I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I AM RELEASING THE RIDE/RACE/RUN ORGANIZERS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS, PROMOTERS, CONSULTANTS, AFFILIATES, SPONSORS OF THIS EVENT, THE ORGANIZER AND ANY PROMOTING ORGANIZATIONS, PROPERTY OWNERS, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AGENTS, OFFICIALS, AND EMPLOYEES THROUGH OR BY WHICH THE EVENTS WILL BE HELD, AND ALL OTHERS WHO ARE INVOLVED (COLLECTIVELY “RELEASEES”) FROM LIABILITY. THIS RELEASE IS A CONTRACT WITH LEGAL CONSEQUENCES. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.
In consideration of my voluntary participation in the above event I freely agree to and make the following contractual representations and agreements: I acknowledge that cycling and running are inherently dangerous sports and fully realize the dangers of participating in a bicycle ride/race or trail race and FULLY ASSUME THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH PARTICIPATION INCLUDING, by way of example, and not limitation, the following: the dangers of collision with pedestrians, vehicles, other riders/racers/runners, and fixed or moving objects; the dangers arising from surface hazards, equipment failure, inadequate safety equipment, THE RELEASEES’ OWN ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE, and weather conditions; and the possibility of serious physical and/or mental trauma, injury, including death can result from athletic cycling ride/race or running competition. For myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, assignees, and successors in interest (collectively “Successors”) I HEREBY WAIVE, RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SEEK INDEMNITY OR CONTRIBUTION FROM AND NOT TO SUE the Releasees FROM ANY and all rights and CLAIMS INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE RELEASEES’ OWN ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE, which I have or which may hereafter accrue to me and from any and all damages which may be sustained by me directly or indirectly in connection with or arising out of, my participation in or association with the event, or travel to or return from the event. I agree that it is my sole responsibility to be familiar with the ride/race/running course, the Releasee’s rules, and any special regulations for the event. I understand and agree that situations may arise during the ride/race/run that may be beyond the immediate control of the ride/race/run officials or organizers, and I must continually ride/race/run so as not to endanger either others or myself. I accept responsibility for the condition and adequacy of my competition equipment. I will compete in the cycling event while wearing a helmet, which satisfies the requirements of the Releasees Racing Rules or Regulations and that can protect against serious head injury, and assume all responsibility and liability for the selection of such a helmet. I have no physical or medical condition that to my knowledge, would endanger others or myself if I participate in this event, or would interfere with my ability to participate in this event. I agree, for myself and my successors, that the above representations are contractually binding, and are not mere recitals, and that should I or my successors assert any claim in contravention of this agreement, the asserting party shall be liable for the expenses (including legal fees) incurred by the other party or parties in defending such claim, unless the other party or parties are finally adjudged liable on such claim for willful and wanton negligence. This agreement may not be modified orally, and a waiver of any provision shall not be construed as a modification of any other provision herein or as a consent to any other provision herein or as a consent to any subsequent waiver or modification. Any legal proceeding arising out of the ride/race/run identified in this Release of Liability and Entry Blank or relating to this Release shall be subject to the jurisdiction and venue of the state and county where the defending party resides. Every term and provision of this Release is intended to be severable. If any one or more of the terms of this release is found to be unenforceable or invalid, such finding shall not affect the other terms and provisions, which shall remain binding and enforceable.
