Bike Ride in Oncheoncheon

This is Oncheoncheon.

I learned how to first ride a bike two years ago, while living in Oakland. And it's true what they say. You really do never forget how to.

Oncheoncheon is a stream that runs through Busan, following the subway tracks. One Sunday, I was walking along looking for potential places to hold a yoga class. Under one of the bridges, was a nondescript building lending out yellow bicycles. Moreover, it was completely free! So after leaving my ID with them, I borrowed one of the bikes and rode down the path along the stream.

Oncheoncheon has HUGE SMOOTH bike lanes for a n00b like me.

Flowers and other plants make the area around the stream so beautiful!

Lots of people make use of the bike lane.

Obligatory feet pic.

Every 100 meters is some sort of exercise area, a staple in all Korean parks and trails.
The area usually has hula hoops, pull-up bars, as well as several machines of which I had never seen before.

A group doing a walk along the stream.

The stream and path from underneath a bridge

Graffitti, art,  and drawings lines some of the cement walls.

A highlight was finding the foot acupressure area. Otherwise called reflexology walking paths, the ground consist of smooth stones embedded in concrete with one edge sticking up (more stimulation) or lying flat (less stimulation). The benefits include:

• stimulation of reflexology areas and pressure points in your feet allowing vital energy and blood flow through the body
• relieves stress, improve balance, and enhance physical & mental well-being

And it's pretty.

These stones actually hurt a lot.  In this picture, I'm actually in a world of pain.

Directions to Oncheoncheon Bike Borrow Place and Acupressure Foot Area
From Dongnae station, take Exit 4. Immediately to the right of the exit, walk down the staircase leading down to the stream. Continue forward, following the stream (past the rock wall structure). Less than 5 minute walk and you will see the Bike Borrow Place on your right across the stream. Continue walking down the stream another 5 minutes and the Acupressure Foot Area is on your right.