Goseong-gun to Host 'Gongnyongnara Granfondo' ... Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms Too

Over 1,900 Cyclists Nationwide
Participate in 120.2 km Ride Within the Area

The ‘2024 Dinosaur Country Granfondo (Bicycle Race)’ will be held on the 30th in Goseong-gun, Gyeongnam.

‘2024 Dinosaur Country Gran Fondo (Bicycle Race)’ to be Held.

The ‘Dinosaur Country Granfondo,’ the first Granfondo race to be held nationwide this year, had about 1,200 participants last year, and this year about 1,900 cycling enthusiasts from across the country will participate.

Hosted and organized by the Goseong-gun Bicycle Federation, the opening ceremony will be held at 7 a.m. on the 30th at the Goseong-gun Sports Complex, and from 7:30 a.m., participants will depart from the Sports Complex, pass through 10 towns and townships including Daegam-myeon, and return to the Goseong-gun Sports Complex.

In particular, this year, to ensure smooth event progress and participant safety, the course excluding the 75.18 km Mediofondo section from the previous race and the route passing through Beondeutgogae?Oksugol?Baedun Rest Area will be replaced with a course passing through Jasosamgeori?Seokjeon Village?Sangchon Village?Jungchon Village, allowing beginners to safely and enjoyably experience cherry blossom riding.

Since February, the county has prepared for a safe event by establishing a safety management personnel deployment plan with the Goseong Police Station and the Goseong-gun Bicycle Federation, and fully repairing damaged road sections.

Additionally, on the 22nd, a Safety Management Working Committee meeting was held at the Goseong-gun Office Communication Meeting Room to gather opinions from related organizations, review and approve the safety management plan submitted by the Goseong-gun Bicycle Federation, and inspections of participant safety accident prevention and convenience facilities are scheduled for the 29th.

County Governor Sang-geun Lee said, “I am very pleased to hold an event where cycling enthusiasts nationwide can enjoy the beautiful cherry blossom roads of Goseong-gun, including the Daegam-myeon Ten-ri Cherry Blossom Road, and the pristine natural environment,” adding, “I hope the event officials will pay close attention to the safe riding of participants until the last cyclist crosses the finish line.”

Kim Hong-sik, president of the Goseong-gun Bicycle Federation, said, “Some road sections will be restricted for participant safety, which may cause inconvenience to residents. We ask for your generous understanding for the safe hosting of the event,” and added, “We will do our best to make this a representative local event that introduces the beautiful natural environment of Goseong-gun and contributes to the local economy.”

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