The flame, in the torch or Olympic lanterns, will also be transported by more novel methods including boat, bicycle, tram and train.

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It will be carried by 8, 000 bearers, or taken in a convoy and will also be transported by boat, bicycle, tram and train.

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By train, by wagon, on buggy, bicycle, on foot, they came to hear the vision of a man who loved this country and was determined to perfect it.

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