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
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
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&
Dinosaur Gran Fondo April 4. 2026
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
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