightly covered now, but the chin strap tan lines are no joke. That wraps up the national trail video. Thank you all for being with me these 5 days! I’ll be back soon with more fun videos. Please subscribe and like!