I wish to participate in AIDS Network Cycles Together (or ACT) Ride. I understand that I will be using public streets and facilities where many hazards exist, and I am aware and appreciate the risks that may result. I am also aware that accidents may occur during this event and that I may be seriously injured or killed as a result. I am voluntarily participating in this event with knowledge of the dangers involved, and I agree to accept all risks of injury or death. In consideration for being permitted by AIDS Network, Inc. to participate in this event, I agree to assume all risks and to release and hold harmless AIDS Network, Inc., a Wisconsin non-profit corporation; its participating communities and organizations; friends of the event, including the volunteer Event Medical Director and members of the volunteer medical team; all government or public entities affiliated with the event, including, but not limited to, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the school districts and the county and municipal governments that are encountered on the route; the event sponsors and other organizations affiliated with the event; and all directors, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, staff, officials, members, or sponsors of any of the above, who, through negligence, carelessness, or any other cause might be liable to me. I intend by this Waiver and Release to release, in advance, and to waive my rights and to discharge all of the persons and entities mentioned above, from all claims for damages for death, personal injury, or property damage that I may have, or which may hereafter accrue to me, as a result of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective property, or equipment owned, maintained, or controlled by them or because of their possible liability without fault. I understand that this Waiver and Release is binding on my heirs, assigns, and legal representatives. I am physically capable of completing this event. If I am aware of or under treatment for any physical infirmity, ailment, or illness, my medical care provider knows of and has approved my participation in this event. I acknowledge that I, and I alone, am solely responsible for my personal health and safety, and the personal property I bring with me on the event. I agree to abide by all traffic laws and to follow safe riding procedures. I further agree that my participation in the event is subject to the sole discretion of the organizers and the Medical Director of the event, and that my participation may be limited for medical or other safety-related reasons. I understand that I must be at least 17 years old or older at the time of the event in order to participate as a rider in ACT. If I am registering a minor as a rider or a crew member for ACT, I hereby represent that I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor and that I am waiving my rights and the rights of the minor regarding the matters described in this Waiver and Release. I understand that my (or the minor’s) name, photograph, voice, or likeness may be used by AIDS Network, Inc. and their sponsors, licensees, affiliates, and employees. I consent to and authorize, in advance, such use and waive my rights of privacy I have in connection therewith. I have carefully read this Waiver and Release and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between myself and the persons and entities named above, and I sign it of my own free will.