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Athlete Assistance Program Launch Party

AAP Launch Party!

Excited about the coming of spring? Stoked to get outside? Jazzed to smell the honey-sweet fragrance of budding flowers? Enlivened by the long-awaited warm radiance of the sunshine during these ever-lengthening days? Come celebrate spring with team iGK at the Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) Launch Party!

What's the AAP? Click here to find out how iGuideKorea is making South Korean mountain biking events more accessible for everyone. 

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Daejeon’s Spring Flower Bike Rides

A guide to Daejeon’s best mountain bike areas to enjoy spring’s flowers.

The lovely city of Daejeon, during the fantastic spring months, is home to some of the most garish and dynamic natural performances the floral world can offer up. Riding a bike, especially a mountain bike, is a great way to explore the natural environment surrounding and within our beautiful city and catch a glimpse of some of the most exciting and well-hidden vantages of this display. The parade of colors lasts from mid March through mid June, always evolving: First comes the sharp yellow vanguard of forsythia, which slowly blends into the gentle pink of the azaleas. These are joined my the shockingly white and cream petals of the cherries and other fruiting trees. Finally, crimson and purple are offered up from the bushy azaleas and roses late in the season. Just as Daejeon’s foliage is diverse and dynamic, so are its trails: Different mountains and trails in town are famous for different types of spring foliage. Let’s take a tour of some of the best. Read More

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iGuideKorea’s Podcast Episode 3: Mountain Biking in South Korea with Mike Moses

iGuideKorea’s Podcast Episode 3: Mountain Biking in South Korea with Mike Moses

In this episode, I have iGuideKorea’s mountain bike guide, Mike Moses, to help me out. We talk about what mountain bike is like in South Korea and the differences with North America. We also give some information about popular mountain bike parks. And for those of you interested in reserving an iGuideKorea Mountain Bike Tour, we give an overview of what you can expect with us. If you’d like more information on any of the topics we talk about today, don’t hesitate to email Eddy Park at igk@iguidekorea.com.

Enjoy!