2018 Jensie Gran Fondo Rider Guide

JENSIE

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GRAN FONDO OF MARIN

2018 OFFICIAL RIDER’S GUIDE

A N E X T R AO R D I N A RY D AY O N T H E B I K E I N M A R I N C O U N T Y

SCHEDULE

LOCATION

COURSE

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FOUNDERS CLUB

GENERAL INFO

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MCBC

SPONSORS

VOLUNTEERS

WAIVER

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MERCHANDISE

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SCHEDULE

Jensie Gran Fondo of Marin

SEPTEMBER 29 - 30

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Schedule

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EVENT SCHEDULE Wednesday, September 26th

Saturday, September 29th

RIDE WITH JENS

JENSIE GRAN FONDO OF MARIN - EVENT DAY

4:30pm to 5:30pm Studio Velo, 31 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941

6:00am Gates, registration and VIP Founders Club Tent opens Stafford Lake Park, 3549 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA

FOUNDERS CLUB PACKET PICKUP*

6:45am – 7:15am – Riders begin staging Founders Club members will have the opportunity to line up with Jens at the front of the peloton. Founders are not required to start in the front and may line up further back, as desired.

5:00pm to 7:00pm Studio Velo, 31 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 Thursday, September 27th

7:15am Registration closes

PACKET PICKUP

4:00pm to 7:00pm Sports Basement - Presidio 610 Old Mason St. San Francisco, CA 94129 Friday, September 28th PACKET PICKUP & MEET JENS VOIGT

Packet Pickup - 1:00pm to 7:00pm Meet Jens Voigt - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Sports Basement - Novato 100 Vintage Way Novato, CA, 94945

7:45am Welcome message from Jens. All riders should be staged by 7:45am.

8:00am Ride Start (ride will start promptly at 8:00 AM, all riders must start on time) 10:30am – 5:30pm – Finishers Village Open Lunch and beverage served with live entertainment.

Visit the many booths of our sponsors and partners.

5:00pm Course closes 5:30pm Finishers Village closes

*THERE IS LIMITED PARKING IN MILL VALLEY!

Please ride your bike to packet pickup. Wednesday’s packet pickup and ride are for Founders Club Only.

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Sunday, September 30th VIP RECOVERY RIDE

10:00am to 2:00pm Next door to Piatti at 625 Redwood Highway, Mill Valley, CA 94941 Schedule

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PACKET PICK-UP

Packet Pick Up We will have early packet pick-up opportunities at Studio Velo in downtown Mill Valley and Sports Basement’s Presidio and Novato locations. We encourage all riders to pick up their packet prior to event day. This will help make Saturday morning a much easier experience for everyone and will also ensure a timely start.

Wednesday, September 26th 5:00pm to 7:00pm Studio Velo 31 Miller Avenue Mill Valley, CA 94941 (Founders Club Only)

Waiver All riders are required to sign a waiver in order to collect their packets. Riders are not allowed to collect their rider packet if a signature is not collected. Please take the time to read over before signing.

Thursday, September 27th 4:00pm to 7:00pm Sports Basement - Presidio 610 Old Mason St. San Francisco, CA 94129

If a rider cannot pick up their own packet, their signed waiver, printed along with a copy of their driver’s license, will need to be brought to packet pick-up.

Friday, September 28th 12:00pm to 8:00pm Sports Basement - Novato 100 Vintage Way Novato, CA, 94945

Notes The waiver can be found at the end of this document. Please print, sign, date and bring a copy to the registration tent. This will help to expedite the check-in process.

Saturday, September 29th 6:00am to 7:15am Stafford Lake Park

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Packet Pick-Up

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RIDER CHECK-IN

What you can expect at rider packet pick-up: 1. Jersey number + pins for securing to rear of jersey 2. Helmet sticker 3.Timing chip with ankle strap 4. Swag bag pick up (goodies from our proud sponsors) 5. Pre-ordered merchandise will be available for collection at packet pickup locations and at Stafford Lake Park before and after the ride.

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Rider Check-In

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E V E N T D AY R I D E R R E G I S T RAT I O N

Day of Registrants will be asked to fill out a rider form, sign a waiver and pay in full: Shut Up Legs (100 mile) - $195 Presidential (70 mile) - $145 Break Away (40 mile) - $95 VIP Founders Club (route of choice) - $750 Cash or credit card will be accepted.

Please see the team at the registration tent.

It’s not too late for your friends to register.

Invite them to ride with you.

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Event Day Registration

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L O C AT I O N Stafford Lake Park 3549 Novato Blvd Novato, CA 94947

Stafford Lake Park is the start and finish point of The Jensie Gran Fondo of Marin.

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PARKING - PAID & FOUNDERS CLUB

Paid Parking at Stafford Lake There is limited parking available at Stafford Lake Park. Parking passes must be purchased in advance and carpooling is encouraged.

Parking passes are $10 per vehicle when purchased in advance during online registration or at packet pickup. To pay the day of ($10), go to parking area first and pay at registration.

We recommend arriving early to avoid parking congestion. We have one entrance to the park and will have parking attendants onsite directing traffic. Please follow their instructions to help ensure we get everyone parked quickly and efficiently, allowing for a timely start.

If you are VIP, please let the first attendant you see know so they can direct you to the appropriate lot.

The Founders Club Parking Founders Club Members have a dedicated VIP parking area at the front of each parking area, which is the closest available parking to the start.

Please ensure that the Parking Pass, provided to you in your swag bag, is displayed on your dashboard. Please inform the first attendant that you need the VIP parking area.

If there is wet weather, we may be unable to park on the grass at Stafford Lake Park.We will then have to use San Marin High School and the surrounding roads.

We will notify you of any changes.

Stafford Lake Park, 3549 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947

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PARKING - FREE

Free Parking There is free parking available at San Marin High School, a 2-mile ride to Stafford Lake. Please only utilize the spots in the parking lot closest to the intersection of Novato Blvd and San Marin Dr. It is not recommended to walk from this location.

San Marin High School 15 San Marin Dr, Novato, CA 94945

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ON COURSE SIGNAGE, R O U T E S M A P & S TA R T

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SIGNAGE

Color coded for each course As with the official route maps, each route is color coded for easy navigation on event day.

The Break Away is yellow.

The Presidential is blue and The Shut Up Legs route is red.

Route Adherence You have signed up for a designated route. You must stick to the route that you signed up for.

Route Splits As a general reminder, there are two route split points on the course.

Please take caution at these points and ensure you follow your route’s signs.

You are however permitted to ride a shorter distance route.

If you choose to ride a longer route, please see us at registration to upgrade and receive a new bib number and timing chip.

We will void any time taken for riders that do not adhere to this policy.

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R I D E S TA R T

8:00 AM All riders must start on time.

Ride start Different routes will be corralled together for their respective starts.

All riders should be in corrals by 7:45am.

The starting order will be: 1. The Founders Club, with Jens Voigt 2. Shut Up Legs 3. Presidential 4. Breakaway Please enter the appropriate zone in the start chute that applies to you.

Please make an effort to “seed” yourself based on your rider ability.

For example, if you consider yourself a fast rider, arrive early and stage at the front of your zone.

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SATURDAY - Stafford Lake Park 6:00am

8:00am

STAFFORD LAKE PARK OPENS - VIP PARKING

RIDE STARTS

VIP Parking - place your Founders Club parking pass on your car’s dashboard and volunteers will direct you to the VIP area when you arrive to Stafford Lake Park. If you do not have your pass, simply advise the staff when you arrive that you are a Founders Club member.

Based on your selected route you will enjoy 2 to 6 fully stocked rest stops.

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10:30am - 5:00pm RIDERS RETURN TO FINISHER’S VILLAGE

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AFTERNOON VIP AMENITIES

VIP TENT OPENS

Enjoy Equator Coffee, pastries and light refreshments as you mingle with Jens.

Enjoy light refreshments and recovery beverages in the VIP tent, then join riders in the general village area to a enjoy gourmet lunch.  

VIP packets and goody bag available in the VIP tent

Bag Check & changing rooms available before and after your ride.

Changing rooms and bag check will be available

Lagunitas beers and wine from Buena Vist and Raymond Vineyards available in the VIP tent. No need to wait in any lines.

Bike safety checks will be performed by Studio Velo.

Simply let a volunteer know you would like your bike reviewed and we Post-ride massage from Wholeself Health. will take care of the rest, to help ensure you have a great day on the bike.

3:00pm Private VIP restrooms

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JENS SIGNS JERSEYS IN THE VIP FOUNDERS TENT.

6:45am CORRAL OPENS AND RIDERS BEGIN STAGING

Founders will have the opportunity to line up with Jens at the front of the peloton. Founders are not required to start in the front and may line up further back, as desired.

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5:00pm COURSE CLOSES

5:30pm EXPO CLOSES

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JENSIE FOUNDERS CLUB

We have an extraordinary day planned for you on Sunday and look forward to hosting you at Ferrari of San Francisco’s location in Mill Valley. We will enjoy morning coffee and pastries before heading out with Jens to ride the iconic Paradise Loop. We will return to a gourmet lunch served by Piatti.

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SUNDAY - Recovery Ride with Jens 10:00am

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MEET AT FERRARI OF SAN FRANCISCO

Enjoy Equator coffee and light morning refreshments. Parking is very limited. We recommend riding to this event if possible.

595 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941 10:30am RECOVERY RIDE STARTS

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12:00pm RETURN TO FERRARI OF SAN FRANCISCO

12:30pm LUNCH BY PIATTI SERVED

1:30pm JERSEY SIGNING BY JENS

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Recovery Loop Details:

Paradise Loop with Belvedere Island extension

Distance: ~20 miles

J E N S I E F O U N D E R S C L U B Elevation: ~975 feet

Estimated Time: 1:30 minutes

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PARADISE LOOP

WITH BELVEDERE ISLAND EXTENSION AT A SOCIAL PACE

Distance: 20 miles Elevation 975 feet Estimated time: 1:30

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R I D E I N F O R M AT I O N

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E M E R G E N C Y I N F O R M AT I O N

In an emergency call 911 There will be roaming vehicles and supporting emergency response, along with emergency personnel at various rest stops along the course (see map).

Mechanical If you suffer a serious mechanical issue on route, please move off the road then text or call (415) 450-7205. We will then work to get someone out to help you. Please be patient we have lots of riders, traffic and distance to cover.

Please be vocal and ask for help if you are not feeling well or need medical attention.

SAG (support and gear) There will be SAG support throughout the course by LOOK NRS, and with mechanic support at the rest stops. In addition, there will be LOOK wagons on course, providing flat repair services along with expert mechanical support to help you get back on the road.

Hazards Like everywhere in the world, road conditions can vary from day to day, week to week. Roads are by nature littered with potholes and other dangerous hazards.

It’s important that you use caution and ride within your abilities at all times.

Remember, it’s important that you stay as far right as possible throughout the ride; this will also help the SAG team move along the route to help other riders ahead of you.

Take the descents with care and never cross the yellow line.

Pass your fellow rider on the left only and carefully. It is important to also let people know verbally when you are passing.

Remember, the roads are open to normal traffic and will require riding as far right as possible.

Should you suffer a crash, please get off the road and signal a Jensie support vehicle for help or call 911.

Be safe and enjoy.

Call (415) 450-7205 after 911 dispatch has been alerted.

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SAFE RIDING

Pacing Nearly every rider will go too hard/too fast early in the day.

The excitement of the adventure and an innate urge to keep up, normally pushes people to ride above their level in the early stages. We encourage you to pace yourself and ride your own ride.

Safe Group Riding Riding in groups can be a fun, social and an efficient way of riding, but it is worth pointing out a few tips on safe conduct while on the roads:

4. No sudden movements.

This includes side-to-side, and front to back (heavy accelerations and braking). Be predictable.

2.When following the rider in front, your eyes should look “through” their hands, which should be sitting on their hoods or drops (near brakes).

5. If you are leading. Be aware!

Point/call out major obstacles in the road near you, including rocks, holes and large sticks.You should also ‘glide’ around major obstacles (not swerve!) but anticipating hazards and smoothly choosing a smooth line around or beyond the hazards.

3. Never allow your front wheel to cross the line of the riders rear wheel you are following.

In other words, don’t ‘stagger’ your front wheel to the side of their rear wheel.

6. No aero position.

Aero position poses a hazard to yourself and others in a large pack environment. With the number of riders participating in The Jensie Gran Fondo, it is far more advan-

1. Single-file at all times.

tageous to work with other riders for aerodynamic advantage rather than attempt to gain the more incremental benefit provided by time trial bars.

7. Keep the legs moving.

When you are in a line of riders you cease to be one rider, instead you become a group of riders.

This means your actions have an effect on everyone.

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SAFE RIDING

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Never ride against traffic Ride as near to the right as practicable 3. Stop at stop signs and red lights 4. Honor others’ right of way 5. Use hand signals 6. Ride single file when practicable and appropriate 7. Be predictable; don’t weave 8. Follow lane markings 9. Don’t needlessly block the road 10. Use lights at night

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FUELING

Make sure you fuel your way to success. It is very hard to keep up with caloric expenditure on a journey like this, and it is the last place to try to lose weight!

You must be smart and fuel continuously throughout the day.

You should be taking hydration and fuel every 20 - 30 minutes of the ride, beginning 20-30 minutes into each ride and continuing for the duration of the ride.

Tip: You will go through inevitable energy and motivation dips.

90% of the time this is related to dropping fuel stores. If you feel bad, take in some calories and it will pass in twenty minutes. No need to panic, let it pass and fuel your way back to good energy!!!!  

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FINISHERS VILLAGE

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Finishers Village

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FINISHERS VILLAGE

What to expect for meals, beverages and entertainment after your epic day on the bike.

Meal choices: Gourmet Pizza

by El Fira Wood Fired Foods

Entertainment Live music performed by The Klipptones. We encourage you to bring chairs, blankets and sun shade so you can sit on the lawn to enjoy the live music after your ride.

BBQ

by Big Jim’s BBQ

Beverages Lagunitas, Purity Organic

Founders: Buena Vista and Raymond Vineyards

Vegetarian/Vegan meal available

Friends and family are welcome to join you for the post-ride festivities.

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Finishers Village

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FINISHERS VILLAGE

Fire Risk We are traveling through National Parks on The Jensie route. These areas are at risk of fire. Which could result in a road closer. We will advise you in advance if there is a situation that you need to be aware of.

Litter We take littering very seriously.

Any rider that litters at any point along the course will be excluded from any results and from future events.

Please put any used gel or bar wrappers in your pocket and wait until the next rest stop to properly dispose of them in the garbage bins.

Litter can seriously affect us from being able to hold another event in the future, please be responsible and keep our county free of litter, on the roads and at rest stops.

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Finishers Village

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OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE

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Official Merchandise

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OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE

Purchasing or exchanging The official Jensie apparel will be available for purchase at packet pick-up and the day of the event.

We will have a limited number of sizes available for exchange but please bring your unworn item in its original packaging to us at the merchandise booth and we will make every effort to exchange for available sizes.

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Official Merchandise

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OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE

2018 Jensie Jersey by Pactimo Mens $90

Jensie Bibs by Pactimo $90 Jensie Gran Fondo of Marin

2018 Jensie Jersey by Pactimo Womens $90

Arm Warmers by Pactimo $30 Rider’s Guide

Official Merchandise

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OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE

Jensie Break Away Water Bottle

by Purist, 26 oz.

Clear $9.00

Jensie Trucker Hat $29.99

Jensie Logo T $25.00

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Official Merchandise

Jensie Break Away Water Bottle

by Purist, 26 oz.

Black $9.00

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MCBC

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MCBC

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MCBC

The Jensie Gran Fondo proudly supports the Marin County Bicycle Coalition (MCBC) whose important work in the county provides safer cycling and pedestrian network, important bike/pedestrian access on and off the county’s roads, and boasts a nationally recognized Safe Routes to School Campaign.

Help make an impact, donate today! crowdrise.com/TheJensie

With cyclist safety at the forefront of MCBC’s mission, they are proudly populating the course with MCBC volunteer marshals to help ensure all Jensie Gran Fondo riders have a safe and fun day out there.

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MCBC

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SPONSORS

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OUR VALUED SPONSORS

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OUR VALUED SPONSORS

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Sponsors

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VOLUNTEER

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Volunteer

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VOLUNTEER

Call for volunteers

Have family or friends planning to attend that won’t be riding?

Encourage them to join the fun as a volunteer.

We have many great opportunities to support riders at our rest stops and in our finishers village.

“ We could not host this amazing event without you.” thejensiegranfondo.com/volunteer

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WAIVER

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Waiver

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2018 WAIVER WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT Event: The Jensie Gran Fondo of Marin 2018 (the “Event”) Location of Event: Marin County, California - Date of Event: September 29-30th, 2018 THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of the date of Participant’s (as set forth above) signature by and among Participant, Haute Route, LLC; Gran Fondo National Series (collectively the “Released Party”). The term Released Party shall be deemed to include all of the Event’s volunteers and (as applicable) each Released Party’s respective heirs, administrators, executors, parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, members, agents, servants, employees, officers, directors, volunteers, insurers, reinsurers, predecessors, successors and assigns.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recital and mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, Participant hereby agrees as follows: 1. Assumption of Risks. “Activities” means the Event, and each and every activity arising from or related to the Event including, but not limited to, participating, in any capacity, in the Event; bicycle racing; bicycle riding and racing on a course open to the public and other uses including, without limitation, motor vehicle traffic; traveling to and from the Event; bicycle riding; cycling related activities; running; walking; watching the Event; attending Event related activities, attending Event related social activities; assisting with the Event as a volunteer or otherwise; assisting other Event participants; traveling between Event locations; driving or riding in or on support vehicles (including but not limited to cars, trucks, scooters, motorcycles, bicycles, and aircraft); loading, unloading, and handling of bicycles, equipment, materials, and supplies; and loading, unloading, and handling of Event related equipment, materials, and supplies.

Participant fully acknowledges that the Activities are inherently dangerous and, fully acknowledges and understands the dangers of participating in the Activities and the Event, FULLY ASSUMES THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH PARTICIPATION INCLUDING, but not limited to, the following: INJURY CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY RELEASED PARTY; dangers arising from riding and racing on roads and trails open to the public and other uses including, without limitation, motor vehicle traffic; dangers arising from the concurrent use of the Event areas by vehicles, cyclists, runners, equestrians, other Event participants, and non-Event participants; the risk of being injured or incapacitated in a location where it is difficult or impossible for Event’s management to get required medical aid to Participant in time to avoid physical injury or death; being struck by cyclists, runners, walkers, horses, animals, motor vehicles, objects, or persons; dangers arising from animal and insect bites and stings; being attacked by animals; tripping; falling; falling on uneven terrain; falling as a result of being airborne; falling as a result of being struck by a cyclist, runner, walker, horse, animal, motor vehicle, object, or person; collisions with cyclists, walkers, horses, persons, animals, motor vehicles, or fixed or moving objects; the negligence or inexperience of individuals operating a motor vehicle, cyclists, persons, equestrians, runners, and/or other Event participants; dangers arising from being in remote areas; dangers arising from limited or no access to medical facilities or assistance; dangers arising from a lack of communications; dangers arising from excessive speed; dangers arising from equipment failure or inadequate safety equipment; dangers arising from uneven trails, roads, or other surfaces; dangers arising from uneven or damaged staging areas, parking lots, or walkways; dangers arising from damaged trails or roads; dangers arising from trail or road conditions; dangers arising from changing trail or road conditions; dangers arising from potholes, gravel, rocks, boulders, branches, logs or other obstacles or debris on trails, roads or other Event areas; dangers arising from obstacles on trails or roads; dangers arising from weather conditions; dangers arising from the use of the Event areas by authorized or unauthorized persons, cyclists, runners, horses, equestrians, or motor vehicles; injuries caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of Participant, condition of equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including, but not limited to other Event participants, volunteers, spectators, sponsors, coaches, Event officials, and Event monitors, and/or promoters of the Event; injury caused by lack of hydration; injury caused by the negligent or intentional act(s) of others (not including any Released Party); danger of medical emergencies such as traumatic injury, heart attack, stroke or heat stroke; and the possibility of serious physical and/or mental trauma, injury or death associated with the Event or the Activities.

Further, Participant acknowledges that such inherent risks from participation cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to mitigate such risk. The specific risks vary from one activity to another, but the risks include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Property damage; b. Minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, contusions, and sprains; c. Major injuries such as eye injury or loss of sight, bone, joint or spinal cord injuries, strokes, heart attacks, and concussions; and d. Catastrophic injuries such as a traumatic brain injury, paralysis, or death.

THIS IS AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT READ CAREFULLY Participant acknowledges that he or she has read the previous paragraphs and acknowledges, understands, and agrees these and other risks that are inherent in the Event and the Activities. Participant hereby asserts that his or her participation is voluntary and that he or she knowingly assumes all such risks.

2. Waiver. In consideration of being permitted to participate, in any way, in the Event or the Activities, Participant, personally and for his or her successors, assigns, heirs, executors, administrators and personal representatives, does hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue, each Released Party from all liability from any and all claims including, but not limited to, the negligence of any Released Party resulting in personal or bodily injury, accidents, or illnesses (including death) and property loss arising from or related to his or her participation in the Event or the Activities.

3. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Participant further agrees to INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS each Released Party from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, arising from or related to his or her participation in the Event or the Activities and to reimburse each Released Party (as applicable) for any such expenses incurred.

4. Scope of Release. PARTICIPANT HAS CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTANDS ITS CONTENTS. PARTICIPANT IS AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND IS EXPRESSLY INTENDED TO COVER AND INCLUDE ALL CLAIMS, PAST, PRESENT OR FUTURE, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, WHICH CAN OR MAY EVER BE ASSERTED BY PARTICIPANT OR HIS OR HER SUCCESSORS AS THE RESULT OF PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES, OR THE EFFECTS OR CONSEQUENCES THEREOF. PARTICIPANT UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THIS AGREEMENT COVERS AND INCLUDES ALL CLAIMS OF EVERY KIND OR NATURE, PAST, PRESENT OR FUTURE, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED OR UNSUSPECTED, AND ALL CLAIMS OR RIGHTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 1542 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVED. PARTICIPANT UNDERSTANDS THAT SECTION 1542 PROVIDES: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor” 5. Fitness. Participant warrants and represents that he or she is physically fit and does not know of any medical or health reason why he or she should not participate in the Event or the Activities.

6. Severability. If any term, provision, covenant, or condition of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected or invalidated.

7. Integration; Binding Effect. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings of the parties hereto, whether written or oral. This Agreement is binding on and inures to the benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors, administrators and personal representatives.

8. Attorneys’ Fees. If any legal action is instituted in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party or parties shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees in addition to all other recoverable costs and damages.

9. Governing Law, Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California as applied to agreements among California residents entered into and to be performed entirely within California.

The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in the County of Marin in the State of California.

10. Acknowledgment of Understanding. Participant acknowledges and agrees that he or she is signing this Agreement freely and voluntarily, and intends by his or her signature for this Agreement to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Participant (and Parent or Legal Guardian, if applicable) has executed this Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement as of the date first set forth above.

NAME OF PARTICIPANT:

SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT:

AGE, AT TIME OF EVENT:

DATE SIGNED:

*Please be aware that no rider under the age of 14 year old may ride in The Jensie Gran Fondo of Marin