I am aware that participating in any Saskia Says activities involves many risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: CYCLING: including, without limitation, falling off a bicycle when mounting or dismounting; falling, tumbling, loss of balance or hitting concrete ground surface, road, track or other surfaces while cycling; difficulty controlling one’s speed and direction, rapid or uncontrolled acceleration on hills and inclines; collision with other participants, officials, volunteers, bystanders, spectators, pedestrians, wild animals, vehicles, whether parked or moving, or other fixed or moving objects; changing road conditions, terrains and vehicular traffic while cycling; dangers from surface hazards, including pot holes, steep or slippery sections, trees, roots, tree stumps, logs, cliffs, rocks and loose gravel, bridges, ramps, ladders, bumps, berms, jumps and drops; extreme or changing weather and temperature conditions which may lead to heatstroke, sunstroke, dehydration or hypothermia; cramping; mechanical failure of bicycles; condition of equipment used in connection with cycling; impact or entanglement with obstructions, apparatus, equipment; inadequate safety equipment; failure to stay within the designated course area leading to greater chance of injury; spinal cord injuries which may render  an individual permanently paralyzed; catastrophic injury which may lead to death; failure to cycle safely within one’s ability or physical condition or lack of conditioning or fitness; failure to cycle safely against others of equal stature or ability; physical and demanding cycling techniques which may render stretched muscle groups; strenuous cardiovascular workouts and overexertion which may lead to asthma attack, heart attack or stroke; participating with or without a certified instructor; RUNNING: including, without limitation, falling, tumbling, loss of balance or hitting concrete ground surface, road, track or other surfaces while running; difficulty controlling one’s speed and direction, rapid or uncontrolled acceleration on hills and inclines; collision with other participants, officials, volunteers, bystanders, spectators, pedestrians, wild animals, vehicles, whether parked or moving, or other fixed or moving objects; changing road conditions, terrains and vehicular traffic while running; dangers from surface hazards, including pot holes, steep or slippery sections, trees, roots, tree stumps, logs, cliffs, rocks and loose gravel, bridges, ramps, ladders, bumps, berms, jumps and drops; extreme or changing weather and temperature conditions which may lead to heatstroke, sunstroke, dehydration or hypothermia; cramping; condition of equipment used in connection with running; impact or entanglement with obstructions, apparatus, equipment; inadequate safety equipment; failure to stay within the designated course area leading to greater chance of injury; spinal cord injuries which may render individual permanently paralyzed; catastrophic injury which may lead to death; failure to run safely within one’s ability or physical condition or lack of conditioning or fitness; failure to run safely against others of equal stature or ability; physical and demanding running techniques which may render stretched muscle groups; strenuous cardiovascular workouts and overexertion which may lead to asthma attack, heart attack or stroke; participating with or without a certified instructor; SWIMMING: including, without limitation, injuries from entering the water by diving or jumping, spending extended time in water including bacterial infections and rashes, collisions with the  wall or bottom of the body of water, extended time underwater; collision with equipment used in connection with swimming; cramping; impact or entanglement with obstructions, apparatus, equipment, surfaces or walls; risk of bodily injury including physical impairment and serious disability; drowning; failure to swim safely within one’s ability or physical condition or lack of conditioning or fitness; failure to swim safely against others of equal stature or ability; participating with or without a certified instructor; ALL: including, without limitation, defective, dangerous, or unsafe condition of the facilities or equipment; loud amplified music or instruction; theft; consumption of food and drink, whether prepared and/or served by professionals or by non-professionals; negligence of other participants and non-participants; dangerous or unsafe travel by automobile, bus, plane or other mode of transportation; severe weather conditions; unknown vehicle condition and maintenance; cancellations; and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF Saskia Says OR ITS EMPLOYEES INCLUDING THE FAILURE ON THE PART OF Saskia Says OR ITS EMPLOYEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS REFERRED TO ABOVE. I am also aware that the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above exist within a variety of facilities, including but not limited to: roadways, parking areas, shower rooms, hallways, stairs, elevators, change rooms, meeting rooms, eating areas, banquet rooms, fields, and other facilities.