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The undersigned is or may be a participant in the event sponsored by the City of Smithville, Missouri (“City”), pertaining to the Gravel Grinder Bike Race (“Event” or “Event Participant”, as the case may be).  The undersigned hereby fully assumes the risk of any injury or loss that the undersigned may sustain that is in any way connected with being an Event Participant.  The undersigned understands that there are risks inherent to, and directly or indirectly related to being an Event Participant.  The undersigned has agreed to assume such risks and grant the release stated herein in consideration for being permitted to participate in the Event.

The undersigned releases and forever discharges the City and its agents and employees, from all claims, demands, actions and causes of actions, relating to any injury or loss which the undersigned may sustain, resulting from the negligence of any of the aforementioned parties or in any way connected with participation in the Event or related activities.  The undersigned releases, waives, discharges, and covenants not to sue the City from all liability on account of injury to the person or property of the undersigned, caused by the negligence of the City while the undersigned is participating in the Event and all activities in connection with it.  The undersigned does not release the City from liability for intentional torts and/or gross negligence.

The provisions of this Release are severable, and the invalidity of any provision shall not affect the validity of any other provision hereof.  The construction and interpretation of this agreement shall at all times and in all respects be governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, including Missouri's statutes of limitations.  The undersigned fully understands the meaning and effect of this Release and has freely agreed to be bound by its terms.