In consideration for permitting me to ride a bicycle in the Tour de Forts (“Tour”), I hereby agree and acknowledge the following:

1. I am aware that with any bicycle related activity there are certain inherent dangers, including but not limited to the hazards of roads, off road terrain, accidents, actions of participants and other persons.  By clicking the box below and participating in the Tour, I certify that I am aware of the inherent dangers of bicycle riding and the safety rules of the road applicable to bicycles. I agree to follow the rules of the road and all applicable laws and safe bicycling practices. 

2. I understand that bicycle helmets certified by CPSC, SNELL, ASTM or ANSI are required to participate in the Tour, and I agree to wear such a helmet while participating in the Tour.

3. I hereby consent to emergency medical treatment if I am injured while participating in the Tour.

4. I understand that it is not the function of Tour staff, officials, and volunteers to serve as guardians of my safety. I recognize that the routes chosen may be challenging, not necessarily the safest or easiest routes and that weather, road or traffic conditions may make a ride more difficult.  Tour organizers reserve the right to remove any rider who is deemed to be endangering himself/herself or others or is riding illegally as defined by Washington State traffic law. Notwithstanding this clause, I acknowledge that Tour organizers are not responsible for cyclists not removed from the Event for any of these reasons. I acknowledge that this clause shall in no way supersede, exempt participants from, or otherwise nullify any other clause in this Waiver & Release.

5. I give permission to Jefferson County ReCyclery to use my image without payment in any future organizational materials should it appear in photos taken during the Tour.

6. I freely and voluntarily accept all risks of injury, death, or property damage.  I understand and agree that none of the parties described below may be held liable in any way for any occurrence or accident in connection with an Event.  I hereby RELEASE from any and all liability and agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS Jefferson County ReCyclery, sponsors, advertisers, leasers of premises on which the event takes place, their officers, agents, successors and assigns, and other volunteers, against all claims, including but not limited to: claims of negligence, unintentional acts, and acts of omission, and any loss or expense, which may arise from my participation in the Tour.  I understand I am responsible for my own conduct and decisions while participating in the Tour, and further agree that this Waiver & Release shall apply to any claim arising out of my participation in non-bicycling activities while a participant in the Tour.

7. This Waiver & Release is intended to be binding upon me, my family, my heirs, my estate, my legal representatives and assigns.  Any legal action that may arise from my participation in this ride or event will be brought in Jefferson County Superior Court in Washington State.  I understand that the terms of this document are contractual and not a mere recital, and I have clicked the box below as my own free act.

8. Jefferson County ReCyclery will not be responsible for any delay, interruption or other failure to perform, and may cancel any event in the case of a circumstance beyond its reasonable control. Such circumstances include, but are not limited to, an Act of God (for example, flood, earthquake, volcanic eruption, etc), war, riot or other civil disturbance, fire, epidemic, explosion, terrorist activity, sabotage, compliance with government requests, orders, or regulations, inability to deploy necessary equipment or volunteers, roadway or trail closures or construction, dangerous or impassable roadway or trail conditions, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the Jefferson County ReCyclery. The executive director and the board will be the sole decision makers as to what, if any, refund or other accommodation will be made in the event of cancellation of an event.

I AGREE I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS WAIVER & RELEASE BY READING IT AND I AGREE TO ITS TERMS.