[Cycling] A Successful Solo Breakaway: Racing for Family and the Finish Line
By Jisub Seo
14-year Veteran Teacher | Passionate Randonneur | Doting Father
This weekend, I joined the I-BIKE team for a 110km long-distance ride. The course started from the Agricultural Museum, passing through Hwawon, Usuyeong, and Haenam, and finally returning via the Solaseado Bridge. It was a challenging route with plenty of “rolling hills” and a total elevation gain of about 850m.
πΊοΈ Course Overview: Hwawon ~ Usuyeong ~ Solaseado (110km)

This course is a ‘comprehensive gift set’ for cyclists in the Jeonnam region:
- Hwawon Peninsula (Rolling Hills): Famous for its stunning ocean views but notorious for relentless short climbs that test your interval endurance.

- Usuyeong (Historic Rest Stop): The site of the historic Myeongnyang Battle, providing a perfect spot for mid-ride refueling.

- Haenam to Solaseado (High-Speed Flat): A 2-lane road where you can feel the pure speed, though it requires caution due to traffic and rough road surfaces.
- Solaseado Bridge (Hidden Path): A unique bicycle path under the massive bridge, offering an exotic atmosphere and a car-free finish.

π΄ββοΈ The Tactical Escape: “Daddy’s Breakaway”

About an hour before the finish, I faced a dilemma. To get home in time to take care of my children, I couldn’t afford the group’s pace. At the Hwawon section, I made a bold decision: A Solo Breakaway.

I pushed the pedals hard, constantly checking my shoulder, wondering, “Will the peloton catch me?” I had to manage my power output strategicallyβstaying fast enough to stay away while saving enough energy for the final stretch.
πΊοΈ The Jungle and the Gravel
The escape wasn’t without its hurdles. Navigating the path under the Solaseado Bridge for the first time, I took two wrong turns into unpaved, “jungle-like” sections. My road bike struggled through the rough terrain, and for a moment, I feared my lead would evaporate.
π Victory: Mission Accomplished

Despite the off-road detours, the breakaway was a success! I arrived at the destination without being caught by the chasing group and made it home exactly on schedule for my family duties. It was a ride where I felt the thrill of a professional racer, all for the sake of being a responsible father.
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