TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These Terms and Conditions relate to a Rider’s participation in a Training or Social Ride run by Bicycle Network. By registering to participate in the Training or Social Ride, you (the “Rider”) accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

Training and Social Rides Conditions

Participation on a Bicycle Network Training or Social Ride is limited to those that have agreed to the Terms and Conditions as noted in this document. The rider will be required to register before being able to participate in the Training or Social Ride

The Rider understands that participation in a Training or Social Ride will involve riding outdoors, on public roads, paths and trails used by other road users and acknowledges there are dangers in riding a bicycle and the associated risks with such activity

The Rider agrees that they have sufficient competence, skill, fitness and experience to participate in the Training or Social Ride

The Rider agrees to comply with all road rules and instructions given by Bicycle Network Team Members

The Rider must be over 18 years of age on the day of the Training or Social Ride, or attend in the company of a parent or legal guardian

The Rider must wear an approved Australian Standard AS/NZS 2063:2008 helmet, have a well-maintained bike with working brakes and suitable tyre pressure for the ride conditions

The Rider understands that Bicycle Network does not provide on-road support during a Training or Social Ride and is not responsible for mechanical repairs, medical assistance or other services

The Rider understands that Bicycle Network does not cover participants for personal injury or liability claims, and that Bicycle Network recommends Ride Participants hold current insurance to cover such costs

Bicycle Network reserves the right to cancel or modify a Training or Social Ride at any time

Bicycle Network may, in its absolute discretion and without giving reasons for its decision, accept or refuse a Rider’s participation in a Training or Social Ride

In consideration of Bicycle Network permitting the Rider to participate in the Training or Social Ride, the Rider hereby releases and indemnifies Bicycle Network any of its respective representatives from and against all and any claims, law suits, demands, liabilities, loss and damage (including indirect and consequential loss), costs, expenses and, interest, whether pursuant to common law or statute, that the Rider may suffer or incur arising from or connected with the Rider’s participation in the Training or Social Ride including as a result of the negligence, breach of duty, breach of care or other fault or responsibility of Bicycle Network, the sponsors of the Training or Social Ride and any of their respective representatives

Bicycle Network collects, uses, discloses and otherwise handles the Rider’s personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy Statement. All information remains the property of Bicycle Network

Failure to adhere to the above-mentioned conditions may result in a request for the Rider to cease participation in the ride immediately. Repeated breaches of these conditions may result in baring from future rides

The Rider acknowledges and agrees that they may be photographed or filmed during the Training or Social Ride and consents to Bicycle Network using their picture and likeness contained in any photographs or film for the purposes of publicising the Training or Social Ride.

Additionally, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic environment:

The Rider must not attend a Training or Social Ride if they:

Have been in close contact with a COVID-19 positive person
Are an active COVID-19 case
Are currently, or have you recently experienced cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath
Are currently required by the Department of Health to be in quarantine or isolation

The Rider must adhere to all current state and federal Government restrictions, including but not limited to, social distancing, wearing of masks, venue capacity and group size. The Rider is responsible for knowing and understanding the restrictions, however, Bicycle Network will assist through pre-ride communications

The Rider must maintain at least 1.5m distance from all other participants and Bicycle Network Team Members prior to the commencement of the ride, during any stops and at the conclusion of the ride

The Rider must not share any equipment with other participants.