Sunday, October 6, 2013$20 by September 18, 2013 by midnight, $25 after September 18, 2013 midnight, children under 12 $5
Location: Ottawa YMCA, 201 East Jackson St, Ottawa, IL 61350 E-mail: starvedrockcycling@yahoo.com
Riders who register by 9-18-13 Midnight are eligible for door prizes. T-Shirt guaranteed to Pre-Reg. ONLY by 9-18-13 for additional $20, Road Rides - 28, 42, 63, 103 (Light traffic, rolling hills)
Mtn Bike on the I & M Canal Towpath -(crushed limestone, flat)
Registration: OPENS 7 am to 10 am (103 mile riders encouraged to start at 7:15 am) All rest stops close 2:30pm. Please plan accordingly. SAG support ends for all riders 3:30pm

League of American Bicyclists (LAB) RELEASE and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity "agreement." In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in the Starved Rock Cycling Association sponsored bicycling activities, I for myself, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin:
1. ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of bicycling activities and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I further acknowledge that the activity will be conducted over public roads and facilities open to the public during the activity and upon which the hazards of traveling are to be expected including but not limited to dogs, wildlife, traffic, or other road conditions. I further agree and warrant that if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the activity.
2. FULLY UNDERSTAND that: (a) BICYCLING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISK AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS, AND DEATH ("RISKS"); (b) these risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the activity, the condition in which the activity takes place, or THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE "RELEASEES" NAMED BELOW; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL and ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I incur as a result of my participation in the activity.
3. HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE, Starved Rock Cycling Association, League of American Bicyclists, their respective administrators, directors, members, agents, officers, volunteers, and employees, other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the activity takes place, (each considered one of the "Releasees" herein) FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON MY ACCOUNT CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS. AND, I FURTHER AGREE that if, despite this release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which any may incur as a result of such claim.
4. I grant Starved Rock Cycling the right to take photographs of me and my family in connection with this event and agree that Starved Rock Cycling may use photographs with or without names for any lawful purpose (e.g. publicity, illustration, web, or Facebook content). I understand that Starved Rock Cycling does not sell or share demographic information to any other parties for any reason.
5. I agree to cooperate to "share the road" and agree not to ride more than two abreast. I agree to follow all rules of the road, which apply to both cars and bicycles.
6.I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND WITHOUT INDUCEMENT OR ASSURANCE OF ANY NATURE AND INTEND IT TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND AGREE THAT IF ANY PORTION OF THIS AGREEMENT IS HELD INVALID THE BALANCE NOTWITHSTANDING SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.