Mike Kwak

Getting to the Start Line — and Back Home

Getting to the Start Line — and Back Home

The hardest part of a long-distance ride in Korea isn't the ride itself. It's the logistics. How do you get your bike to the starting point in Incheon? What happens after you roll into Busan after 630km? Public transit with a bike is doable, but it&

Trek Fest is Running Through May — Good Time to Get the Kids on Bikes

Trek Fest is Running Through May — Good Time to Get the Kids on Bikes

Spring is a practical time to pick up a kids' bike. The weather is settling, school schedules are predictable, and kids have time to actually ride before summer. Trek is currently running Trek Fest 2026, a spring promotion on the Precaliber series — their lineup of entry-level kids' bikes

Dinosaur Gran Fondo April 4. 2026

Dinosaur Gran Fondo April 4. 2026

The Best Map App for Cycling in Korea (And the One Setting You Need to Know)

The Best Map App for Cycling in Korea (And the One Setting You Need to Know)

If you've tried using Google Maps to plan a bike ride in Korea, you already know the problem — it either puts you on a road that has no business being on a bike route, or it just doesn't work at all. The app most cyclists in

Wahoo Trade-In Promotion [April 1–30, 2026 | Platoon Cycles]

Wahoo Trade-In Promotion [April 1–30, 2026 | Platoon Cycles]

Trade In Your Old Cycling Computer — Get 20% Off a New Wahoo Got an old cycling computer collecting dust? Bring it in and upgrade to a new Wahoo at 20% off the regular price. Any brand. Any condition. Any model. Speed sensors, cycling computers, rear lights — if it's

Cherry Blossoms by Bike — The Best Spots Near Camp Humphreys

Cherry Blossoms by Bike — The Best Spots Near Camp Humphreys

Spring in Korea hits fast. One week the trees are bare, and the next, everything is pink and white and suddenly everyone is outside. If you've got a bike — or you've been thinking about getting one — this is the week to use it. Here are the

Should You Get a Bike? (And Which One)

Should You Get a Bike? (And Which One)

Every week, someone walks into Platoon Cycles and says some version of the same thing: "I don't really know anything about bikes. I just… kind of want one." That's a perfect place to start. You don't need to know the difference between