The "Bike the Bridge 2010" Bicycle Tour will be starting at Rivard Plaza in Detroit (near the Wheel House Bicycle Shop).  We will be departing early on Sunday, June 13, 2010 and riding over to the Ambassador Bridge as a group.  After riding across the Bridge, we will be stopping for a wonderful breakfast courtesy of Tres Beans Coffee House, then off to whichever adventure you choose.  Options are a tour of the Hiram Walker Distillery (it will be not operating on Sunday but we can tour anyway) and a presentation by Marty Gervais (http://web.mac.com/martygervaisis/Site/Marty_Gervais,_Writer.html), author of "The Rumrunners - a prohibition scrapbook".  Afterwards, this group will sojourn to the riverfront Carrousel of the Nations (www.themcc.com) festival to enjoy all the ethnicities representing Windsor.  The other choice, for those seeking miles, will be a distance ride lead by Todd Scott, director of Detroit Trails, of the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance, for whom this ride is a fundraiser.  At 3 p.m. we are scheduled for return to Detroit, back to Rivard Plaza.  In addition to a great breakfast, you will be receiving a one-of-a-kind commemorative (and worth bragging rights) T-shirt.  Hope to see you there!

Sue Moretto
Ride Director
Bike the Bridge 2010


NOTES:

There is online registration only.

No riders under age 16 please.

All riders must wear helmets.

Riders will be dealing with Customs and Border Protection (Homeland Security) and Canadian Customs, as well.  All applicable laws apply.

Riders must have a valid passport, a passport card, enhanced driver's licenses, or a Nexus card, to participate...no exceptions.

Also note: Paypal takes several days to complete transactions, so be aware of the registration closing date for your Paypal accounting.

THIS FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT PRIOR TO RIDE, AND BROUGHT ALONG
http://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/CBP_Form_4457.pdf

PLEASE READ THE CUSTOMS DOCUMENTS TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE LAWS FOR THE U.S.:

http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/kbyg_regulations.ctt/kbyg_regulations.pdf


ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: Entry into Canada is solely determined by Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials in accordance with Canadian law. Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry both proof of citizenship and proof of identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Riders must obey traffic rules as apply to bicycles in both countries.

No stopping on the bridge.

NO DAY OF ENTRY REGISTRATION.

**No selling of entry to another party.**

RIDE GOES ON RAIN OR SHINE.

Registration will close 2 weeks before ride date, even if not full, so that all the necessary paperwork can be sent to the appropriate agencies at their request.

Waiver:

I realize that the Tour requires physical conditioning,
and I represent that I am in sound medical condition . I
have no physical or medical condition that would endanger
either myself or others.
I accept responsibility for the condition of my bicycle and
agree to abide by all rules of the Tour, especially as they
relate to the wearing of a helmet and identification, and
the use of a mountain bike or its equivalent.
I understand that bicycling can be a HAZARDOUS activity
that has many dangers and risks, including injury
or death resulting from accident or physical exertion. I
understand that bicycling involves a risk of injury, and
that injuries are a common and ordinary occurrence of
the sport. I agree, as a consideration of, and in consideration
for, being permitted to participate in the Tour, to
freely and expressly assume and accept any and all risks
of injury or death to the rider, or property loss or damage,
including injury, death, loss, or damage attributable the
negligence of the Tour.
I agree to release the sponsors and promoters of the
Tour, including the Tour and other sponsors or affiliated
organizations from any and all responsibility or liability for
injuries or damages which result, either directly or otherwise,
from my participation in the Tour. I agree not to
make a claim against or sue the Tour or other sponsors
or affiliated organizations, and their respective agents,
directors, officers, volunteers and employees for injuries
or damages relation to bicycling and/or other activities
during the Tour.
I am aware that this is a release of liability and contract
between the Tour and myself. I am signing it freely and
of my own accord and I recognize and agree that it is
binding upon myself, my heirs and assigns, and in the
event that I am signing it on behalf of any minors, I have
full legal authority to do so, and realize the binding effect
of this contract on them, as well as on myself.
PHOTOS RELEASE
During The Tour, photos are taken and used for
promotional purposes. I hereby give the Tour the absolute and unqualified
right and permission to make and publish photographs of
me or in which I may be included or reproductions thereof
as it desires for promotional purposes in any media.

PLEASE NOTE: YOUR SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT WITH THE RULES AND WAIVER AS WRITTEN.