Moonsault Scramble Roller Coaster Front Seat

Moonsault Scramble from Fuji-Q Highland. Now defunct. Reportedly pulled 6.2 G's! Crazy! Sorry for the low quality, this video is VERY old! LINK: Youtube

Mieders Alpine Coaster (with no brakes!!)

This is a single-pipe alpine coaster in Mieders, Austria. You reach the summit via a cablecar and then sit on a small car with a brake lever and off you go. LINK: Youtube

Dog Sledding

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Oh no, this is nothing about a dog pulling a sled. This little guy just thinks it’s his turn to ride! -Via: I Am Bored, Via: Neatorama

RIDE THE DIVIDE - Award Winning Adventure Film

Only on YouTube for 2711 minutes. Removing October 2nd at 11:59 PM. LINK: Youtube

This award-winning film is an inspiring journey about the world's toughest mountain bike race, which traverses over 2700 miles along the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains. The film weaves the story of three characters' experiences with immense mountain beauty and small-town culture as they attempt to pedal from Banff, Canada to a small, dusty crossing on the Mexican border. Film's website: http://www.ridethedividemovie.com
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Longboarding: Let Go

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An amazing ride down a long twisty mountain road with a master boarder.
- Via: frequency, Via: Neatorama

Hundreds expected for LTD Motorcycle Tour honoring fallen area vets

By Leslie Ehrenberg

Appleton Press

It’s about honor. It’s about remembering. It’s also about fun.

The organizers of the 5th Annual LTD Motorcycle Memorial Tour are asking area Americans to come out and support the ride in honor of the three soldiers who lost their lives and all soldiers serving their country.

The ride begins in Montevideo with registration at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, and the tour stops in Morris at about 3 p.m.

The annual ride is in memory of Staff Sgt. David Day, Sgt. Jesse Lhotka and 1st Lt. Jason Timmerman, who died in Iraq on Feb. 21, 2005.

Chad Turner, president of the LTD event, noted the LTD ride has come to be known as one of the bigger events of the summer in this area.

“It is an opportunity for the public to confirm they haven’t forgotten the sacrifices of these three young men from Minnesota, and the many men and women who have served our country,” Turner said.

The first year, following the return of the area Guardsman from their first deployment to Iraq, 176 supporters participated in the ride.

The second and third years included about 650. 2009’s attendance was even better with approximately 750 people.

This year, since the local soldiers are home, they are planning for a phenomenal turnout of nearly 900.

“The route will be very similar to the previous years,” he said.

Riders will take off at 10 a.m. with their first drive through in Marshall around 11:30 a.m. After driving through Canby, the riders will stop in Madison at approximately 12:45 p.m. for dinner at the Madison TACC/Armory.

The ride continues through Ortonville at about 2:15 p.m., Clinton at 2:30 p.m. and Graceville at 2:40 p.m. The rider’s next stop will be in Morris at approximately 3:09 p.m.

The last drive through will be Holloway at approximately 4:25 p.m., and riders will reach their final destination in Appleton at approximately 4:30 p.m.

In Appleton, at Hering Avenue, the riders travel down Lhotka Avenue to Munsterman Street. They will then travel down Munsterman Street to the Swift County Fair Grounds for a meal and raffle drawing will be held.

The band Pandora will play for the public starting at 6:30 p.m. The concert is in the Chuck Brown Building. Those not on the LTD ride can attend the dance and will be charged admission.

For more information about the LTD Motorcycle Memorial Tour, check out the Web site www.ltdbikers.com, or contact Chad Turner at (320) 333-8615. LINK

Chad Turner, president of the LTD event is my nephew. The annual ride is in memory of Staff Sgt. David Day, Sgt. Jesse Lhotka and 1st Lt. Jason Timmerman, who died in Iraq on Feb. 21, 2005.

Roller Skate Record Jump

Better get your skates on if you want to see a man jump off the Eiffel Tower. LINK: Youtube

Homemade Thrill Ride

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A piece of farm machinery gets adapted for recreation. Whee! Whatever you do, don’t try this when you’ve been drinking. -Via: Woosk, Via: Neatorama

Jet-Powered Merry-Go-Round

This jet powered carousel is brought to you by the Madagascar Institute. They convene, or collide, to create large scale art, sculptures, and rides. This one seems to fit the last definition. The two gentlemen are strapped to a jet powered carousel. It actually looks pretty fun, but we would have been needing some fresh shorts after the jet bursts into flames near the end. He didn’t seem too concerned, he wasn’t screaming and flailing his arms at least. LINK, Via: Youtube