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Near the base of Asteroid Belt (5.11) is the remains of a motorcycle that is said to have exited the top of the Dome with its unfortunate rider on board.<br> <br> As the story goes, a party was being held on top of the Dome, one night in the early 70s. One motorcycle-riding party-goer proceeded to do donuts, in ever-widening circles, before suddenly straightening out and riding off into the night. <br>
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Overview of Dome Rock
Credit E.C. Joe and Dick Leversee 1983
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Matthew Fienup
Aug 11, 2009
“Near the base of Asteroid Belt (5.11) is the remains of a motorcycle that is said to have exited the top of the Dome with its unfortunate rider on board.

As the story goes, a party was being held on top of the Dome, one night in the early 70s. One motorcycle-riding party-goer proceeded to do donuts, in ever-widening circles, before suddenly straightening out and riding off into the night.
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Overview of Dome Rock
Near the base of Asteroid Belt (5.11) is the remains of a motorcycle that is said to have exited the top of the Dome with its unfortunate rider on board.<br> <br> As the story goes, a party was being held on top of the Dome, one night in the early 70s. One motorcycle-riding party-goer proceeded to do donuts, in ever-widening circles, before suddenly straightening out and riding off into the night. <br>
Credit E.C. Joe and Dick Leversee 1983
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