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 I’m inviting anyone of any age or ability who wants to bike with me as we ride from Miami, Florida, to Portland, Maine, and end in Montreal, Canada. The ride is scheduled to start leaving Miami on April 1st

We’ll go at a pace that won’t drop anyone for the first hour of every day. Unfortunately, we will not be able to stop for any repairs or shuttle people. Also, we do not provide bikes, sorry.

 

 

After that first hour, we’ll need to go at a certain pace to finish the day’s ride on schedule. 15mph on pavement, 13 on dirt/gravel.

The more riders we can get to join us the better!

For all practical purposes, the current routes listed are 99% accurate. The only foreseen changes will be for road closures, weather, and striving to be on roads that are as safe as possible. Some of these roads are not paved. Weather could play a part on where we actually ride, as well……think MUD!

 

One main thing to consider when deciding to do this ride is what kind of bike to use and that will be based on what portion of the route you plan on riding with us. You may want to consider a mountain or gravel bike. I will often take back-country roads to do my best to stay away from cars!

Every rider HAS to approach this with the attitude of being self-supported. This is 100% critical on this ride. If you or your bike breaks down, YOU have to have an exit strategy. The support vehicle is there to support the Point/Primary rider, and that’s all.

There will be no sag wagon. If you want to ride along for multiple days, you’ll need to plan on hotels/motels/or camping.

Bring tubes, tools, pumps, quick links, etc., and know how to use them. All the stuff you’ll need to have to be self-supported as if no one is there to bail you out, because there most probably won’t be anyone. I know that might sound harsh to some, but that’s the way it needs to be.

Everyone will need to be accepting of some flexibility in the schedule. We do expect media opportunities, and they are extremely important to fulfilling the educational and public awareness objectives of this trip. If such opportunities pop up spontaneously, we will just need to spend the time and roll with minor changes in the overall schedule. The route could change due to wet conditions.

By participating in this event, you hereby consent to participate in the “THE ORGAN TRAIL” bicycle ride. (hereinafter referred to as “The Event”). You assume all risks of injury and hereby waive any liability to Mark or Lynn Scotch and anyone or any organization associated with the Event, (hereinafter collectively referred to as “us” or “we”).

You acknowledge that there are inherent dangers and risks of physical injury in participating in the Event, including but not limited to: falling, jumping, landing, misdirected equipment, minor injuries, such as scratches, bruises, and sprains; major injuries, such as joint and back injuries, car collision, broken bones, dislocated shoulders, concussions, musculoskeletal injuries, cardiovascular injuries, heart attack, stroke, and injury to the fetus (if pregnant); mental distress from participation; catastrophic injuries, such as brain injury and paralysis; death; and/or property damage.

In the event of any injury or damages of any kind, you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any of your own acts, omissions, or negligence. You acknowledge that you do not have any heart conditions or high blood pressure, back, neck or other skeletal, muscular, respiratory or circulatory problems. You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless for any undisclosed condition you may have. You understand that you should seek independent medical advice as to whether or not you should participate in the Event.

You understand that we may limit your participation for any reason, including but not limited to: age, infirmity, height, weight, and/or ability.

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold us harmless, jointly and severally, from and against any and all claims, actions, demands, rights, losses, costs, damages, expenses, settlements, judgments, causes of action and liabilities of any kind whatsoever, whether foreseen or unforeseen, including attorneys’ fees, in law or in equity, arising out of or resulting from any claim related to my participation in The Event, including without limitation, my breach of this agreement or The Event rules and policies, or any other third party claim related to the Event.

You agree that The Organ Trail can use the photos, videos, newspaper articles, or any other media with you in them.

Looking to Suit up?

We would be proud to have you join us in appearance!    Get yourself or your team kitted out with The Organ Trail Jersey and Performance T!! Great conversation starters to share the need of deceased and especially living donors.  The below attire is available from Jakroo

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