Gangdong District to Host "Cheonho Bicycle Street Cherry Blossom Riding Challenge" Starting on the 27th

Festival Along Cheonho Bicycle Street and Han River Until April 2
Registration Closed in Six Hours... New Attractions Added to the 43km Course

Gangdong District in Seoul (District Mayor Lee Suhee) will host the "2026 Cheonho Bicycle Street Cherry Blossom Riding Challenge" for seven days from March 27 to April 2, 2026, along Cheonho Bicycle Street and the Han River area.

Participants of the Cheonho Bicycle Street Cherry Blossom Riding Challenge. Provided by Gangdong-gu.

The event is divided into a riding course and a leisure course. For the riding course, pre-registered participants who complete the designated route and receive certification will be awarded medals and souvenirs. Registration for this course opened on February 19 and reached its 2,500 participant limit within just six hours. The leisure course offers programs where participants can join in-store events hosted by shops along Cheonho Bicycle Street, allowing not only cyclists but also the general public to participate.

This year, the total 43-kilometer course will feature newly added certification points at the Godeokcheon Lounge and Garaeyeoul Village riverside rest area, showcasing Gangdong District’s waterfront attractions along the route.

The opening ceremony on March 27 will introduce a new "Riding Season Opening Rite," which combines the starting ceremony and the wheel ritual. This year's event will also commemorate the 10th anniversary of Cheonho Bicycle Street’s honorary road designation. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., there will be bicycle exhibitions and test rides around the La Piato Cafe area.

In addition, the "Fixie Safety UP!" campaign will be held to support the installation of brakes for fixie bicycle users whose bikes lack brakes. Participants can join after making a phone reservation at one of three shops on Cheonho Bicycle Street (Bicycle Lab Cheonho, DK Racing, and Gom Bike).

District Mayor Lee Suhee stated, "This year, we have added new programs such as the wheel ritual, bicycle test rides, and the fixie bicycle safety campaign to further promote a safer and more enjoyable cycling culture."

2026 Cheonho Bicycle Street Cherry Blossom Riding Challenge Poster. Provided by Gangdong-gu.

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