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  1. Feb 24, 2020, 08:57 PM #1
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    Some months back my wife and I watched a mini-documentary of Peter Hoffman's (the same gent as featured in the video Jon posted above) rail biking with friends in Patagonia. Gorgeous scenery and very remote...

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    fascinating video, well worth watching and thank you for posting it.
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  5. Feb 26, 2020, 07:35 AM #3
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    Adding this to the growing list of activities I WILL NEVER TRY.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick79 View Post
    Adding this to the growing list of activities I WILL NEVER TRY.
    If you are like me there is only 1 use for rail road track, which is to cut up into small pieces to be used for small anvils or ballast to keep bodies on the bottom of a lake or ocean
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    Bicycles, handcars, and even motorcycles have been used for decades by railroads. I am curious besides the "outriggers" that engage the opposite rail, what keeps the tires on top of the rail.
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    Good one! Note the use of the Scumbag Steve hat on the bicyclist.
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    Another of my favorites on the subject...

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    Bicyclists are mostly guilt-ridden millenials so maybe this approach will make them respect laws...

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