Ecomotion - staged annually in Brazil - is one of the world's greatest adventure races and will kick off on November 19. But what's it all about? We crunch the econumbers
Brazil's Ecomotion is one of the world's greatest adventure races. Teams take part in orienteering, canoeing, mountain bike, rope skills, caving and trekking. The object is not to find gold or precious stones, but embrace adventure and carry heavy backpacks. The winners in the beautiful state of Minas Gerais pick up $17,000.