Autumn had gone and winter is on the doorstep. Before winter comes, planned to cycle around Hapcheon lake 합천호 for the first time last weekend. The Hapcheon dam is a multi-purpose one, constructed on the Hwang River, 51 km west of Daegu in South Korea. The dam provides hydroelectric power, supply water, and control flooding. Construction began in 1984, and 1988 saw the completion of the dam.
Loaded the bicycle into the SUV and drove to Hapcheon for about 50 minutes. Parked the car around Hapcheon public stadium and then got started cycling westwards. It was a perfect day for a bike ride that you could feel so cool without any sweating. But soon while the road approaching the lakeside goes uphill, sweating started slowly. The lake loop road covers approximately 52 km. The road follows gentle upward and downward slopes; it is rarely straight but goes constantly bending.
Among Korean cyclists, this lake loop road is famous for its rolling lakeside hills along with panoramic views. There are no bicycle lanes on the loop road and cyclists have no choice but to ride in traffic. Cyclists must be careful as usual when cycling close to cars.
