Cycling Korea Final Episode 🇰🇷 Four Rivers Trail | Chungju to Incheon
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
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Hello everyone! In this episode we depart Chungju for the final 200km of our cycle tour through Korea. We had already conquered the most difficult challenges of the journey, but that doesn't mean it was easy. Yujin fell down on her bike going down hill, and her body started to give up on her, so when we made it to Seoul we had to pause our tour for a few days. But alas, we started up again, and we finished off the journey at the Ara Tower. 85/85 stamps. A complete bike passport in just over a year. The biggest thing we've ever done together. And it's just the start of our new life. Enjoy!
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Congratulations! Adventure of a lifetime for sure!
I stumbled on your videos while looking for recommendations on touring in Korea and ended up whatching your whole grand slam in couple of days 😅
Matt you are the most positive guy on TH-cam and Yujin the bravest cyclist 😊
Loved the videos combining landscapes, tips and story telling. I’ll be cycling down the 4 rivers from Seoul to Busan in march with my girlfriend and will continue onto Tokyo so can’t thank you enough for all the precious tips about touring life in Korea.
See you on the road maybe one day
Cheers from 🇫🇷
Thanks so much for the kind words @tlbl59! 😊 That's amazing that you will make it to Korea to cycle, and then continuing on to Japan afterwards will make for a really great trip! All the best with everything, and hope to see you on the road! 😁
정말 수고 많으셧읍니다 여러 역경속에서도 끝까지 완주해주셔서 대리 만족 햇습니다 아름다운 풍광 영상 예뻣어요~
여행 내내 응원해주셔서 정말 감사했어요, 박토벤님! 요즘도 캠핑여행 다니시죠? 즐겁게 여행하시고 항상 건강하세요! ☺
I enjoyed watching your interview on pomsori channel 😻 and I really love your content keep sharing with us ✨👌🏻
Thank you so much! Hope all is well 😊🙏
Well done for both of you!!!! 정말 고생 많았어!!!! 영상 하나하나가 한편의 웰메이드 다큐멘터리같아서 자기전에 보는게 힐링이었는데... 왠지 끝나서 아쉽지만 한편으론 또 다음 챌린지는 뭘지 너무 기대돼!!!!
고마워, 연화야! 매번 남겨주는 댓글이 우리에게 정말 큰 힘이 됐쪙! 항상 응원해줘서 고마워 🙏 다음 여행 시리즈는 좀 새롭게 찍고 있는데 어떨지 모르겠네 ㅋㅋ 하면서 배우고 있는 중이야 😁
wow~ Congratulations ! Beautiful pictures by drone and fluent English and good people ! : )
Thanks so much @hydropascal! 😊
Awesome job!! Congrats finishing, sometimes trying to finish is the hard part but you both did a great job pushing through!
Thanks so much Austin! 😁 It's hard to keep pushing when your nice cozy bed is so close for sure! Haha. Really appreciate the kind words!
@@lostthenfound you’re welcome man! Can’t wait for whatever adventure you both go on as always ride safe!
Congratulation !! We did watch all your videos. Just great ! We will see you in Séoul in October for our big Korean bike tour !
Thank you so much Onroulelaboule! 😊 You guys must be getting excited for your Korean bike tour! See you in October! 😁
Hello! During the evening I watched all your spring videos about the trip to Seoul. It was pretty cool watching you. You've had enough adventures. And I need to fill in my gaps on the bike paths in South Korea as much as possible. In Vladivostok, a friend of mine also has a Grand Slam. It's certainly a lot of emotion. I take on board your camping experience. I would like to try this kind of experience, not just motels😁 I already realized that earplugs, an eye mask for sleeping and wet wipes will be my friends😄 You are great, I will follow your travels. It is quite possible to sell such series as yours on some kind of TV travel channel. It looks very easy, there is a message and an idea 👍 Keep it up! ✌️ By the way, I also became allergic, I have been tormented by this misfortune for 2 years now. For ambrosia blooms. I really understand😔 But I can live with it✊️ Thanks for the video!
Hi there Денис Нечаев! Thanks so much for the nice message! 😊 The Grand Slam is really fun and worth doing if you can make the trip here! It sounds like you have done some of the trails, so you should definitely try and complete it if you can! Also camping is really awesome in Korea because as long as you are clean you can pretty much camp anywhere as long as you aren't in other people's way and there are no signs that tell you "No Camping / 야영금지") Allergies are tough to deal with, but worth enduring for the beautiful scenery for sure! Stay safe and happy cycling! 😁
It's been a great series!
Lovely couple.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting so much! 😊 We have some new content from Jeju that isn't cycle based (more vlog style) so hopefully we can show some new things in the new videos too!!
Excellent work you two. It was great fun to watch the entire series. Once a journey like that is complete you forget about the painful moments and reflect fondly on the tonne of beautiful ones. And all you want to do is get out there again…
See you soon!
Thanks so much for all the kind (and funny) comments Alex! 100% agree with that too! The painful times are just part of cycle touring, but it gets a little bit easier every time! 😁 Take care eh!
Thank you so so much, Alex! Absolutely! The hard times turn into unforgettable memories for sure! Hope you stay healthy and happy! ☺🙏 (From 🤓)
Having watched most of the episodes of your journey (will catch up on the rest), South Korea is now definitely on the bike tour bucket list. Congratulations on a journey well done. Greetings from Kelowna, Canada.
Hey Scott thanks a lot! 😊 I'm from Nelson actually so not too far from Kelowna! Also I definitely recommend touring Korea some day! It's got just the right amount of entertainment, beautiful nature, and culture to see that's all a lot different than our home in BC!
@@lostthenfound I wondered where. There were a few oblique comments in your videos that made me think you were not from the lower mainland or the island. Talking to my wife today and she is open to touring in SK next year. If it is ok with you, I would like to pick your brain regarding touring as English only speakers, staying in hotels and being older. We are in our early 60's. Regards, Scott.
@@scottbridge1207 oh that's great news! You guys will have an excellent time here! And of course!
As far as staying in hotels, you can use sites like Expedia or Agoda here no problem. The prices are the same as the Korean apps so you won't be missing out on any deals for the most part, but you might be a bit more limited as far as selection goes. If you can't find a hotel/motel on one of those websites/apps, look on Naver Maps for a hotel/motel nearby (the interface is in English), and then you can visit it in person and pay with an international card or cash. Korea has developed a lot when it comes to speaking English. If you just keep your sentences very brief and simple, you can get by no problem in most places. If they don't speak English, use the app PapaGo to translate what you want to say. You can just speak into it and it'll translate it very easily. Hope that helps, and feel free to email me at werelostthenfound@gmail.com if you have other questions you are curious about! I'm on a trip right now but I can answer it in detail when I get back in July!
south korea looks like an awesome place to cycle. If only more US states had great cycling trails like that.
It's amazing to cycle here @woolfel! Hope you get a chance to make it some day and check it out for yourself!
Absolutely amazing, dream ride.. way to go both of you!!
Thanks so much J.Wongmandu! 😊 Cycling in Korea is really fun especially if the weather is nice. Hope you can check it out some day too!
@@lostthenfound Definitely on my bucket list, aiming for Spring 2024!
Congratulations on a completed tour!
Yay!! 🙌 Thank you so much for your support, Mark! ☺🙏
Very nice Congrats ride safe🎉
Thanks so much DHEY CYCLING TV! 😊
Good job guys, congratulations! What's your next adventure? You know that there's a natural passport as well, right? And hundreds of other local hiking passports! 😉
The DMZ route would also be nice. Keep up the good work! All the best!
Thanks a lot MrChaotio!! 😊 Doing the DMZ trekking route would be really cool because it's so new and not well documented yet! Will have to check it out for sure! Also we will check out the other trekking/hiking courses some day for sure. Just itching to go to another country like Japan first, but gotta save up some money before that happens! Take care! 😁
Enjoyed the whole series a lot! A Canadian and a Korean. Doesn't get much better than that...🙂
Thanks so much Real Space Hobo! 😊 Haha love the name!
Congrats guys.
Thanks so much PTV!! 😊
모든 일정 클리어 한거 멋져요!! 축하드려요 메달도 너무 멋지네여 . 다음 영상도 기대할게요 . 일본도 간다면 기대되네요^^
다행히 큰 사고 없이 국토종주 완주했어요! 여행 내내 응원해주셔서 정말 감사했어요, 무러님! 네, 메달과 종주증이 생각보다 멋있어서 저희도 놀랐어요! 다음 영상도 많이 기대해주시고 일본 여행도 곧 떠날 수 있으면 좋겠어요! 그럼 오늘도 풍요로운 하루 보내세요! ☺🙏
Congratulations to you both! That is a huge achievement! Can't wait to see the next adventure!
Thank you so much for your support, Bryan! Hope you stay healthy and happy! ☺🙏
국토종주 그랜드슬램 축하드립니다!!🚴🏻♀️🚴🏻♀️👍🏻👍🏻🇰🇷🇨🇦
예이 🙌 응원해주셔서 감사했어요, 반딧불이님! 항상 건강하시고 행복하세요! ☺🙏
Good job and congrats to you both for achieving this goal together!! Hope you are getting some well-deserved rest. Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us ♥ I look forward to seeing what you have planned next!
Thanks so much Meg! 😊 Rested a lot afterwards and we're on Jeju island now living in a tent! We'll be making videos about living here really cheap because it's so worth it even without the bikes! Hope all is well and happy cycling! 😁
Congratulations Matt and Yujin!!!❤️ Your videos are so symbolic about travelling through life…finding meaning, treasuring beauty, being gentle with challenges while solutions are actualized and supporting each other to the fullest❤️ Can hardly wait for your next adventure❤️ Love you both so much❤️
Thanks so much for all the support Mom!! ❤️
Thank you so so much 💙
Great adventure. I watched all 8 videos of your 4 rivers bike adventure and they have inspired me to do the trip. Your videos are very well done. I have watched many bike packing videos and your videos are well designed. Your videos are a good balance of commentary, scenery, helpful information with details on the logistics. Job well done. thanks for posting and best of luck and if I make it to Korea next spring. I would love to buy the two of you supper.cheers thanks again.
Wow thanks so much for the kind words Brian! 😁 Korea is a really underrated country for cycling in my opinion just because you don't have to worry about cars at all when on the cycle paths and the people are so chill that you can pretty much do whatever you want as long as you don't harm others and make sure to be clean if you camp. You will have an amazing time here, and let us know when you come and if it works out then maybe we can grab a bite to eat!
@@lostthenfound sorry to hear and see about the terrible accident in Seoul and the death of so many. my condolences.
Congratulations Matt and Yujin for finishing the Korea Cycling Road Grand Slam! I'm very happy for the both of you! I hope I could finish it too, soon. Be safe on your next adventure!
Thanks so much for checking out the videos and for all the kind words Thoan!! 😊 Hope you can finish off your grand slam soon! Sounds like you don't have that much left either! Stay safe and happy cycling! (Or other activities because it's so hot now haha)
Thank you so so much, thoan! Hope you can finish it too! Stay happy and healthy! ☺🙏 (From 🤓)
@@lostthenfound Thank you! I still have to do Ocheon and Geumgang, the East coast, Yeongsangang and Jeju. Applied for a 7-day leave last month but Covid-19 struck at workplace and my leave had to be cancelled. Stay safe and healthy guys!
Oh wow! The video brings back so many memories. 양평 뉴욕모텔에서 3번이나 묵었었습니다. 친절하신 아줌마사장님이 잘 계시는지 궁금해요. 그리고 팔당국수집... 국수 시키면 주먹밥 주더라고요... 땡큐. 땡큐. Thank you, Matt. God bless you, Eugin.
Thanks so much Victor! 😊 Just woke up so I'll answer in English 😂 The nice 아줌마 is still at 뉴욕모텔 and doing well! She made our stay so comfortable! Also we didn't get 주먹밥 with our 국수 for some reason but we're going to go back there just for a day trip for sure!
맞아요, 뉴욕모텔 사장님이 정말 좋으세요! 팔당국수집에서 따뜻한 칼국수 먹고 싶었는데 모르고 초계 시켰어요. ㅋㅋ 다음에 자전거로 당일치기 여행가서 국수 주먹밥 먹어야겠어요! 꿀팁 감사해요, 빅또르! ☺ (from 🤓)
@@lostthenfound I'm so happy she's still in business. I'm thinking of going to Korea and have a ride through the country - and on Jeju Island, too --- once again. She is such a nice person. She remembered me and next time gave me the best room, a suite, on the upper floor. Also, there's a free espresso coffee machine in the lobby. I love espresso. ))) The motel is a little bit far from the busy downtown area, but there are a couple of traditional eateries and a decent place run by a very nice lady-president that serves European food, pizzas, etc. on one side and a yummy 'nutritious" meat restaurant (you know what I mean )))) on the other...
@@lostthenfound 따뜻한 국수! 하하하 You know what was the name of the restaurant earlier? "따따"!
@@victoratsman3584 that's so awesome she gave you a suite! She'll remember you for sure if you go back there! We didn't get a chance to check out any restaurants in 양평 but next time we will for sure!
Seeing the camping site just raise my anxiety level 🤯😂🤣 It is biter sweet! The end of an epic journey🎉 Congratulations 🎉🎉 When you think about it, it is not just about cycling but more about surpassing yourself. When travelling long distance it becomes a mental game 😉 Lastly, YES! Helmets ALWAYS😠😂🤣 I suffered from a major concussion last year in a cycling accident(I still have symptoms) so watching you guys with out them made me nervous 🥴 In the end you guys made it safe and sound with stories to tell and muscles that need relaxing 🙃Awesome job 👏 My selfish side wants to see more, but you guys rest and keep on doing some amazing videos. Ride & Stay Safe….Oops….Rest & Rest more 😁
Thanks so much for all the nice words all the time BluCircle! 😊 100% agree with everything you said! It's great that anyone can make cycling whatever they want for them, and there are so many ways to enjoy a bike even if you aren't an athlete in tip top shape!
I'm really sorry to hear about your concussion and post concussion symptoms. Appreciate you sharing your experience though as it helps us make better decisions for the future. Hope your symptoms get better over time and disappear! Stay safe and happy cycling! 😁👍
Congratulations, guys! When will you share what you're going to do next without the bikes?
Thanks a lot Mark! 😊 We are on the plane right now so there will be a new video this Sunday with our next adventure! 🌴 This time the videos will be more vlog style so it'll be new for us too haha
Thank you so much, Mark! If you'd like to see our adventure in real time, follow our Instagram account: werelostthenfound (From Yujin 🤓)
Just FYI the argument for helmets isn't so cut and dry. You should look up on the debate a little bit. They've actually influenced riskier behavior in riders and cars around riders! It's interesting stuff. Great video. Sometimes you just have to dig deep and keep pushing. Can't wait for your next upload.
Thanks a lot Elias! Ah that's interesting to hear actually about the helmets. I'll have to look it up. To be honest I don't really mind cycling without a helmet but I'm not sure if it's a good thing to promote it on social media like this. Still learning how things work when putting yourself online publicly 😂
I'm really impressed you were able to leave your bikes locked up in a park for four days without having them get stolen. Korea must be crazy safe.
Haha I know what you mean! Korea has insanely low rates of theft because of its security cameras everywhere so people here will literally leave their phone and wallet on their table at a cafe while they go to the bathroom sometimes. Absolutely blew my mind the first time I saw it!
Love to watch these videos! Question: I would like to visit South Korea to go on a biking trip with my girlfriend. We don’t want to bike everyday and take our time. We’ve got around 30 days and would like to ride something like 1000 KMS. What route would you recommend, and is it easy to rent bicycles over there? Thank you!
Thank you so much Ewout! 😊 I'll recommend two itineraries and you can choose the one best for you and your girlfriend.
Itinerary 1: (See the best nature/culture in Korea but less convenient)
1) Start in Seoul and sightsee/eat amazing food for a few days.
2) Rent a bike from Bike Nara: www.bikenara.co.kr/m/index.html?
3) Take the bus to Sokcho, and ride South down the East Coast Bike Trail and continue along the coast to Busan. Spend a few days there sightseeing and enjoying the restaurants.
4) Take the ferry to Jeju. Ride around Jeju. Then take the ferry to Yeosu.
5) Ride from Yeosu to Gwangyang, and continue north up the Seomjingang bike trail. Finish and bus back to Seoul from Gangjin.
Itinerary 2: (Most common route and easiest to pull off with less buses)
1) Start in Seoul and sightsee/eat amazing food for a few days.
2) Rent a bike from Bike Nara: www.bikenara.co.kr/m/index.html?
3) Bike down to Busan down the Four Rivers Trail. Spend a few days in Busan sightseeing and eating at restaurants.
4) Take the ferry from Busan to Jeju, and ride around Jeju.
5) Take the ferry back to Wando and bus back to Seoul to finish.
Optional) If you still have time, take the ferry to Yeosu. Ride from Yeosu to Gwangyang, and continue north up the Seomjingang bike trail. Finish and bus back to Seoul from Gangjin.
Bike Nara is the only place that's well known in Seoul for tourists to rent touring bikes. I haven't heard of any other options, but they should be pretty good!
Hope the information helps you plan your trip a bit! Feel free to ask any further questions too! 😁
@@lostthenfound thanks a lot for this helpful information! This will really help deciding where to go. Are the buses in South Korea bicycle friendly?
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My wife is 65 years old healthy average bike skill for woman. Do you think she can make trip from seoul to chungu?
@cliffhwang2402 I think it's possible for sure! There aren't any massive hills between Seoul and Chungju, and if she takes her time there are a lot of smaller cities to stay in along the way for a multi day trip
Beautiful trip and a great fun to watch. There is nothing like this where I live in the high desert of Arizona USA, but thru your videos can enjoy your trips. Elderly now 78 and you two help me to stay engaged in life. Thanks
Thanks so much for the kind words Oh well! 😊 Seoul and the surrounding area are pretty spectacular and jam packed, but Arizona has its own beauty too that can't be seen here. Can't wait to go again some day! Also hope you can go explore some new areas in Arizona too! There might be some beautiful spots hidden that you haven't stumbled upon yet! 😁