Gatley Bike Festival — Terms and Conditions for Led Rides, April 25 2015.

Gatley Bike Festival — Terms and Conditions for Led Rides, April 25 2015.

The Terms and Conditions shown below apply to all entrants participating in the Gatley Bike Festival Led Rides organised by Gatley Village Partnership. Please read these terms carefully and make sure that you understand them before buying a ticket. You agree to be bound by these terms:
The participant accepts that the event they are entering is not a race in any format.
The participant is fully responsible for their actions whilst attending the event. This includes the event start and finish and during the ride itself. Gatley Village Partnership does not accept responsibility for theactions of the participant nor the consequences of such actions.
Each participant agrees that they are physically and mentally capable of riding the distance they have chosen. If, during the event, they decide to change their route and distance, then all consequences of this action are theirs.
Each participant will notify Gatley Village Partnership of any medical condition/s, including allergies, of which Gatley Village Partnership might need to be aware
Tickets must be bought by a person aged 18 years or over. Evidence of age may be requested.
Participants under the age of 18 years will be allowed to participate in the event with the consent of their parent or legal guardian.
The parent or legal guardian is responsible for the actions and consequences of the under age rider.
Under 16's need to be accompanied at all times by an adult who is responsible for them.
It is mandatory that all riders wear a cycling helmet. Any rider not wearing a helmet will be disqualified from the event and could be liable for damages if involved in an accident on that basis. The rider must accept this as a condition of entry.
Gatley Village Partnership reserves the right to refuse entry to the event to anyone with inappropriate equipment or clothing.
The Ride Leader's decision is final as to whether the bicycle, clothing and helmet are suitable.
The participant confirms that the cycle/bike they are riding for the event and all of their equipment is of a suitable standard and state of trail/road worthiness. In particular, the ability to complete longest distance, and over rough terrain dependent on the event.
The led route is shown for guidance only and Gatley Village Partnership does not insist that you use the route. Therefore, if the rider chooses to ride a section, it is entirely their own choice. If they choose a different route to avoid obstacles or sections they decide are beyond their capabilities, they do so entirely at their own risk.
You must obey all Highway Code rules. You are requested to ride in single file where appropriate and no more than two abreast at any time. Please be aware of your fellow cyclists and any other traffic. Please always indicate your intention to stop or change direction. All cyclists must adhere to and obey the Highway Code, local by laws and laws of England, Scotland,Wales and N. Ireland where applicable and extend all reasonable courtesy to other road and off road users.
Gatley Village Partnership reserves the right to shorten or alter the published route at any time. Participants do not have the right to claim a refund ift he route is shortened.
Riders must be considerate to other uses of bridleways, tracks and byways when riding off road. Upon seeing other users, such as horse riders and walkers, riders are required to slow down and pass with care. Where appropriate, riders should stop and wait at the side of the route for other uses such as horse riders to pass safely.
Each participant will be fully responsible for any fees or costs incurred or arising from an accident either involving or caused by the rider. This includes, but is not exclusive to, fees from Police, Air Ambulance, Fire and Rescue and the Ambulance service in and outside the UK. If the situation arises that you are not capable of making the decision to call the emergency services, the rider agrees that a member of Gatley Village Partnership or a member of the public may call for them. In this situation, the rider still accepts the costs and consequences of such actions.
The participants agree to return or call the ride leader before the close of the event and report to the ride leaders. Not doing so will mean that a searchmay be organised and the subsequent cost will be billed to the rider.
Event entry fees cannot be refunded or transferred under any circumstances.
Gatley Village Partnership reserves the right to cancel any event, due to extreme weather conditions. No refunds will be issued