TEMPLATE to use for Wheelmen Event

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Welcome to our PRETEND ride, hosted by _________. It's one of our nine-plus weekly rides. The ride starts at 6:00 PM for a 32 miles with multiple fast-paced groups for intermediate to advanced riders.

We have rides in the morning and after work hours from Tuesday to Thursday. In addition, we have a morning ride from Friday to Sunday. Each ride has multiple pace groups. The morning rides tend to have a slower pace than the after-hours rides. We usually have fifteen or more riders for each of these rides.

Below is the detailed info for this ride:

• LOCATION: **Recreation Park **in Arlington Heights.
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• START TIME: 10:30 PM. Be prepared to show up earlier if you need time to prepare before the ride. The ride will start promptly at the designated time. No one will wait for any late arrivals.
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• ROUTE: Here is a link to the 28-mile and the 40-mile option.
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  For turn-by-turn directions on your bike computer, become a member of the Wheelmen bike club for access, ‍
  Current Wheelmen Club members can access the turn-by-turn GPS route here: test broken and 45 miles.
• REST STOP: There is no rest stop planned for this ride.
• OTHERS:

1. Cancellation: If we do so, a cancel message will be sent via the Meetup app at least 30 minutes before the ride. Make sure to enable Meetup app notifications on your phone.
2. Self-support: We're on our own. Bring what you need for nutrition, hydration, mechanicals, and punctures.
3. Release and Waiver of Claims for Personal Injuries and Other Damages - By saying yes to attend this event you are signing a release for yourself, and/or a participant under the age of 18, I understand that the WHEELING WHEELMEN, its officers and members are not insurers of any participant’s personal safety during the above activity. While bicycling is an outstanding recreational sport, it also involves risks. Some of these risks include but are not limited to: traveling on or crossing heavily traveled roads, winding roads, steep descents, potholes, accident, unexpected moves of another rider, physical exertion fatigue, flat tires and motorists. The undersigned acknowledges that the risk inherent in recreational bicycling and the undersigned agrees to assume all risks associated with participation in the WHEELING WHEELMEN activities. I acknowledge that the WHEELING WHEELMEN encourages the wearing of helmets and agree to save and hold the WHEELING WHEELMEN harmless for any injury resulting from my failure to wear a helmet. I freely and voluntarily accept all risks of injury, death, or property damage. The undersigned further agrees to save and hold harmless the WHEELING WHEELMEN, its officers, members, coordinators, employees, volunteers, agents and/or other ride attendees from any and all liability for any injury, illness or damage resulting from, or in any way connected with, participation in the WHEELING WHEELMEN events. I release and waive all claims for negligence against the WHEELING WHEELMEN, its offices and members for all damages incurred at or associated with any WHEELING WHEELMEN activity for myself, my heirs and executors. I hereby agree to operate my bicycle in a manner that is safe to me and those around me, to observe all the rules of the road, and conduct myself in a manner that will be complementary to the sport. I hereby consent to and permit any emergency treatment in the event of injury or illness.
   I have read and understand this waiver. I agree to be legally bound by it.