In consideration of the issuance of a license to me by one or more Releasees or the acceptance of my application for entry in the above event, I hereby freely agree to and make the following contractual representations and agreements. I ACKNOWL­EDGE THAT CYCLING IS AN INHERENTLY DANGEROUS  SPORT AND FULLY REALIZE THE DANGERS OF PARTICI­PATING IN THIS EVENT, whether as a rider, official, coach, mechanic, volunteer, or otherwise, and FULLY ASSUME THE  RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH PARTICIPATION INCLUD­ING, by way of example, and not limitation: dangers associat­ed with man made and natural jumps; the dangers of collision with pedestrians, vehicles, other riders, and fixed or moving objects; the dangers arising from surface hazards, including pot holes, equipment failure, inadequate safety equipment, use of equipment or materials provided by the event organizer and oth­ers, THE RELEASEES’ OWN NEGLIGENCE, the negligence of others and weather conditions; and the possibility of serious physical and/or mental trauma or injury, or death associated with the event. For myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, assignees, and successors in interest (collec­tively “Successors”) I HEREBY WAIVE, RELEASE, DIS­CHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE TO INDEMNI­FY AND NOT TO SUE the Releasees and all sponsors, organ­izers and promoting organizations, property owners, law enforcement agencies, public entities, special districts and properties that are in any manner connected with this event, and their respective agents, officials, and employees through or by which the event will be held, (the foregoing are also collectively deemed to be Releasees), FROM ANYAND ALL RIGHTS AND  CLAIMS INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE  RELEASEES’ OWN NEGLIGENCE, which I have or which may hereafter accrue to me and from any and all damages which may be sustained by me directly or indirectly in connections with, or arising out of, my participation in or association with the event, or travel to or return from the event. I agree it is my sole respon­sibility to be familiar with the event course and agenda, the Releasees’ rules, and any special regulations for the event and agree to comply with all such rules and regulations. I under­stand and agree that situations may arise during the event which may be beyond the control of the Releasees, and I must contin­ually ride and otherwise participate so as to neither endanger myself nor others. I accept responsibility for the condition and adequacy of my equipment, any equipment provided for my use, and my conduct in connection with this event. I will wear a hel­met which satisfies the requirements of the Releasees’ Racing Rules or Regulations and that can protect against serious head injury, and assume all responsibility and liability for the selection of such a helmet. I have no physical or medical condition which would endanger myself or others if I participate in this event, or would interfere with my ability to safely participate in this event. I understand that drug testing may be conducted for athletes registered for this event and that the use of blood boosting or substances prohibited by Releasees’ rules would make me subject to penalties including, but not limited to, disqualification and suspension. I agree to be subject to drug testing if selected, and its penalties if I fail to comply with the testing or am found positive for the use of a banned substance.