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DrRox:

--- Quote from: couchracer on May 27, 2013, 10:26:18 PM ---Phil seems to be riding across France, but on a speedy bike. Practice for the July ride?
He probably will be through in a few days. Race start by June1, maybe May 30 or 31.
Or sooner. Can not wait.

--- End quote ---

Phil is doing a route recon in a car/bus/van for his ride later. He is good, but I dont think he can ride 500 miles a day.

In his twitter feed, he said his route recon was total of 3800 miles. After day 9 he had traveled 2700 miles...so that means he has 2-3 more days of recon.

couchracer:
Thanks, I thought it must be something like that, but I wondered. Super biker.

DavidJunior:
Hello, all! An old member here, decided to make a new account after a extended hiatus.

I wanted to add my thoughts in regards to the speculations about potential countries/locations.

I will go region by region, stating which locations/combinations I believe will most likely be used:

I will start off with Latin America:
Likelihood that the race will visit: Likely
The region has not been used for 2 seasons, and now seems like a perfect time to return.  My personal opinion is that South America is much more likely than Central, or the Caribbean. The region will get 2-3 legs, either at the very beginning or very end of the race.

My top choices:
1. Ecuador/Peru (3 legs)
Two very wonderful countries that have been sorely underused by the U.S. franchise. Ecuador, especially Guayaquil is relatively easy to get to from the U.S., so having the premiere/penultimate legs here would not necessarily be a logistical mess. Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city, so it can very easily host it's own leg; it is also the main jumping off point to reach the Galapagos Islands, which would be amazing to shoot in HD. For Peru, the only place they really visited was Cusco and Machu Picchu (sort of), and that was way back in Season 7. Even a return to that area to get a proper use of it would be a breath of fresh air. Plenty of connecting flights between Guayaquil and Lima, and Lima is only a couple hours flight from major hubs that can get teams to Europe, Africa, or the South Pacific and vice versa. (If they can get from Bolivia to New Zealand in Season 13, they could easily to something similar with Peru, just sayin')

2. Brazil (2 legs)
Brazil is an old go to for the Amazing Race, it is one country that no matter how many times it gets visited, there always seems to be a new energy and pizzazz to it. Though I would not be surprised to see a return to Sao Paulo, I personally believe that should the race return to Brazil it will feature new cities. Not since Season 2 has the race ventured into the interior of the country (though Brotas (S9) wasn't on the coast, it definitely wouldn't constitute it being called an 'interior city'). Look out for places like Brasilia or even Manaus (wishful thinking).

3. Peru/Bolivia (3 legs)
I'm itching for a return to Peru, and for good reason. The country is rich in history and culture and yet gets overlooked for countries like Argentina, Brazil, and Chile. I think Peru's next turn is coming soon. I would love them to cross the border from Peru to Bolivia via Lake Titicaca, I think it would work very well and look nice (also, it's a place that many Americans know because of it's name). They can then take teams to the Salt Flats in Bolivia, or one of several other Bolivian sites and cities so far skipped by the race.

I don't see much else as a strong possibility, outside of a Central American or Caribbean team being the first destination, or hosting the penultimate or even part of the final leg, before returning to the States. Likely candidates for that role:
1. Dominican Republic (could be used as an opening leg, before heading to Brazil or Europe)
2. Barbados (same as the D.R.)
3. Belize (could see this come in as something similar to Puerto Rico in S7- part of the final leg, hosting a couple tasks before returning to the U.S.)
4. Bahamas (same as Belize)

I don't believe Northern South America is quite ready to host the U.S. franchise (or maybe we're still not ready for it), and for the most part, the Caribbean and C.A. just seem too close to home for production to want to make a point of going there.

Feel free to comment on my thoughts, and add your speculation and opinions to my own- just trying to get conversations started :)

And if you'd like, my thoughts on where in Europe, if they go to Africa, and the general race route will come later!

north09:
Since we're kind of just waiting around for Phil to get back and hopefully get this thing filmed soon, I'll play along. I think that this season they have to go east after starting the last two going west. That means, assuming they stick with what they always do, either a start in South America and then onto Europe or go straight to Europe. Or I could be wrong and they do something totally different.

Brannockdevice:
Hi! I'm new here! I usually come here to just check up on amazing race spoilers, and I thought I might as well make an account :)
Haha anyway as tar 23 spec, what's the chance of this season starting or ending in Phoenix, AZ?
Also, as for actual countries visited, I think Poland, Portugal, and the Philippines are definitely up for re-visits, and I think we should keep our eyes peeled for new visits to Monaco & Bahamas.
Thanks!
-Brannockdevice

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