Jeongeup-si Creates Unique Natural Healing 'Mountain Biking Course'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk announced on the 18th that it has started creating a distinctive natural healing mountain bike course along a 52 km section passing through Buk-myeon, Chilbo-myeon, and Sucheong-ri.

The course, developed with a project budget of 600 million KRW, starts from Naejangsan Cultural Square and utilizes existing forest roads in Borim-ri, Buk-myeon, and Chilbo-myeon, with the addition of the Sucheong Reservoir area.

Plans include creating convenience facilities for users as well as allowing them to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air.

Additionally, with advice from experts such as the Mountain Bike Association, the city will organize the road surface and install safety nets to expand safety facilities, focusing on preventing bicycle accidents.

The city expects that once the course is completed, it will greatly revitalize the local economy and promote the region by attracting large-scale mountain bike competitions.

A city official stated, “We will develop this into the best riding spot utilizing our natural tourism resources, providing a unique leisure space not only for Jeongeup citizens but for all mountain biking enthusiasts.”

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