The Polk Area Bicycling Association
The Polk Area Bicycling Association is a club that promotes safe cycling practices, physical achievement, and the social benefits of group cycling. Our club rides every weekend in the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. We have rides that are usually in the mid 30-40 mile range and in the future may plan for longer distances.
Therefore, the partricipant is encouraged to ride whatever speed they wish, but should be reminded that they are responsible for navigating themselves throughout the ride course and return themselves to the point of origin once they have forged ahead of the group.
The goal of our cycling is to provide a means to encourage the principles of teamwork, discipline, dedication, and sportsmanship. Participation in our club is open to anyone who wishes to ride and exhibits a willingness to promote good group riding etiquette.
We are sustained by the efforts of participants who display a commitment to ensure that our club is an asset to the community.
Below lists some of the characteristics that we are looking for in those who choose to be members!
Complete and Unconditional
RELEASE FROM LIABILITY
In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in a cycling activity sponsored by the Polk Area Bicycling Association, I, for myself and for my heirs, personal representatives, and next of kin:
1. I acknowledge and agree that I understand the nature of bicycling, and that I am knowledgeable of and capable of riding in a safe manner, and that I am healthy enough to do so. I understand that cycling takes place on public roadways or cycling trails and that the hazards of travel are to be expected, including interaction with other cyclists and motorized vehicles I agree that if conditions appear to be unsafe that I will immediately discontinue further participation in the cycling activity until conditions improve.
2. I fully understand that CYCLING IS AN INHERENTLY DANGEROUS SPORT, which involves risks of serious injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death. I assume these risks whether such danger is caused by me or others participating in any activity I agree to hold harmless any officer, director, member, volunteer, or ride leader from any alleged negligence or other causes of action, claims, or damages. I fully accept all such risks and assume personal responsibility for any injuries, losses, costs, or damages, incurred by me or my equipment, including my bicycle. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Polk Area Bicycling Association, and any of its members, officers, directors, or volunteers, from any litigation expenses, attorneys fees, costs, which may occur as a result of any claim made on my behalf by others.
3. I agree that the Polk Area Bicycling Association is not responsible in anyway for the loss of my equipment, clothing, shoes, or other items of personal property.
4. I understand that the organization does not warrant the safety of routes selected for rides and that should I use any of the organization’s maps, that I am assuming total responsibility for my own safety while utilizing the maps.
5. I have read this agreement, and understand that I am giving up my legal right to sue by signing this release. I intend for this to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability, whether I am signing for myself as a member or a guest of the organization, or for a minor child who is in my care.
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