I, the undersigned, know that the R.A.S.H. Ride is a potentially hazardous activity and I attend it out of my own free will and choice. In choosing to attend the R.A.S.H. Ride and related events, I fully accept and assume all risks, whether before, during or after the R.A.S.H. Ride and its related events. I know and accept that biking and road accidents may result from the failure for any reason (including negligence) of R.A.S.H. Ride organizers, sponsors, and the government and private entities assisting with R.A.S.H. Ride. I waive any and all specific notice of the existence of the risks. I shall assume and pay my own medical and emergency expenses in the event of injury, illness, or other incapacity regardless of whether I authorized such expenses.
I realize that the R.A.S.H. Ride requires physical conditioning and I represent that I am in sound medical condition capable of participating in the ride without risk to myself or others. I have no medical impediment which would endanger others or myself. I understand that a situation may arise during the R.A.S.H. Ride which may be beyond the control of the sponsors, promoters or organizers or may arise from negligence by them and accept and assume all risks of participation in R.A.S.H. Ride. I will be solely responsible for the condition and adequacy of my bicycle, safety gear, and riding equipment. I will ride safely within the limits of my own abilities, my equipment and the riding conditions and in a manner so as not to endanger either myself or others.
Knowing these facts and consideration of my entry acceptance, admission to and/or participation in the R.A.S.H. Ride and its related events, I for myself and anyone acting on my behalf, release, waive, discharge, covenant not to sue and agree to hold the R.A.S.H. Ride Committee, the City of Independence, Buchanan County Trails Association, Buchanan County, sponsors and participating clubs, other communities and organizations, ride officials, emergency and support personnel, volunteers, representatives and successors of all the above, harmless from any and all claims, demands and actions of any and every kind I have, may have or may hereafter accrue against the released parties directly or indirectly arising out of or relating in any respect to my attending or participating in the R.A.S.H. Ride, and its related events.
My waiver and release of all claims, demands, actions and liabilities shall include without limitation, any personal injury, accident, illness or death and any property damage or loss that may be (1) caused by any act, or failure to act, by the above-identified persons and entities, including without limitation, their negligence, errors, omissions, failure to enforce rules, and conditions of the routes and/or event premises, and/or (2) sustained by me before, during or after R.A.S.H. Ride and its related events. I acknowledge that I am signing this agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature for this to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. If I am a minor, my parent or guardian also is signing on my behalf and we both agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement of waiver and release.
