Got a bit of snowtime - Yay

January 17, 2018

We got a bit of snow today! Yay...took out the all mountain hardtail for a little rip in the snow.

Remember those roots and those wooden logs as stairs get very slippery when wet/snowy!
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free subway....

January 17, 2018

Free subway...but it sucks because it means the air has been so shitty these past few days

We said it...the air quality sucks...it blows...the PM 2.5 (which is the smallest micro particles that screws you up) have been dangerously high these past few days.

As a effort to help in some way, the metro system in Seoul, Korea's biggest city, is having free subway rides for commuters today....but only during peak hours. Which to me blows since during peak rush hour times...the system is already taxed as it is. Not sure if you have ever taken the Seoul subway during rush hours...but you are literally a sardine in a box...pushed..squished...degraded. I can see why people are so pissed off in big cities...the busy commute is a good reason to screw up your start to your day with negative energy and F up your whole chi.

The metro was free the other day too...and some news outlets reported that it doesn't seem to be too effective since they only saw a 2% increase in normal commuter usage. I think it would be nice if free times were offered in a bigger window...not just for the small peak rush hour window. I took the subway at 9am and I had to pay...which is fine...but sucks that I don't get a benefit because I am heading to work later than the massive unfortunate horde of unhappy subwaytastic commuters.

Do you think these free rides will help...do you think this is something that would make you leave your car at home?

What about better cycling infrastructure which can lead to safer cycling and wellbeing....

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Mtb and sunsets

January 16, 2018

There are many nice spots to catch the sunset...but on top of mountains can be calm, rewarding and special place to take it all in.

We love our All Mountain hardtail bike, we can bring that thing all around Korea. Korea is a good place to mountain bike and it offers a variety of terrain for all level skills.

* Korea is a very mountainous country which gives you a nice variety of terrain and riding style

Birds singing, sunset setting over Gwanaksan...a perfect way to escape the feeling of a busy city while still being in the city....

Where were you on your first sunset of the new year? Comment below and share with us...#seoulcycle

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FYi Video: How to eat Raw Fish like a pro - South Korea

May 26, 2016

South Koreans love to eat Raw Fish, which is called Hweh. It is best to eat it on the Korean Coast which lines most of Korea, since Korea is a peninsular country. Seoul Cycle has done a how to eat Hweh like a pro in a two part short video. We have also added a script if you want to read along while you watch the video.

Part one -

Eating raw fish in Korea is very popular. It is called Hweh Follow our easy steps to impress Koreans and your tastes buds ****(click on CC to see instruction captions)**** Most times, you'll see people drinking Soju with this dish for 2 reasons.

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Eating raw fish in Korea is very popular. It is called Hweh This is our part 2 how to....Follow our easy steps to impress Koreans and your tastes buds. ****(click on CC to see instruction captions)**** Usually when people eat Raw Fish (Hweh) the also order a spicy soup (called mae oon tang...매운탕)...that makes the perfect companion to your meal.

Also, please subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch our other many videos on cycling in Seoul and all over the country. (click on the link below to be redirected to our channel)

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Tutorial - What is Naver Maps and how to see bicycle paths

May 26, 2016

This is our part one tutorial on how to use Naver Maps. Naver Maps is the Korean version of Google maps, but it is a lot more detailed for bike information and other search queries in South Korea.

Seoul Cycle will break down, in a few short how to videos, how to use Naver maps with ease.

Also, please subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch our other many videos on cycling in Seoul and all over the country. (click on the link below to be redirected to our channel)

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Seoul Cycle Video - East Coast Temples

May 2, 2016

Korea has many cool temples to visit and it can be refreshing to stop and take a break at these temples. Chants, smiling/praying monks will always greet you warmly. You can also stay overnight at most of these temples. It is called Temple Stay and it is quite famous among tourists from all over the world and also local Korean people.

These two videos were recorded at Naksansan Temple in Yang Yang area. It is right beside the beautiful Naksan Beach

Enjoy these two videos and please check out the Korea East Coast Trail on Facebook (click blue letters to be redirected to page) to see other great things to see, do, cycle and eat on the beautiful East Coast of South Korea

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Seoul Cycle Video - Namsan Tower - Spring Time

April 22, 2016

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Here is a video cycling up and down Namsan shot on April 12, 2016. There were lots of fluffy cherry blossoms. It made it for a very beautiful ride...minus the buses (better early morning, late afternoon or at nighttime...less buses)

***We have lots of other short videos on our YouTube channel. Subscribe and follow our Channel on YouTube for more. High 5!

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Namsan mountain during spring. The cherry blossoms are almost finished. On top of Namsan, you can find a giant tower (also nice at nighttime) with restaurants, cafe, convenient store, pagodas and also great views of the city. Be careful when you ride this road, as you can see there are buses that you need to share the road with.

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