I acknowledge that by submitting this document, I am assuming risks and agree to indemnify, not to sue and release from liability Christopher Grant Nixon (ID680927 5316 089), Pitkin Cycling CC (Reg no 2010/160349/23) Meerenhof Properties (Pty) Ltd (Reg no 2013/015642/07) and the shareholders, directors, members employees, agents and/ or any parties associated with them (“the Indemnified Parties”) and that I am giving up substantial legal rights;

I fully understand and assume the risks associated with partaking in cycling, including, by way of example and not limited to, the dangers of collision with pedestrians, vehicles, other riders and racers, fixed or moving objects, the dangers arising from surface hazards, including potholes, equipment failure, inadequate safety equipment, the riders own negligence, the negligence of others and weather conditions, the possibility of serious physical and/or mental trauma or injury, or death associated with cycling and competition; for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, assignees, successors in interest, hereby agree that none of the Indemnified Parties shall be liable to me for any loss or damage sustained as a result of death, injury or illness of the Rider or for any loss or damage to any property occurring within the premises of Meerenhof Properties (Pty) Ltd (“the Property”) or arising from the Rider’s participation in any phase of the training program hosted by Christopher Grant Nixon and/or Pitkin Cycling CC and/or while present on the Property and/or while participating in any activities hosted on the Property at any time, however caused, and whether allegedly due to the act or omission, negligence or otherwise of the Indemnified Parties or arising from the use of any facilities supplied or from alleged defect in any equipment, services or conveyance supplied or made available or from any liquid or foodstuff supplied or arising in any other manner, at any time and from any other cause whatsoever. I hereby irrevocably waive, release, discharge, hold harmless and promise to indemnify and not sue any and all of the Indemnified Parties, from any or all rights and claims including claims arising from the rider’s own negligence, which I have or which may here after accrue to me from any or all damages which may be sustained by me directly or indirectly in connection with or arising out of any of the abovementioned activities; acknowledge that this agreement shall be binding with effect from signature and remain binding during any future visit/-s to the Property and/or participation in any phase of the training program and/or any other activities on the Property, from time to time; agree that, if and to the extent that any of the Indemnified Parties may be found liable notwithstanding the above, such liability shall be limited to an aggregate amount of R1000 in total.

Bike Hire:
I have read & accepted the full Terms and Conditions of this Bike Hire Agreement
● I have inspected the bicycle(s) prior to signing this agreement and have checked they are in satisfactory and safe condition and fit for purpose. I have noted any defects on the bike below on the defect list .
I also agree
that any added defects or damage to the bike on my return will be for my account
● We will not undertake any maneuver which is beyond our level of skill or unsuitable for the bikes capability. 
● I fully indemnify Pitkin Cycles CC, its associates and all other parties against injury to
myself or any third party. I am hiring this bike at my own risk.
● I declare that we are in good health and our eyesight is up to standard required for a road driving test. We are not suffering from any medical condition or disability which is likely to adversely affect our normal control of a bicycle.
● I accept that the cycle helmets have been offered and should I decide not to use them then I do so at my own risk and accept this is against our advice.
● I recognize that cycling can be dangerous and acknowledge the risks involved.
● I understand and accept that should I fail to return the bike or bikes within the allotted time specified that I would be responsible to Pitkin Cycles CC for the full replacement cost of the bike or bikes rented.
● I accept that should I return the bike late that I would be responsible for the additional rental charges that would accumulate due to the late return. (cost R100 per bike per hour)
● I understand that in event of a mechanical failure other than punctures, Pitkin Cycles CC will offer a collection service but reserves the right to charge a fee. (cost R10.00 per kilometer travelled or R250.00 per hour)
● I understand and accept that should the bike suffer any damage during the period of my rental that I would be liable for the cost of any repairs that will be required to repair the bike to the same state that it was in when I rented the bike. I have the option to pay for the repairs done at a reputable bike shop decided by Pitkin Cycles CC or pay the insurance excess of R5500.00 (per bike repair) for Pitkin Cycles CC to Claim from insurance for the repairs.

No Helmet no ride. All children under the age of 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult on trails.

This is a contract with legal and binding consequences. I have read it carefully before submitting and I understand what it means and what I am agreeing to by submitting the below information.