For any of you out there wanting something a bit different this summer, the Korea Epic Ride is happening in early June, from Chuncheon, in the center of the peninsula, out to the coast. The event is run as a brevet, it's not a race, and the emphasis is on locals and expats having an event to take part in to test their gear as well as build experience for larger international events.
The event organizer is a well-known local guy here in Korea who's very keen on bikepacking, getting out there in the recent snow for overnighters etc. He speaks English, but also, there is a decent expat riding scene here and I know a couple of them at least will be starting the event. Should you want to come to Korea in early June, ride the event and maybe do a small tour, there is a lot of support available and locally-based riders to ride with.
To be transparent, I'm just trying to get the word out as a favor to the organizer, there's no money involved here. It's free to enter the event, although you can make a small donation if you like and it's as grassroots as you'll find anywhere. Maybe not an entirely polished event, but one with a lot of spirit and its own charm.
Read a report of an early edition here. You'll see they had a lot of rain, and that's why it's starting on June 9th this year, avoiding the rainy season that starts late in the month.
2022 Korea Epic Ride: Event Recap - BIKEPACKING.com
You can register here. There are about 60 spots left, and if they all go, registration will be closed before April 30th, the final day to sign up.
Home | Korea Epic Ride (granfondo.wixsite.com)
Bikepacking.com listing:
Korea Epic Ride 2024 - BIKEPACKING.com
Feel free to reach out if you're interested, even for 2025. Sometimes you really have to plan things, you know?
The event organizer is a well-known local guy here in Korea who's very keen on bikepacking, getting out there in the recent snow for overnighters etc. He speaks English, but also, there is a decent expat riding scene here and I know a couple of them at least will be starting the event. Should you want to come to Korea in early June, ride the event and maybe do a small tour, there is a lot of support available and locally-based riders to ride with.
To be transparent, I'm just trying to get the word out as a favor to the organizer, there's no money involved here. It's free to enter the event, although you can make a small donation if you like and it's as grassroots as you'll find anywhere. Maybe not an entirely polished event, but one with a lot of spirit and its own charm.
Read a report of an early edition here. You'll see they had a lot of rain, and that's why it's starting on June 9th this year, avoiding the rainy season that starts late in the month.
2022 Korea Epic Ride: Event Recap - BIKEPACKING.com
You can register here. There are about 60 spots left, and if they all go, registration will be closed before April 30th, the final day to sign up.
Home | Korea Epic Ride (granfondo.wixsite.com)
Bikepacking.com listing:
Korea Epic Ride 2024 - BIKEPACKING.com
Feel free to reach out if you're interested, even for 2025. Sometimes you really have to plan things, you know?
