Mike Kwak

Buying a Bike in Korea vs. Shipping One from the US

Buying a Bike in Korea vs. Shipping One from the US

Why buying local might be the smartest move you make at your new duty station You just got orders to Korea. You love your bike — or you're thinking about getting one before you leave. Either way, the question comes up: Should I buy a bike in the US

Free Bike Rentals in Pyeongtaek — No Catch, Just Ride

Free Bike Rentals in Pyeongtaek — No Catch, Just Ride

You don't need to own a bike to ride in Pyeongtaek. The city runs two free bicycle rental stations along local streams — no cost, no app, no deposit. Just show your ID and go. The service is called "두 바퀴의 행복" (Two Wheels of Happiness), and

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

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'

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