Mike Murray

I am not a lawyer (and I don't play one on TV) but I would not count on the
strength of any waiver to provide protection against lawsuits. They may
help you win suits but they will certainly not keep you from getting sued.
Liability insurance is an absolute necessity. Most landowners and road use
authorities will not give you permission to use their property or roads
without it. Use without permission carries its own risks.

An event with a small number of competitors that doesn't cause much impact
is one thing. Events with large numbers of participants are something
completely different.

Mike Murray

-----Original Message-----
From: eric aldinger [mailto:ewascent@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 23:03 PM
To: Luciano bailey
Cc: mike.murray@obra.org; obra@list.obra.org
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Interesting Story - A Cycling Phenomenon

Funny. I was just contemplating the desirability of an unsanctioned local
marathon MTB race. I see the success of the Continental Divide race as a
bellweather that free racing can work. Seems like all you need are a map, a
group of hardy fools, and a solid liability waiver.

On Dec 10, 2007 9:54 PM, Luciano bailey wrote:

Well said Mike having participated in unsanctioned races I can tell you
first hand the drama becomes exponential and I feel having an orginization
in place to cover all of those unforseen is the only way to go. Heck even
the messenger races this year were sanctioned cheers.

> From: mike.murray@obra.org
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:03:59 -0800
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Interesting Story - A Cycling Phenomenon
>
> My concern with the unsanctioned and unofficial races that Jeb describes
is
> that they can often generate ill will in the non-cycling public, cause
> conflict with police agencies and occasionally lead to serious injuries
and
> lawsuits. I have been on some of these rides in various parts of the
> country and they can be fun but they can also be pretty scary. Personally
I
> have always thought that one of the strongest aspects of the bike racing
> scene in Portland is that we do NOT have unsanctioned regular races.
> Personally I think we are all better off when racing to have rules,
> officials, liability insurance, road use permits, first aid support, etc.
> Obviously bad things happen at official races too but at least there is an
> organized effort to minimize these. I guess the cost of this is entry fees

> and less "freedom". I think it is a reasonable price to pay.
>
> Mike Murray
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
> Behalf Of Jeb Stewart
> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 12:46 PM
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Interesting Story - A Cycling Phenomenon
>
>
> I know this might come across as shameless self-promotion because I am
> directing you guys to my site, however, I'll run the risk of getting
labeled
> as such to share what I believe to be story that is not only enjoyable,
but
> that could be a catalyst for the creation of another amazing facet to this

> incredible cycling scene/culture we have here in Portland.
>
> Check it out and LMK what you think. I hope that it leads to the creation
of
> something similar here which would be a lot of fun and a very positive
thing
> for the cycling community as a whole. If nothing else, it will provide a
> good talking point for at least a few digests. I am sure of that! ;-)
>
> http://www.endurofit.com/blog
>
> Enjoy,
>
> Jeb Stewart MS, PES
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