Ride Waiver And Hold Harmless I understand that I am applying to ride in an open highway ride of 135 Km, or 50 Km, my choice, and that all risks and hazards, foreseen and unforeseen, that I encounter on the day of the ride are taken at my own peril and assumed by me. I recognize that the ride is strenuous and that I have had the necessary training and experience to participate in the ride. I understand that the ride will be on public highways used by motor vehicles and that partcipants must obey the laws of the state of Washington related to bicycles on the public highways. I do hereby release and discharge the State of Washington, the Washington State Transportation Commission, the Washington State Department of Transportation, the Washington State Patrol, and their officers, agents and employees, from all claims, demands and causes of action of whatever kind whatsoever for damages and/or injuries that may result from my participation in the Tour de Blast, involving the state highways. I further grant full unqualified permission to use my photograph, name or comments relative to the Tour de Blast ride for any publicity or promotion of the ride without any obligation to me or liability to the sponsors.