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Too Sexy
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

You'll Never Drink Alone with Sexy FC

Sept 29, 8pm, Frank's Place

Add: Jiangtai Xilu, west of Rosedale Hotel

Sept 30, 10am, Western Academy of Beijing

Add: 10 Laiguangying Donglu

Forget total football, forget joga bonita, forget Zidane's ridiculous handbags-at-dawn tiff with Marco Materazzi, it's time for this year's ultimate footballing competition to ... Read more »

Top 5 Places to Fix Your Ride
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

Making your ride go "Zoom, zoom"

1 Muscle Car

You've got 4 on the floor, 450 under the hood, 18 inch mags ready to rip the tar of Beijing's streets, chicks admiring the sleek manly ground pounding front end. You turn the key and nothing! Who are you gonna call? Brian at Full Throttle ... Read more »

Biking in Beijing's Backyard
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

One thousand bikers expected for 3rd Annual Great Wall Bike Fest

The 3rd Annual Great Wall Bike Fest wheels into Laoshan, the Olympic mountain biking race park just outside the cap, later this month and Beijing's bicycle enthusiasts will be taking to the hills.

If last year's fest was, in the words of Dieter Braekeveld of Nordic Ways, the ... Read more »

Nothing Soft about these Women
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

China gets a chance to play giant killer when they take on the US at the the 2006 Women's Softball World Championship

After a summer of doping scandals, the women get a chance to redeem sport's public image at the Women's World Softball Championship. Sixteen countries will compete for the title of World's Best at the Fengtai Softball Stadium in Beijing during the August 27 - September 5 competition. China ... Read more »

Beijing Salsa Dancers Take on the World
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

Could the next World Salsa Champion be Chinese?

Salsa Championships

August 10 - 13

Songlei Hotel 松雷酒店

10 Xiaotieying, Nansanhuan Zhonglu, Fengtai District

丰台区南三环中路小铁营10 号

Tel: 6763-8888

For additional venues and information check: www.chinasalsachampionships.com

Could the next World Salsa Champion be Chinese? We'll have a clue when Beijing hosts China's most important Salsa competition ever ... Read more »

Top 5 Places to swing a club
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

swing a club

1 The Signature Course

Pine ValleyCalled the most exclusive golf course in China, the Jack Nicklaus designed Pine Valley is a lesson in opulence, providing everything from luxury and scenic beauty, facing Badaling and surrounding mountains, to challenging golf. Truly a golfer's dream spot in Beijing, those who ... Read more »

Time to get wet!
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

Cool down with a variety of wet and wild activities in and around Beijing. From splashing in a pool to kayaking, there's something for all water babies!

Slip 'n Slide

If you're looking to make a splash, check out City Seaview Water Park. It's the city's largest outdoor water park, with an area of 33,000 square meters. In addition to a large white sandy beach, made with imported Fujian sand and complete with ... Read more »

2006 WORLD CUP SCHEDULE!!!
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

Don't miss all the action! Bookmark this page for a complete list of ALL World Cup 2006 games!

Don't miss all the action!

Bookmark this page for a

complete list of ALL

World Cup 2006 games!DATE

TIME (Local)

MATCH

GROUP

TV CHANNEL

ORDER

10 JUN

SAT 00:00 (W)Germany VS Costa Rica

4:2

A CCTV-1/CCTV-5 1

03:00 Poland VS Ecuador(W)

0 ... Read more »

Speed Demons
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

The Asian Festival of Speed

The Asian Festival of Speed

June 10 - 11

Golden Port Circuit

Jinzhanxiang Beijing

Tel: 8432 0199

SCC's website www.scc-racing.com

AFOS website www.afos.com

Yan Lu, team manager of China's first international racing team, SCC, is a man on a mission. "China needs a racing hero ... Read more »

Gooooal: Get Sporty
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

City Weekend talks to some of the city's sports fanatics and finds out how you can get in on the action. Get set to head outdoors for a ball of a time.

Shi Yue

Professional Tennis Player, Ba Yi Team

In the last few years, Tennis' popularity in China has grown in leaps and bounds, thanks to more facilities and the inspiration of China's tennis supergirls, Olympic winners Sun Tiantian and Li Ting. Shi Yue is another rising star who is ... Read more »

Top 5 relaxation destinations
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

Life can be stressful, so check out CW's Top 5 relaxation destinations

1 Zenspa, The Full Experience

Set in a breathtaking traditional courtyard, Zenspa prides itself and succeeds on being a peaceful hideaway from the city. The large private rooms are decorated with a touch of Thai influence. The treatments are professionally administered, not surprising considering they bring masseuses in from around ... Read more »

24 Hours of Adventure
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

China's Endurance Athletes Gear Up for Mogan Shan

Climb a mountain. Abseil off a cliff. Bike 85 kilometers. Abseil off another cliff. Run 20 kilometers. Shimmy across a gorge on a rope. Negotiate river rapids on a bamboo raft. Navigate through dense forests at night. Take a math test. Repeat. Mix for 24 hours or until thoroughly exhausted ... Read more »

Teeing off for a Good Cause
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

Demesne de Golf Pink Ribbon Tournament raises funds

Beijing's ladies who golf will be teeing off in the name of charity at the inaugural Pink Ribbon Tournament at the Beijing Country Club on May 18. All women are welcome to join this fun event to raise money for breast cancer patients at the Breast Disease Centre of ... Read more »

Baby Foot is Kicking Around China
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

Foosball: China's Next Ping Pong?

This bar is France. And that one over there will be Germany. Across the bridge, those will be group C."

It's approaching midnight on a cold, blustery Monday night, and I've somehow found myself shuffling along the alleys of Houhai, hands buried deep in my pockets. I'm ... Read more »

  • dunnetta Durty Nellies (near Luftansa Centre) is finally getting a professional foosball table. Starting Tuesday, April 14th, they will have FOOSBALL HAPPY HOUR from 6-8pm every Tuesday evening. Foosball will be ...
Top 5: fly a kite
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

It's windy out and the perfect time to bring out your kite. Get high with City Weekend's Top 5 places to fly a kite.

1 Tiananmen Square

The largest city square in the world, Tiananmen makes for a grand spot to fly a kite. Being THE tourist attraction of the capital, it's great for people watching as well. 天安门广场

2The Temple of Heaven

There are more open places in the Temple of Heaven ... Read more »

I Want My MTB
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

An international mountain bike festival gears up

The Scandinavians are set to invade Anhui province on April 14th-16th, and they've invited the rest of us to join them. Vikings, warriors, sailors, fishermen, families and bikers will ride for the first Huangshan international mountain bike competition. Held high in the bamboo forests overlooking the historic World Heritage ... Read more »

Top 5 Family Day Out Activities
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

Being stuck indoors all day is no fun, so pack up the whole family and check out City Weekend's Top 5 Family Day Out Activities.

1 Beijing World Park

Travel the world in one day! The Beijing World Park has 100 world-famous man-made and natural wonders from nearly 50 countries throughout the world. It is the largest miniature theme park in Asia. The park is divided into Asia, Africa, Europe, America and Latin America. Take ... Read more »

Hitting New Heights
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

The snow melts fast as snowboarders heat up the icy slopes around Beijing

Whistler this is not, but there are still some quality rides to be had just a stone's throw away from Beijing. It's that time of year again when boarders get that itch around their collars and they are jonesing for a little China white. The mercury is firmly ... Read more »

Costumes and Candies
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

Where to find some Halloween essentials

The prospect of celebrating Halloween ( that's wansheng jie, "night festival" around here) in a country whose people believe that ghosts, such as they are, hop around like the Easter Bunny and foxes are secretly female spirits waiting to seduce unsuspecting menfolk may seem a little weird to some. Nonetheless ... Read more »

City Weekend's Top 5 Outdoor Short Trips
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

Take advantage of the great weather and go fruit picking, horse riding, or monastery exploring with City Weekend's Top 5 Outdoor Short Trips.

_Horseback Riding with High Club

__Sundays

_Gallop around the grasslands in Hebei Province. YY270, includes 2 hours riding, transportation, lunch and more. Tel: 8580-5080 or ... Read more »

Grand Slam
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

The 2005 China Open brings major tennis stars to town

The China Open is coming to Beijing, and with a star-studded line-up, directors are hoping to establish the competition as one of Asia's top sporting events, equivalent to the tennis world's fifth grand slam. Organized by the Chinese Ministry of Sport and Beijing's Municipal Government, this is ... Read more »

Open Season
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

Chinese tennis moves into a new bracket of competitiveness and the world's number one ranked female tennis player, Maria Sharapova is taking notice

_The improvement of the Chinese players over the last year has been impressive...with events like the China Open, there certainly seems to be a jump in the general level of interest in China_

The list of names is impressive. Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Lindsay Davenport ... Read more »

Way Too Far?
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

On July 9, daredevil Danny Way jumps over the Great Wall-on a skateboard

This July 9, legendary skateboarder and multiple world record holder Danny Way, is planning to be the first person ever to attempt to jump over the Great Wall on a skateboard. He will also be the first person to attempt a jump over the Great Wall since the death of ... Read more »

Getting on the Green
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

Some of Beijing's best golf courses, with ways to get on the green for less

After the Johnnie Walker Classic at Pine Valley Golf Resort and Country Club from April 21-24, getting on the green and hitting some balls is on people's minds. Beijing has tons of places to play, whether you're interested in a full-on membership or just getting out and whacking ... Read more »

A Priceless Three Hours
Posted Dec 4th 2006 9:36p.m. by cityweekend (Sports)

A course that may save your child's life

How many times have you said to yourself that you're going to sign up for a first aid course, especially when you have kids in tow? Unfortunately, most people just don't get around to doing it. But inevitably, accidents happen. "Unless your child is injured while standing in ... Read more »

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