As autumn deepens, Gwangmyeong Speedom and Misa Racing Park near Seoul are gaining attention as popular destinations for outings.
Operated by the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation, both locations welcome visitors with a blend of sports, culture, and leisure, set against a backdrop of blooming pink muhly and cosmos flowers.
According to the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation on October 10, Gwangmyeong Speedom is recognized not only for its cycling races but also as a leisure space that encompasses recreational sports and cultural experiences.
Gwangmyeong Speedom is the world's largest indoor cycling arena, approximately ten times the size of a soccer field, hosting cycling races every Friday through Sunday.
In addition to the arena, it features an outdoor pedal plaza, recreational sports facilities, and family experience programs, allowing citizens to enjoy a variety of activities.
The outdoor pedal plaza offers opportunities for cycling, inline skating, and skateboarding, and serves as a pleasant spot for walks and family outings.
This year, the newly opened Gyeongju Sports Center enhances the recreational sports offerings.
It includes a multipurpose gym, fitness room, Pilates studio, and yoga room, offering a range of programs such as badminton, yoga, youth basketball, Pilates, dance sports, Zumba, and senior aerobics.
Cultural classes for children are also available.
Through storytelling and creative activities like art and play, children can engage with books and stories while creating and expressing themselves.
Cycling enthusiasts should not miss the track cycling experience.
Visitors can watch actual cycling races and, during off-race times, experience the unique appeal of track cycling through the track cycling academy.
The 'Gwangmyeong Speedom Free Bicycle Repair Center,' operating every Sunday, is another facility that has garnered positive responses from the public.
Retired cycling athletes personally check bicycles and repair minor issues, assisting cyclists with convenience.
Meanwhile, Misa Racing Park in Hanam is adorned with blooming pink muhly and cosmos, adding to the autumn atmosphere.
Operated by the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation, Misa Racing Park features a spacious lake, grassy areas, and walking paths, attracting citizens looking to enjoy leisurely moments while appreciating autumn flowers.
Notably, the pink muhly clusters near the main entrance create a wave of pink, drawing visitors who wish to capture the autumn scenery in photographs.
The cosmos flowers blooming throughout the park also add vibrant colors, showcasing the beauty of the season.
In addition to enjoying the autumn flowers, visitors can take walks and ride bicycles. The expansive grassy areas and walking paths along the lake make it an ideal spot for families, couples, and citizens to enjoy a relaxed autumn outing.
A representative from the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation stated, "With autumn upon us, the pink muhly and cosmos at Misa Racing Park are beautifully in bloom. We hope families and couples visit the park to fully enjoy the deepening autumn ambiance."
Misa Racing Park, established as a legacy of the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympics, is currently managed and operated as a space for citizens' relaxation and leisure, utilizing resources generated through the racing business.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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