One of my favourite rides in Busan, is from Haeundae up the East coast in the direction of Ulsan.  Scroll down for some pictures and a detailed google map of the route.
DISTANCE: 85 - 95km

The MBC bike festival over Gwangan Bridge has been rescheduled for 25th of May 2014.  

For our 3rd Busan Bike Party we will take part as a group in the MBC Bike festival, it is a family bike ride over Gwangan Bridge in Busan. The top part of the bridge will be closed for cars and cyclists will get a chance to cycle over it. (usually no bikes allowed).

Date:   Sunday 25 May 2014
Place:   Daecheon Elementary school, near Kyungsung University station. Busan
Race Start time:   9:00 am
Group meeting time:   8:00 (see map below)
Distance:   15km
Completion time:   1 hour 30 minutes
Application fee:   5000 won
Helmets:    Required, participants will be disqualified without them.
Course map:   http://busanmbcbike.com/course/course01.php
Please read the Rules and regulations (translated from Korean) carefully before participating.

For detailed directions on where and when to meet please click the picture below:

1. Kyungsung University station

• Arrive 7:45 am at the station and use exit 3
• From there cycle the red cycling route on the map to the meeting point.  
  
• I will pick up the race numbers before the race.
• Meet at 8:00 at the meeting point. to receive your race numbers. 
  
• Please don't be late. 
  
• Depart at 8:15 from here to Daecheong Elementary School 
  

2. Daecheong Elementary School

• Change your clothes and store your bags here. 
  
• Start of the Race, Opening ceremony  at 8:45. 
  
• Start at 9:00.
• Cycle over the bridge and back to Daecheon Elementary School.
  
• Receive a snack, socks and a medal at the end of the race.

3. Parking available

• You can park your car at Dongmyeong University from 7:30 - 13:00 for free if you show your race number.

This event has also been postponed until June 21st 2014 due to the unfortunate ferry accident.

I've always wanted to participate in this event, it happens every year.  So I just entered myself! It's all in Korean, but ask a Korean friend to help and it's quick and easy. I've heard so many good stories about this event!

Many cyclists arrive in Busan after completing their epic Seoul to Busan bike tour.  One of the biggest questions after giving your bum a rest and celebrating your achievement is how to get back to Seoul. There are 4 bus terminals in Busan, knowing which one to use can be very helpful.

• Closest bus terminal to the last certification center: SEOBU bus terminal
• Only bus terminal to go to Incheon airport: BUSAN CENTRAL bus terminal
• To smaller nearby cities DONGRAE intercity bus terminal
• To Seoul and smaller cities Haeundae Intercity bus terminals, discussed in a previous post.

FOR CLARIFICATION:

• Intercity bus terminals (시외버스터미널): serve cities in the immediate province or area and stops more than express buses.

• Express bus terminals (고속버스 터미널): serves main cities around the country with direct buses, not stopping at other cities.
• Many times a bus terminal have both above terminals inside one building.

• Korean name: 부산종합버스터미널
• Location: Nopo subway station exit 3
• Destinations: Many big and small cities all over the country including, Incheon, Andong , Seoul and more. 
• Buses: Intercity and Express buses
• Time schedule: Express buses, 
• Website (Korean): http://www.bxt.co.kr/express_bus.html 
• Express bus website (Korean): http://www.dbterminal.co.kr/
• BUS TO SEOUL AVAILABLE (Arrive at East Seoul Terminal, Gangbyeon st, or Express Bus terminal in Gangnam)
• BUS TO INCHEON AIRPORT AVAILABLE (05:30 / 07:00 / 09:00 / 10:30  / 12:00 / 23:30 / 01:00 / 02:00 (night bus)

• Korean name: 부산서부버스터미널) 
• Location: Sasang subway station exit 5
• Closest bus terminal to the 4 river trails and the last certification center.
• Destinations: Many big and small cities all over the country 
• Buses: Intercity and Express buses
• Website (Korean): http://www.busantr.com/main/main.htm
• BUS TO SEOUL AVAILABLE (Arrive at Nambu station in Seoul)

• Korean: 동래시외버스터미널
• Location: Dongrae Subway station exit 3 (very close to a bike path)
• Destinations: Gimhae, Changwon, Jinju, Masan etc.
• Website: None that I could find
• NO BUS TO SEOUL

Unfortunately many of these websites are in Korean, only works in Internet Explorer and only accepts Korean bank cards. If you use them, it's best to ask a Korean to help.  That said, just rocking up at any bus terminal and buying tickets on the spot is easy and there are usually more than enough available.

• National Intercity bus tickets : bustago, easyticket, busterminal, dongseoul
• National Express bus tickets: kobus

Pictures courtesy of Naver.com