tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153948421983680789.post3799200719421707219..comments2023-09-12T01:39:26.693-07:00Comments on Frank On A Bike: Day 5: BushwackingFrankOnABikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02267797775403219384noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153948421983680789.post-85219986386451247482011-08-03T05:33:33.445-07:002011-08-03T05:33:33.445-07:00I'm guessing the tractor had metal "tires...I'm guessing the tractor had metal "tires" because the owner doesn't believe in rubber-seriously. Some sects of Old-Order Mennonite and Amish are permitted to use tractors, but can't have pneumatic tires, or occasionally, rubber on their wheels. I believe the area that you were in at the time does have an Amish presence.<br /><br />I'm enjoying reading your blog posts on the Trans-WI, as I'm considering doing part of it.Andrew Dutcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195289301162777007noreply@blogger.com