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Free Busan beginner bike course opens for women aged 40–65
Women aged 40–65 who cannot yet ride a two-wheel bicycle can apply through September 27 for eight free Wednesday lessons at Spo1 Park
Sep 3, 2026
Applications run through September 27. Applicants need to be able to attend all eight sessions, and older applicants receive priority.
Women aged 40–65 who cannot yet ride a two-wheel bicycle can apply through September 27 for eight free Wednesday lessons at Spo1 Park.
What the course covers
The program combines basic road-safety theory with practical lessons in balance, starting, stopping, braking, and basic riding. Training bicycles, helmets, and protective equipment are provided without charge.
Classes run from 10:00 to 11:30 on September 30; October 7, 21, and 28; and November 4, 11, 18, and 25. There is no class on October 14.
The meeting place is in front of Bicycle Country at Spo1 Park in Geumjeong-gu.
Before applying
This is for complete beginners who cannot already ride a standard two-wheel bicycle. Applicants should be able to attend all eight linked sessions. The notice says older applicants will receive priority; submitting the form does not itself confirm a place.
Check the current official notice before applying, then use the linked application form.
TL;DR
- Applications are open through September 27 for women aged 40–65 who cannot yet ride a two-wheel bicycle.
- The free course runs for eight Wednesdays at Spo1 Park. Applicants are expected to attend every session.
Sources
- Busan Metropolitan City: official course notice
- Course application: online participation form