Why We Stopped 9 Times on a 50km Ride | Cycling Korea

Three friends set out on a relaxed 50km cycling trip through Yeongdeok on South Korea’s east coast—but the ride did not go as planned. We expected one or two breaks. We stopped nine times. Normally, a 50km ride might include one or two quick breaks. We stopped nine times. We stopped for food, photos, conversations, tired legs, and sometimes for no particular reason at all. One friend was an experienced cyclist. Another was still getting used to longer rides, so instead of chasing speed, we adjusted our pace and stayed together. Along the way, the ride became less about distance and more about the time we were sharing. There were quiet country roads, coastal scenery, small climbs, a rough gravel section, and a final stretch where all three of us had to get off and push our bikes. This is not a guide to the fastest route through Yeongdeok. It is a cycling story about friendship, slowing down, and realizing that sometimes the best part of a ride is everything that interrupts it. 📍 Ride Information • Location: Yeongdeok, South Korea • Distance: Approximately 50km • Riders: Three friends • Riding style: Relaxed cycling tour • Terrain: Paved rural roads with a short gravel section • Highlights: East coast scenery, local roads, food stops, and nine breaks If you would like the GPX route file, leave a comment below. Back_K is a cycling documentary series exploring South Korea one ride at a time—not just to find new roads, but to discover the stories waiting along them. Subscribe for more cinematic cycling journeys and stories from South Korea. #CyclingKorea #Yeongdeok #CyclingWithFriends #SouthKoreaCycling #CyclingStory