Cycling Busan is a work-in-progress field notebook. Routes, tiles, and translations will keep evolving until launch.

Practical resources

Practical resource library

Gear checklists, transit etiquette, and printables you can deploy the next time you ride.

community

Where to complain about broken cycling infra

Template links for reporting blocked bike lanes, illegal parking, or missing protections to Busan agencies.

  • Shoot photos with timestamps (and note district)
  • Use the city’s Smart Complaints portal or call 120
  • Track ticket numbers so we can follow up as Cycling Busan
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safety

Bike carriage regulation cards

Snapshot of metro, KTX, and regional policies so volunteers can prove the rule within 10 seconds.

  • Fold or remove bags during peak bans (Busan Line 2: 07:00–09:00 / 18:00–20:00)
  • Print or download QR card linking to the official ordinance
  • Carry elastic straps for elevator etiquette
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safety

Urban cycling etiquette (Busan)

Draft guidelines riders can flash when negotiating space with walkers, security guards, or other riders.

  • Dismount when entering traditional markets between 07:00–11:00
  • Use bell or voice at least 3 seconds before passing
  • Lights required from sunset to sunrise regardless of street lighting
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community

Folding bikes and metro etiquette cheat sheet

Updated November 2025 rules for hauling compact bikes on Busan Metro, including last-train times and which elevators actually fit cargo.

  • Elastic strap to keep the front wheel from swinging
  • Separate microfiber cloth for elevator tires
  • Screenshot of the official allowance notice
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gear

Pocket toolkit for Busan river rides

Everything we actually carry when scouting GPX detours: sealant, QR cards, and anti-fog wipes that survive winter drizzle.

  • Tubeless plug kit or 2 inner tubes
  • Emergency ankle lights (for tunnels)
  • Pre-written QR cards explaining the pilot lane
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