Plot

For the teams this race has become an exercise in survival as they complete the marathon breaking trek and face more punishment. Tensions are stretched and the body and mind now reach new levels.

'Tis is an adventure of epic proportions with still a long way to go and Tasmania's wilderness is not finished with them yet. Leg 11 Mountain Bike 150km - One of the most brutal and arduous bike legs of the race taking teams through tome extreme conditions and brutal hills and mud. Leg 12 Kayak/Hike 87km - On completion of the mountain leg the teams are treated to one of the most spectacular river systems on the planet - in the Tarkine Wilderness region, where old growth forest and untamed nature cross their path. Kayaking sections and then being forged to tramp through forests to reach checkpoints costs some lead teams precious times and the lead now dramatically changes. Leg 13 Mountain Bike 70km - As if the teams had not faced enough now with dwindling food supplies, massive fatigue and virtually no sleep they face a brutal road and mud mountain bike north where they will face the penultimate challenge of the race. Leg 14 Trek 25km - Coastal North Tasmania as been battered by the wind for centuries forming a very harsh environment, not to mention the torrential rain and navigation challenges ... and with nightfall comes fog. Teams are battered as they face the homeward stretch. Is this even possible - some thing not, though what a journey so far. Following this coaster leg the teams hit the simple mountain bike section to the finish. After 700km - simple? Get set for one of the closest finishes in Adventure Racing History. This is Wild Racers and many will return next time. Stop number two on the adventure highway is Quito Ecuador ... Stay tuned.