Ever dreamed of an epic cycling adventure through stunning landscapes, mostly car-free? Join Dawn and Afshan in EP43 of The Mettleset Podcast, published on September 18th, 2023, as Dawn recounts her incredible four-and-a-half-day bikepacking journey across South Korea’s 600km Four Rivers Bike Path.
This remarkable route stretches from the vibrant capital, Seoul, all the way to the southern seaside city of Busan, offering a unique blend of urban charm and serene natural beauty. As you’ll hear in the episode, navigating this impressive trail can be a little tricky with limited information, but Dawn shares invaluable resources to help you plan your own K-bikepacking adventure.
Get ready for tales of triumphs, challenges, and even some VERY questionable hotels as they pedal their way through this unforgettable experience.
Planning your own Korean bikepacking adventure? Don’t miss these essential resources:
🚴 The Four Rivers Trail – Full Ride with GPS Map: The exact file Dawn used for her journey
(note: it goes slightly beyond the official end, so keep an eye out for the KWater center).
🚴 Dawn’s Day by Day Strava Segments: Recreate the adventure! Follow her daily routes,
which conveniently lead to hotels each night:
- Day 1: https://www.strava.com/activities/9392400708
- Day 2: https://www.strava.com/activities/9398669925
- Day 3: https://www.strava.com/activities/9403583994
- Day 4: https://www.strava.com/activities/9410403128
- Day 5: https://www.strava.com/activities/9415692577
🚴 A special shout-out to Dawn’s trusty steed: The GXR Kevin from Curve Cycling.
🚴 NAVER: Your go-to for navigation in Korea. Google Maps and Booking.com have limited
functionality, so download Naver for finding hotels, food, and navigating off the GPX route.
Dawn highly recommends a cell phone holder for your handlebars for easy use
🎧 Listen to the episode now
📷 Follow Dawn’s Journey @dawnable
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