Appointment was to meet at ten o'clock in the morning which gave more time to rest from what I needed most due to work. All my clothes all dried with the help of fan to circulate the air. Everything was packed and ready to go for another exploration. Loaded my stuff together with bike onto friend's car because he would like to show me the local street market. Had something light as breakfast from the market then moving to the campsite. Park the car then bring out the bike to roll.
It was suppose to be simple and leisure ride to the bigger city Chuncheon I didn't explore day before. We are still following bike path towards the city and my friend promised me the famous dish of Chuncheon, Dak Galbi.
From Wikipedia "Dak Galbi consists of chicken, sliced cabbage, sweet potatoes, tteok (rice cakes), and scallions, mixed with a spicy sauce heavy on gochujang. It is usually cooked in a big iron pan in the center of the table, but the original method is over charcoal."
Passing by several bridges, river dam, university and some residential area then enter the city. With the help of the local search engine Naver, found one famous Dak Galbi store. With queue in front of the store we are sure getting into the right place. Had our bikes lock just outside the store then within minutes we are in the store.
After the yummy lunch, we are slightly behind schedule thus not going to explore in the city. As planned we will take a train ride back to the town where we will camp a night. Found the station and I am still not so sure if I could board the train with my bike. The moment I am reaching to train ticket vending machine saw many cyclists with their bikes gave me a peace in mind. Board the train last car which usually will have bike rack, unfortunately too many bikes. They are cyclist from many places, cycled to Chuncheon then take a train return to their city.
Arrived the station Gapyeong where we will go shopping for BBQ material then heading to campsite in Jaraseom. Setup my tent then start the fire for the BBQ. When it gets dark the temperature drop drastically and I have to rely on bonfire to keep warm.
It was suppose to be simple and leisure ride to the bigger city Chuncheon I didn't explore day before. We are still following bike path towards the city and my friend promised me the famous dish of Chuncheon, Dak Galbi.
From Wikipedia "Dak Galbi consists of chicken, sliced cabbage, sweet potatoes, tteok (rice cakes), and scallions, mixed with a spicy sauce heavy on gochujang. It is usually cooked in a big iron pan in the center of the table, but the original method is over charcoal."
Passing by several bridges, river dam, university and some residential area then enter the city. With the help of the local search engine Naver, found one famous Dak Galbi store. With queue in front of the store we are sure getting into the right place. Had our bikes lock just outside the store then within minutes we are in the store.
After the yummy lunch, we are slightly behind schedule thus not going to explore in the city. As planned we will take a train ride back to the town where we will camp a night. Found the station and I am still not so sure if I could board the train with my bike. The moment I am reaching to train ticket vending machine saw many cyclists with their bikes gave me a peace in mind. Board the train last car which usually will have bike rack, unfortunately too many bikes. They are cyclist from many places, cycled to Chuncheon then take a train return to their city.
Arrived the station Gapyeong where we will go shopping for BBQ material then heading to campsite in Jaraseom. Setup my tent then start the fire for the BBQ. When it gets dark the temperature drop drastically and I have to rely on bonfire to keep warm.
The start of day 2 ride and the name of this bridge really makes me worry. To those who knew well of Penangites Hokkien will understand what it meant.
My ride partner, no need to be solo (傻佬) anymore.
Thought we might just take the train from here but no way....the weather was too good not to cycle.
One of the famous activity in this region, ATV ride on the river.
Bike path include crossing bridge that was properly installed with rail to protect cyclist.
Another bridge was built to ease the traffic, and I really amazed that it was so clean though construction was ongoing. Looking back where I am coming from, a heaven and hell.
Not knowing what it mean but it was for the record of my visit.
Seeing this river dam remind me of the sickening government that restrict the wealth for them and those relate to them while the people on the other side were so "dry".
I can't find the edge of the river, can you?
Entering to the city Chuncheon.
Famous Dak Galbi store with most people on the queue.
Dak Galbi...yummy.
Shopping street called Myeongdong which is similar to the one in Seoul.
University student art on display and the stuff stick on it was a gift from passer by as an encouragement.
Almost to the train station and got attracted by these 3D feel clouds.
BlackBeauty was not alone in the station.
It was an usual way for cyclist in Korea to ride out of the city then return with a train.
Pushing our bike towards the last car of the train.
Fully parked bike rack, I have to find another way to park my bike.
My piece of land only for tonight...lol
Tent setup and I resist to put on rain cover but later I have no choice to put on due to the weather was too cold.
Our dinner...
Getting dark and we should get ready for dinner
Table and chair ready, fire started....
Let's cook dinner.
Thought we bought too many wood but it was just nice for the night to keep warm.
Good night, with the bonfire outside my tent.
Actual ride route on day 2 with elevation profile and speed graph against distance.
Ride detail from my Garmin Edge 800.
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