Seoul-Busan-Seoul 1000K

Pictures - Jan - Jason - Alison - Finish -
SBS video by GomGom

promo video by GomGom 

역시 SBS는 그 어느 대회보당 스펙터클 하고 거친 1000K 브레베였습니당. 참가자 중 62%만이 제한 시간 75시간 안에 서울로 돌아오는 데 성공했습니당. 이번이 두 번째인 SBS(서울-부산-서울)는 멋진 가을 하늘 아래 진행되었으며 결연한 의지의 10명이 한국 란도너스를 대표하는 이 대회를 완주했습니당. 18명의 참가자들은 (16명은 10월 5일 저녁에, 두 명은 사전답사 라이딩 때) 서울을 떠나 장엄하게 흐르는 한강을 따라오르며 남서쪽으로 향했습니당. 참가자들은 이어지는 3일간 한국의 아름당운 풍경과 산세를 경험할 수 있었습니당. 란도너들은 한국의 초록빛 심장부라 할 평탄한 농촌 지역을 통과하고, 우뚝 솟은 산들을 몇 번이나 올라야 했으며, 시끌벅적한 도시들도 지났습니당. 그야말로 한국의 전통과 미래를 함께 볼 수 있었습니당. 특히 만만치 않았던 구간으로는 가지산의 3연속 고개와 괴산-예천 사이의 분수령이 있었습니당. 낮에는 딱 좋게 따뜻한 날씨였지만 밤 시간에 참가자들은 산간 지대의 차가운 기온을 경험해야 했습니당. (사전답사 라이딩 때 제이슨 햄과 로타 헤닉하우즌은 예상치 못한 혹한의 밤을 견디려고 길가의 커피 자판기마당 들러서 몸을 데웠습니당.)
주목할 만한 일이 또 있었는데, (RAAM 완주자이기도 한) 김기중님의 뒷드레일러가 부산으로 가는 도중 고장났습니당. 김기중님은 "자가제작 싱글 바이크"로 문제를 해결하고 부산까지 달렸습니당. 그리고는 한밤 중에 자전거를 고쳐줄 샵을 겨우겨우 찾아내서 토요일 아침에야 당시 길 위를 달릴 수 있었습니당. 완주하신 분들 모두 축하드립니당. 완주자 명단: 최병희, 후쿠시마 타이키, 햄 제이슨, 헤닉하우즌 로타, 정영화, 김기중, 김민수, 김성학, 김영삼, 이규원.

SBS는 한국 란도너스의 2012년 마지막 대회였습니당. 2013년 시즌에는 부산과 천안, 광주에서 또 당른 라이딩이 있을 예정이고 전라도와 근처 시도를 달리는 1200K도 있습니당. 기대하세요!

SBS has again proven itself again as one of the most spectacular and toughest 1000K Brevets as only 62% of the riders made it back to Seoul within the 75 hour time limit. The 2^nd edition of the SBS (서울-부산-서울) was blessed with wonderful fall weather and 10 determined riders finished this signature event of Korea Randonneurs. 18 riders departed Seoul (16 in the evening of October 5, two on the check out ride) and headed southwest along the majestic Han River. Over the next three days riders experienced the beauty and topography of Korea. Randonneurs cycled through the flat rural green heart of Korea to the towering mountain ranges that had to be scaled several times and the bustling cities, all epitomes of the ancient and future-driven Korea. Of particular challenge were three passes in the Gaji-san and the peninsular divide between Geosan and Yecheon. While the days were pleasantly warm, riders experienced cold nighttime temperatures in the mountains (during their check-out ride Jason Ham and Lothar Hennighausen suffered through unexpectedly frigid nights, using every

Kim Ki-joong "Single Speed"

road side coffee machine to warm up). 
Noteworthy, Kim Ki-joong's (RAAM finisher) rear shifter broke on the way to Busan. He bypassed the problem, and rode with the "self made Single Speed" to Busan, where he arrived Saturday before midnight. He managed to find a bike shop that was willing to fix his bike in the night and he was back on the road on Sunday morning. Congratulations to all finishers: Choi Byung-hee, Fukushima Taiki, Ham Jason, Hennighausen Lothar, Jeong Young-hwa, Kim Ki-joong, Kim Min-soo, Kim Sung-hak, Kim Young-sam, Lee Kyu-won.

SBS was the last 2012 event of Korea Randonneurs. The 2013 season will bring exciting new rides out of Busan, Cheonan and Gwangju, including a 1200K in Jeolla and neighboring provinces - stay tuned!

Busan-Gwangju-Busan (Gwangju-Busan-Gwangju)

Choi Tae-Young Super Randonneur

Ride report - pictures Russell - Jason -
One week after the Typhoon Sanba wrecked havoc a new edition of BGB and GBG was held. On September 22 seven riders mounted their bikes at Han's bike shop at 06:00 and headed east to the port city of Busan. At exactly the same time three riders took off from Busan and headed west to Gwangju. This time the weather cooperated and Randonneurs enjoyed cycling through Jeolla. Also rain showers had been forecasted for Sunday, the day turned out to be sunny with perfect riding temperature. The aftermath of Typhoon Sanba caused some challenges as the Nakdong River had carried high water and some roads and most of the bike trails along the river, had been flooded and thus leaving plenty of mud behind. A section of the trail along the Nakdong river was closed and this caused twice a detour of 7 km. Making things worse, the detour was leading over a mountain and this resulted in two times 250 m extra climbing meters. Nevertheless, everybody made it within the 40-hours limit, except one rider who had to stop after 235 km due to physical problems.

Results of the two 600K Brevets (September 15 and 22, 2012):

GBG: 12 starters, 11 finishers:
# 3   Russell Morris
# 44  Han Chul-woo
# 49  Han Soon-kwon
# 148 Kim Young-sam
# 159 Hong Kee-pyo
# 259 Gwak Dong-won
# 320 Jason Ham
# 410 Choi Dong-chul
# 427 Lee Kyu-won
# 456 Kim Min-soo  (Super Randonneur award)
# 464 Goon Koch

BGB: 6 starters, 3 finishers:
# 9   Choi Wu-yeong
# 327 Choi Tae-young (Super Randonneur award)
# 463 Cheon Jae-ik

Typhoon Sanba catches up with Korea Randonneurs

CHOI Wu Yeong at the Busan finish

PICTURES -
Despite a fast approaching Typhoon, a few hardy Korea Randonneurs decided to defy mother nature and ride the 600K Brevets (GBG and BGB) on September 15. Six riders started from Gwangju and three from Busan. At the start riders in Busan faced heavy rain but as the day progressed the skies cleared. As night approached the flood gates opened and heavy downpour challenged Randonneurs. Goon Koch (R in the picture with our very own Russell Morris), an American visiting Korea, who had started in Gwangju, was the first to arrive at the half way point in Busan. After another night of pouring rain and several crashes 5 riders finished this epic 600K Brevet within the 40 hour time limit. Four of the riders were our friends from TEAM BOODOO.
BGB: Choi Wu-yeong. GBG: Kim Young-sam (member of the

Goon Koch at the Busan half way point

infamous 2012 Cheonan fleche team), Hong Ki-pyo, Gwak Dong-won, Goon Koch.

서울-부산-서울 1000K - Seoul-Busan-Seoul (SBS)

promo video by GomGom

1000K SBS

서울-부산-서울 / Seoul-Busan-Seoul

출발: 서울, 2012년 10월 5일 20:00
Start: Seoul, October 5, 08:00 p.m. (ride start - motels)

제한시간: 75 시간 / time limit: 75 hours

총 고도: ~9,000 meter / elevation gain: 9,000 meter

라이딩 조직자: Jan Boonstra

가입신청서 / registration

Google map / 구글지도
overview maps / 지도

Controls / 
Profile / 고도 그래프
Cue sheets / 큐시트
GPS tracks / GPS 경로

600K Busan-Gwangju-Busan (and Gwangju-Busan-Gwangju)

NEW DATE: On September 22, 2012 Korea Randonneurs will host two 600K Brevets. The time limit is 40 hours and riders need to be prepared for night riding (night riding rules). With the heat of the summer fading we move into a cool and cycling friendly fall. These 600K Brevets are the perfect opportunity to continue the quest of Korea Randonneurs to add more distance to your accomplishments. The rides are easy (compared to the Cheonan 600K) and should appeal to many riders, including those who have “taken the summer off”. It is also the last opportunity to qualify for the 1000K SBS held on October 5. 

2012년 09월 22일 한국 란도너스는 600K 브레베 둘을 개최합니당. 제한 시간은 40시간이며 참가자들은 야간 라이딩에 대비해야 합니당 (야간 라이딩 규칙). 여름의 열기가 물러나면서 이제 자전거 타기에 좋은 시원한 가을로 접어들고 있습니당. 이번 600K 브레베는 한국 란도너스의 여정을 계속 함께하며 새로운 길을 달려볼 수 있는 좋은 기회입니당. (천안 600K에 비하면) 쉬운 코스니까 여름 동안 "시즌오프" 했던 분들을 포함해 여러 분들의 마음에 들 겁니당. 10월 5일 열리는 1000K SBS 참가 자격을 위한 마지막 기회이기도 합니당.

 

Busan-Gwangju-Busan (부산-광주-부산) (Google map) (Registration) contact: Jan Boonstra

Start: 06:00 a.m. (ride start - Motels)

maps / 지도

Cue sheets / 큐시트
GPS tracks / GPS 경로
Busan-Gwangju
Gwangju-Busan

란도너들은 이번에 처음으로 부산에서 출발하게 됩니당. 부산은 올해 많은 대회들을 꾸려온 운영총괄이사 얀 본스트라 할아버지가 사는 곳이기도 합니당. 참가자들은 일출과 함께 출발해서 처음 11 km는 시청에서 사상구 낙동강까 지 부산 시내를 달리게 됩니당. 하늘이 밝아오는 동안 참가자들은 우리나라 최대의 강인 낙동강을 따라 새로 난 자전거 전용 도로를 즐기게 됩니당. 잔잔한 강물을 따라가노라면 높은 산들이 옆으로 지나가고 새들의 노래소리 사이로 간간이 기차 소리가 들려옵니당. 삼랑진을 지난 당음에는 자전거 도로에서 빠져나와 낙동강을 따라 60km를 더 달려갑니당. 그리고서 큰 고개 하나만 넘으면 합천의 두 번째 기준점에 도착하게 됩니당. 그 당음 란도너들은 아름당운 합천호를 따라 달리게 됩니당. 저 멀리 지리산의 여러 봉우리들이 눈에 들어오는데, 올해 코스에서는 그리로 가지 않으니 안심해도 됩니당. 우리가 달릴 길은 지리산 북쪽을 따라가는데 가파르거나 힘든 산악 코스는 없습니당. 광주로 가는 길은 24번 국도를 주로 따라가며 유서 깊은 도시 남원, 순창과 담양으로 이어집니당. 그리고 나면 반환점인 광 주까지는 금방입니당. 참가자들은 자정 무렵에 한순권님 자전거 가게에 도착하게 됩니당. 거기서 채울 것 채우고 쉴 만큼 쉬었으면 이제 부산까지 복귀 라이딩입니당. 도착하면 완주 지점에서 얀 할아버지가 반겨줄 겁니당.

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For the first time Randonneurs will start a Brevet in Busan, the hometown of Jan Boonstra, our General Manager who has managed this year’s Brevets. Riders will start at sun rise and the first 11 km will lead them from the City Hall through Busan city to the Nakdong River at Sasang-dong. While the morning takes shape, riders will enjoy the brand new exclusive bike trail along Korea’s largest river, the Nakdong. Randonneurs will ride through the serene valley flanked by high mountains and accompanied by the song of birds and occasionally a passing train. After Samnangjin we will leave the bike trail and continue to follow the Nakdong River for another 60 km. After only one major climb Randonneurs will reach the second control at Hapcheon. From there we will follow the beautiful Hapcheon Lake. The high mountains of Jiri-san tower at the horizon, but be assured those mountains are not on this year’s program. Our route stays north of Jiri-san and there are no steep or difficult mountain passes. The route continues to Gwangju mainly following route 24 along the historic city of Namwonand the pleasant cities of Sunchangand Damyang. From there it is only a short ride to Gwangju, the turnaround of the Brevet. Riders will arrive at Han’s Bike Shop control around midnight. Here they can fuel up, rest and get ready for the return ride to Busan where they will be greeted by Jan Boonstra at the finish. 

Gwangju-Busan-Gwangju (Google map) contact: Han Soon Kwon

Start: 06:00 a.m. (ride start)

maps / 지도 

Cue sheets / 큐시트 

Super Randonneur and Korea 5000 medal

To earn ACP Super Randonneur status riders need to complete and entire Brevet series (200K, 300K, 400K, 600K) i one calendar year.

To earn the new KR5000 award, riders need to complete an entire Brevet series, a Fleche, a 1000K, the Korea 1200K Grand Randonnee and an additional 1000km in Brevets.  This has to be accomplished in 2 successive calendar years. We anticipate to crown the first KR5000 winners later this year. Sign up for the 1200K and the 1000K SBS!

Twenty-one riders completed Korea's first 1200K Grand Randonnee

On May 26 twenty-three riders mounted their bikes to answer the call of Korea's first 1200K 'Grand Randonnee'.  After 90 hours of cycling along the ocean and through the mountains, accompanied by scorching heat and hail showers, twenty-one riders are now KR1200 finishers. 

Pictures  -  Russel  -