77km Cycling Route Connecting 7 Sea Bridges and Tunnels: 4,000 Riders from Around the World to Ride Through Downtown Busan

"Seven Bridge Tour" Set for September 20


From Gwangandaegyo to Busanhangdaegyo, Namhangdaegyo, and Eulsukdodaegyo Bridges

A global event will be held in Busan, where participants must ride their bicycles across every sea bridge in the city to reach the finish line. Winning first place is not mandatory to complete the event.

The Busan Metropolitan Government announced on September 11 that it will host the "Seven Bridge Tour," which connects Busan’s sea bridges and tunnels by bicycle, on September 20.

First held last year, this event returns in 2026 as the "2026 Seven Bridge Tour: Riding in Busan," with 4,000 riders from Korea and abroad participating.

The Seven Bridge Tour is a non-competitive bicycle event that links four sea bridges, two underpasses, and one tunnel in Busan.

This year, the event features a single 77km course, named the "Chilchil Course." Participants will gather at BEXCO, start from Gwangandaegyo Bridge, proceed through Sinsundae Underpass, Busanhangdaegyo Bridge, Namhangdaegyo Bridge, Cheonma Tunnel, Eulsukdodaegyo Bridge, make a U-turn near Gonghang-ro, and return to BEXCO.

The spiral ramp section of Busanhangdaegyo Bridge is included in the course. During the event, there will be time attack sections and aid stations along the route. After finishing, participants can enjoy side programs such as medal engraving, a record check photo zone, and local cuisine.

Cycle 77 Course.

There are also programs for citizens to participate in. After the cyclists depart, 1,000 people selected through pre-registration will be able to walk on the upper deck of Gwangandaegyo Bridge during the “Good Morning Bridge Walking” program. At Yongho Starry Park, the "Seven Bridge Festival" will be held with activities themed around exercise, recovery, and relaxation.

This year, the event aims to internationalize by recruiting overseas participants. Last year’s event even attracted direct coverage from CNN in the United States, reflecting international interest.

For safety management, over 1,000 professionals including police and fire officials will be deployed. Around 40 specialists and an ambulance will be stationed at the Busanhangdaegyo Bridge spiral ramp. In addition, there will be about 40 medical personnel including firefighters and doctors, 15 ambulances, and two medical booths in operation.

Prior to the event, the city will inspect major risk factors such as road depressions and bridge joints, clean the entire course, manage air quality in the tunnels, and establish alternative city bus routes as part of its preparations.

On the day of the event, key safety zones will include the upper deck of Gwangandaegyo Bridge, the aid station at Eulsukdodaegyo Bridge, the spiral ramp of Busanhangdaegyo Bridge, and Yeongdo residential roads. Surveillance cameras at the Traffic Control Center will be used for real-time monitoring of the entire course. Controlled sections will be sequentially reopened after confirming safety following the passage of the cycling groups.

Since full or partial traffic control will be implemented on major roads in Busan due to the event, the city plans to increase pre-event publicity and enhance on-site guidance to minimize inconvenience for citizens.

Details regarding specific traffic restrictions can be found on the official Seven Bridge Tour website and Instagram account.

Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo stated, "The Seven Bridge Tour is a unique sports tourism event for Busan, blending maritime, athletics, and tourism. We will work to widely promote the attractions of Busan’s sea and urban scenery."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.