Atomic 1000
Atom Splitter 3000
Plutonium 3000
Version No. 1.3
Date last
revised: March 13, 2024 The Open House scheduled for April, 2024 has been cancelled. The next Open House is scheduled for October 19, 2024
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Background:
The
world's first nuclear explosion occurred on July 16, 1945, on
Alamogordo Bombing Range. The success of the Trinity test meant that an
atomic
bomb using plutonium could be readied for use by the U.S. military. The
Trinity
site is now part of the White Sands Missile Range and is owned by the
U.S.
Department of Defense (DOD). Ground zero is marked by an obelisk made
of black
lava rock, with an attached commemorative sign. The Trinity site is
currently opened
to the public by the National Park Service twice a year. Tours are
given by DOD
on request. (energy.gov). Visit the White Sands Missile Range website
for
Trinity Site Open House dates. https://home.army.mil/wsmr/index.php/contact/public-affairs-office/trinity-site-open-house
Read the rules
for
the iconic SaddleSore 1000
on the Iron Butt
Association site. The rules for this ride are similar and you
will get valuable background information.
Documentation: See here.
Definitions
DBR - Dated Business Receipt
A DBR is a machine generated receipt with the date, time and LOCATION
on it. Check it - do not assume it is correct. A receipt
with an incorrect time/date/location is worthless. Check and
re-check.
Fees: Atomic 1000 See fee page
Atom Splitter 3000 See fee page
Plutonium 3000 See fee page
Rules
Atomic 1000:
Any starting and ending points are acceptable. You must
comply with all the rules for the SaddleSore 1000. You must visit the Trinity
site. You must provide a photograph of your bike or a selfie at the Trinity site.
Atom Splitter 3000:
Any starting and ending points are acceptable. Ride at least
3,000 miles in less than 72 hours and visit the Manhattan Project National
Historic Park in Oak Ridge Tennessee*, the Manhattan Project National Historic
Park in Los Alamos New Mexico**, and the Manhattan Project National Historic Park
in Hanford, Washington***. Take a 'selfie' in front of the visitor's center at each of these sites.
Plutonium 3000: Any starting and ending points
are acceptable. Ride at least 3,000 miles in less than 72 hours and visit the
Manhattan Project National Historic Park in Oak Ridge Tennessee*, the Trinity
Nuclear Test Site on the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico which is
rarely open to visitors and where you must provide a photograph of your bike at
the Trinity site, the Manhattan Project National Historic Park in Los Alamos
New Mexico**, and the Manhattan Project National Historic Park in Hanford,
Washington***. Take a 'selfie' in front of the visitor's center at each of these sites. *
Spotwalla is required.
Any starting and
ending points are acceptable. You must comply with all the rules
for the SaddleSore 1000. For the Atomic 1000 or Plutonium 3000 you must visit the Trinity site.
You must provide a photograph of your bike or a selfie at the Trinity site.
* The visitor center is located inside of the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge. Take a
selfie photo with the museum building in the background.
** The visitor center is located next to the Los Alamos Community Center. Take a selfie
with the visitor center in the background.
*** Take a selfie with the visitor center in the background.
Merchandise:
There is no additional merchandise for this ride.
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