A Little Too Much Beefcake

The race begins at Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Teams must travel by taxi to Mother's Beach, where they must grab a Schiller water-bike, then drive it to Burton Chace Park and finish the course. The first team will receive tickets on a flight departing half an hour earlier than the second flight, which will contain the remaining ten teams.

Teams must fly to Rio de Janiero, Brazil. Upon arrival, teams must travel by taxi to Lagoa Heliport and sign up for a helicopter ride.

The Fast Forward instructions were given to them after receiving their clue at Lagoa Heliport.

Teams would have to travel tot Clube São Conrado Free Flight where they had to ride a hang glider from Pedra Bonita and soar above the city to win the Fast Forward. However, in the event of unfavorable weather, teams are informed that the task would not be available until optimal conditions returned so they can complete the task safely. None of the teams won the Fast Forward, however, Justin & Diana attempted to do so, but were unable due to unfavorable winds.

Teams will take a helicopter ride to Urca Hill passing Christ the Redeemer. Once at the heliport at Urca Hill, teams will be asked what monument they passed on their ride over. If teams were correct, they'll receive their next clue.

Choice A: Sand
Teams have to travel to Copacabana Beach, where teams will play footvolley against local professional players. While the pros could not use their hands, the teams could. If teams can score six points before the pros scored eighteen, they will receive their next clue.

Alex & Adam, Ernest & Jin, Jazmine & Danielle, Justin & Diana, Kelsey & Joey, Logan & Chris, and Tanner & Josh chose this task.

Choice B: Sidewalk
Teams have to solve giant geometric slide puzzle derived from the famous Copacabana pavement, a Portuguese pavement. Once teams complete the puzzle, they will receive their next clue.

Cindy & Rick, Denise & James Earl, Kelly & Shevonne, and Tiffany & Krista chose this task.

Teams must travel by taxi to Arpoador Lookout to check in.

For coming in first, Tanner & Josh won the Express Pass.