Waivers are required for participation in the Bike Bus. Please read and sign this form (to be completed by parent or caregiver if under 18 years of age)

For multiple participants, please sign a separate waiver for each person.

You must agree to these terms before participating in any ReCyclery ride, class, program, or event (hereafter "Event")

If you are under age 18, your parent or guardian must agree too, and agree to the Addendum for minor participants.

Read this agreement in full; it affects your legal rights. You are agreeing to assume risks, that could result in death or serious injury; to waive all claims against The ReCyclery and others; to indemnify The ReCyclery and others; and to consent to emergency medical treatment.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I understand that bicycling has risks that could result in serious injury or death. These risks include falling, colliding with vehicles and other cyclists, encountering road hazards like potholes and cracks, crossing train tracks, and being chased by animals, as well as bicycle failures and malfunctions. I freely and voluntarily ACCEPT ALL RISKS of injury, death, or property damage relating to my participation in an Event-even those risks that were caused or contributed to by the negligence of The ReCyclery, the organizers or sponsors of an Event, volunteers, or other third parties.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY. I hereby RELEASE ReCyclery, all other sponsors and organizers of the Event, and the states, counties, and municipalities through which an Event route passes-and their respective affiliates, departments, owners, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, successors, and assigns-from all claims, liabilities, and injuries arising from or relating to my participation in any Event. This waiver includes negligence by any released entity or individual but does not extend to gross negligence, recklessness, intentional misconduct, or any other liability that Washington law does not permit to be excluded by agreement. I understand that I am responsible for my own conduct and decisions while participating in an Event and further agree that this release applies to any claim arising from or relating to my participation in non-bicycling activities during an Event. 

INDEMNITY. I agree to DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS ReCyclery, WA Bikes, the sponsors and organizers of the Event, and the states, counties, and municipalities through which an Event route passes-and their respective affiliates, departments, owners, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, successors, and assigns-against all claims and all losses and expenses that arise from or relate to my participation in any Event. This indemnity obligation applies to claims of negligence by the indemnitee and includes defense costs like attorneys' fees. It does not apply to the extent the claim, loss, or expense was caused by the gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct of an indemnified party.

Consent to Emergency Medical Treatment. I consent to all emergency medical treatment that is deemed necessary by first responders and health care providers, until such time that I-or a guardian or person legally authorized to decide for me-can make medical decisions. I agree that I am responsible for all costs of treatment.

My Responsibility for Safety. I understand that it is not the function of Event organizers or ride leaders 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 or risky. Notwithstanding this clause, The ReCyclery is not responsible for cyclists not being removed from the Event for any of these reasons.

Representations and Warranties. I represent and warrant that I am in proper physical condition to participate in this event, that I am a sufficiently competent cyclist to handle all road and traffic conditions, and that my bicycle is in safe operating condition. Age. I also represent and warrant that I am age 18 or older, or that a parent or guardian has agreed to the Addendum to Waiver and Release for Minor Participants, attached at the bottom of this document. 

HELMET REQUIRED. I understand that wearing a helmet that meets the CPSC, SNELL, ASTM, or ANSI bicycle safety standards can reduce head injuries in a cycling crash and that ReCyclery requires all riders to wear helmets. I agree to wear such a helmet while participating in any Event.

Rules of the Road and other Safety Rules. I agree to follow all Event rules, traffic laws, route markers, rules of the road, instructions of event organizers and local authorities, and proper and safe bicycling etiquette at all times. I understand that I may be removed from the Event for failure to do so, and will not be entitled to a refund.

Binding Agreement. This Agreement is intended to be binding on me, my family, my heirs, my estate, my legal representatives, and my assigns. Disputes and Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by Washington law. Any dispute arising from this Agreement or my participation in an Event shall be brought only in the courts of Jefferson County, Washington, or the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, and I agree to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts for any such dispute.

Permission to Use My Likeness. I permit The ReCyclery to use my image without payment in any future ReCyclery materials should it appear in photos, video, or other recordings taken during an Event.

Lost Property. I understand that The ReCyclery and its sponsors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged bicycles, bike components, luggage, or other personal property.

Cancellation or Interruption of Events. I agree that The ReCyclery will not be responsible for any delay, interruption, or other failure to perform, and may cancel any Event for any circumstance beyond its reasonable control. Such circumstances include, by way of example, severe weather, volcanic eruption, earthquake, civil disturbance, forest or other fire, poor air quality, epidemic, terrorist threats, compliance with government requests, inability to deploy necessary equipment or volunteers, roadway or trail closures or construction, and dangerous or impassable roadway or trail conditions. The executive director and the board will be the sole decision-makers as to what if anyrefund or other accommodation will be made.

COVID-19. I understand that bicycling and being near other people could expose me to COVID-19, and I expressly agree to assume that risk. I understand that COVID-19 was declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization; that it is extremely contagious and is transmissible through close contact with infected people (many of whom may exhibit no symptoms); and that it may cause serious illness, disability, or death. I also understand that participating in a ReCyclery event could put me in close contact with people infected by COVID-19 and expose me to the virus.

I understand and agree that The ReCyclery, at its sole discretion, has the right to cancel or reroute all or any part of a ReCyclery Event due to the occurrence of any force majeure event or credible threat thereof, including but not limited to any unhealthy air quality, fire, earthquake, extreme temperatures, volcano eruption, acts of civil or military authority, casualty, flood, war, terrorist attack, epidemic, insurrection, civil unrest, strikes or other labor activities or any other similar cause beyond the reasonable control of The

ReCyclery, including environmental conditions that might threaten the health and safety of Event participants, volunteers, or staff. I understand and agree that my registration fees and other costs will not be refunded by The ReCyclery if all or any portion of a ReCyclery Event is cancelled or rerouted due to a force majeure event. I will release and hold The ReCyclery harmless for any costs or damages incurred as result of cancellation or rerouting of a ReCyclery Event due to a force majeure event. Severability. I agree that, if any clause or provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall be enforced.

I accept and agree to the terms above, and further agree that these terms include an indemnity, an assumption of risk, and a release of liability and waiver of legal rights that deprive me of the right to sue certain parties. I acknowledge that I have read and understood these terms and accept the inherent dangers and risks which may or may not be readily foreseeable, including personal injury, property damage or death that arise from participation in any Event.

Representations and Warranties. I represent and warrant that I am over 18 years old, am the parent or legal guardian of the minor, and am authorized and legally competent to agree to the Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability, and Consent to Emergency Medical Treatment and to this Addendum.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY. I hereby RELEASE The ReCyclery, the sponsors and organizers of the Event, and the states, counties, and municipalities through which an Event route passes—and their respective affiliates, departments, owners, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, successors, and assigns—from all claims and liabilities arising from or relating to the minor’s participation in the Event. This waiver includes negligence by any released entity or individual but does not extend to gross negligence, recklessness, intentional misconduct, or any other liability that Washington law does not permit to be excluded by agreement. I understand that I am responsible for the minor’s conduct and decisions while participating in an Event, and further agree that this release applies to any claim arising from or relating to the minor’s participation in non-bicycling activities during an Event.

INDEMNITY. I agree to DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS ReCyclery, WA Bikes, the sponsors and organizers of the Event, and the states, counties, and municipalities through which an Event route passes—and their respective affiliates, departments, owners, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, successors, and assigns—against (1) all claims brought by me or another relative or legal guardian arising from or relating to the minor’s participation in any Event, and (2) from any future claim of liability by the minor named below. This indemnity obligation applies to claims of negligence by the indemnitee and includes defense costs like attorneys’ fees. It does not apply to the extent the claim, loss, or expense was caused by the gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct of an indemnified party.