Mountain biking takes place on steep, rugged, and challenging terrain and features, and will expose the rider to many risks, dangers, and hazards. Falls and collisions occur frequently. Bicycles and related equipment may be placed under extreme stress and can malfunction. Helmets are mandatory. Full-face helmets and other protective gear are strongly recommended. As with many adventure sports, riding involves the risk of injury, including serious injury, head injury, paralysis or death. The risk of injury increases with the degree of difficulty of the trail and speed. Although the risk of injury can never be eliminated, the rider can manage the risk through controlling speed and choosing terrain appropriate for the rider’s skill and experience. What features and trails the rider chooses to ride is always at the discretion of the rider, not the mountain bike instructor or coach, or anyone else.

WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I agree to waive any and all claims and to release Line Drive MTB Academy, Angelo Wash, and his volunteers (hereinafter) from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury, including death, that I or my next of kin may suffer as a result of riding with KISC, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence, gross negligence, breach of contract or breach of any statutory or other duty of care on the part of the Line Drive MTB Academy. I understand that the foregoing release covers failure on the part of the Line Drive MTB Academy to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect me from or warn me of the risks, dangers and hazards of riding. I also realize that Line Drive MTB Academy may not have wilderness first aid and CPR training or that Line Drive MTB Academy’s first aid and CPR training might have expired; that Line Drive MTB Academy are not trained as medical doctors, nurses, or emergency medical technicians; that all Line Drive MTB Academy may be able to do in case of an accident is attempt to call the appropriate medical personnel; and that Line Drive MTB Academy have no control over how long it will take for the medical personnel to arrive at the scene of a mountain bike accident. I understand that it is not the Line Drive MTB Academy’s responsibility to carry first aid supplies, epipens, food, water, or whatever else I might need for my own health; I understand that it is my responsibility to carry anything I might need.

I acknowledge that the decision to attempt any trail, trail feature, maneuver, or obstacle encountered while riding with Line Drive MTB Academy, was made entirely by me, without coercion or influence by Line Drive MTB Academy, and with a full understanding and awareness of the risks to me associated with such trail, feature, maneuver, or obstacle. I waive any right to a jury trial for any claims arising from or related to any services provided by Line Drive MTB Academy, and I acknowledge that claims shall be submitted to binding arbitration under the commercial arbitration rules of the FAA, and that the agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the state of Virginia. I acknowledge and agree that should any part of the Agreement be determined to be void or unenforceable by a court of law, the remainder of the waiver will remain binding on the parties.

I represent and warrant that I am in good health and have no medical conditions or disabilities that restrict or impede my ability to participate in riding. I acknowledge that I have all the necessary medications or aids that I might require in the event of a known medical issue (such as allergy medications, epi-pens, etc.). I acknowledge that I’m not relying on Line Drive MTB Academy for medications, and I am not relying on Line Drive MTB Academy to provide first-aid supplies or any other medical treatment, and I waive any claim against Line Drive MTB Academy to provide medical treatment or care of any kind during the riding. I agree that the Line Drive MTB Academy are authorized to obtain medical care for me or to arrange for transportation to a medical facility or hospital if, in the opinion of Line Drive MTB Academy, medical attention is needed. I further agree that upon arrival at the medical facility or hospital, Line Drive MTB Academy shall have no further responsibility to me. I agree to pay all costs associated with such medical care and related transportation and to indemnify and hold harmless Line Drive MTB Academy from any costs or claims arising from such medical care and related transportation. I have and agree to maintain, valid and sufficient medical and accident insurance that will cover any harm or injuries I suffer while riding. I understand that this is my sole responsibility and release the Line Drive MTB Academy from any claim or responsibility for not providing such coverage, or any failure to obtain and maintain such coverage.

I further agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Line Drive MTB Academy from any and all claims brought by third parties which arise in whole or in part from riding with Line Drive MTB Academy.

BINDING AGREEMENT, PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

This Agreement shall be binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining terms shall be enforceable. If this Agreement is being signed by a parent or legal guardian on behalf of a child who is a minor, the undersigned parent or legal guardian acknowledges that he/she is signing this Agreement on behalf of him/herself and on behalf of the child and that the child is bound by all the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parent’s and child’s assignees, subrogors, distributors, heirs, next of kin, executors and personal representatives.

I have carefully read this form and agree to abide by all rules and directions.