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The Tour of Spain Rides into Valencia

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:September 4, 2009
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The 7th Stage of the La Vuelta a España arrives in Valencia tomorrow, Saturday 5th. It's a chance to see some of the best cyclists in the world compete in…

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Valencia CF: Off to a Great Start

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  • Post published:August 31, 2009
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Last night, Valencia CF kicked off the season in grand fashion, with a satisfying 2-0 victory over Sevilla. Both "Los Che" and Sevilla are looking for the title of "Best…

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Grand Prix of Europe F1 Wrap-Up and Reactions

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:August 25, 2009
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I don't get the F1. Why people enjoy it (or motor sports in general, for that matter) is a mystery which evades my comprehension. But, people do enjoy it. A…

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Schumacher Is NOT Racing in Valencia

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:August 11, 2009
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Why am I not all that surprised? According to Motorsport-Magazin (German), Michael Schumacher has canceled his eagerly anticipated return to the Formula 1, and will not race in Valencia on…

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Sports Update: ManU, America’s Cup, Schumi

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  • Post published:August 5, 2009
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*Update: Schumacher will be not racing in Valencia What a turbulent week it's been for the sporting life of Valencia! Let's get the bad news out of the way first…

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European Softball Championships

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:July 31, 2009
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Anyone walking through the Turia this week has probably noticed two things. (1) The suffocating, unrelenting heat. (2) Enthusiastic crowds cheering high-quality softball at the baseball pitch. Seems the 2009…

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Michael Schumacher in Valencia!!

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:July 30, 2009
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*Update: Schumi will be NOT racing in Valencia Finally a bit of great news for Valencia! The legendary Michael Schumacher is stepping in for Ferrari and will be racing in…

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Beach Rugby Photos 2009

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  • Post published:July 24, 2009
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Here are a couple pictures from Beach Rugby at Malvarrosa, one of the events making up the Gran Nit de Juliol. Not too many spectators on-hand, but it was a…

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U-S-A! All the Way!

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:June 25, 2009
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Sorry for this bit of non-Valencia related celebration... but WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! The USA beat Spain 2-0 in the confederations cup semi-final last night, and we're headed toward our first FIFA Final…

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Valencia Prepares for the King’s Cup (Copa del Rey)

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:May 12, 2009
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The Mestalla will play host on Wednesday night to the final of the King's Cup (Copa del Rey) between unstoppable Bareclona and plucky underdogs Athletic Bilbao. Wanna go? You better…

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We're Jürgen and Mike, from Germany and the USA. We've been living in Valencia on-and-off since 2008. Much of our time is spent traveling the world with For 91 Days... but Valencia is the city we call home, and to which we'll always return.
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