(NOTE: THIS IS AN IMPORTANT LEGAL DOCUMENT. PLEASE TAKE AS MUCH TIME AS YOU NEED TO CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND IT. FOR A COPY OF THIS RELEASE IN LARGER TYPE, PLEASE CALL 214.521.2412.) RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT This is a General Release of All Claims, an Agreement Not to Sue, an Assumption of Risk, and an Indemnification Agreement ("Release") in favor of Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS. This Release applies to all LSRFA beneficiaries, employees, agents, volunteers, independent contractors, suppliers, officers, directors, members, contributors, organizers, any promoting organizations, property owners, law enforcement agencies, all public entities, special districts, properties and their respective agents, officials and employees, and all others who are involved (collectively, the "Released Parties" or, individually, a "Released Party") with respect to a bicycle fund raising touring ride, including special training rides, rides with other groups, restaurants, overnight accommodations and other forms of participation, and all activities related thereto, which will occur from February 2010 through the main participation event occurring on September 25 & 26, 2010 (the "Event"). I ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I AM RELEASING THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM LIABILITY, WAIVING LEGAL RIGHTS I MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE, AND ENTERING INTO CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS, AS SET FORTH HEREIN. THIS RELEASE IS A BINDING CONTRACT WITH SIGNIFICANT LEGAL CONSEQUENCES. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO READ IT CAREFULLY (AND TO OBTAIN LEGAL COUNSEL IF NECESSARY) BEFORE SIGNING. In consideration of the acceptance of my registration for and attendance at any voluntary activity of the Event, I hereby freely agree to and do hereby make the contractual representations, covenants, waivers, indemnities and agreements set forth herein. I fully realize and acknowledge the hazardous nature and dangers of cycling and of participating in an organized bicycle ride such as the Event. I am voluntarily participating in the Event. I FULLY ASSUME THE RISK OF INJURY, SICKNESS, DAMAGE, LOSS OR DEATH ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH PARTICIPATION INCLUDING, by way of example, and not limitation, the following: the dangers of collision with pedestrians, vehicles, other riders, and fixed or moving objects; the dangers arising from road conditions, safety hazards, equipment failure, inadequate safety equipment, THE RELEASED PARTIES’ ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE, heat, humidity, and other weather conditions, including severe storms, lightning, and other weather emergencies; and the possibility of serious physical and/or mental trauma or injury or illness. I also acknowledge that I may be exposed to significant risks while engaged in other voluntary activities related to the Event including, without limitation, dancing, swimming, dining, shuttle transportation, and camping. For myself, my spouse, heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, assignees, and successors in interest (collectively "successors"), I HEREBY AND FOREVER WAIVE, RELEASE, DISCHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS, PROMISE NOT TO SUE AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY AND ALL rights, causes of actions, disputes, liabilities and CLAIMS, INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE RELEASED PARTIES' ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE, which I have or which may hereafter accrue to me, together with any and all damages, including but not limited to my property or my person, which may be sustained by me directly or indirectly in connection with, or arising out of, my participation in or association with the Event or any activities incidental thereto wherever or however the same may occur, including travel to or return from the Event. I agree it is my sole responsibility to be familiar with and follow the Event route, and to know and abide by all laws and rules as they as they apply to bicycles, LSRFA rules, and the LSRFA SAFETY PLEDGE, and any special regulations for the Event. I understand and agree that situations may arise during the Event, which may be beyond the immediate control of the RELEASED PARTIES, and I must continually ride so as to neither endanger others or myself. I accept responsibility for the condition of my equipment. I understand and agree that I am solely responsible for the safety and loss or theft of my bicycle, luggage, equipment, and automobile. I will at all times while riding wear a helmet which satisfies the requirements of the United States Cycling Federation Rules (ANSI, ASTM, or Snell certified and that will protect against serious head injury, and assume all responsibility and liability for the selection and proper wearing of such a helmet. I certify that I have no physical or mental condition, which, to my knowledge, would endanger others or myself if I participate in this Event, or would interfere with my ability to participate in this Event. I am aware that volunteers and other personnel who may be called upon, but are in no event obligated or required, to provide assistance, including first aid, to me during the Event, will provide medical support for this Event. I consent and authorize any such volunteer to assist me or to perform such assistance as, in the opinion of such persons, may be necessary or appropriate. I understand further that any such medical or other service provided to me is not an admission of liability to provide or to continue to provide any such services and is not a waiver by any of said parties' or the Released Parties' rights under this Release. I understand that LSRFA does not provide medical insurance for me and that I am solely responsible for any medical expenses incurred on my behalf. I grant to LSRFA my absolute permission to use without charge any and all photographs, video reproductions or other like kinds of image reproductions taken during the Event in which I may appear as a subject or the subject matter, at the sole discretion of LSRFA, for publicity or any other purpose chosen by LSRFA. I understand that my name may be included in a public listing of registered participants in LSRFA. I understand the Event routes are public roads shared with motor vehicles, however, to reduce congestion, I agree that motor vehicles associated with family, my friends and me, shall avoid the Event route unless the vehicle is associated specifically with LSRFA as use by crew. I agree that violation of this provision will void my parking and camping privileges and that I may not participate further in the Event. LSRFA reserves the right to refuse entrance to this Event to anyone due to a violation of LSRFA rules. I agree, for myself and my successors, that the above representations, agreements, covenants, waivers and indemnities are contractually binding, and are not mere recitals, and that should I or my successors assert any claim in contravention of this Release, the asserting party shall be liable for the expenses (including legal fees, through all level of appeals) incurred by the Released Party or Parties in defending such claim, unless the other party or parties are finally adjudged liable on such claims as a result of gross negligence or willful misconduct. This Release may not be modified orally, and a waiver of, or failure to assert or enforce, any provision hereof shall not be construed as a modification of any other provision herein or as a consent to any other provision herein or as a consent to any subsequent waiver or modification. I further agree that if, in breach of this Release, I institute any judicial proceedings or any claims against any of the Released Parties in connection with the Event, I shall bring them in the State Court of Dallas or Tarrant County, Texas or in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas located in Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas and I consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts. I agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law, and that if any portion hereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, not withstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. I certify that I am over the age of 18, and suffer from no legal disabilities and am otherwise legally competent. I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THERE WILL BE NO REFUND OF FUNDS OR PLEDGES EVEN IF THE EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO CONDITIONS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF LSRFA. I HAVE READ AND I UNDERSTAND THIS RELEASE. I VOLUNTARILY AND KNOWINGLY SIGN IT. I UNDERSTAND THAT MY EXECUTION HEREOF IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO LSRFA TO ALLOW ME TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VOLUNTARY ACTIVITIES AND RELATED TRAINING RIDES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT.