I am aware that road cycling involves risks, dangers and hazards, including but not limited to: road surface hazards, equipment failure, the failure to wear safety equipment, the use of inadequate safety equipment, weather conditions, impact or collision with motor vehicles, other cyclists and other objects; the failure to operate a bicycle safely or within one’s own ability and negligence on my part or on the part of other parties including other cyclists. I confirm that it is my sole decision to participate in the activities associated with The Arch Ride. I accept that my bicycle and personal possessions are my own responsibility. I have read and understood the above conditions & I fully accept them and indemnify The Arch Ride, it’s employees and suppliers in respect of any loss, damage or injury (direct or consequential) which I may sustain arising out of my participation in this ride, regardless of whether some is due to the negligence, (gross or otherwise) of the indemnified.