Kim's Journey Through Korea

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Summary

In this episode of the Ginger and Chocolate podcast, Lindsay Hiken interviews Kim Freitas about her adventurous cycling trip across Korea. Kim shares her inspiration for the journey, rooted in her fascination with Korean culture and K-pop, and discusses the meticulous planning involved in organizing a solo cycling adventure. She highlights the designated bike routes in Korea, her experiences with the Randonneur community, and the challenges she faced on the road, including mechanical issues and navigating unfamiliar terrain. Kim's story is a testament to the spirit of adventure and the connections formed through cycling. In this conversation, Kim Freitas shares her transformative cycling journey through Korea, highlighting the importance of community, the beauty of the landscape, and the challenges of navigating language barriers. She reflects on her experiences during a long-distance ride, the kindness of fellow cyclists, and the joy of exploring new terrains. The discussion emphasizes the enriching aspects of cycling as a means of travel and personal growth.

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Contact Kim Freitas: [e-mail]

From Kim: 

Small Photo Album

A mini album of typical roads, hotels, meals, signs from 3.5 weeks of cycle touring in Korea totalling 1700 miles.

Music Video ‘Randonneur’  by Jisung Hwang, Korean Randonneur, who helped me so much in the 600k, featuring the singer Perc%ent. Jisung took responsibility for me finishing this event. I am forever grateful.

Video with amazing anime, I love this so much and have watched it so many times. It captures a lot of the feelings of randonneur riding, set in Korea.

Korean version short

Spotify

Website for Korean Randonneurs

You can find many bike friendly routes in all parts of the country here. Korea Randonneurs offers these "Permanent" routes, which are similar to brevets but can be ridden at any time, and are overseen by Korea Randonneurs. 

Course for the 600k Gwangju-Busan-Gwangju with the Korean Randonneurs on September 21, 2024: Gwangju to Busan and Busan to Gwangju

Keywords

cycling, Korea, adventure, travel, Randonneur, long distance cycling, culture, planning, challenges, community, cycling, Korea, community, adventure, travel, language, experience, fitness, exploration, culture

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