In catching up on emails, I found an entertaining one from the Turkish team that was down in Patagonia with us. They're organizing a race of their own this Summer (end of July or early August). 3 days long and teams of two. Their website is www.touaregturk.net but it's all Turkish so good luck with that. It sounds like I can wiggle free race entries for an American team or two, including accommodation and meals. Just get your butt to Turkey! According to the email, the race is focussed around "Wild Turkey and the Black Sea region" and will include mtn biking, trekking, sea kayaking, ropes, mule riding, and other surprises. I don't think he knows that "Wild Turkey" in America has a slightly nuanced meaning -- or maybe he means exactly that. The Turkish team was a hoot in South America so you never know.
I doubt I can race this event, but I've always wanted to visit Turkey; friends of mine visited years ago and were offered camels in exchange for their blond female companions, so I'm thinking Sherry could be a very valuable commodity over there!