"Let's Protect the Earth by Bicycle" Hwacheon County to Hold Youth Riding School on the 25th

Hwacheon County to Hold Youth Riding School
for Carbon Reduction and Health Promotion

Hwacheon County in Gangwon Province is organizing a bicycle riding school to reduce carbon emissions and promote the health of local youth.

The Hwacheon County Youth Riding School will be held this weekend on the 25th at the Hwacheon Youth Training Center. The photo shows youths enjoying bicycle riding along the Bukhan River. Provided by Hwacheon County. Photo by Hwacheon County

The Hwacheon Youth Training Center and the Sanae Youth Culture House will operate the "2026 Hwacheon County Youth Facility Union Earth Day Commemorative Youth Riding School" on April 25 at the Hwacheon Youth Training Center.

The Riding School will be divided into two programs: the "Youth Bicycle Safety School" and the "Youth Two-Wheel Maintenance School." At the event venue, a repair center will be set up to offer free bicycle inspections and basic maintenance services.

The Safety School will be held for 40 elementary and middle school students from the region, providing both theoretical and practical training on bicycles, followed by the awarding of certificates.

The Maintenance School will offer theoretical and practical classes on basic bicycle maintenance methods for 20 youth participants in fifth grade or above.

The repair center will provide free bicycle inspection and basic maintenance services for visiting youth.

Applications can be submitted on the Hwacheon County Lifelong Education website until 6 p.m. on April 24, and on-site registration will also be available on the day of the event.

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