Participant Waiver & Checkout Consent

I acknowledge that cycling, particularly road cycling in mountainous terrain and in proximity to a professional bicycle race, involves inherent and significant risks of physical injury, including but not limited to: falls, collisions with vehicles, animals, or other cyclists; exposure to weather including heat, cold, rain, and lightning; mechanical failure of equipment; high-altitude effects; and the actions of other road users and race spectators.

I confirm that I am over 18 years of age, that I am in adequate physical condition to participate in a multi-day mountain cycling experience, and that I have consulted a physician if I have any pre-existing medical conditions that could be affected by strenuous physical activity.

I voluntarily and knowingly assume all risks associated with participation in the Olin Cycling Experiences Tour de France 2026 program.

In consideration of being permitted to participate, I hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to sue Olin Cycling Experiences LLC, its founders Augusto and Rodrigo, guides, employees, contractors, the chalet property owners, and all associated parties (collectively “Olin”) from any and all claims, demands, losses, or liability arising from personal injury, death, property damage, or any other harm sustained during or arising from participation in this experience.

This release applies to claims arising from ordinary negligence but does not apply to gross negligence or wilful misconduct on the part of Olin.

This release is binding upon my heirs, executors, personal representatives, and assigns.

I authorise Olin staff to seek and consent to emergency medical treatment on my behalf should I be incapacitated. I understand that any costs arising from emergency medical treatment, evacuation, or hospitalisation are my sole responsibility and strongly recommend participants hold comprehensive travel insurance including emergency evacuation cover.

I will disclose any relevant medical conditions, allergies, or medications to Olin prior to departure. This information will be held confidentially and used only in a medical emergency.

I confirm I hold, or will obtain before departure, valid travel insurance covering cycling activities in France.

I agree to follow all instructions from Olin guides at all times on rides, particularly regarding speed, positioning, road rules, and proximity to the professional race route. I understand that Olin reserves the right to remove any participant from a ride or from the program for behaviour that endangers themselves, other participants, or the public, with no refund.

I agree to obey French traffic laws and the directions of race marshals, gendarmerie, and event officials at all times.

If I rent a carbon bike from Olin (USD $500), I agree to handle it with reasonable care and to report any damage promptly. Damage beyond normal wear will be assessed and charged at cost. A valid credit card must be held on file for the rental period.

A helmet is mandatory on all rides. Participants without a certified cycling helmet will not be permitted to ride. Helmets can be provided upon request.

A deposit of USD $1,700 secures your place. The remaining balance of USD $1,790 is due no later than 21 May 2026. Optional carbon bike rental (USD $500) is invoiced with the final balance.

Cancellation by participant

• Within 24 hours of booking: full refund, no questions asked.
• More than 90 days before departure (before 22 April 2026): full refund of deposit.
• 60–90 days before departure: 50% refund of amounts paid.
• 30–60 days before departure: 25% refund, or full credit toward the Olin TDF 2027 experience.
• Less than 30 days before departure: non-refundable, but the place is transferable to another rider you nominate, subject to Olin’s approval. A USD $150 administrative fee applies to transfers.

Cancellation by Olin

If Olin cancels the experience due to circumstances within our control, all payments received will be refunded in full within 14 days. If cancellation is due to force majeure events (natural disaster, pandemic restrictions, government order, race cancellation by ASO), Olin will offer a full credit toward the 2027 edition or a refund minus non-recoverable third-party costs.

Olin processes personal data under the lawful basis of contractual necessity to deliver the experience you have booked. Data collected includes: name, email, phone, emergency contact, dietary requirements, and medical notes you choose to disclose.

Data is retained for the duration of the trip plus seven years for tax, insurance, and liability record-keeping, after which it is deleted. Data is not sold or shared with third parties except: (a) the chalet operator, transport provider, and bike rental partner where strictly necessary to deliver the trip; (b) Stripe for payment processing; (c) emergency medical providers in the event of incident.

Participants resident in the EU, UK, California, or South Korea retain all rights under their applicable data protection law, including the right to access, rectify, or delete their data, and the right to lodge a complaint with their local supervisory authority. Requests can be sent to info@olin.bike.

Olin may capture photographs and video during the experience. Use of any image in which you are individually identifiable for promotional, editorial, or social media purposes requires your separate, optional consent at checkout.

Incidental appearance in wide group photos where individuals are not the focus is not covered by this requirement, but you may at any time email info@olin.bike to request that a specific image be removed from Olin channels, and Olin will comply within seven days.

This agreement is governed by the laws of the United States, save that nothing in this agreement excludes mandatory consumer protections under the law of the participant’s country of residence.

By ticking the consent boxes at checkout and submitting payment, I confirm that I have read, understood, and agreed to all terms set out in this waiver. A copy of this signed waiver and my checkout consents will be emailed to me alongside my booking confirmation.