igus:bike worldtour highlight with RCYL – Spain
Paella is one of Spain’s most famous dishes, but did you know the authentic version isn’t the one you probably ate? Join us on this stage to discover the traditional recipe and explore the beautiful and cultural city of Valencia!
Our journey begins at Cabecera Park, the green lung of the city located at the head of the old Turia riverbed as it enters Valencia. Over 167,869 square meters filled with beautiful gardens, some charming buildings and spots to relax (or to put our biking skills to the test! 🚴).
We continued strolling through this relaxed pedestrian area until we reach the most iconic site of this city: the City of Arts and Sciences. This futuristic architectural complex designed by Santiago Calatrava includes museums, interactive exhibits and the Oceanogràfic, Europe’s largest aquarium.
Plus, if you book in advance, you can even have lunch or dinner while watching sharks, turtles or manta rays pass by you!
Next up, we headed south to the village of Pinedo, where we made a short stop before our next visit: TCI cutting, a world-renowned manufacturer of laser and waterjet cutting technology, customized and scalable intelligent automation systems, as well as intelligent production management software.
We had the chance to look around their showroom, full of state-of-the-art solutions, and gave us a tour of some of their machines, some equipped with our e-chains. Its mission? To ensure reliable and durable cable and hose guidance that helps the company achieve its goal: supporting customers on their journey toward a Smart Factory through digitalization and plant optimization.
Once our inspiring visit came to an end, we headed to the best place in the world to eat Paella: Albufera. When we got there, we realized the bike was covered in dust and our riders didn’t think twice: time for a quick dip! 🛀
With the bike clean, it was finally time for the star of the day: the REAL Paella! And here’s the twist: as you can see in the picture, the original Valencian Paella doesn’t have seafood — it’s all about rabbit, chicken, and veggies. Sorry, shrimp lovers!
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