Liability disclaimer for July 9th
***Detroit Bikes! Is a grassroots advocacy group aimed at promoting cycling within the city, specifically the “motor city.” Being a grass-roots collective, some of our events, such as Saturday July 9th’s formal tour of Detroit, are “participate at your own risk.” This means that Detroit Bikes, Detroit Synergy, directors and actors for Detroit Synergy and Detroit Bikes! and any other group/individuals associated with July 9th, 2005’s event are harmless and as a result, not liable for any personal injury and/or damages that occur during, before, or after today’s event. Please understand that today’s event is no different legally that you making the conscious decision to cycle any other day, with the potential of meeting new friends interested in joining you for enjoyment in the city. By attending, you yourself agree to adhere to all conditional traffic laws, proper public conduct and state that you will provide proper safety gear for yourself, including the use of a safety helmet as agreed to by conditionally donating towards this event, protecting yourself from injury and the doctor’s office. Likewise, Stolen or damaged goods are not the responsibility of Detroit Bikes and its affiliates rather the owner’s concern and loss. While we deeply desire another great outing, we caution fellow bikers to recognize these concerns and address them with their own understanding of the individual responsibility to abide by the importance of physical health, safety, and welfare of person and property.***