Giant Bicycle Co Pty Ltd - Bicycle Ride liability waiver form (Australia)

I acknowledge that cycling can be an inherently dangerous activity and I recognize that there are risks and hazards specifically associated with this activity, including the possibility of injury or even death and loss and damage to myself and my possessions. I am aware of the risks and the potential consequences if things go wrong and I have been given reasonable opportunity to consider whether or not to participate in the Ride.

I hereby release and forever discharge Giant Bicycle Co Pty Ltd (Giant), its employees, agents, contractors and volunteers from any and all claims, suits, demands, expenses, costs, actions and proceedings of any nature whatsoever, which I, my executors or administrators or any other person has or might assert against any of them arising from, in relation to, incidental to or by virtue of any injury, loss or damage suffered or sustained by me in connection with my participation in the Ride.

I hereby indemnify and hold harmless, and shall keep indemnified and held harmless, Giant, its employees, agents, contractors and volunteers from and against all claims, suits, demands, expenses, costs, actions and proceedings of any nature whatsoever arising from, in relation to or by virtue of:

a) Any injury, loss or damage sustained by me.
b) Any injury, loss or damage suffered by any other person as a result of any act, omission, neglect or default on my part, in connection with my participation in the Ride.

This waiver should be construed as a risk warning and is given as a risk warning in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Liability Amendment (Personal Responsibility) Act 2002. Bike riding can be a dangerous recreational activity that can involve risk of physical harm.

I understand that I must wear an approved cycle helmet at all times I am riding the bike and that Australian road rules apply at all times on classified roads, unclassified roads and forest roads. I also agree that Giant, its employees, agents, contractors and volunteers are not responsible for the conduct of other people or the conditions of any biking surface.

I certify that I am over eighteen (18) years of age. I have read and understand this form and agree to all of the above provisions. If under eighteen (18) years of age, I certify that my parent or legal guardian have read and understand this form and agree to all of the above provisions.