I took on a 107 km cycling event in Mungyeong, South Korea! 🚴‍♀️

The Medio Fondo course covered 107.52 km with around 1,400 m of elevation gain—including the 7.2 km Ihwaryeong climb.

I thought I could simply enjoy the beautiful Korean scenery… but my legs and motivation were already falling apart on the first climb. Saddle pain, endless hills, and a brutal headwind honestly made me want to go home. 😭

Still, I kept moving at a steady “tortoise pace,” climbed Ihwaryeong without stopping, and recharged with freshly fried Korean twisted doughnuts and Mungyeong apple juice!

Could I finish all 107 km?

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🚴 Course Information
Event: 2026 Mungyeong Gran Fondo
Course: Medio Fondo
Distance: 107.52 km
Elevation gain: Approx. 1,400 m
Main climb: Ihwaryeong, 7.2 km

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Highlights — Tortoise mode never stops 🐢
00:14 Arriving at 5:37 a.m. and getting ready
01:05 The ride finally begins
02:24 Already getting dropped by the group
03:28 First climb — 2 km at 6%
05:35 Meeting subscribers on the course
07:45 Saddle pain and exhausted legs begin
08:47 Aid station 3 and an adorable bee rider 🐝
10:18 Taking on the 7.2 km Ihwaryeong KOM
12:48 Reaching Ihwaryeong without stopping
14:15 Fresh doughnuts and Mungyeong apple juice
16:14 Failing to hold the fast group
16:57 Why we had to dismount during the event
18:12 Battling a brutal headwind
19:41 Finishing the Medio Fondo and engraving my medal
20:45 Recovery drink and wrap-up

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