Indoor activities were limited during the pandemic, leading to a surge in the cycling population in Korea. The bicycle industry and market experienced a huge boom. Bike shops couldn’t keep up with demand. But the pandermic and the boom is over. The demand for new bicycles has fallen dramatically, and the number of cyclists is also said to have declined. In Korea, some bike shops have managed to adapt and are struggling to survive, while others may need to close for good.
These days, the bike path along the river doesn't see as many cyclists as it used to, even though it is the peak of the cycling season. Headed to Waeghan 왜관 for the first time in a long while. The cool fall breeze took away all the sweat, turning the reeds along the riverbank brown. Took a rest for a while under an abandoned railway track near Waeghan. Samunjin 사문진 bridge over the Nakdong 낙동 river with a view of a river cruise. A triathlon on a national level took place in the vicinity of the bridge over the weekend.