AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. YOUR CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD WILL BE CHARGED FOR YOUR REGISTRATION FEES AT THE COMPLETION OF THIS RIDER REGISTRATION PROCESS. I, the participant, parent or legal guardian if participant is under 18, intending to be legally bound, do hereby certify that I and or the minor child are physically fit, and have not been informed otherwise by a physician. I acknowledge that I, individually, and as parent or legal guardian of the minor child, am aware of the risks inherent in biking (training, competition, recreation), including possible permanent disability or death, and agree to assume all of those risks. As a condition of my individual participation and or the participation of said minor child in Connecticut Challenge’s bike event, or any activities incident thereto, I hereby waive any and all rights to claims for loss or damages, caused by negligence, gross negligence and reckless conduct active or passive, including all claims for loss or damages caused by Bike Across America, Inc./Connecticut Challenge, all organizations that will benefit from the proceeds of the event, the host facilities, corporate sponsors, local townships on route, the town of Fairfield, the Greenfield Hill Church and Bike Across America’s/Connecticut Challenge’s volunteers and suppliers/vendors. I consent that the photographs and/or video taken by photographers/film crews shall remain the property of Bike Across America/Connecticut Challenge and may be used for the purpose of advertising, publicity, in house publications and promotions. All parents and legal guardians of minors agree to bike alongside said minor under the age of 14 for the duration of the ride. If parent or guardian is not participating in the event, they agree to have another qualified adult bike alongside said minor for the duration of the bike ride. I, the participant, parent or legal guardian if participant is under 18, hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Bike Across America/Connecticut Challenge and all bike Across America/Connecticut Challenge Officers, employees, volunteers and agents from and against all damages and expenses due from any and all claims, demands or causes of action resulting from participating in Bike Across America/Connecticut events. I further understand that the rider registration process I am about to undertake will authorize the organizers of the Connecticut Challenge to charge my credit card or debit card immediately for my correct registration fee and, on or after September 25, 2009, the balance, if any, of my $750 minimum fundraising commitment ($375 minimum for minors and full-time students) that remains unfulfilled. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER CAREFULLY AND AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS WAIVER OR SELECTING THE “I AGREE” BUTTON I AM AGREEING TO ITS TERMS AND DO SO OF MY OWN FREE WILL.