8ish Days of Christmas Ride on the AZT from Sahuarita Rd to the FS gate

All riders are welcome to help us celebrate the holidays with this SDMB 8ish Days of Christmas Ride! We will ride the AZT from the Sahuarita Rd trailhead past the Lakes to the FS gate. The whole ride will be about 19 miles out and back, but the trail is easy to follow if you decide to turn around at any point.

Open to all levels of riders. The trail is non-technical, somewhat uphill, including a few steeper climbs on the way out and mostly downhill on the way back. We will regroup at various locations and as needed, possibly having a faster and slower group. No one left behind!

**Please take all Covid precautions out on the trail, respecting others' personal space!! This means social distancing at least 6 feet apart and coughing, spitting, nose blowing, etc, AWAY from others!

The Legal Stuff: PLEASE READ WAIVER! - Participating in a SAMBA ride indicates your agreement with terms of the Liability Release Waiver for yourself and any invited guests!

LIABILITY WAIVER, RELEASE, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS:

I/we hereby waive, release and discharge the Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) and its officers, ride leaders, volunteers, employees, organizers, sponsors, members, and ride participants from any and all claims for personal injury, property damage or death resulting from my/our participation in any SAMBA event.

I/we acknowledge that mountain biking is a high-risk sport. I/we realize there are certain dangers inherent in the sport of mountain biking, and I/we assume these risks with the full understanding that serious injuries and even death may result from my/our participation in any SAMBA event.

I intend this release to discharge the above-named from any and all liability arising from or connected in any way with my/our participation in any event, even though that liability may result from the negligence or carelessness of the above named. I/we certify that my/our bicycle is suitable for safe use in all events, that I/we are in good physical condition, and that I/we are able to complete the event. I/we agree to wear a bicycle helmet properly adjusted and fastened and approved by SNELL or ANSI. I/we agree to obey all traffic laws and other laws at all times during all events.

I/we have read this waiver and release and fully understand its terms and agree that it shall be binding on my/our heirs and assigns. I/we consent to emergency care at my own expense if injured or ill. Furthermore, I/we are willing to abide to the Bylaws and Code of Ethics of SAMBA.

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