You have voluntarily entered into a motorcycle road riding event.To some extent, all motor vehicles are inherently dangerous.You should take part in this event based on your own assessment of your abilities.The Ride Route will traverse public highways within the Big Bend Region of Texas.Some of these roads have steep grades, many winding curvesand an abundance of wildlife that cross the roads.The promoter, Jim Thurman, is not responsible for their conditionor the actions of other individuals and wildlife using the public highways.·      Regardless of state law, the Promoter of this Rideurges you to wear a helmet and other appropriate safety apparel.The Promoter also urges you to receive professional instruction before operating a motorcycle.The Promoter does not provide medical insurance.The Promoter urges you not to operate a motorcycle without personal medical coverage.If you have any doubts at this time about your personal ability to participate in this event,if you have not adequately prepared yourself and your equipment,if you question the condition and safety of local public highways,or if you believe your personal insurance coverage is not adequateto compensate you for any loss that might occur,I request that you DO NOT participate in this Ride.I and/or we, the undersigned, agree to indemnify and hold harmlessJim Thurman and The Big Bend BlowOut Ride Event,collectively or its officers and assistants individually, from all cost, expense,and liability arising out of my and/or our person(s) or property(s)which may be caused by any act or failure to act,by The Big Bend BlowOut Ride event, its officers, agentsor by the Cities of Terlingua, Study Butte, Lajitas, Presidio,Marfa, Alpine, & Marathon, Texas AND Big Bend National Parkdirectly or indirectly from my and/or our participation in any event or presence at the event,and I hereby assume liability for any loss, damage or other liability from such events.I certify that I am an experienced motorcyclistholding a valid motorcycle endorsement on my driver’s license.I am aware of the dangers and risks inherent to motorcycle operationsincluding the risk of serious bodily injury or deathto motorcycle operators and passengers;that I have liability insurance covering my operations of my motorcycle;that other motorcyclists are participating in such event andtheir operations may constitute a hazard to me or my motorcycleand The Big Bend BlowOut Ride, the Promoter, its officers, agents,and employees are entitled to rely uponthe representations made by me herein.Please Print Legibly!!!!!!!!!Dated this day, the _____________of __________, 2005           Rider